Sony STR-DE 485 FM Stereo Receiver Operating Instructions

Below you will find brief information for FM Stereo Receiver STR-DE485. The STR-DE485 allows you to enjoy multi-channel sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields. You can also take advantage of the surround sound effects to bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home, or customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameters.

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SON'S, 4-238-37o-s,1_1

FM Stereo

FM.AM

Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-DE485

© 2002 Sony Corporation

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover tile venlilation 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 1to1 place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

general house waste, dispose Of it

Don't throw away the battery with

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

ENERGY STAR <'_is a U.S. registered mal'k.

As an ENERGY STAW' partner, Sony

Cortx)ration has determined that this product meets Ihe ENERGY STAR _' guidelines for energy efficiency.

This receiver incorporales Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surr(mnd

System.

* Manu*;actured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

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

** "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of DigRal Theater Systems, hlc.

Main unit ...............................................

Hooking Up the Components

Required cords .......................................

Antenna hookups ...................................

Audio component hookups ....................

Video component hookups ....................

Digital component hookups .................

Multi channel input hookups ...............

Olher hookups .....................................

Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System

Speaker system hookups .....................

Performing initial setup operations ..... 15

Multi channel surround setup ..............

Checking fhe connections ....................

Basic Operations

Selecting the component .....................

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

Enjoying Surround Sound

Automatically decoding the input audio signal .............................................

23 Selecting a sound field ........................

Using only the front speakers

(2 Channel Stereo) ........................

Understanding surround

Customizing the multi channel displays ..........................

26 sound fields ....................

Receiving Broadcasts

Direct tuning ........................................

Automatic tuning .................................

Preset tuning ........................................

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and program sources ...........................................

Recording ............................................

Using lhe Sleep Timer .........................

Adjustments using 1he SET UP button ............................................

Operations Using the Remote

RM-U306

Before you use your remole ................

Remote butlon descriplion ...................

Changing the factory setting of a function button ............................................

Additional Information

Precautions ..........................................

Adjustable parameters for each sound field .....................................

"I_oubleshooting

Specifications

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Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL,

SET UP, BASS and TREBLE buuons ...........................................

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About This Manual

The itlstrucfions in this manual is fi3r model

S°I'R-DE4,85.

Check

),our model number by Io(Ikk_g at the lower right comer of the front panel.

Tip

The instr ttcfions in _his _mnttal describe the controls

On tbe

]_ceiver.

Suppliex[ remote names

You if they can also have as tbose on _he receiver, use the fl3e contl_ds same

For or details similar on the on _he use of your remote, see pages 34 37.

Demonstration Mode

The demonslraliOl_ will activstte the first time you

turn On the power.

When _he demonstration stal_s, tile following message appea_ in the display:

"NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF

YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION

PLEASE PRESS

POWER

THIS MESSAGE APPEARS

KEY

WHILE

IN THE

DISPLAY THANK YOU"

To canoe| the demonstration

Press I/(_ to turn lhe receiver off while the above mess_e is beiJ_ displayed.

The next time

,ou turn the receiver on, the demonstration will nol appear.

To view the demonstration

Hold down SErF UP and p_ss

I/_)

to turn on

Ihe power_

Notes

Running the demonstration will clear ihe

receiver's memory.

For details (In wh_t will be cleal_d, see "Clearing the receiver's memory" on page 15.

• There will ber_osoutaJ when _he demonstration mode is activated.

• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not press 1/(_) while 1he abzwe me_K-_ge is being displayed.

To cancel demonstration aider

_he above message appears, press I/(_) twice lo activate the demonstration again. Then, press

I/(_) while the above message is being displayed.

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location ol' buttons

that are mentioned in the text.

lllustration number

NAME [] (3 I)

_ T

Name of button/part Reference page

I ALPHABETICAL ORDER

2CI1[_](25)

A.DEC

[_1 (23255

AM _] (29)

BASS +/- I_ (28, 43)

CD [i_ (215

CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, (2

[_1 (235

Digital Cinema So,rod (indicator)

[_] (23)

DIMMER _] (22)

DISPLAY [_1 (22, 405

Display [_} (22)

DVD/LD [_i] (21)

ENTER _] (31)

FM {_} (295

FM MODE I_] (29)

INPUT MODE _[_](21)

IR (receplor) [_] (34, 405

LEVEL [{_ (20, 27, 43)

NAME

[_/(315

PHONES (jack) _] (21)

PRESET TUNING +/ [_] (30)

SET UP [_] (4, 16,32,435

StHFT _]

00)

SURR

L_[_]

MASTER VOLUME [_ (20, 38)

MDITAPE [!i}](21)

MEMORY I_ (,30)

MENU +/_} (16, 27, 31,32)

MENU </> _{[](16, 27, 31,325

MODE [_I (24, 395

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

(indicator)/o_ (21)

MULTI CH IN [!_1(21)

MUTING [_] (21,385

TREBLE +_ [!_1 (28, 435

TUNER _ (21,29-315

TUNING +/- [_l (295

VIDEO 1 I_i_(2_5

VIDEO 2 I_ (215

I BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS I

|/(D (power) [_i](4, 15, 20, 28)

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Audio cord (not supplied)

White (L)

Red (R) _

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Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video) _gc:_

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Video cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video)

[]

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Black rclCoaxial

digital cord (not supplied)

Orange

r'JMonaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black @

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White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow (video)

Black

[_ Orange

Black

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to ag components before making any connections.

• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections

• When connecting the components: firmly an audio/video yellow (video) to avoid cord, hum and noise.

be sm_ to match to yellow; white the color-coded

(lel_, audio) to white; pins to the appropliate and i_ed (right, audio) jacks to red.

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

• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

(supplied)

FM wire antenna

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Notes on antenna hookups

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

• Be sm_ to l\_lly extend the FM wire antenna.

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

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CD player

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MD/Tape deck

DVD or LD player

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satellite

VCR

Note on video component hookups

You can connect your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the

TV's video output j_ck to the VIDEO 2

VIDEO IN jack on the receiver.

If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or s,_tellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output j_cks to the receiver as shown _bove.

VCR

TV monitor

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Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To l_lly enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woot_r are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via *mRF demodulator, like tbe Sony MOD-RFI (not supplied).

Notes

•

You cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit's digital input jacks.

You must first convert the RF signal lo either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see

"Troubleshooting" on page 38.

• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.

TV tuner, satellite tuner or

DVD player*

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DVD or LD player

(etc.)*

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* Make eilher coaxial or optical connections.

We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections.

Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks.

These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder.

Alternatively, the multi chmmel input jacks can be used to connect an externN multi ch_mnel decoder.

To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub wootEr are required.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player, multi chmmel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel hookups.

Notes

•

When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woot_r from the

DVD player or multi channel d_oder.

• See page 13 for details oll speaker system hookup.

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Connecting the AC power cord

Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to the receiver (page 13).

Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wtdl outlet,

AC power cord

To a wall outlet

Required cords

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Speaker cords (not supplied)

(+)

[]

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black

Active sub woofer

Black

Front speaker

(R)

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Front speaker

(L)

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Surround speaker Surround speaker

(R) (L)

Center speaker continued

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Speaker system hookups (continued)

Notes

•

Twist lhe stripped ends of the speaker cords about

10 ram. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate tenliinal on the components: + to + and

. If the cords ale reversed, lhe sound will be distorted and will lack bass,

• If you use speake_ with low maximum ir_put ratir_g,

_,_ljust the volume carefully 1o avoid excessive output on the speaker,

To avoid short-circuiting speakers the

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver.

To prevent this, make sure to t_tke the following precautions when connecting the speakers.

Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal, the stripped end of another speaker cord, or the metal parts of

the receiver.

Examples of poor conditions speaker cord of the

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.

After connecting speakers, and all the

AC power components_ cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly.

For details on outputUng see page 20.

a test tone,

if no sound is heard t?om a spe_ker while outputting _ test tone or _ test tone is output fi'om a spe_tker other th*m the one whose mune is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited.

If this happens, check the spe_ker connection again.

To avoid damaging your speakers

M,_ke sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver.

When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Once you have hooked up the speakers *rod turned on the power, clear the receiver's memory.

Then specit_, the speaker parameters

(size, position, etc.) *rod perform *my other initial setup operations necessary for your system.

Tip

To check the audio output during settings (to set up while outputting the sound), check the connection

(page 20).

Clearing the receiver's memory

Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you w_mt to clear the receiver's memory, do the following.

This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration actiwttes when you turn on the power.

Turn off the receiver.

2 Hold down I/(9 for 5 seconds.

The demonstration st_s (page 4) and all of the lbllowing items are reset or cleared:

• All preset stations we reset or clewed.

• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings.

• All index names (of preset stations and program sources) are cleared.

• All SET UP p_rameters are reset to their factory settings.

• The sound field memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared.

• The masler volume is set to VOL MIN.

Performing initial setup operations

Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system.

For the adiustable parameters, see the table on page 43. See pages

16-20 for speaker settings *rod pages 32-33 for other settings.

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For the best possible surround sound, all spe_kers should be the same dist_mce from the listening position (O).

However, the receiver lets you place the center spe*_ker up to 1.5 meters closer (O) and the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters closer (_)

to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to

12.0 meters from the listening position (_).

You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).

When placing surround speakers to your side

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Multi channel surround setup

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When placing surround speakers behind you

Note

DO ]lot place tile center speaker fal_ihe r away from tile

listening

position than the front speakers.

Normal Speaker and Micro

Satellite Speaker

If you are using

Nomlal Speakers

Micro Sa{elliie Speakers

Select

NORM.

SP.

MICRO SP.

The speztker size and the sub wooi?r

selection has been preset to NORM.

SP. You con Mjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection when you select NORM.

SP. (pages 17-18).

To select MICRO SP., turn off the power, then turn on again while pressing LEVEL.

(To reset to NORM.

SP., do the same procedure.)

When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size

_md sub wool_r selection h_rs been configurated

_rsfollows:

Speaker

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

SUB WOOFER

You cannot change the contiguration

MICRO SP.

Settings

SMALL

YES if you select

Tip

The setting tpe Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize tile sound balance.

If you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select

MICRO SP.

Caution

When you use Micro Salellite Speakers and tile speaker size is set to "LARGE", you may not obtain

the correct sotlndstage.

The speaker may also be damaged at ifigh volume position.

Specifying the speaker parameters

Press SET UP.

Press MENU <_ or MENU _> to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

3 Press MENU + or MENU -to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.

Initial settings

Parameter

Initial setting

LARGE*

(CENTER)

_ (SURROUND)

_(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX

_ DIST. XX.X

DIST. XX.X

_ DIST. XX.X

pLxxx

LARGE*

YES*

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3.5 m

RE.D

LOW

* You can set this parameter only when you select

NORM.

SP.

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Front speaker size (_

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass fi'equencies, select

"LARGE".

Normally, select "LARGE".

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using m_dti channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub wool_r.

• When the IYont speakers ate set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set to "NO").

•

Center speaker size (_)

• If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass fi'equencies, select

"LARGE".

However,

"SMALL",

"LARGE".

Normally, select "LARGE".

if the fiont speakers are set to you cannot set the center speaker to

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using m_dti channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the b_ss redirection circuitry and output the center chmmel bass frequencies speakers (if set to "LARGE") fiom or sub

the fi'ont woofer.*E

• If you do not connect a center speaker, select

"NO".

The sound of the center channel will be output fiom the front speakers.

•

Surround speaker size (_

• If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass fi'equencies,

"LARGE".

However,

"SMALL",

Normally, if the fiont you cannot speakers to "LARGE".

select speakers

"LARGE".

are set to set the surround select

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

from the sub

• If you do not connect surround speakers, select

-NO-

Tip

* I-'3 COITespond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes

* 1 NORMAL

*2 PHANTOM

*3 3 STEREO

Tip

Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings t_r each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel

When the bass is cut from a channel, the b_ss i_direction circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speakers.

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

Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to "LARGE" if you warn Io output the bass frequencies from that speaker.

On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but pl_ fer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to

"SMALL".

If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to "LARGE".

If _here is not enough bass, you can use the BASS +/ to boost the bass levels.

To adjust the bass, see page 28.

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Sub woofer selecuon

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• If you connect a sub wool?r, select "YES'.

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• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select

"NO".

This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby

Digital bass redirection recommend setting circuitry,

the sub we woof_r's cut off frequency as high as possible.

•

Front speaker distance (_

XX.X m)

_

DIST.

Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (O on page 15).

•

Center speaker distance (_

XX.X m)

DIST.

Set the distance l¥orn your listening position to the center speaker.

Center speaker dist*mce should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (O on page 15) to a dist_mce

1.5 meters closer to your listening position (_ on page 15).

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Surround speaker d,stsnce

DIST. XX.X m)

Set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers.

Surround speaker distance should be set l?om a distance equal to the front speaker distance (_ on page 15) to a dist_mce 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (_ on page 15).

Tip

The ]_ceiver allows you to input _he speaker position in terms of distance.

However, it is not possible to set

the

center speaker furdler

than

the front speakers.

Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than

1.5 meters closer than the front speakers,

Likewise, tile st_rround speakers can not be set farther away from tile listening lx)sition than the front speakel\a. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters closer.

This is b_ause incorrect speaker placemenl is not conducive to enjoy surround sound.

Please note that, setting tile speaker distance closer

than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker.

other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance

1_2 m closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly l_alistic sensation of being "inside"

the

screen.

If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because tile surround speakers are too close, setting tile stlrround speaker distance closer (shorter)

than lhe actual distance will create a larger sound s_age.

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

Give it a try!

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Surround speaker position (_

PL XXX)*

This parameter lets you specify the location o1' your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.

• Select "SIDE" if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O.

• Select "MID" if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O.

• Select "BEHD." if tbe location of your surround speakers corresponds to section _.

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•

Surround

HGT. XXX)* speaker

• height (_

1.4

z_z.

This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround spe_ker(s) for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.

• Select "LOW" if the location of your smround speakers corresponds to section _.

• Select "HIGH" if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O.

Tip

The surround speaker position parameter is designed specifically fi_r implementation of the Digital Cinema

Sound modes with virtual elements.

Widl the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes.

All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains f_irly consistent even with lhe surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle, llowever, if the speakers are pointing towards tile listener from tile immediate left and right of lhe listening position, the sound fields with Vil+iUalelements will not be effective unless tile surround speaker position parameter is set to "PL. SIDE"•

Nevelotheless, each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using "PL. BEHD." or "PL.

MID" if your speakelS are located high above die listening position, even if they are to tile immediale left and right.

Tberefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to tile "S tlrround speaker position" explanation, we recommend dlat you playback multi channel surrotlnd encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment.

Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround souild from tile surround speakers and the sound of tile front speakers.

If you are not sure which sounds best, select "PL. BEHD." and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

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* These parametels are not N_vilal2_}_lwhen

"Surround speaker size (_ _)" is set to

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Adjusting the speaker level

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker.

Note

The receiver incorporates a new lest tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjusllllel/t.

Press I/_) to turn on the receiver.

Press TEST TONE on the remote.

"T. TONE" appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

3 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that

the level of the test tone from each

speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position.

Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of speakers.

For details on the LEVEL menu, see pages 27 _md 28.

While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed.

Press TEST TONE again to turn off the

test tone.

Tip

YOU can adjusl lhe level of all speakers at _he same

time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unR or press MASTER VOL +/- on the _mote.

Notes

• The lest lone cannot be otttput when the i_ceiver is se_ _o MULTI CtI IN.

• The adj usled value are shown in the display during adjustment.

• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using tile LEVEL menu (when lhe test tone is output, the receiver switches to the

LEVEL

menu automatically), we l_commend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the

i_rflote.

After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the l_llowing to verify that the connections were made correctly.

Press I/5 to turn on the receiver.

2 Turn on the component that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck).

Press the function

button to select the component (program source).

4 Start playing.

if you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see

"Troubleshooting'" on page 38 mid take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.

Function buttons

Press the function button to select the component you want to use.

To select

VCR

TV tuner or satellite

tuner

Press

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2

VIDEO 2

DVD or LD plsyer

MD or Tspe deck

CD player

Built in tuner

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

TUNER

After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source.

• After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV's video input to match the component you selected.

INPUT MODE

Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components.

Each time you press the button, the input mode

of the currently selected component switches.

Select

AUTO IN

COAX IN

Give priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections.

If there are no digital signals, analog is selected.

Specify the digital audio signals input Io tile

DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks.

Select

OFf IN

ANALOG

Specify the digital audio signals input to the

DIGITAL OlYfICAL input jacks.

Specify the analog audio signals input Io the AUDIO

IN (L/R) jacks.

Note

If96 kftz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function.

MULTI CH IN

Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected m the MULTI CH IN jacks. You can adjust bal_nce and leve! of all the speakers. When this function is on, the tone and surround effects are turned off.

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

Indicator

This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format.

MUTING

Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting function is canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise

to turn the volume

up.

PHONES

Use to connect he_phones_

• When the headphones output is automatically lights up in the display.

are connected, speaker canceled and "SP.

OFF"

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DISPLAY

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display chmlges cyclically as follows:

Index name of the component* _ Selected component _ Sound field applied to the progr_un source

When the tuner is selected

Index name of the preset st_tion* -_

Frequency -_.

Sound field _pplied to the band or the preset station

* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or p_eset station (page 31).

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

DIMMER

Press DIMMER repeatedly to *_djust the brighmess of the dispk_y (3 steps).

However, when you press *my button, the display becomes the brightest setting temporary.

You can take _dv_mtage 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. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround p_wameter.

To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number _md location of your spe_kers.

See "Multi channel surround setup" starting fi'om page 15 to set tbe speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.

Press A.DEC.

"AUTO DEC." _ppears in the display.

This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or stand_rd 2 ch_mnel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary.

This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverber_tion).

However, if there are no low frequency signals

(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will gener_te a low frequency signal lbr output to the sub wootbr.

You can enioy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the progr_un you wm_t to listen to.

Sound field

Normal Surround

Cinema S_udio EX A

Cinema S_udio EX B

Cinema S_udio EX C

Hall

J_zz Club

Live Concer_

Game

Display

NORM.SURR.

C.ST.EX

HALL

JAZZ

CONCERT

GAME

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

The sound fields with 1_ mark use DCS technology.

When these sound fields are selected, "Digital Cinema Sound" indicator in the display lights up.

In collaboration with Sony Pictures

Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of tbeir studios m_d integrated the data of the me,qsurement and Sony's own DSP

(Digit_d Signal Processor) technology to develop "Digital Cinema Sound".

In a home theater, "Digital Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preibrence of the movie director.

Enjoying movies with Cinema

Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of

Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios.

Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C.

The selected sound field is indicated in the display.

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•

C.ST.EX

A (Cinema Studio EX A)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the

Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant

Theater" cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching most any type of movie.

•

C.ST.EX

B (Cinema Studio EX B)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the

Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Now_k

Theater" cinema

production

studio. This mode is ideal tor watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound eft_cts.

•

C.ST.EX

C (Cinema Studio EX C)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the

Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage.

This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in tbe soundtrack.

About Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements.

• Virtual Multi Dimension

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

• Screen Depth Matching

In a movie theater, sound seems to come front inside the image reflected on the movie screen.

Tbis element creates the same sensation in your listening room by shifiing the sound of the front speakers "into" the screen.

• Cinema Studio Reverberation

Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater.

Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which operates these elements simultaneously.

Tip

You can select Cinema Studio EX by pressing MODE repeamdly.

Notes

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

• When listening with sotmd fields _hat employ the virtual speakers, yotl will nol be able _o hear any sound coming dil_ctly from the surround speakers.

Selecting other sound fields

Press MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The current sound field is indicated in the display.

•

NORM.SURR.

(Normal Surround)

Software with multi ch_mnel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded.

Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.

•

HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.

•

JAZZ (Jazz Club)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

•

CONCERT

(Live Concert)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live concert.

•

GAME

Obtains maximum audio impact front video game soflware.

To turn the surround effect off

Press A.DEC or 2CH.

Tips

• The receiver ]e_s you apply the last selected sound field to a program source

whenever

it is selected

(Souod Field Link).

For example, it" you listen Io

CD with "JAZZ" as the sound field, change to a different program source, then relurn to CD,

"JAZZ" will be applied again.

• You cml identity the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging.

Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the _1[_ logo, and Dolby Surround er_codetl programs are labeled with the [I]_]

Fill •

LOal_

logo.

• When sound signals with a sampling frequency of

96 kt(z are input, the sound signals are output in slereo oft-.

automatically, and the sound field is turned

Press 2CH.

"2CH ST." zppe*_rs in the displzy.

This mode outputs the sound fi'om the front left and right spe_tkers only. Standard 2 channel

(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing.

Multi channel surround forma_s we downmixed to 2 channel.

Notes

• No sound is outp_ from lhe sub wooer when

"2C1!

ST." is selected.

To listen to 2 channel

(stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers arid a sub woofer, press A.DEC to select

"AUTO DEC."

• When you select "Micro Satellite Speaker" (page

16), i_ltemal sound pl_cessor will automatically redirect bass sound _o sub woofer.

If you want Io listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this setfing, we recommend that you choose "AUTO

DEC." mode so that you car_ take advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal.

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DIGITAL:

Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby

Digital format.

PRO

LOGIC:

Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals.

However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to "NO", and

"AUTO DEC." or "NORM.SURR." is selected.

[]

Note

Pro Logic decoding does _lot function for MPEG tb]anat sig_lals.

DTS:

Lights up when DTS signals are input.

[]

Note

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

INPUT MODE is NOT set to "ANALOG"

{page 21 ).

MPEG:

Lights up when MPEG signals are input.

Note

O[dy the front 2 channels al_e compatible with

MPEG format.

Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels,

[]

Tuner indicators:

Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 29-30 for tuner operations.

[] D.RANGE: compression

Lights up when is activated.

dynamic

See page adjust the dynamic range compression.

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COAX:

Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input

through

tile

COAXIAL terminal.

OPT:

Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input

through

tile

OPTICAL

terminal.

Playback channel indicators:

The letters

(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the cha=mels being played back.

The boxes around the letters va_2_ to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings).

When using sound fields receiver adds reverberation like "C.ST.EX', based on the the

SOUrce sound.

L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center

(monaural)),

(Surround

SL (Surround

Right), S (Sunound

Left), SR

(monaural or the surround components

Logic processing)).

obtained by Pro

Example:

Recolding format (Front/Surround): 3/2

Output channel: Surround speakers absent

Sound Field: AUTO DEC.

SL SR

[] ((( L F

))): Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low

Frequency Efl_ct) channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being ieproduced.

[] SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 18) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.

SP. OFF: Lights up when headphones are inserted.

By _djusting the surround par_uneters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Once you customize a sound field, the ch_mges we stored in the memory indefinitely.

You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the p_rameters.

See the tables on page 44 for the par_uneters available in each sound field.

To get the most from multi channel surround sound

Position your speakers and do the procedures described in "Multi channel surround setup" starting fi'om page 15 before you customize a sound field.

Adjusting the surround parameter

The SURR menu contains parameter that let you customize various aspects of the current sound fiel& The settings are stored individually for each sound field.

Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.

2 Press SURR.

The button lights up _md the first parameter is displayed.

Press MENU + or MENU - to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

Initial settings

Parameter

EFFECT

Initial setting

(depends on tile sound field)

Effect level (EFFECT)

Lets you adjust the "presence" of the current surround effect.

Adjusting the level parameters

The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adiust the balance _md volmnes of each spe_ker.

The settings _we applied to all sound fields.

Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.

Press LEVEL.

The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed.

Press MENU <_ or MENU _> to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

Press MENU + or MENU - to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically,

Initial settings

Parameter

_ BAL. LfR XXX

Lq'R XXX dB*

SUR.L. XXX dB*

SUR.R. XXX dB*

S.W. XXX dB*

L.F.E. XXX dB

RANGE_

Initial setting

BALANCE

0 dB

OFF

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Lets you adjust the balance between l¥ont left and right speakers.

Center level (CTR XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.

Surround left level (SUR.L.

XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker.

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Surround right level (SUR.R.

XXX dB)

Lets you adiust the level of the surround right speaker.

Sub woofer level (S.W.

XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the sub wool?r.

LFE (Low Frequency level (L.F.E.

XXX dB)

Effect) mix

Lets you attenuate 1he level of the LFE (Low

Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without eflEcting the level of the bass lYequencies sent to the sub woofer from the l¥ont, center or surround channels via the

Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection circuitry.

• For LFE mix level, "0 dB" outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer.

• To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer, select "OFF". However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup (pages 15 -18).

Dynamic range compressor

COMP.

XXX)

(_D.RANGE_

Lets you compress the dymunic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you w_mt to watch movies at low volumes late at night.

We recommend using Ihe "MAX" setting.

• To reproduce the sound track with no compression, select "OFF".

• To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer, select

"STD'.

• To compress the dynamic _ange in small steps

to achieve the sound you desire, select "0.1" -

"0.9".

• To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range, select "MAX".

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby

Digital sources only.

Adjusting the bass and treble

The BASS 4-/- _md TREBLE +/- button lets you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers tbr optimum sound.

You can adjust the tone for each separate sound field.

Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.

2 Press BASS +/- or TREBLE +/- to adjust the tone.

The setting is stored automatically.

Initial

Pamm_er

BASS

TREB.

settings

Initlalsetting

0dB

BASS (Bass)

Lets you adiust the bass tone.

TREB.

(Treble)

Lets you adjust the treble tone.

Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings

If the power is on, press I/(_ to turn off

the power.

2 Hold down MODE and press I/(_.

"SF. CLR." appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once.

Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7).

You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote. For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 34-37.

Press TUNER on the remote.

The last received st_tion is tuned in.

2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.

3 Press D.TUNING on the remote.

4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the

frequency.

ExampleI : FM 102.50 MHz

(9-®*®o®o®

Example 2: AM 1350 kHz

(You don't have to enter the last "I)" when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)

(9-®o®-®

If you cannot tune in a station and the

entered

numbers flash

Make sure you've entered the right frequency.

If not, repeat steps 3 and 4.

If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in your area.

If you've tuned in an AM station, adjust

the direction

of the AM loop antenna for

optimum reception.

5 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station.

Tips

• If you do not remember the pl_cise frequency, pl_ss

TUNING + or TUNING after entering tile value close to the frequency you want. The receiver automatically tunes ill the station you want. If tile frequency seems to be higher than the entel_d value, pl_ss TUNING +, and if the frequency seems m be lower than the entered value, press TUNING -.

• If "STEREO" flashes in tile display and the FM slereo reception is poor, pl_ss FM MODE to change m monaurN (MONO).

You will not be _ble m enjoy

the stel_o effect, but the sound wil! be less distorted.

To return to slereo mode, press FM MODE again.

The tuning scale is:

FM : 50 kllz

AM : 9 kHz

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If you don't know the t?equency

of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your *wea.

t Press TUNER.

The l_rst received station is tuned in.

2 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM band.

3 Press TUNING + or TUNING -.

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

The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

When the receiver reaches either end of the band

Scanning is repeated in the same direction.

To continue

scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING - again.

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After you have tuned in stations using Direct

Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you con preset them to the receiver.

Then you can tune in any of the stadons directly by entering its 2character preset code using the supplied remote.

Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset.

Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them by performing steps on "Presetting radio stations" in this page.

Presetting radio stations

Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 29) or

Automatic Tuning (page 29).

3 Press MEMORY.

"MEMORY" appears in the display for a few seconds.

Do steps 4 to 6 before "MEMORY" goes out.

Press SHIFT to select a memory page

(A, B or C).

Each time you press SHIFT, the letter "A",

"B', or "C" appears in the display.

5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING - to select a preset number.

If "MEMORY" goes out before you press the preset number, start again fi'om step 3.

Press MEMORY again to store the station.

If "MEMORY" goes out before you can store tbe station, start again from step 3.

Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another station.

To change a preset number to another station

Do steps 1 to 6 to preset a new station to the number.

Tuning to preset stations

You can tune the preset stations by eitber of the

IMIowing two ways.

Scanning the preset stations

Press TUNER.

The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET

TUNING - repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time, in the corresponding order _md direction as follows:

_A1+-_A22_021.c_B

+IC_12 .....

B0_]

Using the preset codes

Use the supplied remo_e to perform the l_llowing operations.

For details on the buttons used in this section, see pages 34-37.

1 Press TUNER on the remote.

The last received station is tuned in.

Press SHIFT to select a memory page

(A, B, or C), then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons.

4Press ENTER.

5Repeatsteps 2to 4to assignindex nameforanotherstation or program source.

You can enter a n_une (index name) of up to 8 characters l_r preset stations and progr_un sources.

These names (for ex_unple, "VHS') appear in the receiver's display when a station or program source is selected.

No_e that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source.

This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind.

For example, two VCRs con be specified as "VHS" _md

"8MM', respectively.

It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant l_r another type of component, for example, a second CD player connected to the

MD/TAPE jacks.

1 To name a preset

Press TUNER.

station

The last station you received is tuned in.

If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations, see "Tuning to preset stations" on page 30.

TO name a program source

Select the program source (component) to be named.

2 Press NAME.

3 Create an index name by using MENU +

or MENU - and MENU <_ or MENU _ :

Press MENU + or MENU - to select a character, then press MENU > to move the cursor to the next position.

To insert

a space

Press MENU + or MENU - until a blank space appears in the display.

if you've made

a mistake

Press MENU _ or MENU _ repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press MENU + or MENU - to select the right char*rater.

Before you begin, make sure you've connected all components properly.

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver.

See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.

t Select the component

to be recorded.

2 Prepare the component

for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording

level, if necessary.

4 Start recording

on the recording

deck, then start playback on the playback component.

Notes

• Sound adjustments do not affect tile signal outpu_ from the MDflI'APE OUT jacks.

• When MULTi CH IN is selected, the analog audio signals of tile current function is output from the

REC OUT jack.

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Recording on a video tape

You con record from a VCR, a TV, a DVD player or an LD player using Ihe receiver.

You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR or LD player if you need help.

Select the program source to be recorded.

Prepare the component for playing.

For example, insert the laser disc you w_mt to record into the LD player.

Insert a blank video tape into the VCR

(VIDEO 1) for recording.

4 Start recording on the recording VCR, then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record.

Tip

YOu can record the sound from any attdio soul_e onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc. Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source, select the program soul.e, then start playback.

The audio from dlat source will be ]_corded onto the audio track of

tile video tape instead of the audio from tile original medium.

To resume audio _ecording from the original medium, select the video source again.

Notes

• Make sure to make both digital and analog connections Io the VIDEO 2 and DVD/LD inputs.

Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections.

• When MULTI CH IN is selected analog audio signals of the current function is output from the

REC OUT jacks.

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically zt a specified

time.

Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on.

Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as l_311ows:

2-00-00 -._ 1-30-00 _ 1-00-00 _ 0-30-00

OFF

The display dims after you have specified the time.

Tips

• You can freely specit_ the time, After pl_ssing

SLEEP, s_ify the time you want using the MENU

/ _ or MENU +[- on tile l_ceiver.

The sleep time changes in 1 minute intelwals.

You can specit}€ up to 5 hours.

• To check the l_maining time before the _ceiver turns off, pl_ss SLEEP.

The remaining time appears in the display.

The SET UP button allows you to mnke the lbllowing adiustments.

Press SET UP.

Press MENU <_ or MENU _> to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

3 Press MENU + or MENU -to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set

all of the parameters that follow.

Initial settings

Parameter

C.MODE.AVX

Initial setting

AV2

• Selecting the command mode of the remote (C.MODE.AVX)

Lets you select the command mode of the remote.

Change the command mode when you use 2 Sony receivers in the s_une room.

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Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert R6 (size-AA) btmeries with the + _mdproperly oriented in tbe bt_ttery comp_rtment.

When using the remote, point it _t the remote sensor [] on the receiver.

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Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months.

When tile remote 11olonger operales the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave lhe remote in all extremely hot or humid place.

• DO not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses.

Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don't use lhe remote for an extended period of time, remove the batmfies to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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The tables below show the settings of each button.

Operations Function Remote

Button

SLEEP Receiver

I/@ Receiver

Activates the sleep function and tile duration which the receiver

turns

off automatically.

Turns the receiver on or

Remote

Button

VIDEO 1

Ol_mtions

Receiver

VIDEO 2 Receiver

DVD/LD Receiver

MD/TAPE Receiver

TUNER

SHIFT

Receiver

D.TUNING

Receiver

A.DEC

MODE

2CH

TEST

TONE

MAIN

MULTI CH

Receiver

MENU </> Receiver

MENU +/ Receiver

MUTING Receiver

Function

To watch VCR.

(VTR mode 3)

To watch VCR.

(VTR mode I)

To watch DVD or laser disc.

To listen to Minidisc or audio tape.

To listen to compact disc.

To listen to radio programs.

P]_ss repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to presel smfions.

Tuner station direct keyin-mode.

Select AUTO

DECODING mode.

Selects sound field mode.

Selects 2CH mode.

P_ss to output

test tone.

P_ss this button repeatedly to select one of the four cm'sor modes:

SURR, LEVEL, SET UP and NAME.

Selects MULTI CIt IN source.

Selects a menu item.

Makes adjustment or change the selting.

Mutes the sound from the receiver.

Remote

Button

MASTER

VOL +[-

AV I/(_

SYSTEM

STANDBY

(Press AV

[/(D and

lid)

at the same time)

0-9

Ol_mtions Function

Receiver

TV/VCR/

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck

ReceiverffV/

VCR/Salellite tuner/

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

Receiver

Adjusts the master volume of the _ceiver.

Turns lhe audio and video components off.

Tams on or

off the receiver other Sony audio/video componenls and

Use with "SHIFT" button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT

TUNING or MEMORY mode.

Selects track numbers.

0 selects track 10.

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck

TV/VCR/

Satellite

luner

Selects channel numbers.

>10

ENTER

CD player/

VCD player/

LD player/

MD deck/

Tape deck

Selects over lfi.

track numbers

TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel,

Satellite tuller/ disc or track using the

LD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/ numeric buttons, enler the value.

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Remote

Button

RETURN

Operations Function

CIt/

PRESET

+/-

VCD player

Receiver

Go back to previous menu.

Scans stations.

and selects p_se_ t,_1/I_H

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TV/VCR/

Satellite tuner

VCR/

CD plzyelJ

VCD playelJ

LD plzyer/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

CD pl_y eli

VCD plzy eli

DVD player

VCR/

LD plzyer/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

VCR/

CD plzyeff

VCD playeff

LD plzyer/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

VCR/

CD plzyelJ

VCD playeff

LD plzyer/

DVD player/

MD deck/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

VCR/

CD plzyeff

VCD playeff

LD plzyer/

DVD player/

MD player/

DAT deck/

Tape deck

Selects preset channel

Skips tracks.

Searches tracks (forward or backward)

Fastforwards or rewinds.

Starts play.

Pauses play or record.

(Also start recording with components in record standby.)

Stops play.

Remote

Button

ANT

TV/VTR

D.SKIP

Operations Function

VCR

CD plzyeff

VCD player/

DVD player/

MD deck

DVD player

Selects output signal from tbe aerial terminal:

TV signal or VCR program.

Skips discs (multi-disc changer only).

Displays DVD title.

TOP

DVD

ENTER d_

1,/1,/*/_,

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TV/VIDEO

TV VOL

TV CH

DVD player

Displays DVD menu.

Enters the selection.

Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu.

Selects a menu item.

Selects lhe channel entry mode, eitber one or two digit.

Selects input signal: TV inpu_ or video input.

Adjusts tbe volume of tbe

Selects pl_se_ TV channels.

Notes

•

When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1,

VIDEO 2, DVD/LD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding inpul mode that you wanh In this case, press the TV/VIDEO butlon to switch the input mode of tile TV.

• Some tuncbons explained in this section m_y not work depending on tile model of lhe receiver.

• The alx_ve explanation is intended to serve as an example only.

There_bl_, depending on the component tile above operation may not be possible or mzy operate differently than described.

If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons do not match your system components, you con change them. For example, if you have a tape deck ,and you do not have an MD deck, you con assign the MD/TAPE button to your tape deck.

No_e that the settings of the TUNER button cannot be changed.

t Hold down the Function button whose function you want to change (for example, MD/TAPE).

2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the

Function button (for example, 4 - Tape deck).

The following buttons are assigned to select the functions:

TO operate

CD player

DAT deck

MD deck

Tape deck A

Tape deck B

LD player

VCR (command mode VTR 1*)

VCR (command mode VTR 2*)

VCR (command mode VTR 3*)

DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)

DVD

VCD player

Press

>10

ENTER

* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1,2 or 3 setting.

These COlTespond to Beta, 8ram and

VHS respectively.

Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to control the tape deck.

To reset a button to its factory setting

Repe_ the above procedure.

To reset all the function their factory setting buttons to

Press I/(!), AV I/(_) and MASTER VOL - at the same time.

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On safety

Should any solid obj_t or liquid fMl into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified pel\_onnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

•

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

The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power somme (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if lhe receiver itself has been mined oft.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sm'e to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet.

To disconn_t the AC power cord, grasp the plug itselt_ never pull the cord.

• (Models of area code U, CA only)

One blade of the plug is wider than the otber for the puroose of safety and will tR into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert tbe plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

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

On heat buildup

Although tile ttnit heats up dttring operation, fills is not a malfunction.

If you continuously use this unit at a large volume, the cabinet temperatm_ of the top, side and bottom rises considerably.

To avoid burning yourselt; do not touch the cabinet.

On placement

• Place die receiver in a location wifll adequale ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the

life of the _eiver.

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

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

On operation

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

On cleaning

(_'lean tile cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergenl solution.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvenl such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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

Also, see "Checking the connections" on page 20 to verify lhal the connections are correct.

Should _my problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no sound or only a very low-level

sound no matter which component is selected.

• Check that the speakers and components connected secttrely and correctly.

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• Check that both the receiver and al! components ale turned on.

• Check that tbe MASTER VOLUME control is not set at VOL MIN.

• Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.

• Check that the headphones are not connected.

• The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit ("PROTECT" flashes).

Turn off the receivel; eliminale the short-circuit problem and turn on lbe power again.

There is no sound

from a specific

component.

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

• Check that the cord(s) used _r the connection is

(are) fully insel_ed in!o the jacks on Ix}th the receiver and the component.

• Check _hat you have se]_led lhe correct component on the receiver.

There

is no sound

from one of the front speakers.

Connect a pair of headphones Io the PHONES jack verify tha_ sound is output from the headphones

(page 21 ).

If only one channel is output from the beadphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.

Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both lhe leceiver and the coiTiponenL

If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly.

Check Ihe connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced

or reversed.

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

• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and cornixments an connected secmely.

• Check that tile connecting cords ale away from a transti_rrner or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent lighk

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

• Tile plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moislened with alcohol.

There is no sound or only a very low level sound

is heard from the center or/and surround speaker.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (pless

MODE).

• Selecl a sound field containing the word

"C.ST.EX" (pages 24).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 20).

• Make sure the center olJand surround speaker size parameter is set to either "SMALL" or

"LARGE" (page 17).

There is no sound from the active sub woofer.

Thele is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER lemfinal depending on the sound field (page 44).

The surround effect cannot be obtained.

Make sure the sound field function is on (press

MODE).

Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound

is not reproduced.

• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in

Dolhy Digital or DTS forma_.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the digital inpat jacks of this receiver, check the audio setting (settings for the audio oatpu0 of the conllected component.

Recording cannot be done.

• Check that tile components correctly.

ale connected

• Selec_ _he sou_e componen_ with function buttons.

• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to

"ANALOG" (page 21 ) he.re

recording from a digit al component connected to the analog

MD/I'APE temlinals.

To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator.

Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulator's opdca] or coaxial digital output to the receiver's jack.

When making this conn_lion, he sure to set INPUT

MODE manually (page 2! ). The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to

"AUTO IN".

For de_ails on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups, see the operating instructions supplied with your RF demodulator.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

The FM reception is poor.

Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against ligthning.

To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Receiver

Outdoor_nna _

Ground wire

(not supplied)

To ground

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that tile antemlas am connected securely.

A_tlst the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessal'y.

• The signal strength of the stations is too weak

(when tuning ill with automatic tuning).

Use direct tuning.

• Make sure yotl sat the tuning interval correat]y

(when tuning ill AM stations with direct tuning).

• No stations have been prese4 or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning prese_ stations).

Prese_ the s_ations

(page 30).

• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display.

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

• Select the appropriate function on tile l_ceiver.

• Se_ your TV to the appmpriale input mode.

• Move your TV away from the audio components.

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor [] on tile receiver.

• Check that you select AV2 as the command mode of the receiver (page 33).

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

• Replace bolh batleries ill the remote with new ones, if they are weak.

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

• If the remote is set to operale the TV only, use the remote to select a soul_e or component other than TV before operathlg the receiver or other component.

Clearing the receiver's

To clear

All memorized settings

Customized soued fields

memory

See

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Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

(8 ohms l kItz, THD 0.7 %)

80W+80W E)

70W+7fiW 2_

Reference Power

Output *;

(8 ohms l kHz, THD 10 %)

FRONT3): lID W/ch

CENTER'i: i(D W

SURR3): 100 W/ch

1) Measm_d under the fi)llowing conditions:

230 V AC, 50 Hz

2) Measm_d under the tMIowing conditions:

220 V AC, 50 Hz

3) Depending on the sound field seltings and the source,

the_

may be no sound output.

Frequency response

MULTI CH IN, CD,

MD/TAPE, DVD/LD,

VIDEO 1, 2

10 Hz - 50 kHz

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

Inputs

(Analog)

MULTI Ctt IN, CD,

MD/TAPE, DVD/LD,

VIDEO 1, 2

Sensitivity: 250 mV

Impedance: 50 kilohms

S/N4): 96 dB (A, 250 mV s_)

4) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone bypassed).

5) Weighted network, input level.

Inputs (Digital)

DVD/LD

VIDEO

(Coaxial)

2 (Optical)

Sensitivity: -

Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Sensitivity: -

Impedance: -

S/N: 100dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Outputs

MDfFAPE (OUT),

VIDEO 1

(AUDIO OUT)

SUB WOOFER

Voltage:

Impedance:

250 mV

10 kilohms

Voltage: 2 V

Impedance: I kilohms

Tone

Gain levels:

FM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna

Intermediate

terminals

±6 dB, I dB slep

87.5 - 108.0 MHz

75 ohms, unbalanced

Frequency

10.7 Mitz

Sensitivity

Mono:

Stereo:

18.3 dBf, 2.2 vV/75 ohms

38.3 dBf,

22.5 vV/75 ohms

11.2 dBf, I pV/75 ohms

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Mono:

Stereo:

Harmonic

Mono:

Stereo:

distortion

76 dB

70 dB at t kHz

0.3%

0.5%

Separatfon

Frequency

Selectivity response

45 dB at 1 kHz

30 Hz15 kHz,

+0.5/ 2 dB

60 dB at 400 kHz

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Tuning range

Antenna

Intermediate

531 - 1602 kHz

Loop antenna

Frequency

450 kHz

Usable sensitivity

50 dB/m (at I ,(X)0 kHz or

999 kHz)

S/N

Harmonic distortion

54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

Selectivity

Video section

Inputs

Video:

35 dB

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

Outputs

Video:

1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

General

Power requirements

220 - 230 V AC,

50/60 Hz

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Power consumption

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.5 W

Dimensions

430 x 145 × 298 mm including and controls p_jecting pa_"ts

Mass (Approx.)

7.0 kg

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (!)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander RM-U306 (1)

R6 (size-AA) bat!cries

(2)

Design and specifications ale sul_iect to change without notice.

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Key features

Multi-channel surround sound
Pre-programmed sound fields
Customizable sound fields
Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround decoding
DTS Digital Surround System
Digital Cinema Sound technology
Test tone for easy speaker level adjustment

Frequently asked questions

Refer to the section on "Speaker system hookups" starting on page 13 of the manual for detailed instructions.

The receiver offers a variety of pre-programmed sound fields, including Normal Surround, Cinema Studio EX A/B/C, Hall, Jazz Club, Live Concert, and Game. You can select the sound field that best suits your listening preferences.

You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the surround parameters, such as balance, level, and effect. Refer to the sections on "Customizing sound fields" and "Adjusting the speaker level" for detailed instructions.

Digital Cinema Sound technology simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preferences of the movie director. It uses virtual speakers to create a more immersive surround sound experience.