Sony STR-DE400 Operating instructions

2-680-009-12 (1)

Multi Channel AV

Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-DE400

©2006 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model

STR-DE400. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.

In this manual, models of area code CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code TW only”.

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote. You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel

(see the illustration below).

+

R L

+ +

R L

+

CENTER

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT

L

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,

“Models of area code AA only”.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater

Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts .................. 4

1: Installing speakers................................... 12

2: Connecting speakers ............................... 13

3a: Connecting the audio components ........ 14

3b: Connecting the video components ........ 16

4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 22

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 23

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) ...................... 24

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)........................... 27

Playback

Selecting a component ................................ 28

Listening/Watching a component................ 30

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......42

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....43

Using only the front speakers

(2CH STEREO)......................................46

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings....................................................46

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................47

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)..................................48

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Presetting radio stations...............................49

Using the Radio Data System (RDS) ..........52

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus .......................... 32

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) ............ 35

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ............... 36

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu) ........................................... 36

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) ........ 37

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) ........ 37

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu)... 38

Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) ............... 41

Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE).....................................53

Naming inputs .............................................54

Changing the display ...................................54

Using the Sleep Timer .................................55

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments......................55

Additional Information

Glossary.......................................................56

Precautions ..................................................57

Troubleshooting...........................................58

Specifications ..............................................61

Index ..............................................Back cover

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Front panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DISPLAY DIMMER

?/1

9 q; qa qs qd

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

VOLUME

AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY

FM MODE

PHONES

PRESET TUNING

+

TUNING

+

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD FM AM

INPUT MODE w; ql qk qj

Name Function

A ?/1

Press to turn the receiver

on or off (page 23, 30, 31,

46, 48).

B AUTO CAL MIC jack

Connects to the supplied

ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone for the Auto

Calibration function (page

24).

C MEMORY Press to store a station

(page 49).

D PRESET TUNING

+/–

Press to select a preset

station (page 50).

E DISPLAY

Press to select information displayed on the display

(page 52, 54).

F DIMMER Press to adjust the brightness of the display

(page 41).

G Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote commander.

Name

H Display

I AMP MENU

J ENTER

K 2CH

L A.F.D.

M MOVIE,

MUSIC

N MASTER

VOLUME qh qg qf

Function

The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items

appears here (page 6).

Press to display the menu of the receiver.

Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the settings

(page 27, 32, 51, 54).

Press to select 2CH

STEREO mode (page 46).

Press to select A.F.D.

mode (page 42).

Press to select sound fields

(MOVIE, MUSIC) (page

43).

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the

same time (page 28, 29,

30, 31).

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Name

O INPUT MODE

P I/i/U/u

Q Input buttons

R TUNING +/–

S FM MODE

T PHONES jack

Function

Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog

jacks (page 53).

After pressing AMP

MENU (I), press I or i and U or u to select the settings.

Press one of the button to select the component you want to use.

Press to scan a station

(page 47, 50).

Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception.

Connects to a headphone

(page 59).

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About the indicators on the display

1 2 3 4 5 6

SW LFE SP ; DIGITAL ; PRO LOGIC II

SLEEP OPT COAX

DTS

L C R

SL S SR qd qs qa qf

7

D.RANGE

RDS

STEREO MONO

MEMORY q; 9

8

Name Function

A SW Lights up when sub woofer

selection is set to “YES” (page

34) and the audio signal is

output from the SUB WOOFER jack.

B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE

(Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.

C SP

Lights up when the receiver is turned on. This indicator does not light up if a headphone is connected to the PHONES jack.

D ;DIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input.

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not

set to “ANALOG” (page 53).

Name

E ;PRO

LOGIC (II)

F DTS

G MEMORY

H Preset station indicators

Function

Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to

2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “; PRO

LOGIC II” lights up when the

Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is activated.

However, both indicators do not light up if both the center and surround speakers are set to

“NO” and “A.F.D. AUTO”,

“DOLBY PL”, “PLII MV”, or

“PLII MS” is selected.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro

Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.

Lights up when DTS signals are input.

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that

INPUT MODE is not set to

“ANALOG” (page 53).

Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset

Memory (page 50), etc., is

activated.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations you have preset. For details on

presetting radio stations, see page 49.

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Name

I Tuner indicators

J D.RANGE

K COAX

L OPT

M SLEEP

N Playback

L

R channel indicators

C

SL

SR

S

Function

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations

(page 47), etc.

Note

“RDS” appears for models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (page

33).

Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is

set to “COAX IN” (page 53).

Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL jack, or when INPUT MODE is

set to “OPT IN” (page 53).

Lights up when the sleep timer

is activated (page 55).

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings).

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)

Example:

Recording format (Front/

Surround): 3/2.1

Output channel: When surround

speaker is set to “NO” (page 34)

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

SW

L C R

SL SR

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Rear panel

1 2 3 4 5

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Y

AM

MONITOR

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

P /C

R

/R–Y

DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

L L

L

AUDIO

OUT

R

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

DVD

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

SUB

WOOFER

6

+

R L

+ +

R L

+

R L

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT

L

A DIGITAL INPUT section

OPTICAL

IN jack

COAXIAL IN jack

Connects to a DVD player, etc. The

COAXIAL jack provides a better quality of loud

sound (page 18,

20).

B AUDIO INPUT section

White (L)

AUDIO IN/

OUT jack

Connects to an MD deck or CD player,

etc. (page 15).

Red (R)

C ANTENNA section

FM

ANTENNA

AM

ANTENNA

Connects to the

FM wire antenna supplied with this

receiver (page 22).

Connects to the

AM loop antenna supplied with this

receiver (page 22).

D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

AUDIO IN/

OUT jack

Red (R)

Connects the video and audio jacks of a VCR or a DVD

player (page 17,

18, 19, 20, 21).

Yellow

VIDEO IN/

OUT jack*

E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Green

Blue

Red

COMPONENT Connects to a DVD

VIDEO

INPUT/

OUTPUT jack* player, TV, or a satellite tuner. You can enjoy high quality image

(page 17, 19, 20).

F SPEAKER section

Connects to

speakers (page 13).

Connects to sub

woofer (page 13).

* You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor

(page 17).

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Remote commander

You can operate the receiver with the supplied remote. You can also use the remote to control the Sony audio/video components that the

remote is assigned to operate (page 55).

RM-AAU006

wg wf wd ws wa w; ql qk qj qh

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

AV

?/1

TV ?/1

?/1

1

AV ?/1

(on/standby) switch

2 TV ?/1, ?/1

(on/standby) switch

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

SYSTEM STANDBY

DVD SA-CD/CD

3

TUNER AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

4

5

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

DISPLAY

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

F

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G g

6

7

8

9 q; qa qs qd f

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

.

MENU

REPLAY ADVANCE

< <

TV CH +

PRESET +

>

TUNING – m H

TUNING +

M

TV

X x qf qg

Name

A AV ?/1

B TV ?/1

Function

Press to turn on or off the

Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to

operate (page 55).

If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).

Press TV ?/1 and TV (P) at the same time to turn the TV on or off.

?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or off.

To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control

Sony components as follows.

You can change the button assignments following the

steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 55.

Button Assigned Sony component

VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)

VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)

DVD DVD player

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD player

TUNER Built-in tuner

D AMP MENU Press to display the menu of the receiver. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

E MOVIE,

MUSIC

Press to select sound fields for movie or music.

continued

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Name Function

F DUAL MONO Press to select the language you want during digital broadcast.

G FM MODE Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception.

H D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning mode.

D.SKIP

I ENTER

MEMORY

J DVD MENU

K TOOLS

L MUTING

M TV VOL

+ a)

/–

MASTER

VOL + a)

/–

N MENU

Press to skip disc of the CD player or DVD player (multidisc changer only).

Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons.

Press to store a station.

Press to display the menu of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

Press to display options applicable to the entire disc

(e.g. disc protection), recorder

(e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles).

Press to mute the sound.

Press TV VOL +/– and TV

(P) at the same time to adjust the TV volume level.

Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

Press to display the menus of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner on the TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

Name

O ./>

ADVANCE m/M

H a)

<

Function

Press to skip tracks of the CD player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck.

Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene of the VCR or

DVD player.

Press to

– search tracks in the forward/ backward direction of the

DVD player.

– fast forward/rewind of the

VCR, CD player, MD deck, or tape deck.

Press to start playback of the

VCR, CD player, DVD player,

MD deck, or tape deck.

X x

TV CH +/–

Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, MD deck, or tape deck. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

Press to stop playback of the

VCR, CD player, DVD player,

MD deck, or tape deck.

Press TV CH +/– and TV (P) at the same time to select preset TV channels.

PRESET +/– Press to select

– preset stations.

– preset channels of the VCR or satellite tuner.

TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.

P TV To activate the buttons with orange printing, press TV and the button with orange printing simultaneously.

Q RETURN/

EXIT O

Press to

– return to the previous menu.

– exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen.

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Name

R Control buttons

S DISPLAY

T -/--

>10/ x

CLEAR

U Numeric buttons

(number 5 a)

)

V 2CH

W A.F.D.

X AUTO CAL

Function

After pressing AMP MENU

(D), DVD MENU (J), or

MENU (N), press the control button V, v, B or b to select the settings. When you press

DVD MENU or MENU, press the control button to enter the selection.

Press to

– select information displayed on the receiver’s display (for

TUNER input only).

– select information displayed on the TV screen of the

VCR, satellite tuner, CD player, DVD player, or MD deck.

Press -/-- and TV (P) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV.

Press to select

– track numbers over 10 of the

VCR, satellite tuner, CD player or MD deck.

– channel numbers of the

Digital CATV terminal.

Press to

– clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button.

– return to continuous playback, etc. of the satellite tuner or DVD player.

Press to

– preset/tune to preset stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player or

MD deck. Press 0/10 to select track number 10.

– select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner.

Press the numeric buttons and

TV (P) at the same time to select the TV channels.

Press to select 2CH STEREO mode.

Press to select A.F.D. mode.

Press to activate the Auto

Calibration function.

Name

Y TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

Function

Press TV/VIDEO and TV

(P) at the same time to select the input signal (TV input or video input).

Press to activate the Sleep

Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

a)

The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and

H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described.

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1: Installing speakers

To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).

AFront speaker (L)

BFront speaker (R)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (L)

ESurround speaker (R)

FSub woofer

Tip

Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

12 GB

2: Connecting speakers

F C

A

Y

MONITOR P

B

/C

B

/B–Y

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

L

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

SUB

WOOFER

B

+

R L

+ +

R L

+

R L

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT

L

B

E

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

B Speaker cords (not supplied)

AFront speaker (L)

BFront speaker (R)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (L)

ESurround speaker (R)

FSub woofer a)

D B A

a)

When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to ON, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output.

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3a: Connecting the audio components

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver.

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

22).

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Connecting audio components

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as Super Audio CD player or CD player.

Super Audio CD player/CD player

A

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Y

AM

MONITOR P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

L L

L

AUDIO

OUT

R

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

SUB

WOOFER

A Audio cord (not supplied)

+

R L

+ +

R L

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

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3b: Connecting the video components

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin,

refer to “Component to be connected” below

for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

22).

Component to be connected

Component Page

TV monitor

17

DVD player/DVD recorder

Satellite tuner

VCR

18

20

21

Video input/output jack to be connected

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.

Select the connection according to the jacks on your components.

TV monitor, etc.

INPUT jack

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

Receiver MONITOR

OUT jack

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

Receiver INPUT jack

Video component

OUTPUT jack

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

High quality image

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV through the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.

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Hooking up a TV monitor

The image from a visual component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen.

It is not necessary to connect all the cables.

Connect video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Notes

• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.

Tip

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV monitor.

TV monitor

A B

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Y

AM

MONITOR

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

L L

L

AUDIO

OUT

R

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

SUB

WOOFER

A Video cord (not supplied)

B Component video cord (not supplied)

+

R L

+ +

R L

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

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Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder

The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder.


Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

1

Connecting audio

DVD player

Notes

• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the

DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

DVD recorder

A

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

DVD IN

COAXIAL

C

B

ANTENNA

Y

AM

MONITOR P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

L L

L

AUDIO

OUT

R

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

SUB

WOOFER

B

+

R L

+

R L

SURROUND

SPEAKER

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

B Audio cord (not supplied)

C Optical digital cord (not supplied)

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2

Connecting video

DVD player

A

B

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Y

AM

MONITOR

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

L L

L

AUDIO

OUT

R

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

SUB

WOOFER

A

+

R L

+ +

R L

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

DVD recorder

A Video cord (not supplied)

B Component video cord (not supplied)

If you connect a DVD recorder

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the

VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD

recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 55).

• You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s

display. For details, see “Naming inputs”

(page 54).

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Hooking up a satellite tuner

The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner.


Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

Satellite tuner

A B C D

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Y

AM

MONITOR P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

L L

L

AUDIO

OUT

R

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

SUB

WOOFER

+

R L

+ +

R L

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

A Audio cord (not supplied)

B Optical digital cord (not supplied)

C Video cord (not supplied)

D Component video cord (not supplied)

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Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack

The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc.

VCR

A

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Y

AM

MONITOR P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

L L

L

AUDIO

OUT

R

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

SUB

WOOFER

+

R L

+ +

R L

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

A Audio/video cord (not supplied)

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4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and

FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

DVD IN

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

Y

AM

MONITOR P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

L L

L

AUDIO

OUT

R

AUDIO IN

SA-CD/CD

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

SUB

WOOFER

+

R L

+ +

R L

SURROUND CENTER

SPEAKERS

* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

R L

+

R

FRONT

L

To the wall outlet

Note

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Performing initial setup operations

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

1,2

?/1


FM MODE

PHONES

DISPLAY DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

TUNING

+

+


AMP MENU ENTER

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

3

1

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

2

Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the display alternately.

3

Press ENTER.

After “CLEARING” appears on the display for a while, “CLEARED” appears.

The following items are reset to their factory settings.

• All settings in the LEVEL, TONE,

SUR, TUNER, AUDIO and SYSTEM menus.

• The sound field memorized for each input and preset station.

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL

MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the

RM-AAU006 remote commander.

Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.

6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

This receiver is equipped with D.C.A.C.

(Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)

Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the distance of each speaker to your listening position.

You can also adjust the speaker levels and balance manually. For details, see

“7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 27).

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

?/1


FM MODE

PHONES

DISPLAY DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

TUNING

+

+


AMP MENU ENTER

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

1

1

Connect the supplied ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone to the

AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2

Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position.

3

Place the speakers so that the speakers are facing the optimizer microphone.

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Tips

• You can also fix the optimizer microphone to a tripod (not supplied) and place the tripod at your listening position.

• Be sure to remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers.

• When you face the speaker towards the optimizer microphone, you will get a more accurate measurement.

Performing Auto Calibration

AUTO

CAL

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

AV

?/1

TV ?/1

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

SYSTEM STANDBY

DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER AMP MENU

Control button

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

DISPLAY

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

F

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G g

RETURN/EXIT f

MENU

?/1 switch

Input buttons

MUTING

MASTER

VOL +/–

Press AUTO CAL.

The follwing appears on the display.

A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t

A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]

The table below shows the display when measurement starts.

Measurement for

Environment noise level

Speaker connection

Speaker level

Speaker distance

Display

NOISE.CHK

MEASURE and SP

DET. appears alternately*

MEASURE and

GAIN appears alternately*

MEASURE and

DISTANCE appears alternately*

* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement.

When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered.

Notes

• Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer.

Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be maintained.

• You cannot select Auto Calibration when headphone is connected.

• The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete.

Tips

• When Auto Calibration starts:

– Stand some distance from the speakers and the listening position to avoid measurement failure.

This is because test signals are output from the speakers during measurement.

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate measurement.

• The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you do the following during the measurement process:

– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.

– Change the volume level.

– Press AUTO CAL again.

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Error and warning codes

Error codes

When an error is detected during Auto

Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows:

Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display) a) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER a)

Appears when there are more than one error code.

To rectify the error

1

Record down the error code.

2

Press the control button.

You can also use ENTER on the receiver.

3

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

4

Rectify the error.

For details, see “Error code and remedies”

below.

5

Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 25).

Error code and remedies

Error code

Explanation Remedies

ERROR 10 The environment is too noisy.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto

Calibration.

ERROR 11 The speakers are placed too near the optimizer microphone.

Place your speakers further away from the optimizer microphone.

ERROR 20 Front speakers are not detected or only one front speaker is detected.

Check the front speaker connection.

ERROR 21 Only one surround speaker is detected.

Check the surround speaker connection.

Warning codes

During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows:

Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display) b) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER b)

Appears when there are more than one warning code.

You can choose to ignore the warning code as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings. You can also change the settings manually.

To change the settings manually

1

Record down the warning code.

2



3

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

4

Follow the solution provided in the

“Warning code and solution” below.

5

Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 25).

Warning code and solution

Warning code

Explanation Solution

WARN. 40 The environment is noisy.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto

Calibration.

WARN. 60 The front speakers balance are out of range.

Reposition your front speakers.

c)

WARN. 62 The center speaker level is out of

Reposition your center speaker.

d) range.

WARN. 63 The surround left speaker level is out of range.

Reposition your surround left speaker.

e)

WARN. 64 The surround right speaker level is out of range.

Reposition your surround right speaker.

f)

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Warning code

Explanation Solution

WARN. 70 The front speakers distance are out of range.

Reposition your front speakers.

c)

WARN. 72 The center speaker distance is out of range.

Reposition your center speaker.

d)

WARN. 73 The surround left speaker distance is out of range.

Reposition your surround left speaker.

e)

WARN. 74 The surround right speaker distance is out of range.

Reposition your surround right speaker.

f) c)

For details, refer “Front speaker distance” d)

(page 39).

For details, refer “Center speaker distance”

(page 39).

e)

For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance”

(page 40).

f)

For details, refer “Surround right speaker

distance” (page 40).

7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

AV

?/1

TV ?/1

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

SYSTEM STANDBY

DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER AMP MENU 1

2-5

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

DISPLAY

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

F

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G g

RETURN/EXIT f

MENU

MASTER

VOL +/–

1

Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2

Press the control button or control button b to enter the menu.

You can also use ENTER or i on the receiver.

3

Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE”.

You can also use U or u on the receiver.

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4

Press the control button or control button b to enter the parameter.


5

Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE

Y”.


The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows:

Front left t Center t Front right t

Surround right t Surround left t

Sub woofer

6

Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.

For details, see “Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)” (page 35).

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value are shown on the display during adjustment.

7

Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select

“T. TONE N”.

The test tone turns off.

Playback

Selecting a component

1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

SYSTEM STANDBY

DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

DISPLAY

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

F

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G g f

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

.

MENU

REPLAY ADVANCE

< <

TV CH +

PRESET +

>

MUTING

3

1

Press the input button to select a component.

The selected input appears on the display.

Selected input

[Display]

Components that can be played back

VIDEO 1 or

VIDEO 2

[VIDEO 1 or

VIDEO 2]

DVD

[DVD]

SA-CD/CD

[SA-CD/CD]

VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack

DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack

Super Audio CD/CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack

TUNER

[FM or AM band]

Built-in radio tuner

2

Turn on the component and start playback.

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3

Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING.

The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

To avoid damaging your speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.

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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

AV

?/1

TV ?/1

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

SYSTEM STANDBY

DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

7

G

2

5

8

CLEAR

DISPLAY

0/10

F

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

9

D.TUNING

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

TV VOL

MASTER VOL g f

RETURN/EXIT

.

MENU

REPLAY ADVANCE

< < >

TUNING – m H

TUNING +

M

TV

X x

2

3

5

Notes

• The operation is described for a

Sony Super Audio CD player.

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the

Super Audio CD player or CD player.

Tips

• You can select the sound field to

suit the music. Refer to page 43

for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Classical: HALL

Jazz: JAZZ

Live concert: CONCERT

• You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi

channel). Refer to page 42 for

details.

?/1


FM MODE

PHONES

DISPLAY DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

+

TUNING

+


AMP MENU ENTER

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

INPUT MODE

MASTER

VOLUME

5

3

1

Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD player, then place the disc on the tray.

2

Turn on the receiver.

3

Press SA-CD/CD.

4

Playback the disc.

5

Adjust to a suitable volume.

6

After you have finished listening to the

Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/

CD player.

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Watching a DVD

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

AUTO

CAL

AV

?/1

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

SYSTEM STANDBY

DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

7

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

6

FM MODE

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

CLEAR

DISPLAY

F

TOOLS MUTING g

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G f

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

MENU

REPLAY ADVANCE

.

< <

TV CH +

PRESET +

>

TUNING – m H

TUNING +

M

TV

X x

2

3

7

Notes

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the

TV and DVD player.

• Check the following if you cannot listen to multi channel sound.

– Be sure this receiver is connected to the DVD player via a digital connection.

– Be sure the digital audio output of the DVD player is set up properly.

Tips

• Select the sound format of the disc to be played, if necessary.

• You can select the sound field to suit the movie/music. Refer to

page 43 for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Movie: C.ST.EX

Music: CONCERT

?/1


FM MODE

PHONES

DISPLAY DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

+

TUNING +


AMP MENU ENTER

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

INPUT MODE

MASTER

VOLUME

7

3

1

Turn on the TV and DVD player.

2

Turn on the receiver.

3

Press DVD.

4

Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed.

5

Set up the DVD player.

Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.

6

Playback the disc.

7

Adjust to a suitable volume.

8

After you have finished watching the DVD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV and DVD player.

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Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus

By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver.

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD

TUNER AMP MENU

1

2-6

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

DISPLAY

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

F

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G g f

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

.

MENU

REPLAY ADVANCE

< <

TV CH +

PRESET +

>

1

Press AMP MENU.


2

Press control button V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want.


3



4

Press control button V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.


5



6

Press control button V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want.


The setting is entered automatically.

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

You can also use I on the receiver.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Note

Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

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Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through

menus, see page 32.

Menu

[Display]

LEVEL (35)

[1-LEVEL]

TONE (36)

[2-TONE]

SUR (36)

[3-SUR]

TUNER (37)

[4-TUNER]

Parameters

[Display]

Test tone a)

[T. TONE]

Front speaker balance a)

[FRT BAL]

Center speaker level

[CNT LVL]

Surround left speaker level

[SL LVL]

Surround right speaker level

[SR LVL]

Sub woofer level

[SW LVL]

Dynamic range compressor a)

[D. RANGE]

Front speaker bass level

[BASS LVL]

Front speaker treble level

[TRE LVL]

Sound field selection a)

[S.F. SELCT]

Effect level a)

[EFFECT]

FM station receiving mode a)

[FM MODE]

Naming preset stations a)

[NAME IN]

Settings Initial setting

T. TONE N T. TONE Y, T. TONE N

BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE,

BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8

BALANCE

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB

(1 dB step)

CNT 0 dB

SUR L 0 dB

SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB

(1 dB step)

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,

COMP. MAX

BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB

(1 dB step)

TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR R 0 dB

SW 0 dB

COMP. OFF

BASS 0 dB

TRE 0 dB

2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, DOLBY PL,

PLII MV, PLII MS, MULTI ST.,

C.ST.EX A, C.ST.EX B, C.ST.EX C,

HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT

2CH ST. for:

TUNER,

SA-CD/CD;

A.F.D. AUTO for:

DVD,

VIDEO 1, 2

EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

EFCT. MAX

EFCT. STD

FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO continued

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Menu

[Display]

AUDIO (37)

[5-AUDIO]

Parameters

[Display]

Digital audio input decoding priority a)

[DEC. PRI.]

Settings

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM

SYSTEM (38)

[6-SYSTEM]

Digital broadcast language selection a)

[DUAL]

A/V Sync a)

[A.V. SYNC.]

A. CAL (41)

[7-A. CAL] a)

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,

DUAL M+S

A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N

Naming inputs a)

[NAME IN]

Sub woofer a)

[SW SPK]

Front speakers a)

[FRT SPK]

Center speakers a)

[CNT SPK]

Surround speakers a)

[SUR SPK]

Front speaker distance a)

[FRT DIST.]

Center speaker distance a)

[CNT DIST.]

Surround left speaker distance a)

[SL DIST.]

YES, NO

LARGE, SMALL

LARGE, SMALL, NO

LARGE, SMALL, NO

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)


(0.1 m step)


(0.1 m step)


(0.1 m step)

Surround right speaker distance a)

[SR DIST.]

Surround speaker position a)

[SUR POS.]

Speaker crossover frequency a)

[CRS. FREQ]

Brightness of the display a)

[DIMMER]

Auto Calibration a)

[AUTO CAL.]

SIDE/LO, SIDE/HI, BEHD/LO,

BEHD/HI

CRS. > 40 Hz to CRS. > 160 Hz

0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim

A.CAL YES, A.CAL NO

Initial setting

DEC. AUTO for:

VIDEO 1, 2;

DEC. PCM for:

DVD

DUAL M

A.V.SYNC. N

YES

LARGE

LARGE

LARGE

DIST. 3.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

SIDE/LO

CRS. > 100 Hz

0% dim

A.CAL NO

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Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields.

Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 32) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 33).

LEVEL menu parameters x T. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your

listening position. For details, see “7:

Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 27).

x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers.

x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left speaker level) x SR LVL (Surround right speaker level) x SW LVL (Sub woofer level) x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

• COMP. OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

• COMP. STD

The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.

• COMP. MAX

The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby

Digital signal.

“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

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Adjusting the tone

(TONE menu)

You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields.

Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For




TONE menu parameters x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level)

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)

You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure.

Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For




SUR menu parameters x S.F. SELCT (Sound field selection)

Lets you select the sound field you want. For

details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page

42).

Note

The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field

Link). For example, if you select HALL for the

SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will automatically be applied again.

x EFFECT (Effect level)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect for sound fields selected with the

MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for “HP

THEA” sound field.

• EFCT. MIN

The surround effect is minimum.

• EFCT. STD

The surround effect is standard.

• EFCT. MAX

The surround effect is maximum.

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Settings for the tuner

(TUNER menu)

You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations.

Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see



TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode)

• FM AUTO

This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo.

• FM MONO

This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal.

x NAME IN (Naming preset stations)

Lets you set the name of preset stations. For

details, see “Naming preset stations” (page

51).

Settings for the audio

(AUDIO menu)

You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference.

Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For




AUDIO menu parameters x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input decoding priority)

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.

• DEC. AUTO

Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.

• DEC. PCM

PCM signals are given priority (to prevent interruption when playback starts).

However, when other signals are input, there may be no sound depending on the format.

In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.

Note

When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.

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x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection)

Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources.

• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)

Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

• DUAL M (Main)

Sound of the main language will be output.

• DUAL S (Sub)

Sound of the sub language will be output.

• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)

Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output.

x A.V. SYNC. (A/V Sync)

• A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms)

The audio output is delayed so that the time gap between the audio output and visual display is minimized.

• A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms)

The audio output is not delayed.

Notes

• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. buttons.

• This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or

DTS 2048 signals are input.

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see

“Naming inputs” (page 54).

Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system.

Select “6-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see



SYSTEM menu parameters x SW SPK (Sub woofer)

• YES

If you have connected a sub woofer, select

“YES”.

• NO

If you have not connected a sub woofer, select “NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

Tip

In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

x FRT SPK (Front speakers)

• LARGE

If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select

“LARGE”. When the sub woofer is set to

“NO”, the front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE”.

• SMALL

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. When the front speakers are set to

“SMALL”, the center, and surround speakers are also automatically set to

“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

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x CNT SPK (Center speaker)

• LARGE

If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select

“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.

• SMALL

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.

• NO

If you have not connected a center speaker, select “NO”. The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers.

x SUR SPK (Surround speakers)

• LARGE

If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select

“LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the surround speakers to “LARGE”.

• SMALL

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• NO

If you have not connected surround speakers, select “NO”.

Tip

The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.

When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.

Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to

“SMALL”.

If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass, you can use the tone to boost the bass levels.

For details, see page 33.

x FRT DIST. (Front speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers.

C

B

A

30˚ 30˚

A

100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚

D

x CNT DIST. (Center speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance

1.5 meters closer to your listening position

(B).

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x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance

(A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).

x SR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker.

Surround right speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (D).

Tip

The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers.

Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than

1.5 meter closer from the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than

4.5 meter closer. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.

Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance

1-2 meter closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage.

Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound.

Give it a try!

x SUR POS.

(Surround speaker position)

Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX

modes (page 44). This setup item is not

available when the surround speakers are set to

“NO” (page 34).

• SIDE/LO

Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C.

• SIDE/HI

Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D.

• BEHD/LO

Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and C.

• BEHD/HI

Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and D.

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Tip

Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.

For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical.

Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects become unclear unless set to

“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.

Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are located to the immediate left and right.

Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

x CRS. FREQ (Speaker crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the speakers that have been set to “SMALL” on the SYSTEM menu. This setup item is only available when at least one speaker is set to

“SMALL” and the corresponding speaker indicator flashes on the display.

x DIMMER (Brightness of the display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(A. CAL menu)

For details, see “6: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO

CALIBRATION)” (page 24).

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound.

TUNER AMP MENU

A.F.D.

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1 2 3

DUAL MONO

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page

42).

Types of A.F.D. mode

Decoding mode

(Detecting automatically)

A.F.D. mode

[Display]

A.F.D. AUTO

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

[DOLBY PL]

[A.F.D. AUTO]

Dolby Pro Logic

II

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

[PLII MV]

5 channel

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

[PLII MS]

(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO

[MULTI ST.]

Multi channel audio after decoding

(Detecting automatically)

4 channel

5 channel

(Multi Stereo)

Effect

Presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects.

However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals.

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings.

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If you connect a sub woofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.

Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.

TUNER AMP MENU

2CH

A.F.D.

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

2

5

3

DUAL MONO

FM MODE

6

MUSIC

MOVIE

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press

MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music.

For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 44).

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Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie

Sound field

[Display]

CINEMA STUDIO EX A

DCS [C.ST.EX A]

Effect

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.

CINEMA STUDIO EX B

DCS [C.ST.EX B]


Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.

CINEMA STUDIO EX C

DCS [C.ST.EX C]


Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack.

Music

Headphone

HALL [HALL]

JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]

LIVE CONCERT

[CONCERT]

HEADPHONE 2CH

[HP 2CH]

Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

HEADPHONE THEATER

DCS [HP THEA]

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone

when 2 channel mode (page 46)/A.F.D. mode (page 42) is

selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.

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About DCS (Digital Cinema

Sound)

Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology.

DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by

Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures

Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home.

With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) and measured data, the ideal sound field intended by film makers can be experienced at home.

About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony

Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension

Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.

• Screen Depth Matching

Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.

Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers.

• This function does not work signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

• When one of the following sound fields is selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” on the SYSTEM menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.

– HALL

– JAZZ

– CONCERT

Tip

•

•

You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.

: Dolby Digital discs

: Dolby Surround

• encoded programs

: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

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Using only the front speakers

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer.

Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

2CH

TUNER AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1 2 3

DUAL MONO

Press 2CH.

Note

No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH

STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer,

select “A.F.D. AUTO” (page 42).

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings


1,2 2

?/1


FM MODE

PHONES

DISPLAY DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

TUNING

+

+


AMP MENU ENTER

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

MASTER

VOLUME

INPUT MODE

1

Press ?/1 to turn off the power.

2

While holding down 2CH, press

?/1.

“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting.

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Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and

AM antennas to the receiver (page 22).

Tip

The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area

codes, see page 2.

Area code

CEL, CEK, AU, TW,

KR, TH6

FM

50 kHz

AM

9 kHz

Automatic tuning

1

Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.

2

Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and

“STEREO” flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted.

Press FM MODE repeatedly until the

“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.

To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the display do not light up.


TUNER AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

DISPLAY

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

F

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G g f

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

.

MENU

REPLAY ADVANCE

< <

TV CH +

PRESET +

>

TUNING – m H

TUNING +

M

1

FM MODE

2

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Direct tuning

Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.


TUNER AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

3

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

2

4

1



2

Press D.TUNING.

3

Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz

Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.

4

Press ENTER.

If you cannot tune in a station

Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and

FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals.

If you want to store FM or AM stations one by

one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 49).


1,2

DISPLAY DIMMER 2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

?/1

AMP MENU ENTER MASTER

VOLUME


FM MODE

PHONES

PRESET TUNING +

TUNING +


INPUT MODE

2

1

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

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2

Hold down MEMORY and press

?/1 to turn the receiver back on.

“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears on the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area.

For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the ones with the clearest signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their

Program Service name, then assigned a 2character preset code. For more details on

RDS, see page 52.

Regular FM stations are assigned 2character preset codes and stored after the

RDS stations.

When this process is finished, “FINISH” appears on the display momentarily and the receiver returns to normal operation.

Notes

• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.

• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area.

• For details on tuning the stored stations, see

“Tuning to preset stations” (page 50).

• If you move the antenna after storing stations with this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store the stations again.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30

AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.

Presetting radio stations


TUNER AMP MENU

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

DISPLAY

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

F

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G g

3,5 f

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

.

MENU

REPLAY ADVANCE

< <

TV CH +

PRESET +

>

TUNING – m H

TUNING +

M

TUNING

+/–

1



2

Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic

Tuning (page 47) or Direct

Tuning (page 48).

Switch the FM reception mode, if

necessary (page 47).

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3

Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.

Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY”

goes out.

4

Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.

You can also press TUNING + or

TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you select

the preset number, start again from step 3.

5

Press ENTER.

The station is stored as the selected preset number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you press

MEMORY, start again from step 3.

6

Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset

another station.

Tuning to preset stations


TUNER AMP MENU

Numeric buttons

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

DISPLAY

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

F

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G g f

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH –

PRESET –

.

MENU

REPLAY ADVANCE

< <

TV CH +

PRESET +

>

1

ENTER

2

1



2

Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

You can also use PRESET TUNINNG + or PRESET TUNING – on the receiver.

Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows:

01 02 03 04 05 ...

27

30 29 28

You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the selection.

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Naming preset stations


TUNER AMP MENU 1 3

4-7

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1

4

7

>10/

-

CLEAR

DISPLAY

2

5

8

0/10

DUAL MONO

3

FM MODE

6

D.TUNING

9

D.SKIP

MEMORY DVD MENU

ENTER

TOOLS MUTING

F

TV VOL

MASTER VOL

G g

RETURN/EXIT f

MENU

1



2

Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name

for (page 50).

3

Press AMP MENU.


4

Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “4-

TUNER”.


5



6

Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “NAME IN”.


7



The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in

“To create an index name” below.




To create an index name

1

Use control button V/v/B/b to create an index name.

You can also use U or u and I or i on the receiver.

Press control button V/v to select a character, then press control button B/b to move the cursor to the next position.

If you made a mistake

Press control button B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press control button V/v to select the correct character.

Tip

You can select the character type as follows by pressing control button V/v.

Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

2



The entered name is registered.

Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

When you name an RDS station and tune in that station, the Program Service name appears instead of the name you entered. (You cannot change the

Program Service name. The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name.)

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Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS

(Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information.

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM

band using direct tuning (page 48),

automatic tuning (page 47), or

preset tuning (page 50).

When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, “RDS” lights up and the program service name appears on the display.

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak.

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver.

Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows:

Program Service name t Frequency t

Program Type indication a) t Radio Text indication b) t Current Time indication (in

24-hour system mode) t Sound field currently applied a)

Type of program being broadcast.

b)

Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

• If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the display.

• When the message consists of 9 characters or more, the message scrolls across the display.

• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears on the display.

Description of program types

Program type indication

Description

NEWS

AFFAIRS

News programs

Topical programs that expand on current news

INFO

SPORT

EDUCATE

DRAMA

CULTURE

Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice

Sports programs

Educational programs, such as

“how-to” and advice programs

Radio plays and serials

SCIENCE

Programs about national or regional culture, such as language and social concerns

Programs about the natural sciences and technology

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Program type indication

Description

VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy

POP M

ROCK M

EASY M

LIGHT M

Popular music programs

Rock music programs

Easy Listening

Instrumental, vocal, and choral music

CLASSICS

OTHER M

WEATHER

FINANCE

CHILDREN

SOCIAL

RELIGION

PHONE IN

Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.

Music that does not fit into any categories above, such as Rhythm

& Blues and Reggae

Weather information

Stock market reports and trading, etc.

Programs for children

Programs about people and the things that affect them

Programs of religious content

TRAVEL

LEISURE

JAZZ

COUNTRY

NATION M

Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum

Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA.

Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.

Jazz programs

Country music programs

Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region

OLDIES

FOLK M

Programs featuring oldies music

Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE)

You can select the audio input mode by setting the audio input mode when you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver.

1

Press input buttons to select the input.

2

Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO IN

Gives priority to digital audio signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected.

• COAX IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.

• OPT IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.

• ANALOG

Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input.

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Naming inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.

This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.

1

Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for.

2

Press AMP MENU.


3

Press control button V/v repeatedly to select “5-AUDIO”.


4



5

Press control button V/v to select “NAME IN”.


6



The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in

“To create an index name” (page 51).




Changing the display

You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display.


Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

All inputs except the FM and AM band

Index name of the input a) t Selected input t Sound field currently applied

FM and AM band

Program Service name b)

or preset station name a) t Frequency t Program Type indication b) t Radio Text indication b) t

Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) b) t Sound field currently applied a)

Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station (page 51, 54).

Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.

b)

During RDS reception only (models of area code

CEL, CEK only) (page 52).

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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.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF

When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up on the display.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled.

Using the Remote

Changing button assignments

You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote to control the DVD recorder.

1

Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment.

Example: Press VIDEO 1.

2

Referring to the table below, press the corresponding button for the category you want.

Example: Press 4.

Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to control the DVD recorder.

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Categories and the corresponding buttons

Categories

VCR (command mode VTR 3) a)

VCR (command mode VTR 2) a)

DVD player/DVD recorder

(command mode DVD1) b)

DVD recorder

(command mode DVD3) b)

CD player

MD deck

Tape deck B

Tuner (this receiver)

Press

1

2

3

4

7

8

5

6

DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 9

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10 a)

Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively.

b)

Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or

DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.

To clear all remote button assignments

Press ?/1, AUTO CAL and MASTER VOL – at the same time.

The remote is reset to its factory settings.

Additional Information

Glossary

x Component video

A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as

DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully. The three jacks are color - coded green, blue and red.

x Composite video

A standard format for transmitting video signal information. The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together.

x Dolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround

(left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround.

x Dolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio into 5.1ch for playback. There is a

MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1ch surround sound.

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x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

Audio processing technology developed by

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4ch surround sound.

This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video.

x DTS Digital Surround

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than

Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction.

x Sampling frequency

To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified. This process is called sampling, and the number of times per second the analog data is quantified is called the sampling frequency. A standard music CD stores data quantified at 44,100 times per second, which is expressed as a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a higher sampling frequency means better sound quality.

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

• The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

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On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is being used in combination with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer.

This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna.)

• Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated

(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem.

There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”.

• Check that headphone is not connected.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

• Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons.

• The protective device on the receiver has been activated. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the power again.

There is no sound from a specific component.

• Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.

• Check that you have selected the correct component with the input buttons.

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There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the

PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound.

• Make sure you have connected to both the

L and R jacks of an analog component, and not only to either the L or R jack. Use an audio cord (not supplied).

There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to

“COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected

input (page 53).

There is no sound from digital sources

(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to

“ANALOG” (page 53). Check that the

INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources from the OPTICAL input jack, or to “OPT IN” for the sources from the COAXIAL input jack.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the balance parameters using the

LEVEL menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 m (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround speakers.

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode

(page 44).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 27).

• Make sure the center/surround speakers are set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE”

(page 34).

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 sub woofer.

• Make sure the sub woofer is set to “YES”

(page 34).

• There is no sound from the sub woofer depending on the sound field.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(press MOVIE, or MUSIC).

• Sound fields do not function for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

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Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (the settings for the audio output) of the connected component.

The FM reception is poor.

• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

RDS does not work.*

• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM

RDS station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want does not appear.*

• Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.

There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.

• Select the appropriate input using the input buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

• Assign the component video input correctly.

AM

Ground wire

(not supplied)

To ground

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna, if necessary.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).

• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the

stations (page 49).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver so that the frequency appears on the display.

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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.

• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.

* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Error messages

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If an error message appears while you perform

Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning codes” (page 26) to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

Appears when a signal the receiver cannot decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC.

PRI.” on the AUDIO menu is set to “DEC.

PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 34).

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the receiver.

The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again.

If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy

the problem (page 23). However, note that all

memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver.

If the problem persist

Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.

50

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings

Customized sound fields

page 23

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Specifications

Amplifier section

Models of area code CEL, CEK, TW, AU

Stereo Power Output

1)

Output

1)2)

, Reference Power

6 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

55 W + 55 W, 80 W/ch

6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%

90 W + 90 W, 100 W/ch

6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%

120 W + 120 W, 140 W/ch

Models of area code TH6

Stereo Power Output

1)

Output

1)2)

, Reference Power

6 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

40 W + 40 W

1)

,

35 W + 35 W

3)

, 60 W/ch


65 W + 65 W

1)

,

60 W + 60 W

3)

, 80 W/ch


85 W + 85 W

1)

,

75 W + 75 W

3)

, 100 W/ch

Models of area code KR

Stereo Power Output

1)

Output

1)2)

, Reference Power

6 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%

55 W + 55 W

1)

,

50 W + 50 W

3)

, 80 W/ch


90 W + 90 W

1)

,

80 W + 80 W

3)

, 100 W/ch


120 W + 120 W

1)

100 W + 100 W

3)

,

,

140 W/ch continued

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1)

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code Power requirements

CEL, CEK, KR, TH6 230 V AC, 50 Hz

AU

TW

240 V AC, 50 Hz

110 V AC, 60 Hz

2)

Reference power output for front, center and surround. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

3)

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code

KR, TH6

Power requirements

220 V AC, 50 Hz

Frequency response

Analog

Inputs

Analog Sensitivity: 800 mV/

50 kohms

S/N

4)

: 96 dB

(A, 800 mV

5)

)

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Digital ( Optical ) S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Outputs (Analog)

10 Hz – 70 kHz

+0.5/–2 dB (with sound field and tone bypassed)

AUDIO OUT

SUB WOOFER

Tone

Gain levels

Voltage: 800 mV/10 kohms

Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm

±6 dB, 1 dB step

4)

INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone bypassed).

5)

Weighted network, input level.

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms

S/N

Mono/Stereo 76 dB/70 dB

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Mono/Stereo 0.3%/0.5%

Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,

+0.5/–2 dB

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Area code Tuning scale

10 kHz step 9 kHz step

CEL, CEK, AU,

TW, KR, TH6 1,602 kHz

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

Usable sensitivity 50 dB µ/m

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

P

B

/C

B

/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/

75 ohms

P

R

/C

R

/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p/

75 ohms

80 MHz HD Pass Through

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General

Power requirements

Area code

CEL, CEK

AU

KR, TH6

TW

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

240 V AC, 50 Hz

220 – 230 V AC,

50/60 Hz

110 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code Power consumption

CEL, CEK, AU, KR 190 W

TH6

TW

170 W

400 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.2 W

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

430 × 145 × 300 mm including projecting parts and controls

Mass (Approx.) 7.8 kg

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander RM-AAU006 (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)

For details on the area code of the

component you are using, see page 2.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index

Numerics

2 channel 46

2CH STEREO 46

5.1 channel 12

A

AUTO CALIBRATION 24

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.) 42

AUTOBETICAL 48

C

CD player

connecting 14

playback 30

D

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS) 45

Dolby Digital 56

DTS 57

DVD player

hooking up 16

playback 31

DVD recorder

hooking up 16

E

Error messages 61

I

Initial setup 23

INPUT MODE 53

M

Menu

A. CAL 41

AUDIO 37

LEVEL 35

SUR 36

SYSTEM 38

TONE 36

TUNER 37

Muting 29

N

Naming 51, 54

R

RDS 52

S

Satellite tuner

hooking up 16

Selecting

component 28

sound field 43

Sleep Timer 55

Sound fields

resetting 46

selecting 43

Speakers

connecting 13

Super Audio CD player

connecting 14

playback 30

T

Tape deck

connecting 14

TEST TONE 27

Tuner

connecting 22

Tuning

automatically 47

directly 48

to preset stations 50

TV

hooking up 16

V

VCR

hooking up 16

(1)

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

Sony STR-DE400 Operating instructions

Multi Channel AV

Receiver

Operating Instructions

WARNING

For customers in Europe

About This Manual

Getting Started

Front panel

About the indicators on the display

Rear panel

Remote commander

RM-AAU006

F C

A

B

B

E

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

B Speaker cords (not supplied)

D B A

How to hook up your components

Connecting audio components

A

A Audio cord (not supplied)

How to hook up your components

Component to be connected

Video input/output jack to be connected

Hooking up a TV monitor

A B

A Video cord (not supplied)

B Component video cord (not supplied)

Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder

Connecting audio

A

C

B

B

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

B Audio cord (not supplied)

C Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Connecting video

A

B

A

A Video cord (not supplied)

B Component video cord (not supplied)

If you connect a DVD recorder

Hooking up a satellite tuner

A B C D

A Audio cord (not supplied)

B Optical digital cord (not supplied)

C Video cord (not supplied)

D Component video cord (not supplied)

Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack

A

A Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Connecting the AC power cord

Performing initial setup operations

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

Press ENTER.

Inserting batteries into the remote

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

Connect the supplied ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone to the

AUTO CAL MIC jack.

Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position.

Place the speakers so that the speakers are facing the optimizer microphone.

Performing Auto Calibration

Press AUTO CAL.

Error and warning codes

Error codes

To rectify the error

1

2

3

4

5