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3-875-814-21(1)
Multi Channel
AV Receiver
Printed in Malaysia
STR-DA6400ES
3-875-81421(1)
Operating Instructions
STR-DA6400ES
©2009 Sony Corporation
3-875-81421(1)
STR-DA6400ES
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.
For customers in Europe
Disposal of Old
Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DA6400ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
• 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 the supplied manual
STR-DA6400ES contains the following manuals.
Refer to them as required by the operation.
STR-DA6400ES Operating
Instructions (this manual)
This manual explains the operations of the system itself.
This manual mainly explains operations using the main remote commander, but most of the same operations can also be performed using the buttons and controls on the system having the same or similar names.
Using Network Featuers
This manual explains the operations of the network function of STR-DA6400ES.
It explains also how to install supplied “ES Utility” and “VAIO Media plus” application software on your computer.
Quick Setup Guide
It explains how to connect components, speakers, and a subwoofer so that you can enjoy multi-channel surround sound.
GUI Menu List
GUI Menu List shows the menu tree of
STR-DA6400ES.
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On Copyrights
• “Neural-THX” and “neural THX” introduced in the Operating Instructions and displayed in the display window and on the GUI menu screen mean
Neural-THX Surround.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos,
Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
This product using Neural-THX
®
Surround is manufactured under license from Neural Audio
Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural Surround”, “Neural Audio”,
“Neural” and “NRL” are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA &
COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Description and location of parts ................. 7
Getting Started
1: Installing speakers .................................. 21
2: Connecting speakers .............................. 23
3: Connecting the monitor .......................... 25
4a: Connecting the audio components ....... 27
4b: Connecting the video components ....... 32
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) .......... 42
6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .... 43
7: Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen .................................................... 44
8: Setting the speakers ................................ 45
9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) .......... 47
Guide to on-screen display operation ......... 54
Playback
Enjoying sound/images from the component connected to the receiver ....................... 57
Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT ..................................................... 59
Operating the TDM-iP1/iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver .............................. 61
Using Multi-zone Features
What you can do with the Multi-zone function ..................................................78
Making a multi-zone connection ................79
Setting the speakers in zone 2 ....................81
Switching the zone setting of the remote ...82
Operating the receiver from another zone
(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) ..............83
Listening to the same music in different zone
(Party Mode) ..........................................84
Using Other Features
Using “BRAVIA” Sync features ................86
Switching between digital and analog audio ......................................................90
Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs
(Input Assign) ........................................91
Using the sleep timer ..................................93
Recording using the receiver ......................95
Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote .......................................96
Using a bi-amplifier connection .................97
Tuning
Listening to FM/AM radio ......................... 64
Presetting FM/AM radio stations ............... 66
Enjoying Surround Sound
Playing back with 2-channel sound ........... 68
Playing back with multi-channel surround ................................................ 69
Enjoying a surround effect for music ......... 72
Enjoying a surround effect for movies ....... 74
Adjusting Settings
Using the setting menu ...............................99
Auto Calibration .......................................100
Speaker settings ........................................102
Surround settings ......................................106
EQ settings ...............................................107
Multi Zone settings ...................................108
Audio settings ...........................................109
Video settings ...........................................111
HDMI settings ..........................................114
Network settings .......................................115
Quick Click settings .................................116
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System settings .........................................116
Operating without connecting to a TV .....117
Using the Remote
Operating each component using the remote ..................................................122
Programming the remote ..........................125
Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) .................129
Setting remote commander codes that are not stored in the remote .............................131
Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory ................................................132
Using On-screen Remote
(Quick Click)
Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on screen remote
(Quick Click) .......................................133
Preparing Quick Click ..............................134
Using Quick Click ....................................135
Setting components that are operated by the on-screen remote .................................141
Performing several commands in sequence automatically with Quick Click (Macro
Play) .....................................................144
Setting remote control codes that are not stored in Quick Click ...........................146
Resetting the remote code for Quick
Click ....................................................147
Additional Information
Glossary ....................................................149
Precautions ...............................................152
Troubleshooting ........................................153
Specifications ............................................159
Index .........................................................161
6 GB
Description and location of parts
Front panel
Status of the POWER button
Off
The receiver is turned off (initial setting).
Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote.
On/Standby
Press ?
/1 on the remote to turn the receiver on or set it to the standby mode.
When you press POWER on the receiver, the receiver will be turned off.
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Name
A POWER
Function
Press to turn the receiver on or off.
B SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
C DIMMER
Press repeatedly to adjust brightness of the display.
D INPUT MODE
Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks
E Display window
The current status of the selected component or a list of selectable items appears here
F HDMI IN
Switch to OFF, A, B,
A+B of the front
Press to select the input signal from the component connected to the HDMI IN jacks
G HDMI OUT
Press to select output signal to the component connected to the HDMI
H MASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.
Name Function
I INPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input source to play back.
To select the input source for zone 2 or zone 3, press ZONE/
SELECT ( qh ) to select zone 2 or zone 3 first
(“ZONE 2 INPUT” or
“ZONE 3 INPUT” appears on the display), then turn INPUT
SELECTOR to select the input source.
J 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select sound
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
K MULTI
CHANNEL
DECODING lamp
Lights up when multichannel audio signals are decoded.
L Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander.
M PHONES jack
Connects to headphones.
N TUNING MODE
TUNING +/–
Press to operate a tuner
(FM/AM).
O ZONE SELECT Press SELECT repeatedly to select zone 2, zone 3, or the main zone.
P DISPLAY Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display.
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Name
Q
V/v/B/b
Function
Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection.
R GUI MODE
Press to switch the display mode of the menu between GUI
MODE (to display the menu on the TV screen) and DISPLAY
MODE (to display the menu in the display window).
S HDMI IN 6 Connect to a camcorder. The video and sound from your camcorder is input
T AUTO CAL MIC jack
Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the
Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration function
U VIDEO 2 IN/
PORTABLE AV
IN jacks
Connect to a portable audio/video component such as a camcorder or video game.
V MENU
Press to display the menu of the receiver.
W RETURN
Press to return to the previous menu or exit the current menu of the receiver.
X ZONE POWER Each time you press
ZONE POWER, the output signals for the selected zone will be turned on or off
Name
Y TONE MODE
TONE +/–
Function
Adjusts FRONT/
CENTER/
SURROUND/
SURROUND BACK
BASS and TREBLE.
Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select
BASS or TREBLE, then press TONE +/– to adjust the level.
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Indicators on the display
Name
A SW
Function
Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the
SUBWOOFER jack. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a subwoofer signal based on the L.F.E. signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels.
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Name
B Playback channel indicators
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
SBL
SBR
SB
Function
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)
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: Surround speakers are set to “NO.”
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
SW L
SL
C R
SR
Name
C Input indicators
INPUT
HDMI
Function
Light up to indicate the current input.
Lights up constantly with either following the corresponding indicators that indicate the current input status.
The receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack.
DMPORT The DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter is connected and “DMPORT” is selected.
MULTI IN The multi-channel input is selected.
NETWORK The input of the network function (Server/
SHOUTcast) is selected.
AUTO Lights up with the corresponding indicators that indicate the current input when INPUT MODE is set to “Auto.”
COAX
OPT
Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack.
Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack.
ANALOG No digital signal is being input. When INPUT
MODE is set to “Analog,” or when the “2ch Analog
Direct” is being selected, it also lights up.
D EQ
Lights up when the equalizer is activated.
E HDMI A B Lights up when the signals are output from the HDMI
OUT A or B jack.
F D.C.A.C.
Lights up when auto calibration is activated.
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Name
G ZONE 2/
ZONE 3
H SLEEP
I L.F.E.
Function
Lights up while operation in zone 2/zone 3 is being enabled.
Lights up when the sleep timer is activated.
Lights up when the disc being played back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency
Effects) channel and the
L.F.E. channel signal is actually being reproduced, the bars underneath the letters light up to indicate the level. Since the L.F.E. signal is not recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar indication will fluctuate
(and may turn off) during playback.
Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio stations.
Stereo broadcast
J Tuning indicators
STEREO
MONO
RDS
Monaural broadcast
RDS information is received.
PRESET The tuning mode is set to the preset mode.
MEMORY A memory function, such as
Name Input, etc., is activated.
K H.A.T.S.
Lights up when the
H.A.T.S. (High quality digital Audio Transmission
System) function is activated.
L BI-AMP
Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to “BI-AMP.”
M D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated.
Name Function
N VOLUME
Displays the current volume.
O Dolby
Digital
Surround indicators
Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby
Digital format signals.
;D
;D+
Dolby Digital
;D EX
P DTS-HD indicators
DTS-HD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Surround EX
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.”
Light up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD.
Lights up constantly with the one of the following indicators.
MSTR
LBR
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD Low Bit Rate
Audio
HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution
Audio
Q ;TrueHD Lights up when the receiver is decoding Dolby TrueHD.
R L-PCM
Lights up when Linear
PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) signals are input.
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Name
S Dolby
Pro Logic indicators
;PL
;PLII
;PLIIx
Function
Lights up one of the respective indictors when the receiver applies Dolby
Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Note
This indicator does not light when either the center speaker and surround speaker is not connected.
Light up when DTS or
DTS-ES signals are input.
T DTS(-ES) indicators
DTS
96/24
Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals.
Either 96/24 or NEO:6 also lights up depending on the input signal format or decoding format.
DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) decoding
NEO:6
DTS-ES
DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music
Lights up with the either following indicator depending on the input signal decoding format.
DISCRETE DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
MATRIX DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to
“Analog.”
U DSD
Lights up when the receiver is receiving DSD (Direct
Stream Digital) signals.
V Neural-THX Lights up when the receiver applies Neural-THX processing to input signals.
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Rear panel
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL IN/
OUT jacks
COAXIAL IN jacks
Connect to a DVD player, Super Audio
CD player, etc. (page
HDMI IN/
OUT* jacks
Connect to a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player, or a satellite tuner. An image and the sound are output to TV or a projector
B Control jacks for Sony equipment and other external components
IR REMOTE
IN/OUT jacks
TRIGGER
OUT jacks
Connect an IR
an IR Blaster
Connect to interlock on/off of the power supply of other 12V
TRIGGER compliant components, or the amplifier/receiver of zone 2 or zone 3
C DMPORT
Connect to a Sony
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
D LAN port
Connects to the router when you want to connect the receiver to your network.
E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
Y, P
B
C jacks
/C
B
, P
R
R
IN/OUT*
/ Connect to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner (page
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F ANTENNA section
FM ANTENNA jack
Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this
AM
ANTENNA jack
Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this
G RS-232C port
Used for maintenance and service.
H AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
Connect to a tape deck or MD deck, etc
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT jacks
Connect to a Super
Audio CD player or
DVD player with an analog audio jack for
7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound
PRE OUT jacks Connect to an external power amplifier.
I VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc.
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
AUDIO OUT jacks
VIDEO OUT jack
Connect to the component in zone 2
EXT VIDEO IN jack
Connects to the component when you want to watch in
PIP (Picture in
Picture) window.
J SPEAKERS section
Connects to speakers
* You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks
to a TV (page 25). You can operate this receiver
using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 44).
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Remote commander
You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate.
Main remote commander
(RM-AAL021)
Name
A AV ?/1 (on/ standby)
B ?/1 (on/ standby)
C ZONE
D AMP
E Input buttons
F TV INPUT
G WIDE
Function
Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate
If you press ?/1 (2) button at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input button (5).
Press to turn the receiver on or off.
If zone 2 or zone 3 is selected, only the main receiver is turned on or off with this button. To turn off all components including an amplifier in zone 2 or zone 3, press ?/1 and AV ?/
1 (1) at the same time
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
Saving the power in standby mode.
When “Control for HDMI”
Control” (page 116) are set to
“OFF.”
Press to switch the zone 2 or
Press to enable the receiver
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
program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in
Press TV (wf), then press TV
INPUT to select the input signal of a TV.
Press TV (wf), then press
WIDE repeatedly to select the wide picture mode.
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Name Function
H D.TUNING
Press SHIFT (wg), then press to enter direct tuning mode
I CLEAR Press SHIFT (wg), then press to
– clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button.
– return to continuous playback, etc. of the satellite tuner or DVD player.
J ENT/MEM
Press SHIFT (wg), then press
ENT/MEM to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc, or track using the numeric buttons, or to store a station during tuner operation.
K MOVIE Press to select sound field for
L MUSIC Press to select sound field for
M GUI MODE Press to switch the display mode of the menu between GUI
MODE (to display the menu on the TV screen) and DISPLAY
MODE (to display the menu in the display window).
N HDMI
OUTPUT
Press to select an HDMI jack you want to output HDMI video
O QUICK
CLICK
P
Press to display the on-screen remote on the TV the screen.
Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items. Then press to enter the selection.
V/v/B/b
Q TOOLS/
OPTIONS
Press to display and select items from option menus for receiver,
DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray
Disc Player, etc.
R MENU
HOME
Press to display the menu used to operate audio/video components or a TV.
S m/M a) x
a)
X
a)
N
a) b)
./>
a)
Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, or component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc.
TUNING +/– Press to select station.
Name Function
T PRESET
+ b)
/–
Press to register FM/AM radio stations or to select preset stations.
TV CH + b)
/– Press TV (wf), then press TV
CH +/– to operate the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
U F1/F2
Press BD or DVD (5), then press F1 or F2 to select a component to operate.
• HDD/DISC combo
F1: HDD
F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
• DVD/VHS combo
F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
F2: VHS
PARTY Press to display confirmation screen to start party mode
SLEEP Press AMP (4), then press
SLEEP to activate the sleep timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off
V RM SET UP Press to set up the remote
W THEATRE Press to turn the Theater mode on and off when connecting the receiver to products featuring
“BRAVIA” Sync.
X TV Press to enable the TV operation.
Y SHIFT Press to light up the button. It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing.
Z Numeric buttons
Press SHIFT (wg), then press to
– preset/tune to preset stations.
– select track numbers of the
CD player, DVD player, Bluray Disc Player or MD deck.
Press -/-- (wj) to select track number 10.
– select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner.
– After pressing TV (wf), press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels.
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Name Function wj -/-- wk A.F.D. wl 2CH/
A.DIRECT
Press to
– select track numbers over 10 of the CD player, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or MD deck.
– select channel numbers over
10 of the TV, Satellite tuner or the VCR.
Press to select sound field
Press to select sound field or to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without
e; RESOLUTION Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to change the resolution of signals output from the HDMI OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT jack.
ea PIP Press PIP to switch the image of the PIP (Picture in Picture) window. The image of the PIP window is the one from the
EXT VIDEO IN jack. You can swap the position of the main screen and the PIP window by es DISPLAY
Note
When the HDMI input is selected on the main screen, you cannot swap the position of the main screen and the PIP window.
Press to display the current status of or information on components connected to the receiver.
Note
In the GUI MODE, press the button to display the menu on the TV screen.
ed RETURN/
EXIT O
Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the
VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen.
ef B·/·b Press to select an album.
eg DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using a multi-disc changer.
Name Function eh MASTER
VOL +/–
TV VOL +/– Press TV (wf), then press TV
VOL +/– to adjust the volume level of the TV.
ej MUTING
Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.
Press to turn off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.
ek BD/DVD/
TOP MENU,
MENU
Press to display the menus of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/b and
to perform a menu operations.
MACRO 1,
MACRO 2
Press AMP (4), then press
MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set up the macro function
a)
See the table on page 123 for information on the
buttons that you can use to control each component.
b)
The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (TV/5,
N, PRESET +/TV CH +). Use as a mark of operation.
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.
18 GB
Zone 2/Zone 3 remote commander (RM-AAP026)
This remote is for zone 2/zone 3 operations
Name Function
A AV ?/1 (on/ standby)
Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate
Press ?/1 (2) at the same time, to turn off the receivers in the main zone, zone 2 and zone 3, and any other Sony components
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input button (4).
B ?/1 (on/ standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or off in zone 2 or zone 3.
Press AV ?/1 (1) at the same time to turn off the receivers in the main zone, zone 2 and zone 3, and any other Sony components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
C ZONE
Press to enable the zone 2 or
D Input buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. Press a pink-labeled button after pressing SHIFT
(qk). When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony
program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in
E ENTER
Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons.
F PICTURE
Press repeatedly to cycle through the available picture modes of TV.
G FAVORITES Press once to display the stored favorite channel list of TV.
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Name Function
H F1/F2
Press BD or DVD (4), then press F1 or F2 to select a component to operate.
• HDD/DISC combo
F1: HDD
F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
• DVD/VHS combo
F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
F2: VHS
Note
The F1/F2 function does not work for video components that have no recording function.
I QUICK
CLICK
J
Press to display the on-screen remote on the TV the screen.
V/v/B/b
Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items for zone 2/zone 3.
Then press to enter the selection.
K OPTIONS
TOOLS
Press to display and select items from option menus for receiver,
DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray
Disc Player, etc.
L MENU
HOME
Press to display the menu used to operate audio/video components or a TV.
M m/M x
X
a)
a)
N
a) b)
a)
./>
a)
Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck, or component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc.
N PRESET
+ b)
/–
Press to register FM/AM radio stations or to select preset stations.
TV CH + b)
/– Press TV (qj), then press TV
CH +/– to operate the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
O RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.
P TV ?/1
Press to turn the TV on or off.
Q TV Press to enable the TV operation.
R SHIFT Press to light up the button. It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing.
S WIDE
Press repeatedly to select the wide picture mode.
Name Function
T TV INPUT
Press TV (qj), then press TV
INPUT to select the input signal of a TV.
U BD/DVD
TOP MENU,
MENU
Press to display the menus of the DVD player on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/b and
to perform a menu operations.
V DISPLAY
Press to display the current status of or information on components connected to the receiver.
Note
In the GUI mode, press the button to display the menu on the TV screen.
W RETURN/
EXIT O
Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the
VCR, DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen.
X B·/·b Press to select an album.
Y DISC SKIP
Press to skip a disc when using a multi-disc changer.
Z MASTER
VOL +/–
Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers in zone 2/zone 3 at the same time.
TV VOL +/– Press TV (qj), then press TV
VOL +/– to adjust the volume level of the TV in zone 2/ zone 3.
wj MUTING Press to turn off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound.
a)
See the table on page 124 for information on the
buttons that you can use to control each component.
b)
The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (SAT/5,
N, PRESET +/TV CH +). Use as a mark of operation.
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Getting Started
1: Installing speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).
Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system
To fully enjoy theater-like multi-channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel system).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system.)
Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration
AFront left speaker
BFront right speaker
CCenter speaker
DSurround left speaker
ESurround right speaker
HSubwoofer
AFront left speaker
BFront right speaker
CCenter speaker
DSurround left speaker
ESurround right speaker
FSurround back left speaker
GSurround back right speaker
HSubwoofer continued
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Tips
• The angle A should be the same.
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position.
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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2: Connecting speakers
Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
H G F E
B B
FRONT SPEAKERS
B terminals a)
A B B
D C B A
A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
B Speaker cords (not supplied)
AFront speaker A (L)
BFront speaker A (R)
CCenter speaker
DSubwoofer b)
ESurround back speaker (L) c)
FSurround back speaker (R) c)
GSurround speaker (L)
HSurround speaker (R) a)
If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the FRONT
SPEAKERS B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with the SPEAKERS switch (OFF/A/B/
A+B) on the front panel (page 47).
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b)
When you connect a subwoofer 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 subwoofer, then sound may not be output.
c)
If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND
BACK SPEAKERS L terminals.
Notes
• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” in the Speaker settings menu to “8
Ω.” In other connections, set it to “4
Setting the speakers” (page 45).
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
Tip
To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to another amplifier, connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks.
ZONE 2 connection
You can assign the SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS terminals E and F to the speakers of the zone 2. Set “Sur Back Assign” to “ZONE2” in the Speaker settings menu.
See “Using Multi-zone Features” (page 78)
for details on connection and operation in zone
2.
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3: Connecting the monitor
You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
Audio signals
TV monitor
Video signals
A B C D E
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)
B Audio cord (not supplied)
C Video cord (not supplied)
D Component video cord (not supplied)
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Notes
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR VIDEO
OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording components.
• 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.
• Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the
TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.
Tips
• The receiver has a video conversion function. For
details, see “Notes on converting video signals”
• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable.”
• The screen saver is activated when the GUI menu is displayed on the TV screen and there has been no operation attempted for 15 minutes.
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4a: Connecting the audio 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 “5: Connecting the antennas
Page
Component to be connected
Super Audio CD player/ CD player
With digital audio output
With multi-channel audio output
With analog audio output only
MD player With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Tape deck, Analog disc turntable
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Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks
The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
Super Audio CD player, CD player
MD deck DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
A B
A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
B Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Notes
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, observe the following precautions.
– Remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter after removing the cord when cords are connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO jack.
– Remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter by squeezing the sides of the connector, since the connector is locked in place.
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Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes on playing a Super Audio
CD on a Super Audio CD player
• No sound is output when playing a Super
Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/
CD IN jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD
IN jacks. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
• Connect a player which can output DSD signals from the HDMI jack to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
• You cannot make digital recordings of a
Super Audio CD.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place.
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input
See “Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign)” (page 91).
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Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks
If your DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi-channel sound. Alternatively, the multi-channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi-channel decoder.
DVD player,
Blu-ray Disc Player,
Super Audio CD player, etc.
A
B
A Audio cord (not supplied)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Notes
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
• DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player and Super Audio
CD players may not have the SURROUND BACK jacks.
• When “Sur Back Assign” is set to “BI-AMP” or
“ZONE2” in the Speaker settings menu, the input to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid.
• Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.
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Connecting components with analog audio jacks
The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as Super
Audio CD, CD player, MD deck, tape deck and turntable, etc.
MD deck Tape deck
A A
A A
Turntable
A Audio cord (not supplied)
Notes
• If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Super Audio CD player, CD player
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4b: 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 “5: Connecting the antennas
Component to be connected
TV monitor
With HDMI jack
DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player
Satellite tuner, Set-top box
DVD recorder, VCR
Camcorder, video game, etc.
Page
Video input/output jacks 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.
Digital Analog
High quality image
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Connecting components with
HDMI jacks
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.
HDMI features
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers and the PRE
OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD, and linear PCM.
• Linear PCM (sampling frequency less than
192 kHz) with digital audio signals of up to
8 channels can be received with this receiver using the HDMI IN jack.
• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack, or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from an HDMI OUT jack when the image is converted.
• This receiver supports DSD transmission
(Super Audio CD), extended by HDMI ver1.2.
• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD),
Deep Color and xvYCC transmission, extended by HDMI ver1.3.
• The HDMI jacks of this receiver support the
Control for HDMI function. The HDMI
OUT B jack, however, does not support the
Control for HDMI function.
• HDMI IN 4 is input which is considered sound quality. Input IN 4 when you need higher quality sound. You can also use IN 4 jack in the same manner as the HDMI IN 1 to IN 3 and IN 5.
• The HDMI IN 6 jack is used for connecting a camcorder. Use the HDMI IN 6 jack when you connect a camcorder to the receiver.
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To TV OPTICAL
IN jacks
DVD player
Audio/video signals
A
Satellite tuner/Set-top box
Audio/video signals
A
Blu-ray Disc Player, PS3™, hard disk recorder
Audio/video signals
A
B
Audio signals
C
Audio/ video signals
TV monitor, projector, etc.
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
B Optical digital cord (not supplied)
C Audio cord (not supplied)
A
Audio/ video signals
A
Projector, etc.
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Audio/video signals
Camcorder
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting
You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver.
Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.
Tips
• Connect to at least one of the audio cords (B or
C ).
• You can watch the image of the camcorder easily with connecting your camcorder to the HDMI IN 6
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Notes on connecting cables
• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an
HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when you view images or listen to sound during a
Deep Color transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher.
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Connect other audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set “Input
Assign” in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly.
• Before connecting cables, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Notes on HDMI connections
• Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the
HDMI cable.
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output jacks,
HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks. It is not output from any other audio jacks.
• A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The video input cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR
VIDEO OUT jacks.
• When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu. If set to “AMP,” the sound is not output from the TV speaker.
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV through this receiver. Unless the power is on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.
• Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback component is switched.
• When the connected component is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be distorted or may not be output.
In this case, check the specification of the connected component.
• Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details.
• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD
Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), DSD, multichannel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection.
• Set the image resolution of the player to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate
Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby
TrueHD).
• The image resolution of player may need certain settings be made before you can enjoy DSD and multi-channel Linear PCM.
Refer to the operating instructions of the player.
• Not every HDMI component supports all functions that are defined by the specified
HDMI version. For example, components that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not support Deep Color.
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Connecting a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
Audio signals
DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player
Video signals
A B C D E
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)
B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
C Audio cord (not supplied)
* When you connect a component equipped with an
OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.
D Video cord (not supplied)
E Component video cord (not supplied)
Notes
• To output multi-channel digital audio, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player,
Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player, Blu-ray
Disc Player.
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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Connecting a satellite tuner, Set-top box
The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner, Set-top box.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
Audio signals
Satellite tuner, Set-top box
Video signals
A B C D
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)
B Audio cord (not supplied)
C Video cord (not supplied)
D Component video cord (not supplied)
Note
Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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Connecting components with analog video and audio jack
The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a
DVD recorder or VCR, etc.
It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
Audio signals
DVD recorder, VCR
Video signals
A B
A Audio cord (not supplied)
B Video cord (not supplied) continued
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To the VIDEO 2 IN/
PORTABLE AV IN jacks
C Audio/video cord (not supplied)
C
Camcorder, video game
Note
Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Function for conversion of video signals
This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals.
• Composite video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals.
• Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals.
As the initial setting, video signals input from the connected component are output to the HDMI
OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks as shown in the table below.
We recommend you set the video conversion function to match the resolution of the monitor you are using.
For details on the video converting function, see “
OUTPUT jack
INPUT jack
HDMI IN 1/2/3/4/5/6
VIDEO IN
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
HDMI OUT A B a a a
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
– a a
MONITOR VIDEO OUT
– a a a : Video signals are output.
– : Video signals are not output.
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Notes on converting video signals
• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.
• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals.
• The converted video signals are not output from the VIDEO OUT 1 jack.
• When you play a VCR with an image improvement circuit, such as TBC, the images may be distorted or may not be output. In this case, set the image improvement circuit function to off.
• The resolution of the signals output to the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks is converted up to 1080i. The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI
OUT jack is converted up to 1080p.
• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks have restrictions on resolution when the resolution of video signals protected by copyright technology is converted.
Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. The HDMI OUT jack has no restriction on resolution.
• Video signals for which the resolution has been converted cannot be output from either the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR
OUT jacks or the HDMI OUT jack. The video signals are output from the HDMI
OUT jack when both are connected.
• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480i/576i” in the Video settings menu to output the video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO
OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR
OUT jacks when both are connected.
To display Closed Caption
Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu when receiving a signal that supports Closed Captions.
Use the same kind of cords for the input/output signals.
Note
Closed Caption is not displayed in zone 2.
To connect a recording component
When recording, connect the recording component to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO
OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion function.
Note
Signals output from the HDMI OUT or MONITOR
OUT jacks may not be recorded properly.
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5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).
AM loop antenna (aerial)
(supplied)
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area.
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
(aerial) away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna
(aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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6: Preparing the receiver and the remote
Connecting the AC power cord
(mains lead)
Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.
Notes
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.
AC IN terminal
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.
POWER
TONE MODE HDMI IN
To the wall outlet
1
Press POWER to turn off the receiver.
2
Hold down POWER while pressing TONE MODE and
HDMI IN to turn on the receiver.
3
Release the TONE MODE and
HDMI IN after a few seconds.
After “MEMORY CLEARING...” appears on the display for a while,
“MEMORY CLEARED.” appears.
All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the initial settings.
AC power cord
(mains lead)
(supplied)
A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when the power cord (mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed be connected this way. This is not malfunction.
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Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the main and the zone 2/zone 3 remote commanders.
Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.
7: Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen
You can select the functions or change the settings of the receiver by using the GUI menu on the TV screen. Follow the procedure below to make the settings so that the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.
Tip
Refer to “Operating without connecting to a TV”
(page 117) if you want to operate the receiver
without connecting to a TV.
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 manganese 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.
• When you replace the batteries, the programmed remote codes may be cleared. If this happens,
program the remote codes again (page 125).
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.
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AMP
GUI
MODE
MENU
1
Connect a TV monitor to this receiver.
Refer to “3: Connecting the monitor”
2
Turn on the receiver and the TV.
3
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
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4
Press GUI MODE.
After “GUI MODE ON” has appeared in the display window of the receiver, “GUI
MODE” appears.
8: Setting the speakers
Setting the speaker impedances
Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using.
AMP
The receiver menu is displayed on the TV screen.
Tip
You can select the language to be used for messages on the GUI menu on the TV screen from English,
Spanish, French and German. For details, see
“
To exit the menu
Press MENU.
V/v/b,
MENU
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
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3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker,” then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Impedance,” then press .
To exit the menu
Press MENU.
Notes
• If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)
• When you connect all speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” to
“8
Ω.” When connecting other types of speakers, set it to “4
Ω.”
• When you connect front speakers to both the
SPEAKERS A and B terminals, connect the speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or higher.
– When you connect speakers with impedance of
16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B” configuration:
Set “Impedance” to “8
Ω” in the Speaker settings menu.
– For other types of speakers in other configurations:
Set “Impedance” to “4
Ω” in the Speaker settings menu.
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“4
Ω” or “8 Ω” depending on the speakers you are using, then press .
The parameter you have selected is entered.
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Selecting the front speakers
You can select the front speakers you want to drive.
SPEAKERS switch
9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically
(Auto Calibration)
The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration, such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the distance of each speaker from your seating position automatically.
Set the SPEAKERS switch to select the front speaker system you want to drive.
Note
This setting is not available when headphones are connected.
Set to To select
A The speakers connected to the
FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals.
B The speakers connected to the
FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
A+B
OFF
The speakers connected to both the
FRONT SPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallel connection).
No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals, or the PRE
OUT jacks.
Before you perform the auto calibration
Before you perform the auto calibration, set up
and connect the speakers (page 21-24).
• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone.
• During the measurement, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. The volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood.
• Perform the measurement in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement.
• If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed correctly. Remove any obstacle from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.
• When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set
“Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the
Speaker settings menu before you perform auto calibration.
Notes
• The auto calibration function does not work if headphones are connected.
• Cancel MUTING if it is set to on.
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Optimizer microphone
• If you connect a subwoofer with the crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum.
• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).
1
Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL
MIC jack.
2
Set up the optimizer microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears. Orient the L end of the optimizer microphone toward the front left speaker and the R end of the optimizer microphone toward the front right speaker.
Note
When you position the optimizer microphone at the center of the two speakers, if the angle between the two speakers is too narrow, the optimizer microphone cannot measure the left and right speakers properly.
On setting up the active subwoofer
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME knob to just before the mid-point.
Note
Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position.
To use the receiver as a preamplifier
You can use the auto calibration function when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier.
In this case, the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.
Performing auto calibration
The auto calibration function allows you to measure the following:
• Speaker connections a)
• Polarity of speakers
• Speaker distance b)
• Speaker angle b)
• Speaker size b)
• Speaker level
• Frequency characteristics c) a) This receiver corrects signals by analog downmix processing only for the center speaker and subwoofer when the multi-channel input is selected. The correction is invalid for other speakers.
b) The measurement result is not utilized when the multi-channel input is selected.
c) • Signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are always played back at either
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
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• The measurement result is not utilized in the following cases.
–The multi-channel input is selected.
–“2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
• The measurement result is not utilized when
Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.
AMP
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Auto Calibration,” then press
or b.
V/v/B/b,
MENU
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Quick Setup,” then press .
The screen on which you can select the item to be measured appears.
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6
Press V/v repeatedly and to un-check the items you do not want to measure, then press b.
The confirmation screen, asking whether you are ready to start measurement, appears.
7
Press to select “Start.”
The measurement starts in five seconds.
When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the TV screen.
8
Press to select “Next.”
“Save auto calibration (auto speaker setup)?” appears. To save the measurement results, follow the steps in
“Saving the measurement results”
If a warning message or error code
appears on the screen, see “Message list after auto calibration measurement”
Note
When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase, “Out
Phase” is displayed on the TV screen. The “+” and
“–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speakers, “Out Phase” appears on the TV screen even though the speakers are connected properly.
This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver.
Tips
• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement.
• In the following situations, the measurements have not been performed correctly or auto calibration cannot be performed.
– when connecting special speakers, such as dipole speakers.
– when using the zone 2/zone 3 function in zone 2/ zone 3.
• You can change the unit of distance use in
“Distance Unit” in the Speaker settings menu.
To cancel the measurement
The measurement is cancelled when you change the volume, switch functions, change the setting of the SPEAKERS switch, or connect headphones.
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Saving the measurement results
To save the measurement results obtained in
“Performing auto calibration” (page 48),
proceed with the following steps.
1
Press B/b to select “Yes” in step 8 in “Performing auto calibration,” then press .
The selecting screen of the calibration type appears.
2
Press V/v repeatedly to select the auto calibration type, then press .
Parameter
Full Flat
Explanation
Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.
Engineer Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the
Sony listening room standard.
Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.
OFF Sets the auto calibration EQ to off.
The measurement results are saved.
3
Press b.
The exit screen appears.
4
Press .
Notes
• After reflecting the results of a compensation for a frequency characteristic, signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are always played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
• The frequency response measurement result is not utilized in the following cases.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
• The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby
TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received.
Tip
The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.
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Checking the auto calibration results
If a warning message or error code appears in
step 8 of “Performing auto calibration”
(page 48), check the problem of the error and
perform auto calibration again.
1
Press B/b to select “Yes,” then press when “Error occurred during calibration, press to investigate.” appears on the screen.
Confirm the details of the measurement results, then proceed with the appropriate remedy.
2
Press B/b to select “Retry,” then press .
3
Repeat steps 6 to 8 in
To save measurement results that caused an error without taking a remedy
1
Press B/b to select “No”, then press
when “Error occurred during calibration, press to investigate.” appears on the screen.
2
Follow the steps in “Saving the measurement results” (page 51) to
save the measurement results.
Message list after auto calibration measurement
Display
Code 30
Code 31
Code 32
Code 33
Code 34
Warning 40
Warning 41
Warning 42
Warning 43
Explanation
Headphones are connected. Remove the headphones and perform the auto calibration again.
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to OFF. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement.
None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and reperform the measurement.
If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.
• None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.
• The optimizer microphone is not connected.
• Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected.
• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected.
Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.
• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminals.
Speakers are not placed in the proper position. Speakers or an optimizer microphone on the
right or left may be placed wrongly. See “1: Installing speakers” (page 21) and check the
speaker position.
The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.
The input from the microphone is too big.
• It may be too close the distance between the speaker and the microphone.
Retry the measurement after setting apart from each other.
• It may be that the volume is too big when you use the receiver as a preamp.
The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. Or the angle of the speaker position cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.
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Display
Warning 44
Explanation
Measurement has been completed. However the speakers are not placed in the proper position
with respect to each other. See “1: Installing speakers” (page 21) and check the relative
positions of the speakers.
NO WARNING There is no warning information.
---------No speakers are connected.
Tip
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary.
However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.
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Guide to on-screen display operation
You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote.
To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI
MODE” following the steps in “7: Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen” (page 44).
AMP
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press
or b to enter the menu mode.
The menu item list appears on the TV screen.
Example: When you select “ Input”
RETURN/
EXIT O
Using the menu
1
Press AMP.
GUI
MODE
V/v/b,
OPTIONS
MENU
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item.
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the parameter you want.
To return to the previous screen
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
To exit the menu
Press MENU.
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To exit “GUI MODE”
Press GUI MODE. “GUI MODE OFF” appears and you can operate the receiver using the menu in the display window of the receiver.
Overview of the main menus
Menu icon
Input
Music
Description
Selects the input source component connected to the
Selects the music from the audio component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
server on the home network.
Photo
Video
Select the photos from the server on the home network.
Select the images from the video component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
server on the home network.
SHOUTcast Selects the SHOUTcast radio service. Refer to the “Using
Network Features” supplied with these operating instructions.
FM/AM Selects the built-in FM/AM
Settings You can adjust the settings of the speakers, the surround effect, equalizer, audio, video and other inputs connected to the HDMI jacks
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu mode.
The menu item list appears on the TV screen.
Example: When you select “ Input”
4
Press OPTIONS while the menu item list is displayed.
The option menu appears.
Using the option menus
When you press OPTIONS, the option menus for the selected main menu are displayed. You can select a related function without reselecting the menu.
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select the option menu item you want, then press .
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6
Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then press .
To exit the menu
Press MENU.
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Playback
Enjoying sound/images from the component connected to the receiver
MASTER
VOL
MUTING
1
Refer to “Using Network Features” supplied with these operating instructions for details on playing back content on your home network.
Press AMP.
AMP
V/v/B/b,
OPTIONS
MENU
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Input,” then press or b.
The menu item list appears on the TV screen.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press .
The menu screen disappears and the playback screen of the external input appears.
Selected input
Video1,
Video2
BD
DVD
SAT
TV
TAPE
MD
Components that can be used
VIDEO 1, 2 VCR, etc., connected to the
VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack.
Blu-ray Disc Player, etc., connected to the
BD jack.
DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD jack.
Satellite tuner, etc., connected to the SAT jack.
TV connected to the TV jack.
Tape deck, etc., connected to the TAPE jack.
MD deck, etc., connected to the MD jack.
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack.
Phono Turntable, etc., connected to the
PHONO jack.
MULTI IN Component connected to the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jack.
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Selected input Components that can be used
HDMI1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6
HDMI components connected to the
HDMI1, HDMI2,
HDMI3, HDMI4,
HDMI5, or HDMI6 jack.
5
Turn on the component and start playback.
6
Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
Tips
• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed with which you turn the MASTER
VOLUME knob.
To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly.
To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.
• You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the
MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote.
To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button.
To make a fine adjustment: press the button and release it immediately.
To activate the muting function
Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote again or press
MASTER VOL + to raise the volume.
To avoid damaging your speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.
Naming the input (Name Input)
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it.
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.
1
Press V/v repeatedly on the
“ Input” screen to select the input you want to name.
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Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Name Input,” then press .
The soft keyboard appears on the screen.
4
Press V/v/B/b and to select a character one by one to enter the name.
5
Press V/v/B/b to select
“Finish,” then press .
The name you entered is registered.
To cancel naming input
Press V/v/B/b to select “Cancel,” then press .
Changing the display items (List
Mode)
When you select “ Input,” you can change the items to be displayed.
1
Press V/v repeatedly on the
“ Input” screen to select the input you want.
2
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“List Mode,” then press .
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the item you want to display, then press .
• Input Assign
Input name and audio/video input jack assigned to the input are displayed in a list.
• Sound Field
Input name and the sound field selected for the input are displayed in a list.
• A/V Sync
Input name and the delay set on the “A/
V Sync” menu for the input are displayed in a list.
Enjoying sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is for enjoying sound/images from a portable audio source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters vary in each area.
For details on connecting the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 28).
You can use the following Sony DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapters:
• TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio
Adapter
• TDM-NW1/NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT Adapter
• TDM-iP1/iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT Adapter
• TPM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an optional product.
Notes
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the remote.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the receiver while the system is turned on.
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, the images are also output.
• Do not connect to the receiver a DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter that uses a network function such as
TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client.
You can use the network function of the receiver without using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
Refer to “Using Network Features” supplied with this manual for details of the network function.
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MASTER
VOL
AMP
V/v/b,
MENU
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Music” or “ Video,” then press b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“DMPORT1,” “DMPORT2,” or a component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, then press .
The component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is recognized and “DMPORT1” and
“DMPORT2” on the screen will change to the respective component’s name with an icon. If the adapter connected cannot be recognized, “DMPORT1” or
“DMPORT2” is displayed on the TV screen.
Icon Component that is connected
DMPORT A component other than one of the following is connected.
iPod The iPod model recognized is connected.
Walkman The Network Walkman recognized is connected.
Bluetooth The Bluetooth drive recognized is connected.
Mobile
Phone
The Mobile Phone recognized is connected.
5
Select a track you want to play using the component connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
6
Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
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Operating the TDM-iP1/ iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver
Make sure that “System GUI” is selected in
step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 62).
AMP
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to play, then press .
The contents list appears.
5
Press V/v/B/b and to select track or content from the contents list.
The following content lists are just examples. They may vary depending on the components connected to the receiver.
In case of iPod
Music Playlists > Playlist > Track
Artists > Artist > Album > Track
Albums > Album > Track
Songs > Track
Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track
Composers > Composer > Album > Track
Audiobooks > Track
V/v/b,
OPTIONS
MENU
Video Movies > Content
TV Shows > Episode > Content
Music Videos > Artist > Content
Video Podcast > Episode > Content
6
Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume.
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Music” or “ Video,” then press b.
Selecting the playback mode
1
Play back the track you want to listen to following the steps
outlined in “Operating the TDMiP1/iP50 using the GUI menu of the receiver” (page 61).
2
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
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3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Shuffle,” “Repeat,” or
“Audiobook Speed,” then press
.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the mode you want to select from the following, then press
.
x Shuffle (TDM-iP1/iP50 only)
Plays all the tracks in random order.
• Off
Deactivates the shuffle play mode.
• Albums
Plays all the tracks on an album in random order.
• Songs
Plays all the tracks in “Songs” in random order.
x Repeat (TDM-iP1/iP50 only)
Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly.
• Off
Deactivates the repeat play mode.
• One
Plays one track repeatedly.
• All
Plays all the tracks repeatedly.
x Audiobook Speed (TDM-iP50 only)
Selects the display speed of the Audiobook.
• Low
Slows the display speed.
• Normal
Sets the display speed to standard.
• High
Increases the display speed.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list
Message appears Explanation
No Adapter The adapter is not connected.
No Device There is no device connected to the adapter.
No Audio
Loading
No Item
No audio file was found.
The data is being read.
No item was found.
Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
You can change the operation screen using the
GUI menu. The DMPORT Control mode is supported by the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters like TDM-iP1/iP50. This mode is not supported by other adapters.
1
Press V/v repeatedly on the
“ Music” or “ Video” screen to select the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter you want, then press or b.
2
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select “DMPORT
Control,” then press .
If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed, see the operating instructions supplied with component for details on operating that component.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the mode you want, then press
.
You can select the following modes in this menu;
• System GUI
This mode is for the TDM-iP1/iP50.
The list of tracks will be displayed on the GUI screen of the receiver. You can select a track you want and play back it on each GUI screen.
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• Adapter GUI
This mode is for the TDM-iP1/iP50.
The menu of the adapter will be displayed on the TV screen.
• iPod
This mode can be selected only when the TDM-iP1/iP50 is connected.
To operate the TDM-iP1/iP50 using the adapter menu
Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in
step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 62).
For details on operating the adapter using the adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using.
To operate the TDM-iP1/iP50 using the iPod menu
Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 4 in
“Changing the operation screen using the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 62).
For details on operating the iPod, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the iPod.
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Tuning
Listening to FM/AM radio
Refer to “Using Network Features” supplied with these operating instructions for details on listening to the
Internet 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 (aerials) to the receiver
Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.
FM band 50 kHz
AM band 9 kHz
SHIFT
Numeric buttons
AMP
V/v/b,
OPTIONS
Tuning into a station automatically (Auto Tuning)
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ FM” or “ AM,” then press
or b.
The FM or AM menu list appears on the
TV screen.
4
Press V/v to select “Auto
Tuning,” then press .
5
Press V/v.
Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo reception
1
Tune in the station you want to listen to using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning
(page 65), or select the preset station
2
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select “FM Mode,” then press .
4
Press V/v to select “MONO,” then press .
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Tuning into a station directly
(Direct Tuning)
Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ FM” or “ AM,” then press
or b.
4
Press V/v to select “Direct
Tuning,” then press .
5
Press SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency, then press .
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
Tip
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception.
If you cannot tune in a station
“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display returns to the current frequency.
Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 5. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
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.
Select a station on the FM band you want to listen to using Auto Tuning
When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the Program Service Name and
Program Type are displayed on the TV screen.
Program type indication
Description
News News programs
Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news
Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice
Sport
Education
Drama
Cultures
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
Varied Speech Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews, panel games, and comedy
Pop Music
Rock Music
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
Easy Listening Easy Listening
Light Classics M Instrumental, vocal, and choral music
Serious Classics Performances of major orchestras, chamber music, opera, etc.
Other Music Music that does not fit into any categories above, such as Rhythm
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Program type indication
Description
Weather & Metr Weather information
Finance Stock market reports and trading, etc.
Children’s Progs Programs for children
Social Affairs Programs about people and the things that affect them
Religion
Phone In
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum
Travel & Touring Programs about travel. Not for announcements that are located by TP/TA.
Leisure &
Hobby
Programs on recreational activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, etc.
Jazz Music Jazz programs
Country Music Country music programs
National Music Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music programs
Documentary Investigative features
None Any programs not defined above
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.
• 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.
• If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, “Alarm-Alarm!” flashes in the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, “No XX” (such as “No Clock Time”) appears on the display.
• When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in the display rate of the data.
• The RDS information is shown on the display of this receiver.
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Presetting FM/AM radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to.
AMP
V/v/B/b,
OPTIONS
MENU
1
Tune in the station that you want to preset using Auto
In case of poor FM stereo reception,
switch the FM reception mode (page 64).
2
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select “Memory,” then press .
4
Press V/v to select a preset number, then press .
The station is stored as the selected preset number.
5
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset another station.
You can store stations as follows:
• AM band: AM1 to AM30
• FM band: FM1 to FM30
4
Press V/v/B/b and to select a character one by one to enter the name.
5
Press V/v/B/b to select
“Finish,” then press .
The name you entered is registered.
To cancel naming input
Press V/v/B/b to select “Cancel,” then press .
Tuning to preset stations
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ FM” or “ AM,” then press
or b.
4
Press V/v to select the preset number station you want.
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.
Naming preset stations (Name
Input)
1
On “ FM” or “ AM” screen, press V/v to select the preset number on which you have stored the station and which you want to name.
2
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Name Input,” then press .
The soft keyboard appears on the screen.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Playing back with 2-channel sound
You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback component connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver.
2CH/
A.DIRECT
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to select the 2-channel sound mode of the sound output you want.
2CH mode
2ch Stereo
2ch Analog Direct
Effect
The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources.
When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted.
Note
No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2ch
Stereo mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a subwoofer, select “A.F.D. Auto.”
When you select “A.F.D. Auto,” the receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer from a 2 channel signal, even if there is no L.F.E. signal.
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Playing back with multi-channel surround
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.
AMP
A.F.D.
V/v/b,
MENU
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the A.F.D. mode you want.
A.F.D. mode
A.F.D. Auto
Multi Stereo
Enhanced Surround
Multi-channel audio after decoding
(Detecting automatically)
(Multi Stereo)
–
Effect
Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects.
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.
You can select the surround sound effect you want. For details on available surround sound effects and how to
set one, see “Setting a multi-channel surround sound effect” (page 70).
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Setting a multi-channel surround sound effect
1
Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.).
2
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
3
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Surround,” then press or b.
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Enhanced Sur Mode,” then press .
The menu for surround sound effect appears.
7
Press V/v repeatedly to select the A.F.D. mode you want, then press b.
A.F.D. mode
PLII*
PLIIx*
Neo:6 Cinema
Neo:6 Music
Neural-THX
Multi-channel audio after decoding
Effect
5-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic II mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 5.1 channels. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in
Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel system for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
7-channel signals Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel or 5.1 channel format is decoded into 7.1 channels. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 7.1 channel system for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels.
7-channel signals Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels.
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as
CDs.
7-channel signals Next generation of Neural-THX
®
Surround. In addition to stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5.1 surround sound, now capable of full 360° 7.1 surround sound playback from Neural-THX
®
Surround encoded content.
* You can select “PLII” when there is no surround back speaker on the Speaker Pattern menu, or you can select
“PLIIx” when there is a surround back speaker. You cannot select both settings at the same time.
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Notes
• This function does not work when the multichannel input is selected.
• This function does not work when DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz are being received.
• This function does not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than
96 kHz are being received.
• If you set up the sound field effect while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz.
• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz.
• The beginning of the sound stream may be dropped out when Neural-THX processing is turned on or off.
Tips
• We usually recommend “A.F.D. Auto.”
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective, when
2 channel or 5.1 channel signals are input.
• Neural-THX is effective when 2 channel or
5.1 channel signals are input.
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Enjoying a surround effect for music
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 concert halls into your home.
MUSIC
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the surround effect you want for music.
Sound field
D.Concert Hall A
D.Concert Hall B
Jazz Club
Live Concert
Stadium
Sports
Portable Audio
Effect
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of a concert hall, which simulates a large sound stage produced by reflectivity.
Uses 3D sound imaging to reproduce the sound characteristics of a concert hall, which simulates resonant and unique reverberative sound.
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device.
This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.
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To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver
Sound field
Headphone (2ch)
Effect
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when “2ch Stereo” mode or A.F.D. mode is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels.
Headphone Theater DCS This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones when sound field is selected for movie/music. It allows you to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of headphones.
Headphone (Direct)
Headphone (Multi)
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound field, etc.
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the multichannel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks.
To turn off the surround effect for MUSIC
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT or A.F.D.
Notes
• The sound fields for music do not work when the multi-channel input is selected.
• The sound fields for music do not work when DTS-
HD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz are being received.
• The sound fields for music do not work when
Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received.
• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz.
• If you set up the sound field effect while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz.
• When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE” in the Speaker settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.
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Enjoying a surround effect for movies
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 into your home.
MOVIE
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the surround effect you want for movies.
Sound field
Cinema Studio EX A
DCS
Cinema Studio EX B
DCS
Cinema Studio EX C
DCS
V.Multi Dimension
DCS
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.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim
Novak Theater” cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack.
Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers.
To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT or A.F.D.
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Notes
• The sound fields for movies do not work when the multi-channel input is selected.
• The sound fields for movies do not work when
DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz are being received.
• The sound fields for movies do not work when
Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are being received.
• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24 signal reception, the signal will be played back only at 48 kHz.
• If you set up the sound field effect while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz.
• 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.
Tips
• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
technology. See “Glossary” (page 149).
• When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected, the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display.
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Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected.
This receiver supports the following audio formats.
Audio format
Maximum number of channels
Connection of the playback component and the receiver
COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI
Dolby Digital
5.1ch
a a
Dolby Digital EX
6.1ch
a a
Dolby Digital Plus a)
7.1ch
× a
Dolby TrueHD a)
7.1ch
× a
DTS
5.1ch
a a
DTS-ES
6.1ch
a a
DTS 96/24
5.1ch
a a
DTS-HD
High Resolution Audio a)
7.1ch
× a
DTS-HD
Master Audio a) b)
7.1ch
× a
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Audio format
Maximum number of channels
Connection of the playback component and the receiver
COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI
DSD a)
5.1ch
× a
Multi channel Linear PCM a)
7.1ch
× a a)Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.
b)Signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
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Using Multi-zone Features
What you can do with the
Multi-zone function
You can enjoy images and sounds from a component connected to the receiver in a zone
(zone 2 or zone 3) other than the main zone.
For example, you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3.
When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can operate both a component in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 from zone 2 or zone 3.
To operate the receiver from zone 2 or zone 3
You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote toward the IR repeater of the receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE jack.
Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote cannot reach.
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Making a multi-zone connection
1:Zone 2 connections
1
Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND
BACK SPEAKERS terminals of the receiver.
Main zone Zone 2
STR-DA6400ES
IR REMOTE IN
B
TV monitor
A
B
ZONE 2 VIDEO
OUT*
RM-AAP026
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
2
Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier.
Main zone Zone 2
B
TV monitor
B
C
IR REMOTE IN
STR-DA6400ES
A
ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT*
ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT
RM-AAP026
A IR repeater (not supplied)
B Speakers
C Sony Amplifier/Receiver
* You can also connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack.
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2:Zone 3 connections
Main room
IR REMOTE IN
ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT
A IR repeater (not supplied)
B Speakers
C Sony Amplifier/Receiver
STR-DA6400ES
B
Zone 3
A
B
C
RM-AAP026
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Setting the speakers in zone 2
When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS
terminals of the receiver (page 79), make the
setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.
AMP
5
Press V/v to select “Speaker
Pattern,” to select the pattern that has no surround back speakers.
6
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
7
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Sur Back Assign,” then press
.
8
Press V/v to select “ZONE2,” then press .
To exit the menu
Press MENU.
RETURN/
EXIT O
V/v/b,
MENU
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker,” then press or b.
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Switching the zone setting of the remote
The remote commanders are initially set to be used in zone 2. If you want to use them in zone
3, switch the zone setting of the remote.
Main remote
?/1
RM SET
UP
SHIFT
AMP
ZONE
2, 3
ENT/
MEM
3
Press the numeric button 2 for the zone 2, or 3 for the zone 3 while the
ZONE button is flashing.
The ZONE button lights up.
4
Press ENT/MEM.
The ZONE button flashes twice and the remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3 mode.
On the zone 2/zone 3 remote commander
1
Press ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP.
The RM SET UP button flashes and the
SHIFT button lights up.
2
Press the numeric button 2 for the zone
2, or 3 for the zone 3 while the RM SET
UP button is flashing.
The RM SET UP button lights up.
3
Press ENTER.
The RM SET UP button flashes twice and the remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3 mode.
Zone 2/Zone 3 remote
RM SET
UP
SHIFT
?/1
2, 3
ENTER
On the main remote commander
1
Press ?/1 while pressing RM SET UP.
The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.
2
Press ZONE.
The AMP button goes off, the ZONE button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up.
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Operating the receiver from another zone
(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)
The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone.
?/1
ZONE
MASTER
VOL
Input buttons
V/v/b,
MENU
Operating the receiver from zone 2
1
Turn on the main receiver (this receiver).
2
In the case of illustration 1-2
(page 79), turn on the amplifier
in zone 2.
3
Press ZONE.
The remote switches to zone 2.
4
Press ?/1.
The zone function is activated.
5
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
6
Press V/v to select “ Input,” then press or b.
7
Press V/v to select the input source you want, then press
.
For zone 2, analog video and audio signals are output. When you select
SOURCE, the signals of the current input of the main zone are output to the ZONE
2 OUT jack.
8
Adjust to a suitable volume.
• In the case of illustration 1-1
(page 79), adjust the volume using
MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.
• In the case of illustration 1-2
(page 79), adjust the volume using the
receiver in zone 2.
To finish the zone 2 operation
Press ?/1 after pressing ZONE.
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Operating the receiver from zone 3
1
Turn on the main receiver (this receiver) and the amplifier in zone 3.
2
Press ZONE.
The remote switches to zone 3. Change the zone setting of the remote to zone 3 in
3
Press ?/1.
The zone function is activated.
4
Press one of the input buttons on the remote to select the source signals you want to output.
For zone 3, only analog audio signals are output. When you select SOURCE, the signals of the current input are output.
5
Adjust to a suitable volume using the receiver in zone 3.
To finish the zone 3 operation
Press ?/1 after pressing ZONE.
Tips
• Even when this receiver is standby mode (press
?/1 on the remote to turned off this receiver), the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 remains turned on. To turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the main remote at the same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
• Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 or ZONE 3 jacks. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks.
• When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT or ZONE 3 OUT jacks even when the multi-channel input is selected. The analog audio signals of the current function are output.
Listening to the same music in different zone
(Party Mode)
You can enjoy listening to the same music in different zone.
AMP
B,
PARTY
1
Start playback in the main zone.
2
Press AMP.
3
Press PARTY.
The party mode screen appears on the TV screen.
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4
Press B to select “Start,” then press .
The same sound of the input selected in main zone is output in the zone selected in
To exit the party mode
Select other input in zone 2 or zone 3.
Refer to “Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)”
(page 83) for details of the operation of
zone2 /zone 3.
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Using Other Features
Using “BRAVIA” Sync features
We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.
Note
Depending on the connected component, the
Control for HDMI function may not work. See the operating instructions of the component.
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony
TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for
HDMI function.
By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with a
HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as below:
• One-Touch Play: When you play back a component such as a DVD/Blu-ray Disc
Player, the receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switch to the appropriate
HDMI input.
• System Audio Control: While watching TV, you can select to output the sound from the
TV speaker or the speakers connected to the receiver.
• System Power Off: When you turn off the
TV, the receiver and connected components are also turned off simultaneously.
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-
Definition Multimedia Interface).
The Control for HDMI function does not work in the following cases:
• When you connect the receiver to a component which is not correspond with
Sony’s Control for HDMI function.
• When you connect the receiver and components using other than HDMI connection.
Preparing for the “BRAVIA”
Sync
To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the receiver and the connected component. The receiver is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy
Setting” function.
When your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy
Setting” function
When you connect a Sony TV with the
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, the Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning the
Control for HDMI function of the TV on.
1
Make sure that the receiver, TV, and playback components are connected using an HDMI cable (not supplied).
(The respective components must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function.)
2
Turn on the receiver, TV and playback components.
3
Turn the Control for HDMI function of the TV on.
The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected components are simultaneously turned on. During setup, “SCANNING” appears in the display window of the receiver, and once setting is completed, “COMPLETE” will appear. Wait until the setup is complete.
For details on setup of the TV, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
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Notes
• When you pull out the HDMI cable or change the
connection, perform the steps given in “When your
TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-
Easy Setting” function” (page 86) or “When your
TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-
However, you do not need to perform these steps when you use an HDMI IN 6 jack.
• When you assign the component video input to the
HDMI input using the Input Assign function, you cannot set “Control for HDMI” to “ON.”
• While “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” is being set, you cannot use functions such as One-Touch
Play or System Audio Control.
• When you set up the receiver using the “Control for
HDMI-Easy Setting” from a TV, turn on the TV, the receiver and the playback components beforehand.
• When you set up the receiver using the “Control for
HDMI-Easy Setting” from a TV, before you make the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function effective, make the Control for HDMI function of the components that are not compatible with the
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function effective.
When your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy
Setting” function
Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected component on individually.
?/1
AMP
HDMI input buttons
GUI
MODE
V/v/b,
MENU
1
Perform the steps given in “When your
TV is compatible with the “Control for
2
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
3
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select “HDMI,” then press or b.
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Control for HDMI,” then press or b.
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7
Press V/v repeatedly to select “ON,” then press .
The Control for HDMI function of the receiver is activated.
8
Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI menu.
If the GUI menu is displayed, the Control for HDMI function of the playback components will not work properly.
9
Press one of the HDMI input buttons to display the image of the playback components for which you want to set the Control for HDMI function.
10
Turn the Control for HDMI function of the connected component on.
For details on setting the connected component, refer to its operating instructions.
11
Repeat steps 9 and 10 to set the
Control for HDMI function and to display the image of all the playback components you want to use.
Playing back components with one-touch operation (One-Touch
Play)
By a simple operation (one-touch), components connected to the receiver with
HDMI connections start automatically.
You can enjoy the sound/image using connected components.
Play back a connected component.
The receiver and TV are turned on simultaneously, and sound and image are output from the receiver and TV.
To use the One-Touch Play of the camcorder
1
Turn the Control for HDMI function on for both the receiver and your camcorder.
2
Connect your camcorder to the HDMI
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The receiver and TV are turned on simultaneously, and sound and image are output from the receiver and TV.
Note
• Connect your camcorder to the HDMI IN 6 jack.
The camcorder may not work correctly if you connect it to the HDMI IN jack on the rear panel.
• Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not be output.
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control)
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation.
Depending on the TV settings, while you are watching the TV, the receiver turns on and switches to the “TV” function automatically.
TV sound is output from the speakers connected to the receiver, and the volume of the TV is minimized simultaneously.
You can use the System Audio Control function as follows.
• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver when you turn the receiver on while the sound is being output from the TV speaker.
• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when you adjust the TV volume.
You can also operate this function using the
TV menu. For details, see the operating instructions of the TV.
Notes
• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON,” the
“Audio Out” settings in the HDMI settings menu will set automatically depending on the System
Audio Control settings.
• When you connect a TV that does not have System
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control function does not work.
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a moment.
Turning off the receiver with the
TV (System Power Off)
When you turn the TV off by using the power button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically.
You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV.
AV ?/1
Switching the monitors that output the HDMI video signals
When you have two monitors connected to the
HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks, you can switch the output for these two monitors using the HDMI OUTPUT button.
TV
?/1
Press TV, then press AV ?/1.
The TV, receiver and connected components are turned off.
Notes
• Set the TV power supply interlock function to on before using the System Power Off function. For details, see the operating instructions of the TV.
• Depending on the status, the connected components may not be turned off. For details, see the operating instructions of the connected components.
HDMI
OUTPUT
1
Turn on the receiver and the two monitors.
2
Press HDMI OUTPUT.
Each time you press the button, the output will be switched as follows:
HDMI A t HDMI B t HDMI A…
You can also use the HDMI OUT button on the receiver.
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Switching between digital and analog audio
When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.
INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, or the multi-channel input is selected, audio input is set to
“Analog.” You cannot select other modes.
1
Select the input source using
INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
2
Press INPUT MODE on the receicver.
The selected audio input mode appears on the TV screen.
• Auto
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.
• Analog
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Notes
• Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input.
• When either HDMI input, or DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter is selected, “------” appears on the display, and you cannot select other modes. Select an input mode other than the HDMI input, and
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter then set the audio input mode.
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Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs
(Input Assign)
You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input.
Example) Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the only digital optical audio signals from the
DVD player.
Connect the component video jack of the DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1/
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, or
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 jack of this receiver when you want to input the video signals from the DVD player. Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input menu.
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Input,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v to select the input name you want to assign.
5
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
6
Press V/v to select “Input
Assign,” then press .
7
Press V/v/B/b to select the audio and/or video signals you want to assign to the input selected in step 4, then press
.
AMP
V/v/B/b,
OPTIONS
MENU continued
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Input name
Assignable Video1 video input Composite jacks
Video2
Composite
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT TAPE MD SA-CD/
CD
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When you assign a component video input to the HDMI input via the Input Assign menu, component video signals are not converted to HDMI video signals and are not output from the HDMI OUT jack. Component video signals are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. In this case, the resolution of the GUI output is set to “480p” for both component video input and HDMI video input.
Notes
• You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver.
• When you assign the digital audio input, the
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.
• You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input.
• You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input.
• You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input.
• When you assign a component video input to the
HDMI input, set “Control for HDMI” to “OFF.”
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Using the sleep timer
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.
AMP
When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up in the display window of the receiver.
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 changed.
SLEEP
1
Press AMP.
2
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows:
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Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels
This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields.
When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.
AMP
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Audio,” then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Night Mode,” then press .
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“On,” then press .
Notes
• This function does not work when the multichannel input is selected.
• This function does not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than
96 kHz are being received.
• If the Night Mode function is turned on while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz.
Tip
While this function is on, the Bass, Treble, and
Effect Levels increase, and “D. Range Comp” is automatically set to “MAX.”
V/v/b,
MENU
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
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Recording using the receiver
You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component.
4
Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component.
Notes
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD OUT jacks.
• The audio input signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.
To record digital sound
Connect a component for playback to the digital audio input (OPTICAL IN) jack, and connect the recording component to the
OPTICAL MD OUT jack.
Input buttons
Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape
You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck.
1
Press the input button of the playback component.
2
Prepare the playback component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
3
Prepare the recording component.
Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level.
Recording onto recording media
1
Press the input button of the playback component.
2
Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR.
3
Prepare the recording component.
Insert a blank video tape, etc., into the recording component (VIDEO 1) for recording.
4
Start recording on the recording component, then start playback on the playback component.
Notes
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources.
• The audio input signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.
• Only analog input signals are output from the analog output jack (for recording).
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• Only digital input signals are output from the digital output jack (for recording).
• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.
Switching the command mode of the receiver and the remote
You can switch the command mode
(COMMAND MODE AV 1 or COMMAND
MODE AV 2) of the receiver and the remote.
Switch the command mode from the initial setting to the appropriate setting, if other Sony component is operated accidentally by the same remote, when you are operating the receiver using the remote supplied with the receiver.
The command modes of both the receiver and the remote are those of the initial setting
(COMMAND MODE AV 2).
The receiver and the remote, on the contrary, should use the same command mode. If the command modes of the receiver and the remote are different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
Switching the command mode of the receiver
2CH/A.DIRECT
Turn on the receiver while pressing
2CH/A.DIRECT.
When the command mode is set to “AV2,”
“COMMAND MODE [AV2]” appears on the display.
When the command mode is set to “AV1,”
“COMMAND MODE [AV1]” appears on the display.
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Switching the command mode of the main remote commander
?/1 RM SET
UP
SHIFT AMP
1, 2 ZONE
ENT/
MEM
Using a bi-amplifier connection
If you are not using surround back speakers, you can use the SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS terminals for the front speakers for use with a bi-amplifier connection.
To connect speakers
Front speaker
(R)
Front speaker
(L)
1
Press ?/1 while pressing RM
SET UP.
The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.
2
Press AMP.
The ZONE button goes off, the AMP button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up.
3
Press the numeric button 1 or 2 while the AMP button is flashing.
When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM
2.
The AMP button lights up.
4
Press ENT/MEM.
The AMP button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is completed.
Hi
Lo
Hi
Lo
Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or
Lo) side of the front speakers to the
SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.
Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers. Not doing so may cause a malfunction of the receiver.
To set up speakers
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
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Press V/v to select “ Settings,” then
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Press V/v to select “Speaker,” then
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Press V/v to select “Speaker Pattern,” then press .
6
Press V/v to select the appropriate speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers.
7
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
8
Press V/v to select “Sur Back Assign,” then press .
9
Press V/v to select “BI-AMP,” then press .
The same signals output from the FRONT
SPEAKERS A terminals can be output from the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals.
Notes
• You cannot use the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals for a bi-amplifier connection.
• When you use the auto calibration function, make the bi-amplifier settings before you perform auto calibration.
• If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker level, balance, and equalizer settings of the surround back speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used.
• Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS terminals.
• If the Speaker Pattern is set to the setting that there are surround back speakers, you cannot make the bi-amplifier settings.
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Adjusting Settings
Using the setting menu
You can adjust the various settings for speakers, surround effects, multi zone, etc. using the setting menu.
To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI
MODE” by following the steps in “7:
Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen”
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b to enter the menu mode.
The setting menu list appears on the TV screen.
AMP
RETURN/
EXIT O
V/v/B/b,
OPTIONS
MENU
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want, then press to enter.
Example: When you select “Auto Calibration”
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then press to enter.
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To return to the previous screen
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
To exit the menu
Press MENU.
Setting menu list
Menu icon
Auto
Calibration
Speaker
Surround
EQ
Multi Zone
Audio
Video
HDMI
Network
Description
Sets the speaker level or distance and makes the measurement automatically
Sets the speaker position and impedance manually
Adjusts the sound field
(surround effect) you choose
Adjusts the equalizer (bass/
Makes the settings for Multi
Sets various sound items
Adjusts the resolution of analog video signals
Makes settings for sound/ images from components connected to the HDMI jacks
Makes the settings for the
Quick Click Controls components connected to the receiver using the on-screen remote
System Sets the screen saver or language of the menu guide
Auto Calibration
Quick Setup
Performs Auto Calibration. For details, see “9:
Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 47).
Note
The measurement results will be overwritten and saved on Position 1 in the Enhanced Setup menu.
Enhanced Setup
You can register three patterns for “Seating
Position” depending on the seating positions, listening environment, and measurement conditions.
You can also select a calibration type to compensate the each speaker.
To register more than one set of settings for the listening environment
You can select the seating position you want and register the measurement results of the auto calibration for that seating position.
1
Press V/v repeatedly on the Enhanced
Setup screen to select the “Seating
Position” for which you want to register the measurement results.
• Pos. (Position) 1
• Pos. (Position) 2
• Pos. (Position) 3
2
Press b to perform auto calibration.
To set a compensation type for the speakers
You can select the compensation type to be used for the speakers for each Seating
Position.
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1
Press V/v repeatedly to select the
“Seating Position” for which you want to set the speaker compensation type, then press .
2
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Calibration Type” you want, then press
.
• Full Flat
Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat.
• Engineer
Sets the frequency to match that of the
Sony listening room standard.
• Front Reference
Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speakers.
• OFF
Sets the auto calibration EQ to off.
Note
You cannot set “Calibration Type” for “Seating
Position” for which the measurement results have not been registered.
To confirm the equalizer setting for the Seating Position
1
Press V/v repeatedly to select the
“Seating Position” for which you want to confirm the equalizer setting.
2
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select “EQ
Curve,” then press .
4
Press B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to confirm the equalizer setting.
• FRONT
• CENTER
• SURROUND
• SURROUND BACK
To name the Seating Position
1
Press V/v repeatedly to select the
“Seating Position” for which you want to name.
2
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Name
Input,” then press .
The soft keyboard appears on the screen.
4
Press V/v/B/b and to select a character one by one.
5
Press V/v/B/b to select “Finish,” then press .
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Speaker settings
You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the auto calibration is completed.
Note
The Speaker settings are only for the current
“Seating Position.”
Impedance
You can set the speaker impedance. For
details, see “8: Setting the speakers”
x 4
Ω x 8
Ω
Speaker Pattern
Select “Speaker Pattern” according to the speaker system which you are using. You do not need to select the speaker pattern after auto calibration.
To select the speaker pattern
1
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Speaker Pattern,” then press .
The Speaker Pattern screen appears.
2
Press V/v to select the speaker pattern you want, then press .
3
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
Center Mix
You can set the analog downmix settings on or off.
x OFF
If there is a center speaker connected, this setting is set to “OFF” automatically.
x ON
We recommend you set “Center Mix” to “ON” to enjoy digital audio with high quality sound when you do not have a center speaker connected. Analog downmix works when you set “Center Mix” to “ON.” This setting is also effective to input signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks.
Sur Back Assign
You can make settings for the surround back speaker(s).
x OFF
If you have not connected surround back speakers, select “OFF.” x BI-AMP
If you connect front speakers in a bi-amplifier
configuration, select “BI-AMP” (page 97).
x ZONE2
If you are using the surround back speakers in zone 2, select “ZONE2.” When you select
“ZONE2,” the input to the SUR BACK jacks of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT is invalid
Note
Set “Sur Back Assign” to “OFF,” then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier connection or a zone 2 connection to a surround back speakers connection. Re-set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers. Refer
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Manual Setup
You can adjust each speaker manually on the
Manual Setup screen. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the auto calibration is completed.
To adjust the speaker level
You can adjust each speaker’s level (center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer).
1
Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the level, then press .
2
Press B/b repeatedly to select “Level:,” then press .
3
Press V/v to set the level of the selected speaker, then press .
You can adjust the level from –20 dB to
+10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
For the front left/right speakers, you can adjust the balance on either side. You can adjust the front left level from FL–10.0 dB to FL+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps. You can also adjust the front right level from
FR–10.0 dB to FR+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
Note
When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE.” However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected.
To adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker
You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, subwoofer.)
1
Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the distance from the seating position, then press .
2
Press B/b repeatedly to select a
“Distance:,” then press .
3
Press V/v to set the distance of the selected speaker, then press .
You can adjust the distance from 1.0 meter to 10.0 meters in 1 cm steps.
To adjust the size of each speaker
You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right) size.
1
Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the size, then press .
2
Press B/b repeatedly to select a “Size:,” then press .
3
Press V/v to set the size of the selected speaker, then press .
• LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE.” Normally, select
“LARGE.”
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multichannel surround sound, select
“SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
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Tips
• 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 subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut it, 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 equalizer to boost the bass levels.
• The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers.
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL,” the center, surround, and surround back speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL.”
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to “LARGE.”
Crossover Freq (Speaker crossover frequency)
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the
Speaker menu. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the auto calibration.
1
Press B/b to select the speaker on the screen you want to adjust.
2
Press V/v to adjust the value, then press b.
Test Tone
You can select the test tone type on the Test
Tone screen.
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–.
• The adjusted value is shown on the display during adjustment.
To output a test tone from each speaker
You can output a test tone from the speakers in sequence.
1
Press B/b to select “Test Tone,” then press .
The Test Tone screen appears.
2
Press V/v to adjust the parameter, then press .
• OFF
• AUTO
The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.
• L, C, R, SR, SBR, SBL, SL, SW
You can select which speakers will output the test tone.
3
Press V/v to adjust “Level:,” then press
.
To output a test tone from adjacent speakers
You can output a test tone from adjacent speakers so that you can adjust the balance between the speakers.
1
Press B/b to select “Phase Noise,” then press .
The Phase Noise screen appears.
2
Press V/v to adjust the parameter, then press .
• OFF
• L/R, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/
SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/
SL, SL/L, L/SR
Lets you output the test tone sequentially
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from adjacent speakers.
Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.
3
Press V/v to adjust “Level:,” then press
.
To output the source sound from adjacent speakers
You can output the source sound from adjacent speakers so that you can adjust the balance between the speakers.
1
Press B/b to select “Phase Audio,” then press .
The Phase Audio screen appears.
2
Press V/v to adjust the parameter, then press .
• OFF
• L/R, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/
SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/
SL, SL/L, L/SR
Lets you output front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers.
Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern.
3
Press V/v to adjust “Level:,” then press
.
When a test tone is not output from the speakers
• The speaker cords may not be connected securely. Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly.
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem.
When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the screen
The speaker pattern to the connected speaker is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker connection and the speaker pattern match.
D. Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. 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.
x OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
x AUTO
The dynamic range is compressed automatically.
x STD
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.
x MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
Tips
• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby
Digital signal.
• “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the “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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Distance Unit (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances.
x meter
The distance is displayed in meters.
x feet
The distance is displayed in feet.
Surround settings
You can adjust the sound effect on the Sound
Field Setup screen.
Note
The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field.
Sound Field Setup
You can select the surround sound field and adjust the effect level on the Sound Field Setup screen.
For details on the sound field, see “Enjoying
To select the surround sound field
1
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Sound
Field Select,” then press .
2
Press V/v repeatedly to select the surround sound you want, then press
.
To adjust the effect level
1
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Sound
Field Select,” then press .
2
Press V/v repeatedly to select the surround sound you want, then press
.
3
Press V/v to select “Effect Level.”
• 50%
• 80%
• 100%
• 150%
Note
Effect Level adjustment is valid only when “Cinema
Studio EX DCS ” is selected.
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Enhanced Sur Mode
You can select the decoding mode for the sound field.
For details on the decoding modes available,
see “Setting a multi-channel surround sound effect” (page 70).
x PLII
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 5.1 channels.
x PLIIx
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel or 5.1 channel format is decoded into 7.1 channels.
x Neo:6 Cinema
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels.
x Neo:6 Music
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.
A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
x NEURAL-THX
Next generation of Neural-THX
®
Surround. In addition to stereo enhancement processing and pure discrete 5.1 surround sound, now capable of full 360° 7.1 surround sound playback from
Neural-THX
®
surround encoded content.
Note
You can select “PLII” when there is no surround back speaker on the Speaker Pattern menu, or you can select “PLIIx” when there is a surround back speaker. You cannot select both settings at the same time.
EQ settings
You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front, center and surround back speakers.
Level
(dB)
Bass
Frequency
(Hz)
Treble
Notes
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– Sound Field is set to “2ch Analog Direct.”
• This function does not work when Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of higher than
96 kHz are being received.
• If the equalizer is adjusted while the receiver is receiving signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 96 kHz, the signals will always be played back at either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
To adjust the equalizer on the
EQ screen
1
Press B/b to select the speaker on the screen you want to adjust, then press
.
2
Press B/b to select “Bass” or “Treble.”
3
Press V/v to adjust the gain, then press
.
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Multi Zone settings
You can make settings for the main zone, zone
2 or zone 3.
Multi Zone Setup
Turning the power on or off for zone 2/zone 3
You can turn zone 2 or zone 3 operation on or off. “Main” (this receiver) is always selected.
You cannot turn it off.
1
Press V/v to select the zone you want to turn on or off, then press .
2
Press V/v to select “ON” or “OFF,” then press .
x ON x OFF
Selecting the output source for each zone
You can select the source that is output to the zone. Audio and video signals are output to zone 2, while only audio signals are output to zone 3.
1
Press V/v to select the zone to which you want to output audio/video signals, then press .
2
Press B/b to select “Input,” then press
.
3
Press V/v to select the input, then press .
Adjusting the volume for zone 2/zone 3
You can adjust the volume in the main zone.
If “Sur Back Assign” is set to “ZONE2” in the
Speaker settings menu, you can also adjust the volume of zone 2.
1
Press V/v to select the zone for which you want to adjust the volume, then press .
2
Press B/b to select “Volume,” then press .
3
Press V/v to adjust the volume, then press .
Selecting the criteria for output of signals to control each zone
You can turn the receiver on or off in another zone, or select various options for use of the
12V Trigger function.
1
Press V/v to select the zone you want, then press .
2
Press B/b to select “12V Trigger,” then press .
3
Press V/v to select the parameter, then press .
x OFF
Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even when the main receiver is turned on.
x CTRL
Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or off manually using the CIS command of the IR remote.
x ZONE
Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or off based on whether the selected zone is turned on or off.
x INPUT (for “Main” only)
Lets you turn on the output of 12V triggers when the preset input is selected.
When you select “Input,” the setting display which sets each input trigger to on/off appears.
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Press V/v to select the input, then press to check the box.
x MAIN (for “Zone2” and “Zone3” only)
Lets you link operation of trigger in zone 2 or zone 3 to the main receiver.
Tips
• Even when this receiver is standby mode (press
?/1 on the remote to turned off this receiver), the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 remains turned on. To turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the
RM-AAL021 remote at the same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
• Only signals from components connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2
OUT/ZONE 3 OUT jacks. No signals are output from components connected to only the digital input jacks.
• When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT or ZONE 3 OUT jacks even when the multi-channel input is selected. The analog audio signals of the current function are output.
• When “Tuner” is selected; the same type of radio station (FM/AM) selected in the main zone is set in zone 2 and zone 3. However, you can select the input other than “Tuner” in zone 2 and zone 3.
• When the receiver in the main zone is turned off, or an input source other than “Tuner” is selected, you can select a radio station from AM or FM in zone
2. When the receiver in the main zone and zone 2 are turned off, you can select a radio station from
AM or FM in zone 3.
When two of the receivers in the main zone, zone 2 or zone 3 are turned off, you can select a broadcast from FM/AM in one zone in which the receiver is turned on.
Party Setup
Lets you select the zone which plays back the same music as the main zone when you press the PARTY button to start the party mode.
x ZONE2/3 x ZONE2 x ZONE3
Audio settings
You can make settings for the audio to suit your preference.
Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)
When you set this setting to “AUTO,” the receiver plays back the sound recorded using lossy compression with high quality sound.
Even the CD sound will be linearized so that the CD sound quality level will be increased.
x OFF x AUTO
A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio and video output)
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display.
x HDMI AUTO
The time gap between audio output and visual display for the monitor connected via an
HDMI connection will be adjusted automatically based on the information for the
TV. This feature is available only when the monitor supports the A/V Sync function.
x 0 ms – 300 ms
You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps.
Notes
• This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector.
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– The multi-channel input is selected.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
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Dual Mono (Digital broadcast language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen to during a digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources.
x 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.
x MAIN
Sound of the main language will be output.
x SUB
Sound of the sub language will be output.
Night Mode
Lets you to retain a theater-like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.
x ON x OFF
Decode Priority (Digital audio input decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks or
HDMI IN jacks.
x PCM
When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are selected, 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 this item to “AUTO.”
When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player. When signals in any other format are received, set this item to “AUTO.” x AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between Dolby Digital, DTS, DSD or PCM.
Note
Even when “Decode Priority” is set to “PCM,” the sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of the first track due to signals on the CD being played back.
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Video settings
Makes settings for video.
Resolution (Converting video signals)
Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals.
For details on video input/output conversion classified according to the Resolution menu
settings, see Figure 1 on page 112.
x AUTO x DIRECT
Lets you output analog video input signals without conversion.
x 480i/576i x 480p/576p x 720p x 1080i x 1080p
Zone Resolution
Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signal in zone 2.
For details on video input/output conversion classified according to the Zone Resolution
menu settings, see Figure 2 on page 113.
x 480i/576i x 480p/576p x 720p x 1080i continued
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Figure 1
“Resolution” menu setting
DIRECT
AUTO
(initial setting)
480i/576i
480p/576p
720p, 1080i
1080p
Output from
Input signals
Component video
Composite video
Component video
Composite video
HDMI OUT jacks MONITOR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks
MONITOR VIDEO
OUT jack
–
– z a) a
– z b) z b)
– a z b) z b)
Component video
Composite video z c) z c) z z z z
Component video
Composite video
Component video
Composite video z z z z z z z d) z d)
– a
– a
Component video
Composite video z z a
–
– a z : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter.
a : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.
– : Video signals are not output.
a)The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected monitor.
b)When the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks, 480i/576i signals are output when
“Resolution” is set to “AUTO.” c)480p/576p signals are output even if 480i/576i is set.
d)Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with copyright protection are output as 480p.
Notes
• Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks when the monitor, etc., is connected to HDMI OUT jacks.
• If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the images from the TV cannot be output correctly.
• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support “x.v.Color.”
• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support Deep Color.
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Figure 2
“Zone
Resolution” menu setting
480i/576i
(initial setting)
480p/576p
720p, 1080i
Output from
Input signals
ZONE 2
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks z Component video
Composite video z z Component video
Composite video
Component video
Composite video z z z
ZONE 2 VIDEO
OUT jack z z
–
–
–
– z : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter.
– : Video signals are not output.
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HDMI settings
Makes the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jacks.
x AMP
The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to speakers connected to the receiver. The multi-channel sound can be played back as it is.
Note
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speakers when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP.”
Control for HDMI
Lets you turn the function which controls components connected to the HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on or off.
x OFF x ON
Note
When you set “Control for HDMI” to “ON,” “Audio
Out” may be changed automatically.
Subwoofer Level
Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an
HDMI connection. You can set the level for each HDMI input independently.
x 0 dB x AUTO
Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the frequency.
x +10 dB
Audio Out (Setting HDMI audio input)
Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output from the playback component connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection.
x TV+AMP
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver.
Notes
• The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the
TV, even if you play multi-channel source.
• When you connect the receiver to a video component (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select
“AMP.”
• When you select the input that you have assigned the HDMI input, sound does not output from the
TV.
H.A.T.S.
Lets you turn the H.A.T.S. (High quality digital Audio Transmission System) function on or off. When the H.A.T.S. function is turned on, the sound quality is enhanced because there is no jitter (timing gaps when reading signals) when transmitting digital audio signals.
To activate the H.A.T.S. function, select “ON” for “CTRL FOR HDMI.” x OFF x ON
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Notes
• It takes some time to output the sound after a playback operation is performed on the connected component (e.g., pressing the PLAY button, pressing the STOP button, pressing the PAUSE button) due to limitations of the H.A.T.S. system.
The time lag depends on the sound source. This feature may be ineffective depending on the component and the sound source, even if you set it to ON.
• The components connected to the HDMI jack must support the H.A.T.S. feature.
• When “Audio Out” is set to “TV+AMP,” the
H.A.T.S. function may not work depending on the component connected or the condition of that component. In this case, select “AMP” for “Audio
Out.”
• The H.A.T.S. function of this receiver works when a Sony SCD-XA5400ES is connected to the receiver.
Stream information about the
H.A.T.S. function available
Audio signal input Sampling frequency
Linear PCM 2ch 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,
176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Linear PCM Multi
DSD
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz,
176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
2.8224 MHz
Network settings
Makes the settings for the network. Refer to
“Using Network Features” supplied with these operating instructions for details.
Server Function Setup
Lets you activate the server function of the receiver.
x OFF x ON
Network Setup
Lets you make the network settings.
x Network Information x Network Setup x Proxy Setup x Cancel Network Setup
Video Direct
Lets you output the video input signals from the HDMI IN jack directly to the HDMI OUT jack. x OFF
The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are output through a video processor.
x ON
The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are output directly.
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Quick Click settings
Controls components connected to the receiver using the on-screen remote.
System settings
Customizes the settings of the receiver.
Source Component
Selects the source component that is to be operated.
x Preset Mode
Customizes the remote to match the source components connected to your receiver. x Learn Mode
Allows the remote learn codes.
x Reset
Resets both programmed codes and learned codes.
Screen Saver
Lets you activate the screen saver function for the GUI menu on the TV connected to the receiver.
x OFF
The screen saver function is disabled.
x ON
When there has been no operation attempted for 15 minutes, the screen saver function is activated automatically.
Common Component
Selects the common component such as a TV, projector or lights that is to be operated.
x Preset Mode
Customizes the remote to match the common components such as the TV, the projector and the lightings connected to your receiver. x Learn Mode
Allows the remote to learn codes.
x Reset
Resets both programmed codes and learned codes.
RS-232C Control
Lets you use this menu for the zone 2/zone 3 operation.
x OFF x ON
Language
Selects the language for the messages on the screen.
x English x Español x Français x Deutsch
Macro Setup
Sets several commands in a sequential order as a single command.
System Update
Lets you upgrade the firmware of the receiver.
Refer to “Using Network Features” supplied with these operating instructions for details.
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Operating without connecting to a TV
You can operate the receiver using the display window of the receiver even if the TV is not connected to the receiver.
3
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed in the display window of the receiver.
Example: When you select “Level Settings”
AMP
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu, then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item, then press .
The parameter appears in brackets.
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then press .
The parameter is entered and the brackets disappear from the display.
RETURN/
EXIT O
V/v/b,
MENU
Using the menu in the display window
If “GUI MODE” is displayed in the display window of the receiver, press GUI MODE to switch the display mode of the menu to
“DISPLAY MODE.”
1
Turn on the receiver.
2
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
Tip
To return to the previous step, press RETURN/EXIT
O.
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Menu list (in the display window)
The following options are available in each menu.
“xx…” in the table signifies the parameter for each item.
Menu Item Parameter Initial setting
Auto Calibration AUTO CAL START?
5 4 3 2 1
MEASURING: TONE
MEASURING: T.S.P.
MEASURING: WOOFER
COMPLETE
[xxxxxxxxxx]
RETRY, SAVE EXIT, WRN CHECK,
PHASE INFO, DIST. INFO,
LEVEL INFO, EXIT
WARNING CODE [xxx:4x] FL, FR, C, SLA, SRA, SLB, SRB, SBL,
SBR : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
SAVE
EXIT
Level Settings
NO WARNING
ERROR CODE [xxx:3x]
RETRY? [xxxx]
CANCEL
F, SR, SB : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
YES, EXIT
CAL TYPE [xxxxxxxxx] ENGINEER, FULL FLAT,
FRONT REF, OFF
POSITION [xxxxxxxx]
NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx]
POS.1, POS.2, POS.3
YES
FULL
FLAT
POS.1
TEST TONE [xxxxxxxx] OFF, L to SW (AUTO), L to SW (FIX) OFF
PHASE NOISE [xxxxxxx] OFF, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL,
SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SBL/SL, SL/L,
L/SR
OFF
PHASE AUDIO [xxxxxxx] OFF, L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL,
SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SBL/SL, SL/L,
L/SR
OFF
FRONT L [xxx.xdB]
FRONT R [xxx.xdB]
CENTER [xxx.xdB]
SURROUND L [xxx.xdB]
–10.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)
–10.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)
–20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)
–20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
SURROUND R [xxx.xdB]
SUR BACK [xxx.xdB]
SUR BACK L [xxx.xdB]
SUR BACK R [xxx.xdB]
SUB WOOFER [xxx.xdB]
D. RANGE COMP. [xxx]
–20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)
–20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)
–20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)
–20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)
–20.0dB to +10.0dB (0.5dB step)
OFF, AUTO, STD, MAX
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
AUTO
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Menu Item Parameter
Speaker Settings SP PATTERN [xxxxx]
FRONT SP [xxxxx]
CENTER SP [xxxxx]
SURROUND SP [xxxxx]
BI-AMP [xxx]
ZONE2 SP [xxx]
FRONT L [xxxxxxxxx]
FRONT R [xxxxxxxxx]
2/0 to 3/4.1 (16 patterns)
SMALL, LARGE
SMALL, LARGE
SMALL, LARGE
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
CENTER [xxxxxxxxx]
SURROUND L
[xxxxxxxxx]
SURROUND R
[xxxxxxxxx]
SUR BACK [xxxxxxxxx]
SUR BACK L
[xxxxxxxxx]
SUR BACK R
[xxxxxxxxx]
SUB WOOFER
[xxxxxxxxx]
1.0 to 10.0 (m) (0.1 m step)
DISTANCE UNIT [xxxxx] meter, feet
FR CROSSOVER* [xxxxx] 40 to 200 (10 Hz step)
CNT CROSSOVER* [xxxxx] 40 to 200 (10 Hz step)
SUR CROSSOVER* [xxxxx] 40 to 200 (10 Hz step)
CNT A.DOWN MIX [xxx]
SP IMPEDANCE [xohm]
OFF, ON
4ohm, 8ohm
* You cannot choose this setting when the speaker is set to “LARGE.”
Initial setting
3/4.1
LARGE
LARGE
LARGE
OFF
OFF
3m meter
120
120
120
OFF
8ohm continued
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Menu Item Parameter
Sur Settings SOUND FIELD SELECT ?
[xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxx]
ENHANCED SUR SELECT?
[xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxx]
Sound Filed
PLII, PLIIx, Neo:6 Cinema, Neo:6
Music, NEURAL-THX
EQ Settings
EFFECT LEVEL [xxx%]
FRONT BASS [xxxdB]
FRONT TREBLE [xxxdB]
CENTER BASS [xxxdB]
CENTER TREBLE [xxxdB]
SUR/SB BASS [xxxdB]
SUR/SB TREBLE [xxxdB]
Tuner Settings FM MODE [xxxxxx]
50, 80, 100, 150%
–10dB to +10dB (1 dB step)
–10dB to +10dB (1 dB step)
–10dB to +10dB (1 dB step)
–10dB to +10dB (1 dB step)
–10dB to +10dB (1 dB step)
–10dB to +10dB (1 dB step)
MONO, STEREO
NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx]
FMxx [xxxxxxxx]
NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx]
AMxx [xxxxxxxx]
Audio Settings D.L.L. [xxxx] OFF, AUTO
A/V SYNC [xxxxxxxxx] HDMI AUTO,
0ms to 300ms (10 ms step)
DUAL MONO [xxxxxxxx] MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB
DEC. PRIORITY [xxxx] PCM, AUTO
NIGHT MODE [xxx]
AUDIO ASSIGN ?
ON, OFF
Video Settings RESOLUTION
[xxxxxxxx]
DIRECT, AUTO, 480/576i, 480/576p,
720p, 1080i, 1080p
ZONE RESO. [xxxxxxxx] 480/576i, 480/576p, 720p, 1080i
VIDEO ASSIGN ?
HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI [xxx]
AUDIO OUT [xxxxxx]
SW LEVEL [xxxdB]
H.A.T.S. [xxx]*
VIDEO DIRECT [xxx]
OFF, ON
TV+AMP, AMP
AUTO, +10dB, 0dB
OFF, ON
OFF, ON
Initial setting
AFD
AUTO
PLIIx
100%
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
0dB
STEREO
AUTO
0ms
MAIN
AUTO
OFF
AUTO
480/576i
OFF
AMP
AUTO
ON
OFF
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Menu Item Parameter
System Settings NAME IN ? [xxxxxxxx]
PARTY SETUP [xxxxxxx] ZONE2/3, ZONE2, ZONE3
12V TRIG. MAIN [xxxxx] OFF, CTRL, ZONE, INPUT
12V TRIG. ZONE2 [xxxxx] OFF, CTRL, ZONE, MAIN
12V TRIG. ZONE3 [xxxxx] OFF, CTRL, ZONE, MAIN
RS-232C CONTROL [xxx] OFF, ON
SERVER [xxx]
VERSION [x.xxx]
OFF, ON
–
* To activate the H.A.T.S. function, select “ON” for “CTRL FOR HDMI.”
To change the display
You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display.
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Select the input for which you want to check the information.
3
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows.
Input you selected t Sound field type t
Stream Information t Input name ...
When listening to FM and AM radio
Station name t Frequency t Sound field type t Volume...
Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station.
Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered.
When receiving RDS broadcasts
PS (Program Service name) a)
, Preset name,
Band, or Preset number t Frequency, band and preset number t PTY (Program
Type) indication b) t RT (Radio Text) indication c) t Sound field type
Initial setting
ZONE2/3
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
– a)This information also appears for non-RDS
FM stations.
b)Type of program being broadcast c)Text messages sent by the RDS station.
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Using the Remote
Operating each component using the remote
You can control Sony or non-Sony components you are using with the remote supplied with the receiver.
The remote is initially set to control Sony components.
When you change the settings of the remote according to the components you are using, you can control non-Sony and other Sony components that the remote is initially unable
Operating the components connected to the receiver
1
Press the input button that matches the connected component that you want to operate.
2
Press the appropriated buttons to use the function listed in the table below.
Note
You may not be able to operate some functions for the components you are using.
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Table of buttons used to control each component (Main remote commander)
Component
Button
TV VCR DVD player,
DVD/VHS combo
Blu-ray
Disc
Player
HDD
Recorder
PSX Video CD player, LD player
Digital
CATV terminal
DSS Tape deck
A/B
DAT deck
CD player,
MD deck
DIGITAL
MEDIA
PORT device
AV ?/1
Numeric buttons z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z TV INPUT, WIDE
-/-z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
*1 z z z z z z z z z ENT/MEM
CLEAR z z z z z z
TOOLS/OPTIONS
DISPLAY
RETURN/EXIT
V/v/B/b, ,
MENU, HOME
./>
B·/·b m/TUNING –,
M/TUNING +
DISC SKIP z z z z z z z z z z z
N, X, x z z
MUTING,
MASTER VOL +/–,
TV VOL +/– z
PRESET +/–,
TV CH +/–
BD/DVD TOP MENU,
BD/DVD MENU
F1, F2 z z
*1 LD player only.
*2 Deck B only.
*3 DVD only.
*4 Video CD only.
z z z z z z z z
*3 z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
*4 z z
*1 z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
*2 z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z continued
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Table of buttons used to control each component (Zone 2/Zone 3 remote commander)
Component
Button
TV VCR DVD player,
DVD/VHS combo
Blu-ray
Disc
Player
HDD
Recorder
PSX Video CD player, LD player
Digital
CATV terminal
DSS Tape deck
A/B
DAT deck
CD player,
MD deck
DIGITAL
MEDIA
PORT device
AV ?/1
Numeric buttons z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z TV INPUT, WIDE,
PICTURE,
FAVORITES
-/-z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
*1 z z z z z z z z z ENTER
OPTIONS/TOOLS z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z DISPLAY
RETURN/EXIT
V/v/B/b, ,
MENU, HOME
./> z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
*2 z z z z z
B·/·b m/TUNING –,
M/TUNING +
DISC SKIP
N, X, x z z z z z
MUTING,
MASTER VOL +/–,
TV VOL +/– z
PRESET +/–,
TV CH +/–
BD/DVD TOP MENU,
BD/DVD MENU z z
*1 LD player only.
*2 Deck B only.
*3 DVD only.
*4 Video CD only.
z z z
*3 z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
*4 z
*1 z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
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Programming the remote
You can customize the remote to match the components connected to your receiver. You can even program the remote to control non-
Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control.
The procedure below uses as an example a case in which a VCR made by a company other than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 2 IN jacks on the receiver.
Main remote
AV ?/1 RM SET
UP
SHIFT
TV
Input buttons
Numeric buttons
Zone 2/Zone 3 remote
RM SET
UP
SHIFT
Numeric buttons
ENT/
MEM
AV ?/1
2
While the RM SET UP button is flashing, press the input button
(including the TV button) for the component you want to control.
For example, if you are going to control a
VCR connected to VIDEO 2 IN jack, press VIDEO 2.
RM SET UP and the input button light up.
If you press the button for a component of which you cannot program the remote, such as TUNER, PHONO, DMPORT or
SOURCE, etc., the RM SET UP button keeps flashing.
3
Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control.
The input button lights up.
Note
As a remote code value for the TV button, only numbers in the 500’s are valid.
4
Press ENT/MEM or ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified, the RM SET UP button flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode. The input button also turns off.
To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step.
ENTER
1
Press AV ?/1 while pressing RM
SET UP.
The RM SET UP button flashes.
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The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component.
To control a CD player
Maker
SONY
DENON
JVC
KENWOOD
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
ONKYO
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
Code(s)
101, 102, 103
104, 123
105, 106, 107
108, 109, 110
111, 116
116
112, 113, 114
115
116
117
115, 118, 119
120, 121, 122
To control a DAT deck
Maker
SONY
PIONEER
Code(s)
203
219
To control a tape deck
Maker
SONY
DENON
Code(s)
201, 202
204, 205
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Maker
KENWOOD
NAKAMICHI
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
Code(s)
206, 207, 208, 209
210
216
211, 212
213, 214
215, 216
217, 218
To control an MD deck
Maker
SONY
DENON
JVC
KENWOOD
Code(s)
301
302
303
304
To control an HDD recorder
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
307, 308, 309
To control a Blu-ray Disc Player
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
310, 311, 312
To control a PSX
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
313, 314, 315
To control a DVD player
Maker
SONY
BROKSONIC
DENON
HITACHI
JVC
MITSUBISHI
ORITRON
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
RCA
SAMSUNG
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
Code(s)
401, 402, 403
424
405
416
415, 423
419
417
406, 408, 425
407
409, 410
414
416, 422
404, 421
418, 420
To control a DVD/VIDEO
COMBO (recorder)
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
411
To control a HDD/DVD COMBO
(recorder)
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
401, 402, 403
FISHER
FUNAI
FUJITSU
GOLDSTAR/LG
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
ITT/NOKIA
J.C.PENNY
JVC
KMC
MAGNVOX
MARANTZ
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
NORDMENDE
NOKIA
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PHILCO
PIONEER
PORTLAND
QUASAR
To control a TV
Maker
SONY
AIWA
AKAI
AOC
CENTURION
CORONADO
CURTIS-MATHES
DAYTRON
DAEWOO
Code(s)
501
501, 536, 539
503
503
566
517
503, 551, 566, 567
517, 566
504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
508, 545
548
528
503, 512, 515, 517, 534,
544, 556, 568, 576
511, 533, 534
503, 513, 514, 515, 517,
519, 544, 557, 571
521, 522
503, 510, 566
516, 552
517
503, 515, 517, 518, 544,
566
527
503, 519, 527, 544, 566,
568
503, 517, 520, 540, 544,
554, 566
530, 558
521, 522, 573, 575
509, 524, 553, 559, 572
515, 518, 557, 570, 571
503, 504, 514, 517, 518
509, 525, 526, 540, 551,
555
503
509, 535
SAMPO
SABA
SANYO
SCOTT
SEARS
SHARP
SYLVANIA
THOMSON
TOSHIBA
TELEFUNKEN
TEKNIKA
WARDS
YORK
ZENITH
GE
LOEWE
Maker
RADIO SHACK
RCA/PROSCAN
SAMSUNG
Code(s)
503, 510, 527, 565, 567
503, 510, 523, 529, 544
503, 515, 517, 531, 532,
534, 544, 556, 557, 562,
563, 566, 569
566
530, 537, 547, 549, 558
508, 545, 546, 560, 567
503, 566
503, 508, 510, 517, 518,
551
517, 535, 550, 561, 565
503, 518, 566
530, 537, 547, 549
535, 539, 540, 541, 551
530, 537, 538, 547, 549,
558
517, 518, 567
503, 517, 566
566
542, 543, 567
503, 509, 510, 544
515, 534, 556
To control an LD player
Maker
SONY
PIONEER
Code(s)
601, 602, 603
606
To control a video CD player
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
605
To control a VCR
Maker
SONY
AIWA*
AKAI
BLAUPUNKT
EMERSON
Code(s)
701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
710, 750, 757, 758
707, 708, 709, 759
740
711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
717, 718, 719, 720
721, 722, 730
FISHER
GENERAL ELECTRIC
(GE)
GOLDSTAR/LG
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
ITT/NOKIA
723, 753
724
722, 725, 729, 741
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Maker
JVC
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI/MGA
NEC
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
RCA/PROSCAN
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SHARP
TELEFUNKEN
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
Code(s)
726, 727, 728, 736
730, 731, 738
732, 733, 734, 735
736
729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
729, 730, 731
729
722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
742, 743, 744, 745
717, 720, 746
748, 749
751, 752
747, 756
754
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead.
To control a satellite tuner (box)
Maker
SONY
AMSTRAD
BskyB
GENERAL
ELECTRIC(GE)
GRUNDIG
HUMAX
THOMSON
PACE
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
NOKIA
RCA/PROSCAN
HITACHI/BITA
HUGHES
JVC/Echostar/Dish
Network
MITSUBISHI
SAMSUNG
TOSHIBA
Code(s)
801, 802, 803, 804, 824,
825, 865
845, 846
862
866
859, 860
846, 847
857, 861, 864, 876
848, 849, 850, 852, 862,
863, 864
818, 855
856, 857, 858, 859, 860,
864, 874
851, 853, 854, 864
866, 871
868
867
873
872
875
869, 870
To control a cable box
Maker
SONY
Code(s)
821, 822, 823
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Maker
HAMLIN/REGAL
JERROLD/G.I./
MOTOROLA
JERROLD
Code(s)
836, 837, 838, 839, 840
806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814, 819
830, 831
OAK
PANASONIC
841, 842, 843
816, 826, 832, 833, 834,
835
830, 831 PHILIPS
PIONEER
RCA
828, 829
805
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831
ZENITH 826, 827
Performing several commands in sequence automatically
(Macro Play)
The Macro Play function lets you link several commands in a sequential order as a single command.
The remote provides 2 macro lists (MACRO 1 and MACRO 2). You can specify up to 20 commands for each macro list.
Note
When setting up Macro Play, replace the batteries with new ones.
Program the sequence of the operation
RM SET
UP
Input buttons
N, x, X,
M, m,
., >
MACRO 1
MACRO 2
1
Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP.
The RM SET UP button flashes and one of the input buttons lights up (as the initial setting, the VIDEO1 button lights).
2
Press the input button for the component for which you want to program the sequence of operation(s).
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3
Press the buttons you want to program in the same sequence as you want the operation(s) to be performed.
Press Operations to be programmed
N, x, X,
M, m,
., >
MACRO 1 or
MACRO 2
Performs the operation of the button.
The input button for more
Switches inputs.
than 1 second
Make a one second interval. When you want to make a longer interval, press MACRO
1 or MACRO 2 repeatedly.
The input button selected in step 2 flashes twice, then lights up again.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 when you want to program operations for other components.
5
Press RM SET UP to finish the programming process.
Tip
If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in step 1, and the macro programming process does not start, replace the batteries with new ones.
To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP. Also, not pressing any button for 60 seconds cancels the settings.
The previous command remains valid.
Starting macro play
1
Press AMP.
The AMP button lights up, and then turns off.
2
Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to start the macro.
The macro starts and execute the commands in the order you assigned them. While the commands are being sent, the AMP button flashes and the RM
SET UP button lights up. When the commands have been sent, the RM SET
UP and AMP buttons turn off.
To erase a programmed macro
1
Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET
UP to clear the stored macro.
The RM SET UP button flashes.
2
Press RM SET UP.
Settings stored as macro are cleared.
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Setting remote commander codes that are not stored in the remote
Even if a remote commander code is not one of the presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the learning function.
Note
When setting up the receiver to learn the remote command modes, replace the batteries with new ones.
THEATRE RM SET
UP
TV
SHIFT
3
Press SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons (button 1 in the example) you want to store the new command.
The input button you selected in step 2 lights up. (The RM SET UP button remains lit.)
4
Point the remote code receiver section of the remote toward the receiver/transmitter on the remote commander to be learned from.
While the second remote is receiving the signal, the input button selected in step 2 turns off.
About 5 cm - 10 cm
Numeric buttons
Input buttons
Example for storing a new commander code for the numeric button 1 when the VIDEO2 input is selected.
1
Press THEATRE while pressing
RM SET UP.
The RM SET UP button lights up.
2
Press the input button
(including the TV button,
VIDEO2 in the example) for the component you want to operate with the new command.
The input button flashes. (The RM SET
UP button remains lit.)
The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the learning process is completed.
When the learning process fails, the RM
SET UP button flashes five times. Try to perform process again from step 2.
5
Press RM SET UP to finish the
Learning function process.
Tips
• When the memory capacity for storing remote commander codes reaches a certain limit, the RM
SET UP button flashes 10 times, and then the learning process ends.
• If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in step
1, and the learning process does not start, replace the batteries with new ones.
To cancel learning
Press RM SET UP. Also, not pressing any button for 60 seconds cancels the settings.
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Using a command that has been learned
When selecting a learned input, press the button used to learn that function.
To erase the learned code
1
Press THEATRE while pressing RM
SET UP.
2
Press the input button (VIDEO2 in the example) for which you want to clear the setting.
The input button flashes. (The RM SET UP button remains lit.)
3
Press ?/1 for more than 1 second.
The input button flashes twice, repeatedly.
4
Press SHIFT, then press numeric buttons (button 1 in the example) to clear the stored setting.
The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the clearing process is completed.
When the clearing process fails, the RM
SET UP button flashes five times. Try to perform process again from step 2.
Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory
AV ?/1
?/1
MASTER
VOL
1
Press and hold MASTER VOL –
first, then press ?/1, then press
AV ?/1.
The RM SET UP button flashes three times.
2
Release all buttons.
All the contents of the remote’s memory
(e.g., all the programmed data) are cleared.
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Using On-screen Remote (Quick Click)
Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on screen remote (Quick Click)
You can control components connected to the receiver, a projector, and the light control unit using the on-screen remote on the TV screen.
On-Screen remote (Quick Click)
IR Blaster
Common Components
Projector
Source Components
TV Light
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Preparing Quick Click
It is necessary to connect the IR Blaster to use
Quick Click. Connect the IR Blaster according to following instructions.
Connecting the IR Blaster
Attach the supplied IR Blaster to components connected to the receiver. You can control components connected to the receiver via the
IR Blaster using the on-screen remote control.
Note
Do not remove the backing paper from the IR
Blaster yet.
After configuring the settings, remove the backing paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place.
Place the components and the IR Blaster as follows when you want to operate two components with the IR Blaster.
IR Blaster
IR Blaster
(supplied)
Infrared transmitter
Remote sensor
After referring to the operating instructions of the components connected to the receiver make sure to place the IR Blaster just above or below the remote sensor. Remote sensors on
Sony Recorders and other products are identified by the symbol.
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Remote sensors
If the infrared receivers on the two components do not line up as shown in the illustration above, you must purchase an optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and install it.
Note
For details on how to set up a component, refer to the operating instructions of the component.
Tip
If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use a 3.5 mm jack extension cable (not supplied).
Using Quick Click
You can control components connected to the receiver, a TV, projector, or lighting using the on-screen remote on the TV screen.
6
Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select the appropriated buttons on the on-screen remote to use the function listed in the table below, then press .
Note
You may not be able to operate some functions for the components you are using.
AMP
QUICK
CLICK
V/v/B/b,
MENU
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Input,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press .
5
Press QUICK CLICK. continued
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Table of buttons used to control each component (Quick Click)
Refer to “Operating the components connected to the receiver” for details on the buttons of the on-
screen remote.
Category TV VCR PROJECTOR BD/DVD LD CD MD CABLE SAT TAPE DVR LIGHT
Button
1
10 key
+10 (•)
Ent
Input
Display (Info)
Top Menu (Guide) m/N/M/x/X z
./>
V/v/B/b/Menu/
/Exit/Return
Ch +/–
A/B/C
Scene 1-16
All On/Off
On/Off
Raise/Lower
Light Off
Toggle z
– z z z z z z z
– z
–
– z
– z z
– z z z
– z z z
– z z z z z z z z z z z
–
– z
– z
–
– z
–
–
–
– z
–
– z z z z
– z
– z
– z
–
–
– z z z z z z z z z z z z
– z z z z z z z z z z z z z
– z
– z z z
– z z z z
–
– z z z z
– z
– z
– z
–
–
–
– z
– z z z
– z z
– z
–
– z z z z z
–
– z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
–
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Operating the components connected to the receiver
You can control components connected to the receiver using the “Menu” and “10 key” features of Quick Click.
The following explanation provides examples of normal operation. The component may work differently, or may not work at all depending on the component.
Menu tab
Button
E N, z x, X m/M
./>
F Ch+/Ch–
Function
Select to start playback or to record.
Select to stop or pause playback or recording.
Select to fast-forward or fastbackward.
Select to jump to the next/ previous track.
Select Ch +/– to select the channel of the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
G A/B/C
Select when you operate a cableTV tuner.
H Return (Exit) Select to return to the previous menu or exit the menu.
I Top Menu
(Guide)
Select to display the top menu of the DVD player or Blu-ray
Disc Player, etc or display the program guide of a TV, satellite tuner or hard disk recorder, etc.
J Input
Select the input source of the components connected to the receiver.
K Macro Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click.
Button
A 1
B Display
(Info)
C V/v/B/b,
D Menu
Function
Select to turn components connected to the receiver on or off.
Select to display the current status of or information on components connected to the receiver.
Select V/v/B/b to select menu items. Then press to enter the selection.
Select to display the menu of components connected to the receiver.
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10 key tab
Button
A 1
B 10 key
C +10 (.)
D Ent
Function
Select to turn components connected to the receiver on or off.
Select to
– select track numbers of the
CD player, DVD player, Bluray Disc Player, or MD deck.
– select channel numbers of the TV, Satellite tuner or the
VCR.
Select to
– select track numbers over 10 of the CD player, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, or MD deck.
– select channel numbers over
10 of the TV, Satellite tuner or the VCR.
Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons.
Button
E N, z x, X m/M
./>
F Ch+/Ch–
G A/B/C
H Input
I Macro
Function
Select to start playback or to record.
Select to stop or pause playback or recording.
Select to fast-forward or fastbackward.
Select to jump to the next/ previous track.
Select Ch +/– to select the channel of the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
Select when you operate a cableTV tuner.
Select the input source of components connected to the receiver.
Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click.
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Operating the TV, projector or lighting
To operate the TV, select ( ) on
Common tab
Button
H Menu
I Ch+/Ch–
J Exit
K Guide
L Input
Function
Select to display the menu of the components connected to the receiver.
Select Ch +/– to select the channel of the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
Select to exit the menu.
Select to display the program guide of a TV, satellite tuner, hard disk recorder, etc.
Select the input source of the components connected to the receiver.
To operate the projector, select
( ) on Common tab
Button
A Macro
B 1
C 10 key
D +10 (.)
E Ent
F Display
(Info)
G V/v/B/b,
Function
Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click.
Select to turn components connected to the receiver on or off.
Select to select channel numbers of the TV, Satellite tuner or the VCR.
Select to select channel numbers over 10 of the TV,
Satellite tuner or the VCR.
Press to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons.
Select to display the current status of or information on components connected to the receiver.
Select V/v/B/b to select menu items. Then press to enter the selection.
Button
A Macro
B 1
C Display
(Info)
Function
Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click.
Select to turn components connected to the receiver on or off.
Select to display the current status of or information on components connected to the receiver.
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Button
D V/v/B/b,
E Menu
F Exit
G Input
Function
Select V/v/B/b to select menu items. Then press to enter the selection.
Select to display the menu of components connected to the receiver.
Select to exit the menu.
Select the input source of the components connected to the receiver.
To operate the lighting, select
( ) on Common tab
Button
F Toggle
G Raise
H On
I All On
J Macro
Function
Select to switch the preset lighting pattern.
Select to turn up the brightness of all the lights at the same time.
Select to turn on a single light.
Select to turn up all the lights to maximum brightness.
Select to start a macro programmed with Quick Click.
* A lighting control unit is a device which can adjust the brightness of two or more lights with a onetouch operation.
Consult your installation dealer about lighting control unit installation.
To make the on-screen remote disappear
Press QUICK CLICK or RETURN/EXIT O.
Button Function
A Light Off Select to turn off the power of the lighting control unit.*
B Scene 1~16 Select to select a preset lighting pattern.
C All Off Select to turn down the brightness of all the lights to the minimum (putting out the lights).
D Off
E Lower
Select to turn off a single light.
Select to turn down the brightness of all the lights at the same time.
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Setting components that are operated by the onscreen remote
AMP
V/v/B/b,
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press .
7
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Preset Mode,” then press .
8
Press V/v repeatedly to select the input (including a TV) for the component you want to set up, then press .
9
Press V/v repeatedly to select the maker name, then press .
10
Press V/v repeatedly to select the code, then press .
If you want to have a test, select “Play” on the TV screen.
11
Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select “Finish,” then press .
To cancel the settings
Select “Cancel,” then press in step 7.
MENU
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Quick Click,” then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Source Component,” or
“Common Component,” then press .
The maker list of the corresponding component
TV
SONY
AKAI
B&O
BRIONVEGA
CROWN
DUAL
FERGUSON
GOODMANS
HANSOL
HOHER
INNO-HIT
JVC
LG
LUXOR
MATSUI
AIWA
AUDIO SONIC
BLAUPUNKT
BUSH
DAEWOO
FENNER
GOLDSTAR
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
HYPER
IRRADIO
KENDO
LOEWE
MARK
MITSUBISHI continued
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MIVAR
NEC
NOKIA OCEANIC
OKANO
PANASONIC
PIONEER
SABA
SAMSUNG
SCHNEIDER
SHARP
THOMSON
UNITED
Projector
SONY
MITSUBISHI
OPTOMA
SHARP
MIVER
NOKIA
NORDMENDE
ORION
PHILIPS
ROADSTAR
SABA, TELEFUNKEN
SANYO
SELECO
TELEFUNKEN
TOSHIBA
VIETA
EPSON
OLYMPUS
RUNCO
VCR
SONY
AKAI
FENER
GOLDSTAR
HITACHI
LOEWE
NORDMENDE
PANASONIC
PHONOLA
SANYO
SHARP
TELEFUNKEN
W.W.HOUSE
AIWA
CGM
FUNAI
GRUNDIG
JVC
NOKIA
OKANO
PHILIPS
SAMSUNG
SELECO
SIEMENS
TOSHIBA
WATSON
BD/DVD player
SONY
BOSE
CHESTRON
D.I.K.
DENON
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
JVC
KLH
MITSUBISHI
NAKAMICHI
AIWA
CAT
CYBERHOME
DAEWOO
ELTA
HARMAN/KARDON
JAMO
KENWOOD
MATSUI
MUSTEK
ONKYO
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PANASONIC
PIONEER
RCA
SHARP
SYLVANIA
THOMSON
YAMAHA/DENON
LD player
SONY
KENWOOD
PANASONIC
PIONEER
SHARP
PHILIPS
PRIMAS
SAMSUNG
SHINCO
TEAC
TOSHIBA
ZENITH
HITACHI
MAGNAVOX
PHILIPS
SANYO
CD player
SONY
CARVER
DENON
GRUNDIG
HITACHI
KENWOOD
NAD
ONKYO
PHILIPS
QUADRAL
SAMSUNG
SHERWOOD
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
AIWA
DAEWOO
FISHER
HARMAN
JVC
LG
NAKAMICHI
PANASONIC
PIONEER
SABA
SANYO
SHEWOOD
UHER
MD deck
SONY
AKAI
JVC
MARANTZ
PANASONIC
SANSUI
TEAC
AIWA
DENON
KENWOOD
ONKYO
PIONEER
SHARP
YAMAHA
Cable box
SONY
ADELPHIA
ABC
ADVANCED NEWHOUSE
ALTRIO AMERICAST
ATLANTIC BROADBAND BELL SOUTH
BLUE RIDGE
CABLEVISION
COMCAST
BRIGTH HOUSE
CHARTER
COX
GENERAL INSTRUMENT GNC
HAMLIN ILLICO
JERROLD
MOTOROLA
MEMOREX
NET
OAK
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PULSAR
PACE
PARAGON
PIONEER
REGAL
RODGERS RUNCO
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEREN
SIGECOM
TIME WARNER
SUSQUEHANNA
TOCOM
TOSHIBA
WIDEOPENWEST
VIDEOTRON
ZENITH
Satellite tuner (box)
SONY
AMSTRAD/RADIX
CANAL +
GOLD BOX
HYUNDAI
KATHREIN
NIKKO
NTV PLUS 2000
RADIX
SABA/THOMSON
TECHNISAT
ZEHNDER
AMSTRAD
B SKY B
GALAXIS
GRUNDIG
JERROLD
MATSUI
NOKIA
PACE
SABA
SKY MASTER
WATSON
Lighting control
LUTRON(Grafik Eye) LUTRON(HomeWorks)
LUTRON(RadioRA) LUTRON(Sivoia Shades)
LUTRON(Spacer)
X10
LUTRON(Spacer System)
Tape deck
SONY
AKAI
DENON
JVC
LG
MATSUI
NAD
AIWA
B&O
HARMAN
KENWOOD
MARANTZ
MISSION
ONKYO
PHILIPS
QUADRAL
SANYO
SHERWOOD
TEAC
UHER
PIONEER
REVOX
SCHNEIDER
T+A
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
Digital Video Recorder
SONY
LG
PHILIPS
REPLAYTV
TOSHIBA
HUMAX
PANASONIC
PIONEER
TIVO
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Performing several commands in sequence automatically with Quick
Click (Macro Play)
You can use the macro function easily with
Quick Click.
AMP
V/v/B/b,
MENU
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Quick Click,” then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Macro Setup,” then press .
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select the macro number for which you want to program the sequence of operation(s), then press .
7
Press V/v repeatedly to select the step number you want to set, then press .
8
Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press b.
9
Press V/v repeatedly to select the key, then press b.
10
Press V/v repeatedly to select the duration of time you want, then press .
11
Repeat steps 7 to 10 when you want to program operations for other components.
12
Press V/v repeatedly to select the step interval time you want to set, then press .
13
Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select “Finish,” then press .
The settings process is complete.
To cancel programming
Select “Cancel,” then press .
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Starting macro play
1
Press AMP.
The AMP button lights up, and then turns off.
2
Press QUICK CLICK.
The on-screen remote is displayed on the
TV screen.
3
Press V/v/B/b to select MACRO on on-screen remote.
The macro list appears on the TV screen.
4
Press V/v to select the macro number you want to start.
The macro starts and executes the commands in the order you assigned them.
To input a macro name
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Quick
Click,” then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Macro
Setup,” then press .
6
Press OPTIONS.
The option menu appears.
7
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Name
Input,” then press .
The soft keyboard appears on the TV screen.
8
Press V/v/B/b and to select a character one by one.
9
Press V/v/B/b to select “Finish,” then press .
The name you entered is registered.
To cancel naming input
Press V/v/B/b to select “Cancel,” then press
.
To erase a programmed macro
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Quick
Click,” then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Macro
Setup,” then press .
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select the macro number you want, then press
.
7
Press V/v repeatedly to select the step number you want, then press .
8
Press V/v repeatedly to select “–” as a component name, the press .
9
Repeat steps 8 and 9 to clear the stored macro.
10
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Finish.”
Settings stored as a macro are cleared.
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Setting remote control codes that are not stored in Quick Click
AMP
6
Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press .
7
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Learn Mode,” then press .
8
Press V/v repeatedly to select the code number you want to store as the new command, then press .
9
Keep pressing the corresponding button on the remote of the component to be programmed while pointing the remote towards the receiver’s remote sensor until
“Complete” is displayed on the
TV screen.
Remote sensor
V/v/B/b,
MENU
About 5 cm - 10 cm
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Quick Click,” then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Source Component,” or
“Common Component,” then press .
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“Test” is selected automatically after few seconds when the registration of a new code is completed.
10
Press .
The operation test of the programmed code is started.
Proceed to step 11 if you will not perform the operation test.
11
Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select “Finish.”
Note
The display window is turned off while the receiver is registering the new code.
To cancel learning
Select “Cancel” on one of the screens displayed in step 8, 10 and 11, then press .
To use a command that has been learned
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select “Input,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press .
5
Press QUICK CLICK.
6
Press V/v/B/b to select the button on the on-screen remote used to learn that function, then press .
Resetting the remote code for Quick Click
AMP
V/v,
MENU
1
Press AMP.
The receiver can be operated using the remote.
2
Press MENU.
The menu is displayed on the TV screen.
3
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“ Settings,” then press or b.
4
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Quick Click,” then press or b.
5
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Source Component,” or
“Common Component,” then press .
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6
Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press .
7
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Reset,” then press .
The confirming message appears on the
TV screen.
8
Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Yes,” then press .
All the contents of the selected input (e.g., all the programmed data) are cleared.
9
Repeat steps 6 to 8 to clear all programmed data.
Note
The macro itself is not cleared. A default code will be output when you have set a preset code or learned code in the macro step.
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Additional Information
Glossary x Cinema Studio EX
A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing theater using three technologies: “Virtual
Multi Dimensions,” “Screen Depth Matching,” and “Cinema Studio Reverberation.”
“Virtual Multi Dimensions,” the virtual speaker technology, creates a virtual multisurround environment with actual speakers up to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound experience of a theater with the latest facilities into your home.
“Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound usually created in a theater using sound emission from behind the screen. This is then added to the front and center channels.
“Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art dubbing theaters and recording studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/
C, available according to the studio type.
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 colorcoded 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 Crossover frequency
The frequency at which two speaker’s frequencies intersect.
x Deep Color
Video signals for which the color depth of signals passing through an HDMI jack have been raised.
The number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with the current HDMI jack. However, the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel will be 36, etc., bits when the receiver corresponds to Deep Color.
Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits, continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed.
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)
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 filmmakers can be experienced at home.
x Digital Concert Hall
“Digital Concert Hall” delivers richer sound for 2ch stereo sources such as CDs, etc. With the use of 5.1ch or 7.1ch speakers and virtual speaker technology, stereoscopic reverberation and reflected sound are reproduced, and music software can be enjoyed with richer sound and presence. The sound field in a concert hall is recreated by a geometrical analysis of the concert hall and precise modeling of reflected and reverberant sounds based on actual measured data. Tonal qualities such as sound strength and frequency response are taken into account and calculated on the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) to bring reverberation in. Sound is enjoyed with natural and comfortable resonance, as if listening to music in a concert hall.
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x Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)
This is Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality digital audio signals to be played back with high quality sound. Old recording or compressed audio often have noise on the waveform and out-of-frequency distortion, as well as harmonic distortion, in the audio frequency is generated. Therefore beat interference and ringing occur, and such phenomena degrade the sound quality. The
D.L.L. feature eliminates these problems, and gives you rich sound for music and movies.
x Dolby Digital
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (left/right), center, surround
(left/right) and subwoofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1 channels surround.
x Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and efficiency to deliver more channels of compelling surround sound for high-definition video media. Its superior coding efficiencies enable up to 7.1ch of high-quality multichannel audio without negatively impacting bit budgets allocated for video performance or additional feature sets.
x Dolby Digital Surround EX
Acoustic technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6.1 channels. Active scenes, especially, are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field.
x Dolby Pro Logic II
This technology converts 2 channels stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channels for playback.
Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 channels surround sound.
x Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Technology for 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels) playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channels Dolby
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in
7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels). Furthermore, existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels).
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 4 channels surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video.
x Dolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s lossless audio technology developed for high-definition optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-forbit identical to the original studio masters and provides supreme-quality audio up to 8ch at
96 kHz/24 bit and up to 6ch at 192 kHz/24 bit.
Together with high-definition video, it offers an unprecedented home theater experience.
x DSD
Audio format used for a Super Audio CD.
DSD converts analog signals to digital and records them directly, without adding any processing, so that no information is omitted.
Recording and playback of high fidelity, quality sound is achieved.
x DTS 96/24
A high sound quality digital signal format. It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96 kHz/24 bit which is the highest possible for DVD-video. The number of playback channels varies depending on the software.
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x DTS Digital Surround
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It compresses audio less than Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction.
x DTS-ES
Format for 6.1 channels playback with surround back information. There are two modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1” which matrixes surround back channel into surround left and surround right channels. It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks.
x DTS-HD
Audio format which extends the conventional
DTS Digital Surround format.
This format consists of a core and an extension, and the core part has DTS Digital
Surround compatibility. There are two kinds of
DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with lossy compression (Lossy), and DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and a maximum of 7.1 ch. DTS-HD Master Audio has a the maximum transmission rate of
24.5 Mbps, and uses lossless compression
(Lossless), and DTS-HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 192 kHz, and a maximum of 7.1 ch.
x DTS Neo:6
This technology converts 2 channels stereo recorded audio for 7 channels playback. There are two modes to select according to the playback source or your preference, CINEMA for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources such as music.
x H.A.T.S. (High quality digital
Audio Transmission System) for
HDMI
H.A.T.S. for HDMI is a flow control playback system for HDMI transmission.
A master clock, important for audio quality, is provided by a crystal transmitter beside the
DA converter of the receiver, and this master clock controls the playback speed of the components connected to the receiver using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) for HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) to match the playback rate. It gives you high quality sound with exceptional clarity, because, there is nearly no transmission jitter when transmitting the clock.
x HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.
x High Bitrate Audio
It refers to the audio formats of the compression method (DTS-HD Master Audio,
Dolby TrueHD, etc.) which is a high bitrate format recorded mainly on Blu-ray Disc etc.
x Interlace
A scanning method which completes a picture by displaying half of the lines on a tube surface of a TV or monitor each 1/60 second. First, all the odd-numbered lines are drawn, leaving spaces between each line, then all the evennumbered lines are drawn to fill the spaces.
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x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects)
Sound effects of low frequencies which are output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or
DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio becomes more powerful.
x Neural THX
Neural Surround™, THX
®
Technologies has been chosen as the official surround sound broadcast format for leading FM/HD radio station. Neural Surround, THX Technologies delivers the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format
100% compatible with stereo.
x PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
A method of converting analog audio to digital audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.
x Progressive
A scanning method that draws all scanning lines sequentially, as opposed to interlaced scanning where all the odd and then all the even lines are drawn.
“p” of “480p” stands for “Progressive.” x x.v.Color
“x.v.Color” enables the more faithful reproduction of various colors such as the brilliant colors of flowers and the turquoise blue of the southern ocean.
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 (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord (mains lead) 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.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver.
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• 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 (aerial). Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna
(aerial).)
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. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Audio
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 all speaker cords are connected correctly.
• Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set at –
∞ dB. Try to set it at about –40 dB.
• Check that SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.
• Check that you have selected the correct component with INPUT SELECTOR.
• Check that headphones are not connected.
• When only a very low-level sound is heard, check to see if Night Mode is
• 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.
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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 both the L or R jack to an analog component and not just to either the L or R jack. Use a monaural-stereo cable (not supplied).
However, there will be no sound from the center speaker when a sound field (Pro
Logic, etc.) is selected. When the center speaker is not connected, sound is output only from the front left/right speakers.
There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.
• Check to make sure the selected audio
(digital) input jack is not assigned to other inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
There is no sound from digital sources
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“Analog.”
• Check that the “2ch Analog Direct” is not being used.
• Check to make sure the selected audio
(digital) input jack is not assigned to other inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
The source sound input from the HDMI
IN jack is not output from an amplifier or the TV speaker connected to the receiver.
• Check that the component is connected correctly to the HDMI IN jack for that component.
• Depending on the playback component, component may need to be set up. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the each component.
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed
(an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission.
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
Auto Calibration settings 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
10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have grounded the U
SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
• 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/surround back speakers.
• Select a “Cinema Studio EX” mode
• Adjust the speaker level (page 103).
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• Make sure the center/surround speaker (s) is (are) set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE.”
There is no sound from the surround back speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital
Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
• Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely.
• Make sure you have turned on your speaker.
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE” and “Neo:6 Cinema,” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected, there is no sound from the subwoofer.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on
(press MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Sound fields do not function only for signals with a sampling frequency of higher than 48 kHz.
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, make sure the setting for the digital audio output of the connected component is available.
Recording cannot be carried out.
• Check that the components are connected
• Select the source component (page 57).
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp does not light up in blue.
• Check that the playback component is connected on a digital jack and the input is selected properly on this receiver.
• Check whether the input source of the software being played back corresponds to the multi-channel format.
• Check whether the setup on the playback component is set to multi-channel sound.
• Check to make sure the selected audio
(digital) input jack is not assigned to other inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Adjust the volume of this receiver.
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is not connected correctly. Turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component.
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component device to make sure it supports this receiver.
Video
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Assign the component video input correctly.
• The input signal should be same as input when you are up-converting an input
signal with this receiver (page 40).
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The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT is corrupted.
• Video input signals other than 480p component are not received when signals are output from the VIDEO jack. Input
480i component video signals.
• When component input signals other than
480p are output, use the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jack and set “Resolution” to
“DIRECT.”
Images from the component connected to the HDMI jack are not output to the
TV, are distorted, or are interrupted.
• Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to components.
• Depending on the playback component, component may need to be set up. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the each component.
• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed
(an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission.
• Images from the component connected to the HDMI jack may be distorted. In this case, set “Video Direct” to “ON” in the
HDMI settings menu.
• Images or sound from the component connected to the HDMI jack may be interrupted when video signals are switched. In this case, set “Video Direct” to “ON” in the HDMI settings menu.
Recording cannot be carried out.
• Check that the components are connected
• Select the source component (page 57).
The GUI does not appear on the TV screen.
• Press GUI MODE to display “GUI
MODE” on the display.
• Check the TV is connected correctly.
Images appear later than the associated sound is played when the
HDMI input is selected.
• Depending on the component connected to the HDMI jack, or the source played back, images may appear later than the associated sound. In this case, set “Video
Direct” to “ON” in the HDMI settings menu.
Tuner
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM
antenna (aerial) as shown on page 156. If
you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna (aerial), ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground (earth) wire to a gas pipe.
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
Receiver
Ground (earth) wire (not supplied)
To ground
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas
(aerials) and connect an external antenna
(aerial), 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).
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• No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears on the display.
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 or not they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.
Control for HDMI
The Control for HDMI function does not work.
• Check the HDMI connection (page 33).
• Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set to
“ON” in HDMI settings menu.
• Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component. See the operating instructions of the connected component.
• If you change the HDMI connection, connect/disconnect the AC power cord, or there is a power failure, repeat the
procedures of “Preparing for the
• If you select HDMI B using the HDMI
OUTPUT button, after you have selected
HDMI A, the Control for HDMI function may not work properly for a while. This is because the component connected to the
HDMI A jack must re-recognize the receiver that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. If the Control for
HDMI function does not work properly for a long time, perform the steps given in
“Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync”
• When HDMI B is selected, the Control for
HDMI function does not work.
No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System
Audio Control function.
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the
System Audio Control function.
• If the TV does not have System Audio
Control function, set the “Audio Out” settings in HDMI settings menu to
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver.
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver.
• You cannot listen to the sound of a component connected to the receiver while a TV is selected as the input on the receiver.
– Change the input of the receiver to
HDMI when you want to watch a program on a component connected to the receiver.
– Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast.
– Select the component or input you want to watch when you watch a program on the component connected to the TV.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
TV on this operation.
• When using the Control for HDMI function, you cannot control the connected component using TV’s remote.
– Depending on the connected component and TV, you may need to set up the component and TV. Refer to the operation instructions supplied with each component and TV.
– Change the input of the receiver to the
HDMI input connected to the component.
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Remote commander
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 that the command modes of the receiver and the remote are the same. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote are different, you cannot operate
the receiver with the remote (page 96).
• Make sure you select the correct input on the remote.
• When you operate a programmed non-
Sony component, the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the maker of the component.
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a code of two numbers and 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.
PROTECTOR
Irregular current is output to the speakers, or the upper panel of the receiver is covered with something. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds.
Check the connection of speakers and turn on the power again.
For other messages, refer to “Message list after auto calibration measurement” (page 52) and
“DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list”
Reference sections for clearing the memory
To clear
All memorized settings
See
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Specifications
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
1) 2)
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz,
THD 0.09%):
120 W + 120 W
Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz,
THD 0.15%):
120 W + 120 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT
2)
:
130 W + 130 W
CENTER
2)
: 140 W
SURROUND
2)
:
130 W + 130 W
SURROUND BACK
2)
:
130 W + 130 W
Reference Power Output
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT
2)
:
120 W + 120 W
CENTER
2)
: 120 W
SURROUND
2)
:
130 W + 130 W
SURROUND BACK
2)
:
120 W + 120 W
1)
Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
2)
Measured under the following conditions:
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Frequency response
PHONO
MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT, SA-CD/CD,
TAPE, MD, TV,
VIDEO 1/2, BD, DVD,
SAT
RIAA equalization curve ± 0.5 dB
10 Hz – 100 kHz
± 3 dB
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO
MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT, SA-CD/CD,
TAPE, MD, TV,
VIDEO 1/2, BD, DVD,
SAT
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 kohms
S/N: 90 dB (A, 20 kHz
LPF)
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 kohms
S/N: 100 dB (A,
20 kHz LPF)
Inputs (Digital)
BD, DVD,
SA-CD/CD (Coaxial)
VIDEO 1/2, TV, SAT,
TAPE, MD (Optical)
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz
LPF)
S/N: 96 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs
TAPE (REC OUT),
MD (REC OUT),
VIDEO 1, ZONE 2,
ZONE 3 (AUDIO OUT)
Voltage:150 mV
Impedance: 1 kohm
FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SURROUND L/R,
SURROUND BACK L/R,
SUBWOOFER
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kohm
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
AM tuner section
Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial)
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
B
/C
B
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
R
/C
R
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
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HDMI Video
Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)
640 × 480p@60 Hz
720 × [email protected]/60 Hz
1280 × [email protected]/60 Hz
1920 × [email protected]/60 Hz
1920 × [email protected]/60 Hz
720 × 576p@50 Hz
1280 × 720p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080i@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@24 Hz
General
Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
DC OUT:5 V, 700 mA
Power consumption 480 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.9 W (when “Control for
HDMI” and “RS-232C
Control” are set to “OFF”)
Dimensions 430 × 175 × 430 mm
(width/height/depth) including projecting parts and controls
Mass (Approx.) 17.5 kg
Supplied accessories
Operating Instructions (this manual)
Using Network Features (1)
Quick Setup Guide (1)
GUI Menu List (1)
Optimizer microphone ECM-AC1 (1)
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
Main remote commander (1)
Zone 2/ Zone 3 remote commander (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (4)
IR Blaster (1)
ES Utility CD-ROM (1)
VAIO Media plus CD-ROM (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Standby power consumption 0.9 W.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the printed wiring boards.
160 GB
Index
Symbols
U SIGNAL GND terminal
Numerics
2 channel
2ch Analog Direct
2ch Stereo Mode
4
Ω
5.1 channel
7.1 channel
8
Ω
A
A.F.D. (mode)
A/V Sync
AC power cord
AM
Audio
AUDIO OUT
Audio Out
Auto Calibration
Auto Tuning
B
Bass
,
BI-AMP
Bi-amplifier connection
Blu-ray Disc Player
C
Calibration Type Select
CD player
Center Mix
Changing the display
Cinema Studio EX (mode)
Clear memory
remote
Connections antennas
audio components
monitor
speakers
video components
Control for HDMI
Crossover Freq
D
D. Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor)
DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)
DCS
Decode Priority
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Direct Tuning
Display
Distance Unit
DMPORT Control
Dolby Digital EX
DTS Neo:6 (Cinema, Music)
Dual Mono
DVD player
DVD recorder
E
Effect Level
EQ
F
FM
FM Mode
G
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
H
HDMI
HDMI AUTO DETECT
HDMI IN button
HDMI jacks
HDMI OUT button
I
Input
Input Assign
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INPUT MODE
iPod
L
L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effect)
LARGE
Level
M
MASTER VOLUME
Menu
Messages
Auto Calibration
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Error
Movie
Multi Zone
Music
Muting
N
Name Input
Neural-THX
Night Mode
O
Option menu
P
Party Mode
Phase Audio
,
Phase Noise
PHONES
PIP (Picture in Picture)
PLII
PLIIx
Position (Auto Calibration)
Preset stations
PROTECTOR
Q
Quick Click
Quick Setup
R
Recording
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Remote
Repeat
Resetting
Resolution
RS-232C Control
S
Screen Saver
Setting menu
Settings
Shuffle
Sleep timer
SMALL
Sound Field
Speaker
Speaker Impedance
Speaker Pattern
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
Subwoofer Level
Super Audio CD player
Sur Settings
Surround
System
T
Test Tone
TONE MODE
Treble
Tuner
Tuning
U
Up converting
V
VCR
Video
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks
Z
Zone 12V Trigger
ZONE 2
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