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Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

HT-DDW880

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WARNING

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

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

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

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

Don’t throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly as chemical waste.

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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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model

HT-DDW880. In this manual, models of area code

CEL is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code AU only”.

The HT-DDW880 consists of:

• Receiver

• Speaker system

– Front speakers

– Center speaker

STR-K880

SS-MSP880

SS-CNP900

– Surround/surround back speakers SS-SRP880

– Sub woofer SA-WP780

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

About area codes

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

(see the illustration below).

CENTER

+ –

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

R L

R L

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

Area code

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

“Models of area code AA only”.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6”, and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI

TM

) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Note for the supplied remote

(RM-AAP013)

The AUX and 12 buttons on the remote are not available for receiver operation.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Description and location of parts...................5

1: Installing speakers ...................................14

2: Connecting speakers................................16

3a: Connecting the audio components.........18

3b: Connecting the video components ........21

4: Connecting the antennas..........................28

5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....29

6: Selecting the speaker system ...................30

7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION) .......................31

8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) ...........................34

Playback

Selecting a component.................................35

Listening/Watching a component ................37

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 54

Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL) ................................. 56

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Presetting radio stations .............................. 57

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 59

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE) .................................... 61

Watching component images from other inputs

(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN) ....... 61

Watching HDMI images from other inputs

(HDMI ASSIGN)................................... 62

(Except for models of area code E51)

Naming inputs............................................. 63

Changing the display .................................. 64

Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 64

Recording using the receiver....................... 65

Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus...........................39

Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............42

Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ...............43

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)............................................43

Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........45

Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........45

Settings for the video (VIDEO menu).........46

Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) ...47

Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) ................49

Using the Remote

Programming the remote ............................ 66

Additional Information

Glossary ...................................................... 69

Precautions.................................................. 71

Troubleshooting .......................................... 72

Specifications.............................................. 76

Index ........................................................... 79

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......49

Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....51

Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO) .........................53

Resetting sound fields to the initial settings....................................................54

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Getting Started

Description and location of parts

Receiver

Front panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN

VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

ENTER

TUNING

MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

DISPLAY INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI CH IN MUTING

ql qk qj qh qg qf qd qs qa

PUSH

To remove the cover

Press PUSH.

When you remove the cover, keep it out of reach from children.

Name

q; 9

Function

8

A ?/1

Press to turn the receiver on

or off (page 29, 37, 38, 54,

56, 77).

B SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

Press to select OFF, A, B,

A+B of the front speakers

(page 30).

C Display

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

here (page 7).

D Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote commander.

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Name Function

E DISPLAY

Press to select information displayed on the display

(page 60, 64).

F INPUT MODE

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

jacks (page 61).

G MASTER

VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the

same time (page 34, 35,

37, 38).

H MUTING

Press to mute the sound

(page 35).

I MULTI CH IN

Press to select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks

(page 35).

J INPUT

SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to playback (page

35, 37, 38, 55, 58, 61, 63,

65).

K MOVIE,

MUSIC

Press to select sound fields

(MOVIE, MUSIC) (page

51).

L A.F.D.

Press to select A.F.D.

mode (page 49).

M 2CH

Press to select 2CH

STEREO mode (page 53,

54).

N TUNING +/–

Press to scan a station

(page 55, 57).

O TUNING MODE

Press to select the tuning

mode (page 55, 58, 77).

P MEMORY/ENTER Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the settings

(page 29, 56).

Name Function

Q VIDEO 3 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jacks

To connect a camcorder or

video game (page 27, 35).

R AUTO CAL MIC

jack

Connects to the supplied

ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone for the Auto

Calibration function (page

31).

S PHONES jack

Connects to a headphone

(page 73).

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About the indicators on the display

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW

LFE SP A

SP B

;

DIGITAL EX

;

PRO LOGIC IIx

SLEEP OPT COAX HDMI

DTS-ES

96/24

L C R

SL S SR

SB

qg qf qd qs

NEO:6

D.RANGE

qa

RDS

STEREO MONO

MEMORY

q; qh 9

Name

A SW

B LFE

C SP A/SP B

D ;DIGITAL

(EX)

Function

Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB

WOOFER jack.

Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE

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

Lights up according to the speaker system used. However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if a headphone is connected.

Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input.

“; DIGITAL EX” lights up when Dolby Digital Surround

EX signals are decoded.

Note

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

set to “ANALOG” (page 61).

Name

E ;PRO

LOGIC (II)/

(IIx)

F DTS (-ES)/

(96/24)

G NEO:6

H MEMORY

Function

Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to

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

LOGIC II” lights up when the

Pro Logic II Movie/Music/

Game decoder is activated.

“; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/

Music/Game decoder is activated.

Note

Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

Lights up when DTS signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when DTS-ES signals are input.

“DTS 96/24” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals.

Note

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

INPUT MODE is not set to

“ANALOG” (page 61).

Lights up when DTS Neo:6

Cinema/Music decoder is

activated (page 50).

Lights up when a memory function, such as Preset

Memory (page 57), etc., is

activated.

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Name

I Preset

station indicators

J Tuner

indicators

K D.RANGE

L HDMI*

M COAX

N OPT

O SLEEP

Function

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

presetting radio stations, see page 57.

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations

(page 54), etc.

Note

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

Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (page

40).

Flashes when you select

“HDMI A.” in the VIDEO

menu (page 62).

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

set to “COAX IN” (page 61).

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

set to “OPT IN” (page 61).

Lights up when the sleep timer

is activated (page 64).

Name

P Playback

SL

SR

S

L

R

C channel indicators

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.

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Surround Left

Surround Right

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

Surround back (the surround back components obtained by

6.1 channel decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/

Surround): 3/2.1

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

SW

L C R

SL SR

* Except for models of area code E51.

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Rear panel

1 2 3 4

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE

DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

R L

R L

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

6 5

A DIGITAL INPUT section

OPTICAL

IN jack

COAXIAL IN jack

Connects to a DVD player, etc. The

COAXIAL jack provides a better quality of loud

sound (page 23,

26).

HDMI IN/

MONITOR

OUT jack a)b)

Connects to a DVD player, or a satellite tuner. The image and the sound are output to a TV or a

projector (page

25).

B VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section

White (L)

AUDIO IN/

OUT jack

Red (R)

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

player (page 22,

23, 24, 26, 27).

Yellow

VIDEO IN/

OUT jack b)

C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section

Green

Blue

Red

COMPONENT Connects to a DVD

VIDEO

INPUT/

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

(page 22, 24, 26).

D SPEAKER section

Connects to

speakers (page 16).

Connects to sub

woofer (page 16).

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E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L)

AUDIO IN/

OUT jack

Connects to an MD deck or CD player,

etc. (page 20).

Red (R)

White (L)

MULTI

CHANNEL

INPUT jack

Red (R)

Black

Connects to a

Super Audio CD player or DVD player which has an analog audio jack for 5.1 channel sound

(page 19).

F ANTENNA section

FM

ANTENNA

AM

ANTENNA

Connects to the

FM wire antenna supplied with this

receiver (page 28).

Connects to the

AM loop antenna supplied with this

receiver (page 28).

a) b)

Except for models of area code E51.

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

(page 22).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAP013 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. For details,

see “Programming the remote” (page 66).

wl

TV ?/1

switch

wk

(on/standby)

TV ?/1

RM SET UP

AV ?/1

P

?/1

VIDEO1

SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP

VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD

1

AV ?/1

(on/standby) switch

2 ?/1 (on/standby)

switch

wj

MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AUX

MULTI CH

w; ql qk wh wg wf wd ws wa qj

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

7

MEMORY

.

SUBTITLE

>

0/10

>10/11

D.TUNING

m M

8

ENTER

DISC

-

9

12

ALT

ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE

H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X x

AV MENU

MUTING

F

MASTER

VOL

G g f

O

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH

TV/

VIDEO

AMP

MENU

WIDE

AUTO

CAL

qh

Name

A AV ?/1

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 q; qa qs qd qf qg

Function

Press to turn on or off the audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate.

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

STANDBY).

Note

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

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Name

B ?/1

SLEEP

C MULTI CH

D MUSIC

E FM MODE

F PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

+/–

G ALT

H -/--

DISC

SEARCH

MODE

I x

Function

Press to turn the receiver on or off.

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

STANDBY).

Press ALT (G) and then press

SLEEP to activate the Sleep

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

Press to select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks.


(MUSIC).

Press to select FM monaural or stereo reception.

Press to

– select preset stations.

– select preset channels of the

TV, VCR, satellite tuner, Bluray disc recorder, or hard disc recorder.

– skip disc of the CD player,

VCD player, DVD player,

MD deck, or LD player

(multi-disc changer only).

Press to light up the button. It changes the remote key function to activate the buttons with orange printing.

Press to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit of the TV, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, PSX, or satellite tuner.

Press to select a disc directly of the CD player or VCD player

(multi-disc changer only).

Press to select the searching mode or unit for search (tracks, index, etc.) of the DVD player.

Press to stop playback of the

VCR, CD player, VCD player,

LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Bluray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX.

Name Function

J MUTING

K MASTER

VOL + a)

/–

Press to mute the sound.

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

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

M TV/VIDEO

Press to select the input signal

(TV input or video input).

N AUTO CAL

Press to activate the Auto

Calibration function.

O WIDE


WIDE to select the wide picture mode.

P TV CH +

a)

/–

Press to select preset TV channels.

Q TV VOL

+ a)

/–

Press to adjust the TV volume level.

R RETURN/

EXIT O

Press to

– return to the previous menu.

– exit the menu while the menu or on-screen guide of the

VCD player, LD player, DVD player, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, PSX, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen.

S DISPLAY

Press to select information displayed on the TV screen of the TV, VCR, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, CD player,

MD deck, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder,

PSX, or satellite tuner.

T Control

buttons

After pressing AMP MENU

(L), TOP MENU/GUIDE

(U), or AV MENU (V), press the control button V, v, B or b to select the settings. When you press TOP MENU/GUIDE or

AV MENU, press the control button to enter the selection.

U TOP MENU/

GUIDE

Press to display the

– DVD title.

– menu or on-screen guide of the satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX on the TV screen.

Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operation.

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Name Function

V AV MENU

Press to display the menus of the

VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX on the

TV screen. Then, use the control buttons to perform menu operations.

W H

a)

Press to start playback of the


LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Bluray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX.

X X

Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player,

DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or

PSX. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.)

Y m/M

Press to

– search tracks in the forward/ backward direction of the CD player, VCD player, DVD player, LD player, MD deck,

Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX.

– fast forward/rewind of the

VCR, DAT deck, or tape deck.

D. TUNING

Press to enter direct tuning mode.

ANT


ANT to select the signal to be output from the antenna terminal of the VCR or satellite tuner (TV signal or video signal).

CLEAR


CLEAR to

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

– return to continuous playback, etc. of the CD player, DVD player, Blu-ray disc recorder,


Name Function

Z TUNING +/–

Press to scan a station.

./> Press to skip tracks of the


LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck,


2CH

Press to select 2CH STEREO mode.

Press to select A.F.D. mode.

A.F.D.

MOVIE


(MOVIE).

DUAL MONO

Press to select the language you want during digital broadcast.

AUDIO

Press to change the sound to

Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel TV sound of the TV,

VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder, or PSX.

ANGLE

Press to select the viewing angle or change the angles of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc recorder.

JUMP/TIME

Press to

– toggle between the previous and the current channels of the satellite tuner, TV, or

Blu-ray disc recorder.

– show the time or display the playing time of a disc, etc. of the CD player, MD deck,

VCD player, or DVD player.

MEMORY

Press MEMORY to store a station.

SUBTITLE

ENTER


SUBTITLE to change the subtitles of the DVD player.


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

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Name Function

Numeric buttons

>10/11

Press ALT (G) and then press the numeric buttons to

– preset/tune to preset stations.

– select track numbers of the

CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, or tape deck. Press 0/10 to select track number 10.

– select channel numbers of the TV, VCR, satellite tuner,



>10/11 to select track numbers over 10 of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, tape deck,

TV, VCR, Blu-ray disc recorder, hard disc recorder,


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

Sony components as follows.

You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the

steps in “Programming the remote” on page 66.

Button Assigned Sony component

VIDEO1 VCR (VTR mode 3)



DVD DVD player

MD/TAPE MD deck

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD player

TUNER

AUX*

Built-in tuner

Not assigned

* The AUX button is not available for receiver operation.

Name Function

wk TV ?/1

Press to turn the TV on or off.

wl RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.

a)

The MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, TV CH + and

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

Notes

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

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

• The AUX and 12 buttons on the remote are not available for receiver operation.

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1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one sub woofer).

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

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of

DVD software recorded sound in the Surround

EX format if you connect one additional

surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see

“Using the surround back decoding mode” on page 44).

Example of a 6.1 channel speaker system configuration

Tip

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

Installing the speakers on a flat surface

Before you install the speakers and sub woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below.

Installing the speakers on the speaker stand

For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 speaker stand (available only in certain countries). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the speaker stand.

AFront speaker (L)

BFront speaker (R)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (L)

ESurround speaker (R)

FSurround back speaker

GSub woofer

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Installing the speakers on the wall

You can install your surround and surround back speakers on the wall.

1

Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker as shown in the illustrations below.

more than 4 mm more than 23 mm

4.6 mm

10 mm

Hook on the back of the speaker

2

Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.

3

Hang the speakers on the screws.

Hook on the back of the speaker

4.6 mm

10 mm

Notes

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

5 to 7 mm

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2: Connecting speakers

G F C

A B

L

L


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

DVD

IN

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

SPEAKERS FRONT B a)

R L

R L

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

B

D E

A

Monaural audio cord (supplied)

B

Speaker cords (supplied) b)

AFront speaker A (L)

BFront speaker A (R)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (L)

ESurround speaker (R)

FSurround back speaker

GSub woofer

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B A a)

If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminal. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

button. For details, see “6: Selecting the speaker system” (page 30).

b)

Use the long speaker cords to connect the surround and surround back speakers and the short speaker cords to connect the front and center speakers.

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To connect the speakers correctly

Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers.

Character on speaker label

L

R

SL

SR

SB

Speaker type

Front left

Front right

Surround left

Surround right

Surround back

* The center speaker and sub woofer do not have any character on the speaker label. For details on the

speaker type, see page 3.

Tip

Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s performance.


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3a: Connecting the audio components

How to hook up your components

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

refer to “Component to be connected” below

for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

28).

Component to be connected

Component With

Super Audio

CD player/CD player

Multi-channel audio output a)

Analog audio output only b)

Page

19

20

MD deck/Tape deck

Analog audio output only b)

20

a)

Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output audio decoded by the component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.

b)

Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.

Audio input/output jack to be connected

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

Select the connection according to the jacks of your components.

Digital

Analog

L

CENTER

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

High quality sound

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Connecting components with multi channel output jacks

If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to the MULTI CH IN 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.

Note

When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.

DVD player, Super

Audio CD player, etc.

A B

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR


IN

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

A

Audio cord (not supplied)

B

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

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Connecting components with analog audio jacks

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

Super Audio

CD player/

CD player

MD deck/

Tape deck

A A

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR


IN

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

A


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3b: Connecting the video components

How to hook up your components

This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

After hooking up all your components,

proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page

28).

Component to be connected

Component Page

TV monitor

22

DVD player/DVD recorder

Satellite tuner

23

26

With HDMI jack*

VCR

Camcorder, video game, etc.

25

27

27


Video input/output jack to be connected

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

Select the connection according to the jacks on your components.

TV monitor, etc.

INPUT jack

HDMI*

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

Receiver

MONITOR OUT jack

HDMI*

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

HDMI*

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

Receiver INPUT jack

Video component

OUTPUT jack

HDMI*

COMPONENT

VIDEO VIDEO

High quality image


Notes

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

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

Reassigning video input signals to another input

Component video input signals can be

reassigned to another input (page 61). You can

also reassign the HDMI* input to another

input (page 62).


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Hooking up a TV monitor

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

It is not necessary to connect all the cables.

Connect video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Tip

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

Notes

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

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

TV monitor

A B

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – + –

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

A

Video cord (not supplied)

B

Component video cord (not supplied)

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Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder

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


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

1

Connecting audio

Notes

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

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

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

• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

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

DVD player DVD recorder

C

B

A B

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

R

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

A

Coaxial digital cord (supplied)

B Audio cord (not supplied)

C

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

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2

Connecting video

DVD player


A

B

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

R

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

A

DVD recorder

A

Video cord (not supplied)

B

Component video cord (not supplied)

If you connect a DVD recorder

• Be sure to change the factory setting of the

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

recorder. For details, see “Programming the remote” (page 66).

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

display. For details, see “Naming inputs”

(page 63).

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Hooking up components with

HDMI jacks

(Except for models of area code

E51)

HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-

Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.

DVD player

The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via a HDMI jack. To output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to

– connect the digital audio jacks on the playback component to the receiver.

– turn off or mute the TV’s volume.

Satellite tuner TV monitor, projector, etc.

A

A A

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y


IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE

AUDIO IN

R

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

A

HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

Notes on HDMI connections

• This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with certain types of components.

• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a

Super Audio CD are not output.

• 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.

• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack may be restricted by the connected component. Check the setup of the connected component if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details.

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Hooking up a satellite tuner

The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner.


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

Notes

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

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

Satellite tuner

A

B C D

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR


IN

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

A


B

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

C Video cord (not supplied)

D Component video cord (not supplied)

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Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack

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

VCR

A

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

DVD

IN

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO IN

DVD VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–


To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks

(Front panel)

Camcorder/ video game

A

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

A

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4: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and

FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

ANTENNA

AM

DVD

IN

COAXIAL

L

L

R

IN

SA-CD/CD

OUT

R

IN

MD/TAPE


COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

Y

ASSIGNABLE

HDMI

MONITOR


IN

P

B

/C

B

/B–Y

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUT

P

R

/C

R

/R–Y

L L L

CENTER

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

R

DVD

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 2

AUDIO OUT

R

AUDIO IN

VIDEO 1

R

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SUB

WOOFER

+

CENTER

–

L

SURROUND BACK

L

+ – +

R

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT A

–

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

Notes

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

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

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

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5: Preparing the receiver and the remote

Setting the voltage selector

If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

120V

220V

240V

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

AC power cord

CENTER

+ –

SURROUND BACK

L

+ –

S

R

FRONT A

R L

R L

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

To the wall outlet

Note

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

Performing initial setup operations

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

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

1,2

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES


VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

ENTER

TUNING


MOVIE MUSIC


INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME


3

1

Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2

Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

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

3

Press MEMORY/ENTER.

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

The following items are reset to their factory settings.

• All settings in the LEVEL, TONE,

SUR, TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO and

SYSTEM menus.

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

• All sound field parameters.

• All preset stations.

• All index names for inputs and preset stations.

• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL

MIN”.

• Input is set to “DVD”.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the

RM-AAP013 remote commander.

Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries.

Notes

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

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

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

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

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

Tip

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

6: Selecting the speaker system

You can select the front speakers you want to drive.


?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES


VIDEO L AUDIO R

TUNING 2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC


INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME


SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.

To select

The speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

The speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

The speakers connected to both the

SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals (parallel connection)

Light up

SP A

SP B

SP A and

SP B

To turn off the speaker output, press

SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until the “SP A” and “SP B” indicators on the display do not light up.

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7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

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

(Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)

Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

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

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

“8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 34).

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES


VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

ENTER

TUNING


MOVIE MUSIC


INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME


1

1

Connect the supplied ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone to the

AUTO CAL MIC jack.

2

Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position.

3

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

Tips

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

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

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

Performing Auto Calibration

Input buttons

Control button

TV ?/1

RM SET UP

AV ?/1

P

?/1

VIDEO1




MULTI CH

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

7 8 9

MEMORY SUBTITLE

.

>

0/10

>10/11

D.TUNING

m M

ENTER

DISC

-

12

ALT


H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X x

AV MENU

MUTING

F

MASTER

VOL

G g f

O

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH

TV/

VIDEO

AMP

MENU

WIDE

AUTO

CAL

?/1 switch

MUTING

MASTER

VOL +/–

AUTO

CAL

Press AUTO CAL.

The following appears on the display.

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

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

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The table below shows the display when measurement starts.

Measurement for

Environment noise level

Speaker connection

Speaker level

Speaker distance

Display

NOISE.CHK

MEASURE and SP

DET. appears alternately*

MEASURE and

GAIN appears alternately*

MEASURE and

DISTANCE appears alternately*

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

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

Notes

• Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer.

Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be maintained.

• You cannot select Auto Calibration when headphone is connected.

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

Tips

• When Auto Calibration starts:

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

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

– Avoid making noise to get a more accurate measurement.

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

– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.

– Change the volume level.

– Press AUTO CAL again.

Error and warning codes

Error codes

When an error is detected during Auto

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

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

Appears when there are more than one error code.

To rectify the error

1

Record down the error code.

2

Press the control button.

3

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

4

Rectify the error.

For details, see “Error code and remedies” below.

5

Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 31).

Error code and remedies

Error code

Explanation Remedies

ERROR 10 The environment is too noisy.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto

Calibration.

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

Place your speakers further away from the optimizer microphone.

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

Check the front speaker connection.

ERROR 21 Only one surround speaker is detected.

Check the surround speaker connection.

ERROR 23 Surround back speaker is detected but surround speakers are not connected.

Be sure to connect the surround speakers.

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Warning codes

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

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

Appears when there are more than one warning code.

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

To change the settings manually

1

Record down the warning code.

2


3

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

4

Follow the solution provided in the

“Warning code and solution” below.

5

Turn on the receiver and perform Auto

Calibration again (page 31).

Warning code and solution

Warning code

Explanation Solution

WARN. 40 The environment is noisy.

Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto

Calibration.

WARN. 50 The center speaker is not connected.

Be sure to connect the center speaker.

WARN. 51 The surround speakers are not connected.

Be sure to connect the surround speakers.

WARN. 52 The surround back speaker is not connected.

Be sure to connect the surround back speaker.

WARN. 60 The front speaker balance is out of range.

Reposition your front speakers.

c)

WARN. 62 The center speaker level is out of range.

Reposition your center speaker.

d)

Warning code

Explanation Solution

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

Reposition your surround left speaker.

e)

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

Reposition your surround right speaker.

f)

WARN. 65 The surround back speaker level is out of range.

Reposition your surround back speaker.

g)

WARN. 70 The front speaker distance is out of range.

Reposition your front speakers.

c)

WARN. 72 The center speaker distance is out of

Reposition your center speaker.

d) range.

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

Reposition your surround left speaker.

e)

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

Reposition your surround right speaker.

f)

WARN. 75 The surround back speaker distance is out of range.

Reposition your surround back speaker.

g) c)

For details, refer “Front speaker distance”

(page 47).

d)

For details, refer “Center speaker distance”

(page 47).

e)

For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance”

(page 47).

f)

For details, refer “Surround right speaker

distance” (page 47).

g)

For details, refer “Surround back speaker

distance” (page 47).

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8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

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

Tip

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

2-5

H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X x

AV MENU

MUTING

F

MASTER

VOL

G g f

O

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH

TV/

VIDEO

AMP

MENU

WIDE

AUTO

CAL

MASTER

VOL +/–

1

6

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

For details, see “Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)” (page 42).

Tips

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

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

7

Repeat steps 1 to 5 to select

“T. TONE N”.

The test tone turns off.

Note

The test tone does not work when MULTI CH IN is selected.

1

Press AMP MENU.

“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2

Press the control button or control button

b to enter the

menu.

3

Press control button

V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE”.

4


b to enter the

parameter.

5


V/v

repeatedly to select “T. TONE

Y”.

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

Front left t Center t Front right t

Surround right t Surround back t

Surround left t Sub woofer

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Playback

Selecting a component


VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD

1


MULTI CH

MULTI CH

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

7

MEMORY SUBTITLE

.

>

0/10 >10/11

D.TUNING

m M

8

ENTER

DISC

-

9

12

ALT


H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X x

AV MENU

MUTING

G

DISPLAY

F g f

O

RETURN/EXIT

MASTER

VOL

MUTING

3

1

Press the input button to select a component.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. To select a component connected to the MULTI CH IN jack, press MULTI CH.

You can also use MULTI CH IN on the receiver.

The selected input appears on the display.

Selected input

[Display]

Components that can be played back

VIDEO1 or

VIDEO2

[VIDEO 1 or

VIDEO 2]

VIDEO3

[VIDEO 3]

VCR, etc., connected to the

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack

Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the

VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE

AV IN jack

DVD

[DVD]

MD/TAPE

[MD/TAPE]

DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack

MD deck, tape deck, etc., connected to the MD/

TAPE jack

SA-CD/CD

[SA-CD/CD]

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

TUNER

[FM or AM band]

Built-in radio tuner

MULTI CH

[MULTI IN*]

Component connected to the MULTI CH IN jack

*When headphone is connected, “HP MULTI” appears on the display.

Note

The surround effect does not work when

MULTI CH IN is selected.

2

Turn on the component and start playback.

3

Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING.

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

• Press MUTING again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

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To avoid damaging your speakers

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

To listen to the sub woofer

Be sure to use the buttons on the sub woofer for this operation.

1

Press POWER.

The POWER indicator lights up.

2

Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume.

Set the volume level to suit your preference according to the selected input as slight adjustments may enhance the sound.

Note

Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to maximum as extraneous noise may be heard.


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Listening/Watching a component

Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

TV ?/1

RM SET UP

AV ?/1

P

?/1

VIDEO1




MULTI CH

2CH A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

1 2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

MEMORY

.

7

SUBTITLE

>

8

ENTER

9

m

0/10 >10/11

D.TUNING

M

ANT

DISC

-

12

ALT

CLEAR SEARCH MODE

H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X x

AV MENU

MUTING

F

MASTER

VOL

G g f

O

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH

TV/

VIDEO

AMP

MENU

WIDE

AUTO

CAL

5

2

3

Notes

• The operation is described for a

Sony Super Audio CD player.

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the

Super Audio CD player or CD player.

Tips

• You can select the sound field to

suit the music. Refer to page 51

for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Classical: HALL

Jazz: JAZZ

Live concert: CONCERT

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

channel). Refer to page 49 for

details.

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES


VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

ENTER

TUNING


MOVIE MUSIC


INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME


5

3

1

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

2

Turn on the receiver.

3

Press SA-CD/CD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA-CD/CD.

4

Playback the disc.

5

Adjust to a suitable volume.

6

After you have finished listening to the

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

CD player.

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Watching a DVD

TV ?/1

RM SET UP

AV ?/1

P

?/1

VIDEO1




MULTI CH

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE

2

DUAL

MONO

3

MUSIC

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

7 8

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

9

MEMORY

.

SUBTITLE

> m

0/10 >10/11

D.TUNING

M

ENTER

DISC

12

ALT

-


H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X x

AV MENU

MUTING

F

MASTER

VOL

G g f

O

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH

TV/

VIDEO

AMP

MENU

WIDE

AUTO

CAL

2

3

7

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES


VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

ENTER

TUNING


MOVIE MUSIC


INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME


7

3

Notes

• Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the

TV and DVD player.

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

– Be sure the sound source corresponds to the multi channel format.

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

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

Tips

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

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

page 51 for details.

Recommended sound fields:

Movie: C.ST.EX

Music: CONCERT

1

Turn on the TV and DVD player.

2

Turn on the receiver.

3

Press DVD.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select DVD.

4

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

5

Set up the DVD player.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.

6

Playback the disc.

7

Adjust to a suitable volume.

8

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

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Amplifier Operations

Navigating through menus

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

To return to the previous display

Press control button B.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.

Note

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

2-6

H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X x

AV MENU

MUTING

F

MASTER

VOL

G g f

O

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH

TV/

VIDEO

AMP

MENU

WIDE

AUTO

CAL

1

1

Press AMP MENU.


2


V/v

repeatedly to select the menu you want.

3


b to enter the

menu.

4


V/v

repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.

5


b to enter the

parameter.

6


V/v

repeatedly to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

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Overview of the menus

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

menus, see page 39.

Menu

[Display]

LEVEL (42)

[1-LEVEL]

TONE (43)

[2-TONE]

SUR (43)

[3-SUR]

TUNER (45)

[4-TUNER]

Parameters

[Display]

Test tone a)

[T. TONE]

Front speaker balance a)

[FRT BAL]

Center speaker level

[CNT LVL]

Surround left speaker level

[SL LVL]

Surround right speaker level

[SR LVL]

Surround back speaker level

[SB LVL]

Sub woofer level

[SW LVL]

Dynamic range compressor a)

[D. RANGE]

Front speaker bass level

[BASS LVL]

Front speaker treble level

[TRE LVL]

Sound field selection a)

[S.F. SELCT]

Settings Initial setting

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

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

BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8

BALANCE

CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB

(1 dB step)

CNT 0 dB

SUR L 0 dB

SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SB –10 dB to SB +10 dB

(1 dB step)

SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB

(1 dB step)

COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,

COMP. MAX

BASS –6 dB to BASS +6 dB

(1 dB step)

TRE –6 dB to TRE +6 dB

(1 dB step)

SUR R 0 dB

SB 0 dB

SW 0 dB

COMP. OFF

BASS 0 dB

TRE 0 dB

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

PLII MV, PLII MS, PLII GM, PLIIX

MV, PLIIX MS, PLIIX GM, NEO6

CIN, NEO6 MUS, MULTI ST.,

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

HALL, JAZZ, CONCERT

A.F.D. AUTO for:

TUNER,

SA-CD/CD,

MD/TAPE,

DVD,

VIDEO 1, 2, 3

SB OFF, SB AUTO, SB ON SB AUTO Surround back decoding mode a)

[SB DEC]

Effect level a)

[EFFECT]

FM station receiving mode a)

[FM MODE]

Naming preset stations a)

[NAME IN]

EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD,

EFCT. MAX

FM AUTO, FM MONO

EFCT. STD

FM AUTO

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Menu

[Display]

AUDIO (45)

[5-AUDIO]

Parameters

[Display]

priority a)

Digital audio input decoding

[DEC. PRI.]

Settings

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM

Initial setting

DEC. AUTO for:

VIDEO 1, 2;

DEC. PCM for:

DVD

DUAL M

VIDEO (46)

[6-VIDEO]

SYSTEM (47)

[7-SYSTEM]

A. CAL (49)

[8-A. CAL]

Digital broadcast language selection a)

[DUAL]

A/V Sync a)

[A.V. SYNC.]

Naming inputs a)

[NAME IN]

Component video assign a)

[COMP. V. A.]

DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,

DUAL M+S

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

DVD–VD1, DVD–VD3,

DVD–DVD, DVD–MD,

DVD–CD, VD2–VD1,

VD2–VD2, VD2–VD3,

VD2–MD, VD2–CD

HDMI assign

[HDMI A.] a)b)

DVD–VD1, DVD–VD3,

DVD–DVD, DVD–MD,

DVD–CD, VD2–VD1,

VD2–VD2, VD2–VD3,

VD2–MD, VD2–CD

Naming inputs a)

[NAME IN]

Front speaker distance a)

[FRT DIST.]

Center speaker distance

[CNT DIST.] a)

DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m

(0.1 m step)

DIST. xx m between front speaker distance and

1.5 m (0.1 m step)

Surround left speaker distance a)

[SL DIST.]


4.5 m (0.1 m step)

Surround right speaker distance a)

[SR DIST.]

Surround back speaker distance a)

[SB DIST.]

Surround speaker position a)

[SUR POS.]

Brightness of the display a)

[DIMMER]

Auto Calibration

[AUTO CAL.] a) a)

For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.

b)

Except for models of area code E51.


4.5 m (0.1 m step)


4.5 m (0.1 m step)

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

BEHD/HI

0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim

A.CAL YES, A.CAL NO

A.V.SYNC. N

DVD–DVD for:

DVD;

VD2–VD2 for:

VIDEO 2

DVD–DVD for:

DVD;

VD2–VD2 for:

VIDEO 2

DIST. 3.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

DIST. 3.0 m

SIDE/LO

0% dim

A.CAL NO

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Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

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

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

details on adjusting the parameters, see

“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and

“Overview of the menus” (page 40).

LEVEL menu parameters

x T. TONE (Test tone)

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

listening position. For details, see “8:

Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)” (page 34).

x FRT BAL (Front speaker

balance)

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

x CNT LVL (Center speaker level) x SL LVL (Surround left speaker

level)

x SR LVL (Surround right speaker

level)

x SB LVL (Surround back speaker

level)

x SW LVL (Sub woofer level) x D. RANGE (Dynamic range

compressor)

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

• COMP. OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

• COMP. STD

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

• COMP. MAX

The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

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

Digital signal.

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

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Adjusting the tone

(TONE menu)

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

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




TONE menu parameters

x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass

level)

x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble

level)

Settings for the surround sound

(SUR menu)

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

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




SUR menu parameters

x S.F. SELCT (Sound field

selection)

Lets you select the sound field you want. For

details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page

49).

Note

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

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

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

x SB DEC (Surround back

decoding mode)

Lets you select the surround back decoding

mode. For details, see “Using the surround back decoding mode” (page 44).

x EFFECT (Effect level)

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

MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for “HP

THEA” sound field.

• EFCT. MIN

The surround effect is minimum.

• EFCT. STD

The surround effect is standard.

• EFCT. MAX

The surround effect is maximum.

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Using the surround back decoding mode

(SUR BACK DECODING)

By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital

Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES

Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers.

Select the surround back decoding mode using

“SB DEC” on the SUR menu (page 43).

Types of the surround back decoding functions

x SB AUTO

When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag a)

, the appropriate decoding is performed on the surround back signal.

Input stream Output channel

5.1

Dolby Digital

5.1

Dolby Digital

Surround EX b)

6.1

DTS 5.1

DTS-ES

Matrix 6.1

c)

DTS-ES

Discrete 6.1

d)

5.1

6.1

6.1

Surround back decoding

—

Matrix decoder that conforms to Dolby

Digital EX

—

DTS Matrix decoding

DTS Discrete decoding x SB ON

To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flag a)

, Dolby Digital

EX is applied when the output channel is 6.1.

Input stream Output channel

Dolby Digital

5.1

6.1

Dolby Digital

Surround EX

DTS 5.1

DTS-ES

Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES c)

Discrete 6.1

d) b)

6.1

6.1

6.1

6.1

Surround back decoding


Digital EX


Digital EX


Digital EX


Digital EX


Digital EX x SB OFF

Surround back decoding is not performed.

a)

A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in software such as DVDs.

b)

A Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films.

c)

Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both

DTS-ES Matrix and 5.1 channel signals.

d)

Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.

Notes

• There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos.

In this case, select “SB ON”.

• You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A.F.D. mode is selected. However, this function is canceled when Dolby Pro Logic IIx is selected.

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Settings for the tuner

(TUNER menu)

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

Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see



TUNER menu parameters

x FM MODE (FM station receiving

mode)

• FM AUTO

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

• FM MONO

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

x NAME IN (Naming preset

stations)

Lets you set the name of preset stations. For

details, see “Naming preset stations” (page

58).

Settings for the audio

(AUDIO menu)

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

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




AUDIO menu parameters

x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input

decoding priority)

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

• DEC. AUTO

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

• DEC. PCM

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

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

In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.

Note

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

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x DUAL (Digital broadcast

language selection)

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

• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)

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

• DUAL M (Main)

Sound of the main language will be output.

• DUAL S (Sub)

Sound of the sub language will be output.

• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)

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

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

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

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

• A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms)

The audio output is not delayed.

Notes

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

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

• This parameter is not valid when

– PCM 96 kHz, DTS 96/24 or DTS 2048 signals are input.

– the receiver performing DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 decoding.

– MULTI CH IN function is selected.

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

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

“Naming inputs” (page 63).

Settings for the video

(VIDEO menu)

You can use the VIDEO menu to reassign the component video input to another input and to name inputs.

Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For




VIDEO menu parameters

x COMP. V. A. (Component video

assign)

Lets you reassign the component video input to another input. For details, see “Watching

component images from other inputs” (page

61).

x HDMI A. (HDMI assign)*

Lets you reassign the HDMI input to another input. For details, see “Watching HDMI

images from other inputs” (page 62).

x NAME IN (Naming inputs)

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

“Naming inputs” (page 63).


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Settings for the system

(SYSTEM menu)

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

Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.

For details on adjusting the parameters, see



SYSTEM menu parameters

x FRT DIST. (Front speaker

distance)

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

B

A

30˚ 30˚

A

100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚

C

E

D x CNT DIST. (Center speaker

distance)

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).

x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker

distance)

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

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

x SR DIST. (Surround right

speaker distance)

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

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

x SB DIST. (Surround back

speaker distance)

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

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

Tip

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

Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meter closer from the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meter closer. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.

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

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

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

Give it a try!

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x SUR POS.

(Surround speaker position)

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

modes (page 52).

Tip

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

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

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

“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.

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

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

x DIMMER (Brightness of the

display)

Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

• SIDE/LO

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

• SIDE/HI

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

• BEHD/LO

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

• BEHD/HI

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

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Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically

(A. CAL menu)

For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO

CALIBRATION)” (page 31).

Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound

(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)

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

A.F.D.

2CH

1

4

A.F.D.

MOVIE

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

5 6

MUSIC

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

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

50).

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Types of A.F.D. mode

Decoding mode

A.F.D. mode

[Display]

(Detecting automatically)

A.F.D. AUTO

[A.F.D. AUTO]

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Multi channel audio after decoding

(Detecting automatically)

Dolby Pro Logic

II

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

[PLII MV]

5 channel

Dolby Pro Logic

IIx

Neo:6

[DOLBY PL]

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

[PLII MS]

PRO LOGIC II GAME

[PLII GM]

(Multi Stereo) MULTI STEREO

[MULTI ST.]

PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE

[PLIIX MV]

PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC

[PLIIX MS]

4 channel

5 channel

5 channel

6 channel

6 channel

PRO LOGIC IIx GAME

[PLIIX GM]

Neo:6 Cinema

[NEO6 CIN]

6 channel

6 channel

Neo:6 Music

[NEO6 MUS]

6 channel

(Multi Stereo)

Effect

Presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals.

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

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

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

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding. This setting is ideal for game softwares.

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro

Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 6.1 movie channels.

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

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding.

Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.

Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.

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Notes

• This function does not work when MULTI CH IN is selected.

• DTS Neo:6 does not work for DTS 2CH audio, the sound is played as 2 channel.

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for

DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

Tip

When a multi channel signal is input, only Dolby

Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective. When you select decoding modes other than Dolby Pro Logic IIx, multi channel sound (being encoded) is output.

Selecting a preprogrammed sound field

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

MULTI CH

2CH

A.F.D.

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

7 8 9

MUSIC

MOVIE

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

MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music.

For details, see “Types of sound field available” (page 52).

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Types of sound field available

Sound field for

Movie

Sound field

[Display]

CINEMA STUDIO EX A

DCS [C.ST.EX A]

Effect

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

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

CINEMA STUDIO EX B

DCS [C.ST.EX B]


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

CINEMA STUDIO EX C

DCS [C.ST.EX C]


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

Music

Headphone

HALL [HALL]

JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]

LIVE CONCERT

[CONCERT]

HEADPHONE 2CH

[HP 2CH]

Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

HEADPHONE MULTI

[HP MULTI]

HEADPHONE THEATER

DCS [HP THEA]

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone

when 2 channel mode (page 53)/A.F.D. mode (page 50) is

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

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone when MULTI CH IN is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI CH IN jacks.

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

About DCS (Digital Cinema

Sound)

Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology.

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

Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures

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

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

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About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes

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

Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your home.

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

• Virtual Multi Dimension

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

• Screen Depth Matching

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

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters.

The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.

Notes

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

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

• This function does not work in the following cases:

– MULTI CH IN is selected.

– For signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.

• The surround back decoding mode does not function when a sound field for movie or music is

selected (page 44).

Tip

•

•

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

: Dolby Digital discs

: Dolby Surround

• encoded programs

: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs

To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

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

Using only the front speakers and sub woofer

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and the sub woofer.

When multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer.

When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry will be activated. The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer.

MULTI CH

2CH

2CH

1

4

A.F.D.

MOVIE

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

5 6

MUSIC

Press 2CH.

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Resetting sound fields to the initial settings


1,2

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES


VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

ENTER

TUNING


MOVIE MUSIC


INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME


2

1

Press ?/1 to turn off the power.

2

While holding down 2CH, press

?/1.

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

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

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

AM antennas to the receiver (page 28).

Tip

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

details on area codes, see page 3.

Area code

CEL, CEK, AU, SP

E51

FM

50 kHz

50 kHz

AM

9 kHz

10 kHz*

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 76).

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Automatic tuning

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD


MULTI CH

1

2

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

7

MEMORY SUBTITLE

.

>

/

8

ENTER

9

FM MODE

1

Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

2

Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

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

The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

Using the controls on the receiver

1

Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band.

2

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select

“AUTO T.”.

3

Press TUNING + or TUNING –.

In case of poor FM stereo reception

If the FM stereo reception is poor and

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

Press FM MODE repeatedly until the

“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.

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

Direct tuning

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


MULTI CH

1

3

2

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

7

MEMORY

.

SUBTITLE

>

0/10 >10/11

D.TUNING

8

m M

ENTER

DISC

-

9

12


ALT

4

1


You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

2

Press D.TUNING.

3

Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz

Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

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

4

Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.

If you cannot tune in a station

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

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Storing FM stations automatically

(AUTOBETICAL)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This function lets you store up to 30 FM and

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

If you want to store FM or AM stations one by

one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 57).


1,2

?/1

SPEAKERS

(OFF/A/B/A+B)

AUTO CAL MIC

PHONES


VIDEO L AUDIO R

MEMORY/

ENTER

TUNING


MOVIE MUSIC


INPUT SELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME


2

1

Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2

Hold down MEMORY/ENTER

and press ?/1 to turn the

receiver back on.

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

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

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

RDS, see page 59.

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

RDS stations.

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

Notes

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

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

• For details on tuning the stored stations, see

“Tuning to preset stations” (page 58).

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

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Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30

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

Presetting radio stations

4

TUNING

+/–

3


MULTI CH

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

MEMORY

.

SUBTITLE

>

0/10 >10/11

D.TUNING

m

7

M

8

ENTER

DISC

-

9

12

ALT


H

X x

1

5

4

1



2

Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic

Tuning (page 55) or Direct

Tuning (page 55).

Switch the FM reception mode, if

necessary (page 55).

3

Press MEMORY.


“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.

Perform steps 4 and 5 before

“MEMORY” goes out.

4

Press ALT and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.

You can also press TUNING + or

TUNING – to select a preset number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3.

5

Press ENTER.


The station is stored as the selected preset number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you press

MEMORY, start again from step 3.

6

Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station.

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Tuning to preset stations Naming preset stations

Numeric buttons


MULTI CH

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

7

MEMORY SUBTITLE

.

>

0/10

>10/11

D.TUNING

m M

8

ENTER

DISC

-

9

12

ALT


H

X x

1

2

ENTER

ALT

1


2

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

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

01 02 03 04 05 ...

27

30 29 28

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

Using the controls on the receiver

1

Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band.

2

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select

“PRESET T.”.

3

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

4-7


MULTI CH

2CH

1

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

2

DUAL

MONO

3

FM

MODE

4

AUDIO ANGLE

TUNING

5

JUMP/

TIME

6

PRESET/

CH/D.SKIP

7

MEMORY

.

SUBTITLE

>

0/10 >10/11

D.TUNING

m M

8

ENTER

DISC

-

9

12

ALT


H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X x

AV MENU

MUTING

F

MASTER

VOL

G g f

O

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RETURN/EXIT

TV CH

TV/

VIDEO

AMP

MENU

WIDE

AUTO

CAL

1

3

1



2

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

for (page 58).

3

Press AMP MENU.


4


V/v

repeatedly to select “4-

TUNER”.

5


b to enter the

menu.

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6


V/v

repeatedly to select “NAME IN”.

7


b to enter the

parameter.

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

“To create an index name” below.


Press control button

B.

To create an index name

1

Use control button

V/v/B/b to create an index name.


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

If you made a mistake

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

Tip

You can select the character type as follows by pressing control button

V/v.

Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols

2


The entered name is registered.

Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

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

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

Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)

This receiver also allows you to use RDS

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

Notes

• RDS is operable only for FM stations.

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

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM

band using direct tuning (page 55), automatic tuning (page 55), or

preset tuning (page 58).

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

Note

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

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Displaying RDS information

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

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

Program Service name t Frequency t

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

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

Type of program being broadcast.

b)

Text messages sent by the RDS station.

Notes

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

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

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

Description of program types

Program type indication

Description

NEWS

AFFAIRS

News programs

Topical programs that expand on current news

INFO

SPORT

EDUCATE

DRAMA

CULTURE

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

Sports programs

Educational programs, such as

“how-to” and advice programs

Radio plays and serials

SCIENCE

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

Programs about the natural sciences and technology

Program type indication

Description

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

POP M

ROCK M

EASY M

LIGHT M

Popular music programs

Rock music programs

Easy Listening

Instrumental, vocal, and choral music

CLASSICS

OTHER M

WEATHER

FINANCE

CHILDREN

SOCIAL

RELIGION

PHONE IN

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

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

& Blues and Reggae

Weather information

Stock market reports and trading, etc.

Programs for children

Programs about people and the things that affect them

Programs of religious content

TRAVEL

LEISURE

JAZZ

COUNTRY

NATION M

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

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

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

Jazz programs

Country music programs

Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region

OLDIES

FOLK M

Programs featuring oldies music

Folk music programs

DOCUMENT Investigative features

NONE Any programs not defined above

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Other Operations

Switching the audio input mode

(INPUT MODE)

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

1

Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input.

You can also use the input buttons on the remote.

2

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

The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO IN

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

• COAX IN

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

• OPT IN

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

• ANALOG

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

Note

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

Watching component images from other inputs

(COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGN)

You can reassign a component video input to another input.

1

Press AMP MENU.


2


V/v

repeatedly to select “6-VIDEO”.

3


b to enter the

menu.

4


V/v

repeatedly to select

“COMP. V. A.”.

5


b to enter the

parameter.

6


V/v

repeatedly to select the component video input you want to reassign (for example,

DVD).

7


b to enter your

selection.

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V/v

repeatedly to select the input you want the component video input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to (for example,

VIDEO 1).

In this case, select “DVD–VD1”.

When you press VIDEO 1, the image from the component connected to the

VIDEO 1 jacks will be a component image. The input you can reassign to varies for each component video input.

For details, see “Assignable inputs for component video input” below.



Assignable inputs for component video input

Component video input

Assignable inputs

DVD VIDEO 1

VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2

DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

Display

DVD–VD1

DVD–VD3

DVD–DVD

DVD–MD

DVD–CD

VD2–VD1

VD2–VD2

VD2–VD3

VD2–MD

VD2–CD

Notes

• You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input.

• You cannot use the component video input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input.

Watching HDMI images from other inputs

(HDMI ASSIGN)

(Except for models of area code

E51)

You can reassign a HDMI input to another input.

1

Press AMP MENU.


2


V/v

repeatedly to select “6-VIDEO”.

3


b to enter the

menu.

4


V/v

repeatedly to select “HDMI A.”.

5


b to enter the

parameter.

6


V/v

repeatedly to select the HDMI input you want to reassign (for example, DVD).

7


b to enter your

selection.

“HDMI” flashes on the display.

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V/v

repeatedly to select the input you want the HDMI input selected in step 6 to be reassigned to (for example,

VIDEO 1).

In this case, select “DVD–VD1”.

When you press VIDEO 1, the image from the component connected to the

VIDEO 1 jacks will be a HDMI image.

The sound will be output from the TV

speaker. For details, see “Hooking up components with HDMI jacks” (page 25).

The input you can reassign to varies for each HDMI input. For details, see

“Assignable inputs for HDMI input” below.



B.

Assignable inputs for HDMI input

HDMI input Assignable inputs

DVD

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 3

DVD

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

MD/TAPE

SA-CD/CD

Display

DVD–VD1

DVD–VD3

DVD–DVD

DVD–MD

DVD–CD

VD2–VD1

VD2–VD2

VD2–VD3

VD2–MD

VD2–CD

Notes

• You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input.

• You cannot use the HDMI input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input.

Naming inputs

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

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

1

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


2

Press AMP MENU.


3


V/v

repeatedly to select either

“5-AUDIO” or “6-VIDEO”.

4


b to enter the

menu.

5


V/v to

select “NAME IN”.

6


b to enter the

parameter.

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

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Changing the display

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


Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

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

All inputs except the FM and AM band

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

FM and AM band

Program Service name b)

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

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

Index name appears only when you have assigned

one to the input or preset station (page 58, 63).

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

b)

During

RDS reception only (models of area code

CEL, CEK only) (page 59).

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time.

Press ALT and then press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on.

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

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

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

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press ALT and then press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display. If you press

SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled.

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Recording using the receiver

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 one of the input buttons to select 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.

4

Start recording on the recording component, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.

• The audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the analog OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.

Recording onto a recording media

You can record from a video component using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your recording component.

1

Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component.


2

Prepare the playback 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 source.

• The audio signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the analog AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is selected. The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output.

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Using the Remote

Programming the remote

You can program the remote to control non-

Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system.

Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.

1

Press AV ?/1 while holding

down RM SET UP.

The indicator lights up.

2

Press the input button

(including TV ?/1) for the

component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a

CD player, press SA-CD/CD.

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.

See the tables on page 67 for information

on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component (the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker’s code respectively).

4

Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode.

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Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components.

To cancel programming

Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote automatically exits the programming mode.

To activate the input after programming

Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.

If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from step

1.

Notes

• The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed.

• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the last pressed button is valid.

• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,

TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed.

• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3.

• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers entered are valid.

To clear the memory of the remote

To clear all programmes, do the following to reset the remote to factory settings.

Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER

VOL – at the same time.

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.

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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 an MD deck

Maker

SONY

DENON

JVC

KENWOOD

Code(s)

301

302

303

304

To control a tape deck

Maker

SONY

DENON

KENWOOD

NAKAMICHI

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

TECHNICS

YAMAHA

Code(s)

201, 202

204, 205

206, 207, 208, 209

210

216

211, 212

213, 214

215, 216

217, 218

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

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To control a VCR

Maker

SONY

Code(s)

701, 702, 703, 704,

705, 706

710, 750, 757, 758 AIWA*

AKAI

BLAUPUNKT

707, 708, 709, 759

740

EMERSON

FISHER

711, 712, 713, 714,

715, 716, 750

717, 718, 719, 720

GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730

GOLDSTAR/LG

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

723, 753

724

722, 725, 729, 741

ITT/NOKIA

JVC

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI/MGA

NEC

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

RCA/PROSCAN

717

726, 727, 728, 736

730, 731, 738

732, 733, 734, 735

736

729, 730, 737, 738,

739, 740

729, 730, 731

729

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SHARP

TELEFUNKEN

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

722, 729, 730, 731,

741, 747

742, 743, 744, 745

717, 720, 746

748, 749

751, 752

747, 755, 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 DVD player

Maker

SONY

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

TOSHIBA

DENON

Code(s)

401, 402, 403

406, 408

407

409

404

405

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To control a DVD recorder

Maker

SONY

Code(s)

403

To control a TV

Maker

SONY

DAEWOO

FISHER

GOLDSTAR/LG

GRUNDIG

HITACHI

ITT/NOKIA

JVC

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI/MGA

NEC

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

RCA/PROSCAN

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SHARP

TELEFUNKEN

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

Code(s)

501, 502

504, 505, 506, 507,

515, 544

508

503, 511, 512, 515,

534, 544

517, 534

513, 514, 515, 544

521, 522

516

503, 518, 544

503, 519, 544

503, 520, 544

509, 524

515, 518

509, 525, 526, 540

510, 527, 528, 529,

544

503, 515, 531, 532,

533, 534, 544

508, 545, 546, 547

535

523, 536, 537, 538

530, 537, 539

535, 540, 541

542, 543

To control a satellite tuner or cable box

Maker

SONY

JERROLD/G.I.

PANASONIC

RCA

S. ATLANTA

Code(s)

801, 802, 803, 804

806, 807, 808, 809,

810, 811, 812, 813,

814

818

805, 819

815, 816, 817

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To control a tuner

Maker

SONY

Code(s)

002, 003, 004, 005

To control a hard disc recorder

Maker

SONY

Code(s)

307, 308, 309

To control a blu-ray disc recorder

Maker

SONY

Code(s)

310, 311, 312

To control a PSX

Maker

SONY

Code(s)

313, 314, 315

Additional Information

Glossary

x Component video

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

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

x Composite video

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

x Dolby Digital

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

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

x Dolby 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 6.1ch. Active scenes, especially, are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field.

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x Dolby Pro Logic II

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

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

x Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Technology for 7.1ch (or 6.1ch) playback.

Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital

Surround EX, 5.1ch Dolby Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch).

Furthermore, existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch).

x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro

Logic)

Audio processing technology developed by

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

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

x DTS 96/24

A high sound quality digital signal format. It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96kHz/24bit which is the highest possible for DVD-video. The number of playback channels varies depending on the software.

x DTS Neo:6

This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio for 6.1ch 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 DTS Digital Surround

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

Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than

Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction.

x DTS-ES

Format for 6.1ch 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 LS and RS channels. It is ideal for playback of motion picture soundtracks.

x HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface)

Technology developed by modifying the display connecting technology, DVI (Digital

Visual Interface), for AV equipment. This interface can transmit video, audio, and control signals in digital format.

x Sampling frequency

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

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Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

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

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

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

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

On heat buildup

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

• Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

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

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen

The front and center speakers and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. As the surround speakers are not magnetically shielded, we recommend that you place the surround speakers slightly

further away from the TV set (page 14).

If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after

15 to 30 minutes.

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If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the speaker further away from the TV set.

If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver.

On cleaning

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

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

Troubleshooting

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

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

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

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

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

• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/

A+B) is not set to “OFF”.

• Check that headphone is not connected.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

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

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

There is no sound from a specific component.

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

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

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There is no sound from one of the front speakers.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the

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

• Make sure you have connected to both the

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

There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to

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

input (page 61).

• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected.

There is no sound from digital sources

(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to

“ANALOG” (page 61). Check that the

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

• Check that the MULTI CH IN function is not selected.

(Except for models of area code E51)

The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV speaker.

• Check the HDMI connection.

• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI.

• Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

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

• Adjust the balance parameters using the

LEVEL menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least

3 m away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

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

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

• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode

(page 52).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 34).

There is no sound from the surround back speaker.

• Some discs have no Dolby Digital

Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX

logos. In this case, select “SB ON” (page

40).

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There is no sound from the sub woofer.

• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely.

• Make sure you have turned on your sub woofer.

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(press MOVIE, or MUSIC).

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

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.

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

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

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected correctly.

• Select the source component using the input buttons.

The FM reception is poor.

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

Outdoor FM antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

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

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

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

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

stations (page 57).

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver 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 they actually provide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.

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

• Select the appropriate input using the input buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio components away from the TV.

• Assign the component video input correctly.

AM

Ground wire

(not supplied)

To ground

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(Except for models of area code E51)

The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV.

• Check the HDMI connection.

• Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the each component.

• Assign the HDMI input correctly.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak.

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

• The AUX and 12 buttons on the remote are not available for receiver operation.

* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Error messages

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

If an error message appears while you perform

Auto Calibration, see “Error and warning codes” (page 32) to solve the problem.

DEC. EROR

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

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

PCM”. Set it to “DEC. AUTO” (page 41).

PROTECT

Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again.

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

Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy

the problem (page 29). However, note that all

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

If the problem persist

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

Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory

To clear

All memorized settings

Customized sound fields

See

page 29

page 54

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Specifications

Amplifier section

Power Output

1)

Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP, E51

(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)

FRONT

2)

CENTER

2)

SUR

2)

SUR BACK

2)

(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)

FRONT

2)

CENTER

2)

SUR

2)

SUR BACK

2)

Models of area code AU

(6 ohms 120 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

FRONT

2)

CENTER

2)

SUR

2)

SUR BACK

2)

(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)

FRONT

2)

CENTER

2)

SUR

2)

SUR BACK

2)

(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)

FRONT

2)

CENTER

2)

SUR

2)

SUR BACK

2)

1)

Measured under the following conditions:

Area code

CEL, CEK, SP

E51, AU

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50 Hz

240 V AC, 50 Hz

2)

Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.

Inputs (Analog)

MULTI CH IN,

SA-CD/CD,

MD/TAPE, DVD,

VIDEO 1, 2, 3

Inputs (Digital)

DVD (Coaxial)

Sensitivity: 800 mV

Impedance: 50 kohms

VIDEO 1, 2

(Optical)

Sensitivity: –

Impedance: 75 ohms

Sensitivity: –

Impedance: –

Outputs (Analog)

MD/TAPE (OUT),

VIDEO 1 (AUDIO

OUT)

SUB WOOFER

Voltage: 800 mV

Impedance: 10 kohms

Voltage: 2 V

Impedance: 1 kohm

Reproduction frequency range:

28 – 20,000 Hz

Tone

Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Antenna FM wire antenna

Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Models of area code E51

With 10-kHz tuning scale:

530 – 1,610 kHz

3)


531 – 1,602 kHz

3)

Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, SP


531 – 1,602 kHz

Antenna Loop antenna

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

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3)

You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or

10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING

MODE, press ?/1. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

P

B

/C

B

/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,

75 ohms

P

R

/C

R

/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,

75 ohms

80 MHz HD Pass Through

General

Power requirements

Area code

CEL, CEK

AU

SP

E51


230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

240 V AC, 50 Hz

230 – 240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

120/220/240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code

CEL, CEK, AU, SP,

E51

Power consumption

200 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.2 W

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

Mass (Approx.)

430 × 157.5 × 316 mm including projecting parts and controls

8.0 kg

Speaker section

• Front speakers (SS-MSP880)

• Center speaker (SS-CNP900)

• Surround/surround back speakers

(SS-SRP880)

Front/center speakers Full range, magnetically shielded

Surround/surround back speakers

Full range

Speaker units

Enclosure type

80 mm cone type

Bass reflex

Rated Impedance 6 ohms

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

Front speakers 130 × 211 × 136 mm

Center speaker 245 × 109 × 136 mm


115 × 169 × 141 mm

Mass (Approx.)

Front speakers

Center speaker

1.4 kg

1.3 kg


1.0 kg

Sub woofer (SA-WP780)

Speaker system Active subwoofer,

Speaker unit magnetically shielded

200 mm cone type

Enclosure type

RMS output

Music power

Input

Acoustically loaded bass reflex

150 W (6 ohms, 100 Hz,

THD 10%)

190 W

LINE IN (input pin jacks)

Power requirements

Area code

CEL, CEK

AU

SP

E51


230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

240 V AC, 50 Hz

230 – 240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

120/220/240 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code

CEL, CEK, AU, SP,

E51

Power consumption

80 W

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

Mass (Approx.)

270 × 331 × 380 mm

8.3 kg

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Monaural audio cord (1)

Speaker cords

• Long (3)

• Short (3)

Coaxial digital cord (1)

Footpads

• Speakers (24)

• Sub woofer (4)

Remote commander RM-AAP013 (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)

Speakers

• Front speakers (2)

• Center speaker (1)

• Surround speakers (2)

• Surround back speaker (1)

• Sub woofer (1)

For details on the area code of the

component you are using, see page 3.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.


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Index

Numerics

2 channel

53

2CH STEREO

53

5.1 channel

14

6.1 channel

14

A

AUTO CALIBRATION

31

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

(A.F.D.)

49

AUTOBETICAL

56

C

CD player connecting

18

playback

37

COMPONENT VIDEO

ASSIGN

61

D

Digital Cinema Sound

(DCS)

52

Dolby Digital

69

DTS

70

DVD player hooking up

21

playback

38

DVD recorder hooking up

21

E

Error messages

75

H

HDMI hooking up

21

HDMI ASSIGN

62

I

Initial setup

29

INPUT MODE

61

M

MD deck connecting

18

Menu

A. CAL

49

AUDIO

45

LEVEL

42

SUR

43

SYSTEM

47

TONE

43

TUNER

45

VIDEO

46

Muting

35

N

Naming

58

,

63

R

RDS

59

Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape

65

onto a recording media

65

S

Satellite tuner hooking up

21

Selecting component

35

sound field

51

speaker system

30

Sleep Timer

64

Sound fields resetting

54

selecting

51

Speakers connecting

16

installing

14

Super Audio CD player connecting

18

playback

37

SUR BACK DECODING

44

T

Tape deck connecting

18

TEST TONE

34

Tuner connecting

28

Tuning automatically

55

directly

55

to preset stations

58

TV hooking up

21

V

VCR hooking up

21

Video game hooking up

21

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Sony HT-DDW880 User manual

Home Theatre

System

Operating Instructions

WARNING

For customers in Europe

About This Manual

Note for the supplied remote

Getting Started

Receiver

Front panel

About the indicators on the display

Rear panel

Remote commander

Example of a 6.1 channel speaker system configuration

Installing the speakers on a flat surface

Installing the speakers on the speaker stand

Installing the speakers on the wall

Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker as shown in the illustrations below.

Fasten the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm.

Hang the speakers on the screws.

To connect the speakers correctly

How to hook up your components

Component to be connected

Audio input/output jack to be connected

Connecting components with multi channel output jacks

Connecting components with analog audio jacks

How to hook up your components

Component to be connected

Video input/output jack to be connected

Reassigning video input signals to another input

Hooking up a TV monitor

Hooking up a DVD player/DVD recorder

Connecting audio

Connecting video

If you connect a DVD recorder

Hooking up components with

HDMI jacks

(Except for models of area code

E51)

Notes on HDMI connections

Hooking up a satellite tuner

Hooking up components with analog video and audio jack

Setting the voltage selector

Connecting the AC power cord

Performing initial setup operations

Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

Press MEMORY/ENTER.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

Connect the supplied ECM-AC2 optimizer microphone to the

AUTO CAL MIC jack.

Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position.

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

Performing Auto Calibration

Press AUTO CAL.

Error and warning codes

Error codes

To rectify the error

1

2

3

4

5

Error code and remedies

Warning codes

To change the settings manually

1

2

3

4

5

Warning code and solution

(TEST TONE)