Sony STR-LV500 Operating instructions

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FM Stereo

FM/AM Receiver

Operating Instructions

STR-LV500

©2003 Sony Corporation

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WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, 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.

About this manual

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

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

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

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Hooking up the components

Required cords ........................................ 4

Connecting analog components .............. 5

Connecting digital components............... 6

Connecting the antennas ......................... 7

Placing speakers...................................... 8

Connecting speakers ............................... 9

Connecting the AC power cord............. 10

Adjusting the speaker levels and balance ............................................ 11

— TEST TONE

Checking the connections ..................... 11

Basic Operations

Selecting the component ....................... 12

Receiving broadcasts ............................ 12

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 14

About the indications in the display...... 16

Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers ............... 17

Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 17

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

Selecting a sound field .......................... 18

Other Operations/Settings

Switching the audio input mode for digital components ..................................... 20

— INPUT MODE

Selecting the digital audio input decoding priority ............................................ 20

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 21

Using the supplied remote to controlling the other component ....................... 21

Changing the factory setting of a input button on the remote ....................... 23

Setting up the speakers.......................... 24

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

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 28

Troubleshooting .................................... 29

Specifications ........................................ 30

List of button locations and reference pages............................................... 32

Index ..................................................... 34

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Hooking up the components

Required cords

Before you get started

The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to E) (not supplied).

A Audio/video cord

Yellow (video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

B Audio cord

White (L)

Red (R)

C Video cord

Yellow

D Optical digital cord

E Coaxial digital cord

Notes

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

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

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

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment.

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Tip

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the control center, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.


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Connecting analog components

If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jack, you can watch the video from the selected input

(page 12).

For details on the required cords (A –

E), see page 4.

DVD player TV monitor

VIDEO OUT

L

R

AUDIO OUT

OUTPUT

A

INPUT

MONITOR IN

C

ANTENNA

U

75

FM AM

MONITOR

VIDEO

IN

OUT

VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

IN

L

R

OUT IN

HDD/MD

IN

TV/SAT

IN

DVD

IN

VIDEO

OPT OUT OPT IN

HDD/MD

OPT IN

TV/SAT

OPT IN

DVD

COAX IN

OUT

B

LINE LINE

L

R

INPUT OUTPUT

B

IN

MD deck, Hard disc

A

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

OUTPUT

Satellite tuner

A

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

OUTPUT

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Connecting digital components

Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player (etc.) to this system’s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.

For details on the required cords (A –

E), see page 4.

MD deck, Hard disc DVD player

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

IN OUT

OUT

D D

IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OUT

D* E*

ANTENNA

U

75

FM

AM

MONITOR

VIDEO

IN

OUT

VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

IN

L

R

OUT IN

HDD/MD

IN

TV/SAT

IN

DVD

IN

VIDEO

OPT OUT OPT IN

HDD/MD

OPT IN

TV/SAT

OPT IN

DVD

COAX IN

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

D

Satellite tuner

* Connect to either the COAX IN or the OPT IN jack. We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack.

Notes

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

• To playback the multi channel surround sound through this receiver, you may have to change the digital output setting on the connected component. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

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Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.

FM wire antenna

(supplied)

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

ANTENNA

U

75

FM

AM

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

IN

L

R

OUT IN

HDD/MD

IN

TV/SAT

IN

DVD

IN

VIDEO

OPT OUT OPT IN

HDD/MD

OPT IN

TV/SAT

OPT IN

DVD

COAX IN

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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Placing speakers

To fully enjoy surround sound, configure your speakers as below.

• Place the front speaker in a location 1 to 7 meters from the listening position (A).

• You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the center speaker from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B).

• You can enjoy a higher quality sound effect if you place the surround speakers from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C).

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

• Place the sub woofer at the same distance from the listening position as the front speaker (left or right).

When placing surround speakers to your side sub woofer

B

A

30˚ 30˚

A

100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚

Listening position

C C

When placing surround speakers behind you sub woofer

B

A

30˚ 30˚

A

100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚

Listening position

C C

Note

Do not place the center speaker and surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

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Connecting speakers

When connecting speaker cords, make sure to attach the supplied speaker plugs to the speaker cords.

For details on how to attach the speaker plugs, see the supplied flysheet.

Required cords

A Speaker cords (not supplied)

(+)

(–)

B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black

Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L)

E e E e E e

A A A

FRONT R

# 3

CENTER

# 3

FRONT L

# 3

AUDIO

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

3 # 3 #

SURR R SURR L

(IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 )

SPEAKERS

INPUT

AUDIO

IN

Sub woofer

B A

E

Surround speaker

(R) b

To a wall outlet

(Switch the power

(POWER) to off before connecting the power cord).

e

A

E

Surround speaker

(L) e continued

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Note

If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting may damage the speakers and cause a malfunction.

Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch the stripped end of another speaker cord.

Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord

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.

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

AC power cord b

To a wall outlet

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.

1

Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

2

Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

All of the following items are reset or cleared:

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

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

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

• The master volume is set to “MIN”.

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Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

— TEST TONE

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

1

Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

2

Rotate VOLUME on the receiver clockwise.

3

Turn on the power of the sub woofer.

4

Press TEST TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t

Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub woofer

5

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.

To adjust the balance and level of speakers, press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

LEVEL menu, press V/v to select the

parameter you want to adjust (page 26).

Then press B/b to select the setting.

6

Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off the test tone.

Tip

You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time. Rotate VOLUME on the system or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote.

Notes

• The front balance, center level, surround level, and sub woofer level are shown in the display during adjustment.

• To enjoy the better sound quality, do not turn the volume of the sub woofer too high.

Checking the connections

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

1

Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

2

Press INPUT SELECTOR to select a component (program source) that you connected (e.g., DVD player).

3

Turn on the component and start playing it.

4

Rotate VOLUME to turn up the volume.

If you do not obtain normal sound output after

performing this procedure, see

“Troubleshooting” on page 29 and take the

appropriate measures to correct the problem.


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Basic Operations

Selecting the component

1

Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to select the input.

The selected input appears in the display.

To select the

DVD player

VCR

Hard disc or MD deck

Satellite tuner

Built-in tuner (FM)

Built-in tuner (AM)

Display

DVD

VIDEO

HDD/MD

TV/SAT

Tuner (FM)

Tuner (AM)

2

Turn on the component and start playback.

3

Rotate VOLUME to adjust the volume.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING to mute the sound. MUTING appears on the display when the sound is muted.

To cancel muting, press it again or turn up the volume.

Receiving broadcasts

Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the

receiver (page 7).

Use the remote for the tuner operation.

Automatic tuning

If you don’t know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area.

1

Press FM or AM repeatedly to select FM or AM band.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the system. The last received station is tuned in.

2

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “AUTO T.”.

3

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.

When the receiver reaches either end of the band

Scanning is repeated in the same direction.

4

To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING – again.

Manual tuning

You can tune in the station in 50 kHz steps for

FM band and 9 kHz steps for AM band.

1



2

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select “MANUAL T.”.

3

Press TUNING + or TUNING – repeatedly to tune in the station you want.


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Press TUNING + to change the frequency from low to high.

Press TUNING – to change the frequency from high to low.

Tip

If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to improve the sound. You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted.

Note

If “STEREO” does not appear at all when an FM broadcast is received normally, press FM MODE to turn on the “STEREO” indication.

Preset tuning

After you have tuned in stations using

Automatic Tuning or Manual Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver. Then you can tune in any of the stations directly. 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”.

Presetting radio stations

1



2

Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning or

Manual Tuning (page 12).

3

Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.

Do steps 4 to 5 before “MEMORY” goes

out.

4

Press SHIFT to select the memory page and press PRESET/CH + or PRESET/

CH – to select a preset number.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you press

the preset number, start again from step 3.

5

Press MEMORY again to store the station.

If “MEMORY” goes out before you can

store the station, start again from step 3.

6

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another

station.

Tuning to preset stations

1



2

Press PRESET/CH + or PRESET/CH – 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 and direction as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T

tC0y...yC2yC1T

Tips

• In step 2, press SHIFT to select a memory page (A,

B, or C).

• You can also use PRESET TUNING +/– on the receiver to tune to preset stations.

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Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

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 also display

RDS information.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station on the FM band using automatic tuning, manual tuning

(page 12), or preset tuning (page 13).

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

Note

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

Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press

DISPLAY.

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

Program Station name t Frequency t

Program Type indication a) t Radio Text indication b) t Current Time indication (in 24hour system) t Sound field currently applied t Volume a)

Type of program being broadcast (see page 14).

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 in the display.

Description of program types

Program type indication

NEWS

AFFAIRS

INFO

SPORT

EDUCATE

DRAMA

CULTURE

SCIENCE

VARIED

POP M

ROCK M

EASY M

LIGHT M

CLASSICS

OTHER M

WEATHER

FINANCE

CHILDREN

SOCIAL

RELIGION

PHONE IN

TRAVEL

LEISURE

Description

News programs

Topical programs that expand on current news

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

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

Programs about the natural sciences and technology

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

Popular music programs

Rock music programs

Easy Listening

Instrumental, vocal, and choral music

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

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.

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Program type indication

JAZZ

COUNTRY

NATION M

OLDIES

FOLK M

DOCUMENT

NONE

Description

Jazz programs

Country music programs

Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region

Programs featuring oldies music

Folk music programs

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About the indications in the display

1 2 3 4

0

SLEEP

LFE

SW

L C R

SL S S B SR

; DIGITAL

DTS

; PL II

OPT COAX

9 8 7

A SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated.

B

Playback channel indicators: The letters

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

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

(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR

(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro

Logic processing)), SW (sub woofer)

Example:

Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2

Output channel: Surround speakers absent

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

SW

L C R

SL SSB SR

C ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

D ; PL ( II) : “PL” lights up when a 2-channel signal is applied with “DOLBY PL” or

C.ST.EX A–C. “PL II” lights up when Dolby

Pro Logic II processing (“PLII MOV” or

“PLII MUS”) is applied. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to “NO”, and

“A.F.D. AUTO” is selected.

E D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated (page 26).

F Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See

pages 12–14 for tuner operations.

5

D.RANGE EQ

MEMORY

RDS

STEREO MONO

6

G COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAX terminal.

H

OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPT terminal.

I DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.

J

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

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


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Enjoying Surround Sound

Using only the front speakers

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

Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO)

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

Press 2CH on the remote.

Or press SOUND FIELD on the system repeatedly.

“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.

Note

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

STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub woofer, set to “A.F.D. AUTO”.

Enjoying higher fidelity sound

— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.

Decoding mode A.F.D. mode

(Display)

A.F.D. AUTO

(A.F.D. AUTO)

PRO LOGIC

(DOLBY PL)

PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

(PLII MOV)

PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

(PLII MUS)

As encoded

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic II

Decoding the input audio signal automatically

In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby

Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary.

This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects.

However, if there are no low frequency signals

(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.

AUTO”.


The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary.

Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode)

This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels continued

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Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.

Or press SOUND FIELD on the system repeatedly. x PRO LOGIC

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

x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE

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 when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

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

Note

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

If you connect a sub woofer

When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

Selecting a 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.

Selecting a sound field for movies

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the sound field you want.


The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field Display

CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C.ST.EX A

CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS C.ST.EX B

CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS C.ST.EX C

About DCS (Digital Cinema

Sound)

Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology.

DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony.

DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.

When played at home, DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS

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 movies.

x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS


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


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

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.

Tips

• The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source (Sound Field Link).

Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again. For example, if you listen to DVD with HALL as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to DVD, HALL will be applied again.

• 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

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.

Selecting a sound field for music

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want.


The selected sound field appears in the display.

Sound field Display

HALL HALL

JAZZ CLUB

LIVE CONCERT

JAZZ

CONCERT x HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

To turn off the surround effect

Press 2CH or A.F.D.

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Other Operations/Settings

Switching the audio input mode for digital components

— INPUT MODE

You can switch the audio input mode for components for which this receiver has digital audio input jacks.

1

Press INPUT SELECTOR to select the input.

2

Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears in the display.

Audio input modes

• AUTO IN

Gives priority to the digital audio signals, and specifies analog audio signals input to the

AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when there is no digital audio signals.

• COAX IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the

DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.

• OPT IN

Specifies the digital audio signals input to the

DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.

• ANALOG

Specifies the analog audio signals input to the

AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Selecting the digital audio input decoding priority

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

1

Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the SET UP menu.

2

Press V/v to select to select “DEC.

XXXX ” .

3

Press B/b to select the setting you want.

Digital audio input decoding priority

• AUTO

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

• PCM

PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the interruption when playback starts). Even when other signals are input, the sound is output. When set to “AUTO” and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to

“PCM”.

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Using the Sleep Timer

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

1


2

Press V/v until “SLEEP” and “OFF” indication in the display flashes.

3

Press B/b to select the time.

The display changes cyclically as follows:

2:00:00 y 1:30:00 y 1:00:00 y

0:30:00 y OFF y 2:00:00 ...

While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in the display.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, perform step 1 and 2 above. The remaining time appears in the display.

Using the supplied remote to controlling the other component

You can use the supplied remote to control other

Sony components.

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

?/1

VIDEO HDD/MD

SYSTEM STANDBY

DVD TV/SAT

AM FM

2CH

1

TEST TONE

2

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

3 4

– HDD FUNCTION

–

HDD CD

SHIFT

–

ALBUM –

MEMORY FM MODE

TUNING

MODE

–

PRESET/CH

–

– TUNING –

.

> m M

H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

F

X x

AV MENU

MUTING

VOLUME

G

ENTER g

DISPLAY

TV VOL f

O

TV CH

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

MAIN

MENU

WIDE INPUT MODE

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Remote

Button

Operations

ALBUM +/– Hard disc audio recorder/CD player

AV ?/1

Function

Selects the MP3 album.

TV/VCR/Hard Turns the audio and disc audio recorder/

CD player/

VCD player/ video components on or off.

DVD player/

MD deck

AV MENU VCR/Satellite tuner/DVD player

Displays menu.

DISPLAY TV/VCR/

VCD player/

DVD player

ENTER

Selects information displayed on the TV screen.

VCR/Satellite tuner/DVD player

After selecting a menu item, press to enter the selection.

FM MODE Tuner

HDD

FUNCTION

HDD CD

HDD

MEMORY Tuner

Selects FM monaural or stereo reception.

Switches the function of HDD.

PRESET/

CH +/–

Tuner

Stores the radio stations.

Scans and selects preset stations.

>RETURN

O/EXIT

SHIFT

TV/VCR/

Satellite tuner

VCD player/

DVD player

Selects preset channels.

Returns to the previous menu.

Satellite tuner Exits the menu.

Tuner Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.

SYSTEM

STANDBY

(Press

AV ?/1 while holding down ?/1)

Control center/

TV/VCR/

Satellite tuner/

Hard disc audio recorder/CD player/VCD player/DVD player/MD deck/Tape deck

Turns off the system and other Sony audio/ video components.

Remote

Button

TOP

MENU/

GUIDE

TUNING +/

–

TUNING

MODE

TV ?/1

Operations Function

DVD player Displays DVD title.

Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.

Tuner

Tuner

TV

Scans radio stations.

TV/VIDEO

TV CH +/–

TV VOL +/– TV

WIDE

H

TV

TV

TV

Switches the tuning mode.

Turns the TV on or off.

Selects input signal:

TV input or video input.

Select preset TV channels.

Adjusts the volume of the TV.

Selects the widepicture mode (only for

Sony TVs that support wide-picture mode).

Starts play.

X x

VCR/Hard disc audio recorder/

CD player/

VCD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

Tape deck


CD player/

VCD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

Tape deck


CD player/

VCD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

Tape deck

Pauses play or record.

(Also starts recording with components in record standby.)

Stops play.


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Remote

Button

Operations

./> VCR/Hard disc audio recorder/

CD player/

VCD player/

DVD player/

MD deck/

Tape deck

Function

Skips tracks.

m/M Hard disc audio recorder/

CD player/

VCD player/

DVD player/

MD deck

VCR/

Tape deck

Searches tracks

(forward or backward).

Fast forwards or rewinds.

V/v/B/b VCR/Satellite tuner/DVD player

Selects a menu item.

Notes

• 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.

• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV

MENU after pressing the input button.

Changing the factory setting of a input button on the remote

If the factory settings of the input buttons on the remote do not match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have a tape deck and you do not have an MD deck, you can assign the HDD/MD button to your tape deck.

While pressing one of the input buttons on the remote (VIDEO/HDD/MD/DVD/TV/SAT/

AM/FM) you want to assign the component, press two numeric buttons, then release the input button.

Example: Press HDD/MD, 2, 4, then release

HDD/MD.

For the assignable components and buttons to be pressed, refer to the table below.

To operate

While pressing

Buttons

Press first

VIDEO 1 VCR (command mode VTR 3*)

VCR (command mode VTR 2*)

VIDEO

Hard disc audio recorder / CD player

HDD/MD

MD deck

Tape deck A

HDD/MD

HDD/MD

1

2

3

3

2

2

Tape deck B

DVD player

VCD player

TV

HDD/MD

DVD

DVD

TV/SAT

DSS (Digital Satellite

Receiver)

TV/SAT

3

3

4

Receiver (AM)

Tuner (AM)

Receiver (FM)

Tuner (FM)

AM

AM

FM

FM

2

1

1

1

Press second

3

4

2

1

2

1

2

3

4

1

1

2

3

4

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

These correspond to 8mm and VHS respectively.

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To reset all the input buttons to their factory setting

Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and VOLUME – at the same time.

Setting up the speakers

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

1

Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

2


3

Press V/v to select the menu item you want.

For more information, see “Speaker setup parameters”.

4

Press B/b to select the parameter.

5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set

all of the items that follow.

Speaker setup parameters

The initial settings are underlined.

x SW (SUB WOOFER) (Sub woofer)

• YES

If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.

• NO

If you did not connect a sub woofer, select “NO”.

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

L R

(FRONT) (Front speakers)

• LARGE

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

Normally, select “LARGE”.

• SMALL

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

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

x

C

(CENTER) (Center speaker)

• LARGE

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

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


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

“LARGE”) or sub woofer.

• NO

If you did not connect a center speaker, select “NO”.

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

SL SR

(SURROUND) (Surround speakers)

• LARGE

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

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

• SMALL

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

“LARGE” speakers.

• NO

If you did not connect surround speakers, select

“NO”.

Tip

The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.

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

However, it is best not to cut them, if possible.

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

“SMALL”.

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

adjust the bass, see page 26.

x

L R

DIST. X.X m

(Front speaker distance)

Initial setting: 3.0 m

Lets you set the distance from your listening position

to the front speakers (A on page 8). You can adjust

from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.

If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

x

C

DIST. X.X m

(Center speaker distance)


Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to

7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.

x

SL SR

DIST. X.X m

(Surround speaker distance)


Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.

If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

x

SL SR

PL.

(Surround speaker placement)

*

Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in

the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 18).

• LOW

B

A

B

60

30

A

Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.

• HIGH

Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.

* This setup item is not available when the surround speaker parameter is set to “NO”.

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Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the LEVEL menu and TONE menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Position your speakers and do the procedures

described in “Placing speakers” (page 8) and

“Checking the connections” (page 11) before

you customize a sound field.

Adjusting the LEVEL menu

You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. (Except for the EFCT. parameter. The setting of the EFCT. parameter is stored for each sound field independently.)

1

Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2

Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the LEVEL menu.

3

Press V/v to select the parameter.

For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”

below.

4

While monitoring the sound, press B/b to adjust the selected parameter.

5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

parameters.

LEVEL menu parameters

x

L R

BAL. XXX (Front speaker balance)

Initial setting: BALANCE

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of L (+1 to +8),

BALANCE (0), R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.

x CTR XXX dB

(Center speaker level) x SUR.L. XXX dB

(Surround speaker (L) level) x SUR.R. XXX dB

(Surround speaker (R) level) x S.W. XXX dB

(Sub woofer level)

Initial setting: 0 dB

You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.

x

D.RANGE

COMP.

(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.

• OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

• STD

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

• 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.

“STD” is the initial setting, but it only enacts light compression.

Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting.

This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

Note

Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby

Digital sources only.

x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)

Lets you adjust the size of the current surround effect. This parameter is displayed only when

“C.ST.EX A”, “C.ST.EX B”, “C.ST.EX C”,

“CONCERT”, “JAZZ”, or “HALL” is selected.

• MIN

The surround effect decreases.

• STD

Normal surround effect is applied.

• MAX

The surround effect increases.

Adjusting the TONE menu

You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble level) of each speaker using the TONE menu.

1

Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).

2

Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the TONE menu.

3

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below.

4

While monitoring the sound, press B/b to adjust the selected parameter.

5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

items.

TONE menu parameters

x BASS XXX dB

(Front speaker bass level) x TREB. XXX dB

(Front speaker treble level)

Initial setting: 0 dB

You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.

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Additional Information

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 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 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.

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

On heat buildup

Although the unit heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. Besides, it is not a malfunction that the upper left corner of the unit heats up while the power is on. If you continuously use this unit 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.

• Use caution when placing the unit 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.

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 question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no sound no matter which component is selected.

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

• Check that the VOLUME control is not set at

“MIN”.

• Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly.

• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.

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.

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.

The multi channel surround effect of the Dolby

Digital or DTS is not obtained.

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

Dolby Digital or DTS.

• If you connect the DVD player, etc. to the digital input jack on this system, check the audio setting

(for digital audio output) of the component.

• Check that the audio track is correctly selected on the DVD player. (Check the audio setting of the

DVD menu.)

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.

• Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver.

• Check that the headphones are not connected.

• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function.

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

20 seconds.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the 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 components are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

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

There is no sound from the center speaker.

• Make sure the sound field function is on (press

SOUND FIELD).

• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode

(page 18).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 11).

• Make sure the center speaker is set to either

“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 24).

There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers.


SOUND FIELD).

• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode

(page 18).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 11).

• Make sure the surround speakers are set to either

“SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 25).

There is no sound from the active sub woofer.

• Check that “2CH ST.” is not selected (page 17).

The surround effect cannot be obtained.


A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).

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

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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 13).

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

RDS does not work.

• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want does not appear.

• Contact the radio station and find out whether or not they actually provide the service in question.

If so, the service may be temporarily out of order.

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

• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

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.

Reference sections for clearing the memory

To clear

All memorized settings

See

page 10

Specifications

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

(8 ohms 1 kHz, DIN) 50 W + 50 W

Reference Power Output

(4 ohms 1 kHz, DIN) FRONT

1)

: 75 W + 75 W

CENTER

1)

: 75 W

SURROUND

1)

:

75 W + 75 W

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

Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Inputs (Analog) Sensitivity: 500 mV

Impedance: 50 kilohms

S/N

2)

: 84 dB

(A, 500 mV

3)

)

2) INPUT SHORT.

3) Weighted network, input level.

Inputs (Digital)

DVD (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 90 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

DVD, TV/SAT,

HDD/MD (Optical)

S/N: 90 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Sampling frequency

COAX, OPT

Outputs

LINE (sub woofer)

96 kHz

Voltage: 2 V

Impedance: 1 kilohms

FM tuner section

Tuning range

Stereo:

Useable sensitivity

S/N

87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

Sensitivity

Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms

38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms

11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Mono: 0.3%

Stereo: 0.5%

Separation

Frequency response

Selectivity

45 dB at 1 kHz

30 Hz – 15 kHz,

+0.5/–2 dB

60 dB at 400 kHz


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AM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna

531 – 1,602 kHz

Loop antenna

Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Usable sensitivity

S/N

Harmonic distortion

Selectivity

50 dB/m (at 999 kHz)

54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)

At 9 kHz: 35 dB

General

Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 95 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

Dimensions

0.7 W

430 × 65 × 288 mm

Mass (Approx.) including projecting parts and controls

2.7 kg

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote commander (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Speaker plug (5)

Wrench (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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List of button locations and reference pages

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Illustration number r

DISPLAY 7

(16)

R

Name of button/part

R

Reference page

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Display 2

INPUT SELECTOR 3 (12, 13,

20)

MUTING 6 (12)

PHONES jack 8

PRESET TUNING +/– 4 (13)

SOUND FIELD 7 (17, 18, 19,

29)

VOLUME 5 (11, 12)

SYMBOLS

?/1 (power) 1

1 2 3 4 5

8 7 6

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(3 column)

Remote control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – M

A.F.D. r; (17, 18, 19)

ALBUM +/– 6

AM wa (12, 13)

AV ?/1 (power) 2 (24)

AV MENU wl (23)

DISPLAY ef (14, 30)

DVD 4

ENTER eg

FM 5 (12, 13)

FM MODE wk (13)

HDD FUNCTION w;

HDD/MD wd

INPUT MODE ed (20)

MAIN MENU es (11, 20, 21, 24,

26)

MEMORY ej (13)

MOVIE wh (18)

MUSIC wg (19)

MUTING q; (12, 29)

wf wd ws wa w; ql qk qj qh qg qf

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

?/1

VIDEO HDD/MD

SYSTEM STANDBY

DVD TV/SAT

AM FM

2CH

1

TEST TONE

2

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

3 4

– HDD FUNCTION –

HDD CD

SHIFT

– ALBUM –

MEMORY FM MODE

TUNING

MODE

– PRESET/CH – –

TUNING

–

.

> m M

H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X

G

F

ENTER g x

AV MENU

MUTING

VOLUME

DISPLAY

TV VOL f

O

TV CH

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

MAIN

MENU

WIDE INPUT MODE

P – T

PRESET/CH +/– ql (13)

RETURN O/EXIT ea

SHIFT ek (13)

TEST TONE el (11)

TOP MENU/GUIDE eh (23)

TUNING +/– 7 (12, 13)

TUNING MODE wj (12)

TV/SAT 3

TV CH +/– qf

TV VOL +/– qg

TV/VIDEO qs

TV ?/1 (power) wf

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0 qa qs qd ra r; el ek ej eh eg ef

V – W

VIDEO ws

VOLUME +/– qa (11, 24, 29)

WIDE qd

TV ?/1 AV ?/1

?/1

VIDEO HDD/MD

SYSTEM STANDBY

DVD TV/SAT

AM FM

2CH

1

TEST TONE

2

A.F.D.

MOVIE MUSIC

3 4

– HDD FUNCTION –

HDD CD

SHIFT

– ALBUM –

MEMORY FM MODE

TUNING

MODE

– PRESET/CH – –

TUNING

–

.

> m M

NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS

?/1 (power) 1

V/v/B/b e; (11, 20, 21, 24, 26)

m/M 8

./> qk

H qj

X qh x 9

2CH ra (17, 19)

H

TOP MENU/

GUIDE

X

G

F

ENTER g x

AV MENU

MUTING

VOLUME f

O

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV CH

RETURN/EXIT

TV/

VIDEO

MAIN

MENU

WIDE INPUT MODE wg wh wj wk wl e; ea es ed


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34 GB

Index

A

Adjusting

LEVEL parameter 26

SET UP parameters 24

Speaker volume 11

TONE menu 26

Automatic tuning 12

C

Clearing receiver’s memory 10

D

Digital Cinema Sound 18

L

LEVEL menu 26

M

Manual tuning 12

P

Preset tuning 13

R

RDS 14

S

Selecting

Component 12

Sound field 18

–

19

SET UP menu 24

Sleep Timer 21

Sound field

Customizing 26

Pre-programmed 18

–

19

Selecting 18

–

19

Speakers

Adjusting speaker volume

11

Connection 9

Placement 8

Supplied accessories 31

T

Test tone 11

TONE menu 26

Tuning

Automatically 12

Manually 12

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Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia


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