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4-253-072-11(2)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DE897
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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 the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
ENERGY STAR
®
is a U.S. registered
mark. As an E
NERGY STAR
®
partner,
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY
STAR
®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual is for model
STR-DE897. Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front panel.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 44–53.
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”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Note for the supplied remote
For RM-PG413
The 2ND button on the remote is not available
for receiver operation.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
FRONT A
LR
FRONT B
LR
+ +
––
URROUND
ROUND BACK CENTER
L
L
+
–
+
–
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components ....................................... 5
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ........... 7
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........ 10
1c: Connecting components with
only analog audio jacks ............ 12
2: Connecting the antennas ...................14
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 15
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........17
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 18
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance ............................................ 21
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component .......................22
Listening to multi channel sound..........23
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio.................... 23
Presetting radio stations ........................ 24
Changing the display............................. 25
About the indications in the display......26
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ............... 28
Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 29
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 30
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ............................................... 32
— SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Assigning the audio input..................... 34
— DIGITAL ASSIGN
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components ......................... 35
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 35
Adjusting the equalizer......................... 37
Advanced settings................................. 37
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 39
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 39
Selecting the speaker system ................ 40
Recording ............................................. 40
Listening to the sound in another
zone ................................................ 41
CONTROL A1II Control System......... 42
Operations Using the Remote
RM-PG413
Before you use your remote.................. 44
Remote button description.................... 44
Selecting the command mode of the
remote............................................. 47
Programming the remote ...................... 48
Learning the commands of your
components..................................... 51
Performing several commands in
sequence automatically
(Macro Play)................................... 52
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 54
Troubleshooting.................................... 55
Specifications ....................................... 58
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 60
Index ..................................................... 61
Table of Contents
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Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 14).
Connectable components
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
b)
Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.
c)
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
d)
Model with component video (Y, P
B
/C
B
/B-Y, P
R
/C
R
/R-Y) input jacks.
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio output
a)
7–8
With multi channel audio output
b)
10–11
With analog audio output only
c)
7–8
TV monitor
With component video input
d)
8 or 11
With S-video or composite video input only 13
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
a)
7–8
With analog audio output only
c)
7–8
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio output
a)
9
With multi channel audio output
b)
10
With analog audio output only
c)
12
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio output
a)
9
With analog audio output only
c)
12
Analog disc turntable 12
Multi channel decoder 10
VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. 13
continued
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords (A to H) (not supplied).
A Audio cord
White (L)
Red (R)
B Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
C Video cord
Yellow
D S-video cord
E Optical digital cord
F Coaxial digital cord
G Monaural audio cord
Black
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords G.
H Component video cord
Green
Blue
Red
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.
If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II jacks
See “CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 42.
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Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
Note
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver.
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
PHONO
SA-CD
/
CD
L
R
L
R
OUT ININ IN
AM
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
CO
M
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RR
CTRL
A1 II
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
AF
R
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
E
A
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
R
L
TV/SAT
IN
L
MD/TAPE
Satellite tuner
DVD player
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner and a DVD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y, P
R
/C
R
/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-video jacks on this
receiver.
• (Models of area code U, CA only) This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output
from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jacks.
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
S
PHONO
MD/TAPE
SA-CD
/
CD
L
R
L
R
OUT ININ IN
AM
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
SU
SURR
R
R
+
–
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RR
CTRL
A1 II
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
CHHCD D
VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
COMPONENT
Y
OUTPUT
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
COMPONENT
Y
INPUT
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
CHD
COMPONENT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
Y
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
INPUT
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
Satellite tuner
DVD player
TV monitor
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an
unused input
See “Assigning the audio input” (page 34).
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to components connected to the MD/TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT or
VIDEO 2 OUT jacks if you make only digital connections. Likewise, you cannot record digital signals if you make
only analog connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make
digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the
SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN or SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks
(SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
ANTENNA
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
PHONO
MD/TAPE
SA-CD
/
CD
L
R
L
OUT ININ IN
AM
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
CO
M
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RR
CTRL
A1 II
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
OUT
l
l
IN
l
l
LINE
L
R
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
INOUT
E
EFA
EAA
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
LINE
L
R
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
R
MD/Tape deck
Super Audio CD/
CD player
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1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN 1/MULTI CH IN 2 jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound.
Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (A
–H), see page 6.
Tips
• This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the
Dolby Digital and DTS.
• Make connections to either the MULTI CH IN 1 or MULTI CH IN 2 jacks according to the number of audio output
jacks of the component.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN 1 or MULTI CH IN 2 jacks, you will need to adjust the level of
the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
1b: Connecting components with multi channel output
jacks
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
PHONO
MD/TAPE
SA-CD
/
CD
L
R
L
R
OUT ININ IN
AM
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
CO
M
L
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
LL
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RR
CTRL
A1 II
R
MULTI CH IN 1
R
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
L
R
FRONT
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
AA GG
MULTI CH IN 2
R
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y, P
R
/C
R
/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you
to enjoy higher quality video.
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-video jacks on this
receiver.
• (Models of area code U, CA only) This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output
from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jacks.
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
S
PHONO
MD/TAPE
SA-CD
/
CD
L
R
L
R
OUT ININ IN
AM
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
S
U
SUR
R
R
R
+
–
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RR
CTRL
A1 II
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
HC
COMPONENT
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
HCD D
COMPONENT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
Y
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
Y
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
S VIDEO
INPUT
TV monitorDVD player
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Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
PHONO
SA-CD
/
CD
LL
R
OUT ININ IN
AM
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
CO
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RR
CTRL
A1 II
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
A
LINE
L
R
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
A
l
IN
A
l
OUT
A
MD/TAPE
R
Super Audio CD/CD
player
MD/Tape deck
Turntable
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(page 22). For details on the required cords (A
–H), see page 6.
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-video jacks on this
receiver.
• (Models of area code U, CA only) This receiver can convert standard video signals to S-video signals for output
from the MONITOR S-VIDEO OUT jacks.
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
S
PHONO
MD/TAPE
SA-CD
/
CD
L
R
L
R
OUT ININ IN
AM
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
SU
SUR
R
R
+
–
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R
CTRL
A1 II
Y
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
OUTPUTINPUT
R
L
IN
L
BDD
S VIDEO
INPUT
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
BB DC
VIDEO
INPUT
S VIDEO
INPUT
B
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
OUTPUTINPUT
R
L
OUT
L
IN
L
OUT
L
B
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
VIDEO 1
COMPONENT VIDEO
R
L
R
2ND ZONE
L
R
MULTI CH IN 1
P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y
L
R
L
OUT
L
IN
L
Camcorder or
video game
TV monitor
VCR
VCR
To the
VIDEO 3
INPUT jacks
(Front panel)
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Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
*
The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
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.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.
2: Connecting the antennas
ANTENNA
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
PHONO
SA-CD
/
CD
L
R
L
R
OUT ININ IN
AM
SIGNAL GND
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO IN
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
CO
M
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RR
CTRL
A1 II
SA-CD/
CD
IN
COAXIAL
*
MD/TAPE
L
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
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Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1
channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 32).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker right behind the listening position
(see “When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 19).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
3: Connecting speakers
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
Center speaker
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker (Right)
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
(–)
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the
speaker system” (page 40).
** If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
FRONT A
LR
FRONT B
LR
+ +
––
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
+ +
–
+
––
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
CTRL
A1 II
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y
AC OUTLET
E
e
A
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
B
E
e
A
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
E
e
A
Ee
A
Ee
A
Ee
AA
Ee
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
LR
CENTER
LR
Sub woofer
Front speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Right)
Surrond speaker
(Left)
Surround speaker
(Right)
Surround back
speaker (Right)**
Surround back
speaker (Left)**
Center speaker
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Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear
panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the
local power supply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord to
a wall outlet.
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
* The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets
vary according to the area code.
Notes
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a
switched outlet, which supplies power to the
connected component only while the receiver is
turned on.
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a
malfunction.
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.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“PUSH ENTER” flashes in the display.
3 Press ENTER.
“MEMORY CLEARING” appears in the
display for a while, then “MEMORY
CLEARED” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL,
EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to “VOL
MIN”.
• Input is set to DVD.
4: Connecting the AC
power cord
120V
240V 220V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
AC OUTLET
N
T A
L
N
T B
L
+
–
CENTER
+
–
AC OUTLET
*
b
To a wall
outlet
AC power cord
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You can use the SET UP menu to set the size,
distance and location of the speakers connected
to this receiver.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“SET UP”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”
below.
Note
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in
the display. This means that they have been
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
settings or may not be adjustable.
4 Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
Note
Press ENTER if you select the setting for “SP.
PATTERN X–X”.
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 EASY SET UP XXX (Speaker easy setup)
•YES
If you want to set up your speakers
automatically, select “YES”. You can select a
pre-defined speaker pattern (see the supplied
“Easy Setup Guide”).
•NO
If you want to adjust the settings of each
speaker manually, select “NO”.
x SP. PATTERN X–X
(Speaker setup pattern)
When you select “EASY SET UP YES”, select
the speaker setup pattern. Turn –/+ to select the
speaker setup pattern and press ENTER to enter
the selection. Check your speaker pattern using
the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”.
x SUB WOOFER XXX
(Sub woofer selection)
•YES
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
•NO
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically
set to “LARGE” and you cannot change this
setting. 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 circuitry, we
recommend that you set the cut off frequency
on the sub woofer as high as possible.
x FRONT SP XXXXX
(Front speakers size)
• 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, surround and surround
back speakers are also automatically set to
“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).
x CTR SP XXXXX
(Center speaker size)
• LARGE
If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
However, if the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker
to “LARGE”.
•SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.
a)
5: Setting up the speakers
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•NO
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.
b)
x SURR SP XXXXX
(Surround speakers size)
• 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”.
c)
x SB SP XXXXXX
(Surround back speakers selection)
When the surround speakers are set to “NO”, the
surround back speakers are also automatically
set to “NO” and the setting cannot be changed.
•DUAL
If you connect two surround back speakers,
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a
maximum of 7.1 channels.
•SINGLE
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be
output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.
•NO
If you did not connect surround back speaker,
select “NO”.
Tips
• a)–c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
a) NORMAL
b) PHANTOM
c) 3 STEREO
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the BASS parameter in the
EQUALIZER menu to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the bass, see page 37.
x FRONT DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.
When placing only one surround back speaker
When placing two surround back speakers
(The angle E should be the same)
D
30˚30˚
100˚-120˚100˚-120˚
A
CC
A
B
30˚30˚
100˚-120˚100˚-120˚
AA
E
E
DD
E
B
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x CTR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A on page 19) to a distance 1.5 meters (5
feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 19).
x SURR DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A on page 19) to a distance 4.5 meters (15
feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 19).
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
x SB DIST. X.X m (XX ft.)
(Surround back speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 19) to a distance 4.5
meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (D on
page 19).
If you connect two surround back speakers and both
surround back speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
Tip
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the
center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the
center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters (5
feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers and the surround back
speakers cannot be set further away from the listening
position than the front speakers. And they can be no
more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in
the output of the sound from that speaker. In other
words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2
meters (3–6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
“inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
try!
x PL. XXXX/XXXX
(Surround speaker position)*
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects in
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 30).
• SIDE/LOW
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and C.
•SIDE/HIGH
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and D.
• BEHD/LOW
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B and C.
• BEHD/HIGH
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B and D.
* This setup item is not available when the surround
speakers size parameter is set to “NO”.
B
B
A
A
100˚
120˚
60
30
C
D
C
D
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Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for
implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
critical. Those sound fields were designed under the
premise that the surround speakers would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
surround effects becomes unclear unless set to
“SIDE/LOW” or “SIDE/HIGH”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD/HIGH” if your speakers
are located high above the listening position, even if
they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the above explanation, we recommend that you
playback multi channel surround encoded software and
select the setting that provides a good sense of
spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a
cohesive space between the surround sound from the
surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers.
If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“BEHD/LOW” or “BEHD/HIGH” and then use the
speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE.
“TEST TONE [XXX]” appears in the
display and the test tone is output from each
speaker in sequence.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t
Surround (right) t Surround back (right)*
t Surround back (left)* t Surround
(left) t Sub woofer
* You will only hear the test tone from the
– surround back left and right speakers when
surround back speaker selection is set to
“DUAL”.
– surround back left speaker when surround
back speaker selection is set to “SINGLE”.
3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,
see page 35.
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.
• The adjusted value are shown in the display
during adjustment.
4 Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
Notes
• The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN
1/2 or ANALOG DIRECT function is used.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the
front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test
tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL
menu automatically), we recommend you follow the
procedure described above and adjust the speaker
levels from your listening position using the remote.
6: Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance
— TEST TONE
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1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input.
2 Turn on the component and start
playback.
Note
If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the
TV’s video input to match the component you
selected.
3 Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust
the volume.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that
you turn down the volume before you turn off the
receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote.
The muting function will be canceled when you
do the following.
• Press MUTING on the remote again.
• Turn the power off.
• Increase the volume.
To use the headphones
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
• When the headphones are connected, speaker
output is automatically canceled and “SP.A”
and “SP.B” do not light up in the display.
• When the headphones are connected, you can
select only the following sound fields
(page 31).
– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
– HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
– HP MULTI 1 (HEADPHONE MULTI 1)
– HP MULTI 2 (HEADPHONE MULTI 2)
– HP THEATER (HEADPHONE
THEATER)
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component
To select the Display/light up
VCR VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3
DVD player DVD
Satellite tuner TV/SAT
MD or tape deck MD/TAPE
Super Audio CD or CD
player
SA-CD/CD
Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM
Turntable PHONO
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You can select the audio directly from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN 1
or 2 jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality
analog inputs like DVD or Super Audio CD.
When MULTI CH IN function is selected, the
equalizer and sound field cannot be used.
Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly to
select “MULTI 1 DIRECT” or “MULTI 2
DIRECT”.
To cancel the MULTI CH IN function, press
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until
“MULTI CH IN 1”, “MULTI CH IN 2” and
“A.DIRECT” indication turns off.
When MULTI CHANNEL
DECODING indicator lights up
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator
lights up when the receiver is decoding multi
channel sources.
However, this indicator does not light up if you
select 2CH STEREO mode.
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM
antennas to the receiver (see page 14).
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as
shown in the following table. For details on area codes,
see page 3.
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 59).
Automatic tuning
If you do not know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
Tip
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to
monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the
stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To
return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
Listening to multi channel
sound
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio
Area code FM AM
U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
E2/E3 50 kHz 9 kHz*
AR 50 kHz 10 kHz
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Direct tuning
You can enter the frequency of the station you
want directly. Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
Tip
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver.
2 Press D.TUNING.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
If you cannot tune in a station
and the entered numbers flash
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.
Presetting radio stations
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic Tuning
(page 23) or Direct Tuning (page 24).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the
display goes out.
4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
station number.
Each time you press the button, you can
select the preset station number as follows:
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset station number, start again from
step 3.
Tip
You can also use the remote to select a preset
station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select
a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric button to select a preset number.
5 Press MEMORY again.
The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY, start again from step 3.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
Presetting radio stations
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
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Tuning to preset stations
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
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, you can
select the preset station as follows:
Using the remote
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or
AM band.
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want
.
To select the preset station
directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.
The preset station of the selected number in the
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory
page.
Changing the information in
the display
You can check the sound field etc. by changing
the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will
change cyclically as follows.
Index name of the input
*
t Selected input t
Sound field currently applied
When the tuner is selected
Preset station name
*
t Frequency t Sound
field currently applied
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 39). Index
name does not appear when only blank spaces have
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
Adjusting the brightness of
the display
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
The brightness of the display will change in 3
steps.
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
tC0y...yC2yC1T
Changing the display
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A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.
B 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.
C SP.A/SP.B: Lights up in accordance with the
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off
when speaker output is turned off or when
headphones are connected.
D MULTI CH IN 1 or 2: Lights up when
“MULTI 1 DIRECT” or “MULTI 2 DIRECT”
is selected.
E EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions.
F D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page 36).
G ; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up
when the receiver is decoding signals recorded
in the Dolby Digital format.
“; DIGITAL EX” lights up when the
receiver is decoding signals recorded in the
Dolby Digital EX format.
H DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS
signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when
DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights
up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/
24 bit signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections and that INPUT
MODE is not set to “ANALOG FIXED”
(page 35).
I OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is
set to “OPT FIXED” (page 35).
J COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE
is set to “COAX FIXED” (page 35).
K Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 23–25 for tuner operations.
L D.ASSIGN: Lights up when the digital assign
function is used for the selected input.
M NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/
Music mode decoding is activated. However,
this indicator does not light up if both the
center and surround speakers are set to “NO”.
N ; PRO LOGIC II: “; 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. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is
activated. However, both indicators do not
light up if both the center and surround
speakers are set to “NO” and “A.F.D. AUTO”,
“PRO LOGIC”, “PLII MOVIE” or
“PLII MUSIC” is selected.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II
decoding do not function for DTS format signals.
O A.DIRECT: Lights up when you select
ANALOG DIRECT.
About the indications in the display
MEMORY
SW
LFE
SP.A SP.B MONO
STEREOD.ASSIGN
COAXOPT
SLEEP A.DIRECT 96/24 NEO:6
MULTI CH IN 1 2 EQ D.RANGE DTS-ES
DIGITAL EX
;
PRO LOGIC II
;
L C R
SL
S
SR
SBRSBL
SB
qd qs
qh
qj
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P SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
Q 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)), SB (Surround Back (the
surround back components obtained by 6.1
channel decoding)), SBL (Surround Back
Left), SBR (Surround Back Right)
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L C R
SL SR
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In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right 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.
“2CH STEREO” 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 left/right speakers and a sub
woofer, set to the A.F.D. mode.
Listening to analog audio
(ANALOG DIRECT)
You can switch the audio of the selected input to
the two channel analog input. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
sources.
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker balance can be adjusted.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input you want to listen to in analog
audio.
2 Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly
to select “ANALOG DIRECT”.
“ANALOG DIRECT” appears in the display
and the analog audio is output.
To cancel the ANALOG DIRECT function,
press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until
“MULTI CH IN 1”, “MULTI CH IN 2” and
“A.DIRECT” indication turns off.
Note
When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected, the
equalizer and sound field cannot be used.
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front
speakers
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The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
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
through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through
DTS Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro
Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not
decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2
channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
The selected type of decoding appears in the
display.
x PRO LOGIC (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PLII MOVIE (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 PLII MUSIC (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)
Performs 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.
x NEO6 CINEMA
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
x NEO6 MUSIC
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
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. However the low
frequency signal is not generated when “Neo:6
Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is selected.
Enjoying higher fidelity
sound
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
A.F.D. mode
(Display)
Decoding mode
A.F.D. AUTO
(A.F.D. AUTO)
As encoded
PRO LOGIC
(PRO LOGIC)
Dolby Pro Logic
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE
(PLII MOVIE)
Dolby Pro Logic II
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MUSIC)
Neo:6 Cinema
(NEO6 CINEMA)
DTS Neo:6
Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUSIC)
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You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed 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.
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 CINEMA 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 CINEMA ST. EX B
(CINEMA STUDIO EX B)
DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
x CINEMA ST. EX C
(CINEMA STUDIO EX C)
DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
music is featured in the soundtrack.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with
multi channel surround effects. You can
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your
home.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
Selecting a sound field
Sound field Display
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
DCS
CINEMA ST. EX A
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
DCS
CINEMA ST. EX B
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
DCS
CINEMA ST. EX C
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Selecting a sound field for
music
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
x HALL
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
x JAZZ CLUB
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x LIVE CONCERT
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
When the headphones are
connected
You can select only from the following sound
fields.
x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2
channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound
field processing and multi channel surround formats
are downmixed to 2 channels.
x HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the
equalizer, sound field, etc.
x HP MULTI 1/2
(HEADPHONE MULTI 1 or 2)
Outputs the front analog signals from MULTI CH IN 1
or 2 jacks.
x HP THEATER
(HEADPHONE THEATER)
DCS
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment
while listening through a pair of headphones.
Note
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field
is operating, the system will automatically switch to
“HP 2CH” if using a sound field selected with the 2CH
or A.F.D. button, or to “HP THEATER” if using a
sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC
button.
To turn off the surround effect
Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press
A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
Tips
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input
and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will
automatically be applied again.
• 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
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
• When one of the following sound fields are selected,
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SET UP menu.
However, the sound will be output from the sub
woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.
–HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
Sound field Display
HALL HALL
JAZZ CLUB JAZZ CLUB
LIVE CONCERT LIVE CONCERT
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This function lets you select the decoding mode
for the surround back signals of the multi
channel input stream.
By decoding the surround back signal of DVD
software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
format, you can enjoy the surround sound
intended by the filmmakers.
Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly
to select the surround back decoding
mode.
“SB DEC XXXXXX” appears in the display.
For details, see “How to select the surround back
decoding mode” on page 33.
Tip
You can select the surround back decoding mode using
“SB DEC XXXXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu
(page 38).
Note
You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when A.F.D. mode is selected (page 29).
Selecting the surround
back decoding mode
— SURR BACK DECODING
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How to select the surround back decoding mode
You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.
When you select “AUTO”
When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flag
a)
, the appropriate decoder is applied to
decode the surround back signal.
When you select “MATRIX”
Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode
flag
a)
in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the
decoders
f)
used in movie theaters.
When you select “OFF”
Surround back decoding is not performed.
a)
6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
b)
Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish
Surround EX films.
c)
Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
d)
Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
e)
When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channels.
f)
This decoder can be used for all 6.1 formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).
Note
There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital
EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “MATRIX”.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1
e)
—
Dolby Digital EX
b)
6.1
e)
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 5.1
e)
—
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
c)
6.1
e)
DTS Matrix decoder
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
d)
6.1
e)
DTS Discrete decoder
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1
e)
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX
b)
6.1
e)
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 6.1
e)
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
c)
6.1
e)
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
d)
6.1
e)
Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
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You can assign a digital audio input for another
input. This function is convenient in the
following example.
When you have two DVD players and no
digital audio input jack is available for the
second DVD player.
Connect the first DVD player to the DVD
COAXIAL IN jack on the receiver. You can
connect the second DVD player to the TV/SAT
OPTICAL IN jack and its analog audio/video
output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN and
VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver.
Then, assign the DVD COAXIAL’s digital
audio input to DVD (DVD–DVD) and the
TV/SAT OPTICAL’s digital audio input to
VIDEO 2 (TV/SAT–VIDEO 2).
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
2 Press or repeatedly to select
“DIGITAL ASSIGN”.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press or repeatedly to select the
digital audio input you want to assign.
5 Turn –/+ to select the input you want to
assign the digital audio input jack
selected in step 4.
The input you can assign varies for each
audio input. For details, see “Selectable
audio inputs for each input”.
Tip
When you assign the SA-CD/CD digital audio input,
only “SA-CD” appears in the display.
Selectable audio inputs for each
input
Notes
• You cannot assign several audio inputs to the same
input.
• You cannot use the audio input for the original input
when it is assigned to another input.
• When you assign the audio input, the INPUT MODE
setting may change automatically (page 35).
• You cannot assign for TUNER and PHONO.
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Assigning the audio input
— DIGITAL ASSIGN
VIDEO 3 OPT
VIDEO 3, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
DVD COAX
DVD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
TV/SAT OPT
TV/SAT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
SA-CD/CD COAX, SA-CD/CD OPT
SA-CD/CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
MD/TAPE OPT
MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
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You can switch the audio input mode for
components which have digital audio input
jacks.
1 Turn 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 2CH
Gives priority to digital signals when there are
both digital and analog connections. If there
are no digital signals, analog is selected.
• COAX FIXED
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
• OPT FIXED
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
• ANALOG FIXED
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Notes
• When signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz is input, the equalizer and sound field
cannot be used.
• You cannot select the digital audio input which is
assigned to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN
function (page 34).
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the
selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and
unchangeable.
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields except for effect level parameter. The
effect level parameter settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ LEVEL ”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to
select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
LEVEL menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
x BALANCE L/R XX
(Front speaker balance)
1)
Initial setting: BALANCE (0)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right
speakers. You can adjust in the range of BALANCE L
(+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BALANCE R (+1 to +8) in
17 steps.
Switching the audio input
mode for digital
components
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields
L
R
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x CENTER XXX.X dB
(Center speaker level)
1)
x SURR L XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (Left) level)
1)
x SURR R XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (Right) level)
1)
x SB XXX.X dB
(Surround back speaker level)
1)2)
x SB LEFT XXX.X dB
(Surround back (Left) level)
1)3)
x SB RIGHT XXX.X dB
(Surround back (Right) level)
1)3)
x SW XXX.X dB
(Sub woofer level)
1)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
1)
The parameters can be adjusted seperately for
MULTI CH IN 1 and 2.
2)
Only when the surround back speaker is set to
“SINGLE” in the SET UP menu (page 19).
3)
Only when the surround back speaker is set to
“DUAL” in the SET UP menu (page 19).
x COMP. XXX
(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.
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 EFFECT XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect.
Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
2 While holding down 2CH, press
?/1.
“SF. INITIALIZE” appears in the display
and all sound fields are reset to the initial
setting.
D.RANGE
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You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of the front speakers using the
EQUALIZER menu.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ EQUALIZER ”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “EQUALIZER menu
parameters” below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to
select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
Note
You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is
decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or
DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.
EQUALIZER menu parameters
x BASS XXX.X dB
(Front speaker bass level)
x TREBLE XXX.X dB
(Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
x EQUALIZER XXX
Initial setting: OFF
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.
Note
The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the
equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer
using the EQUALIZER parameters, the settings are
applied to all sound fields and can be reproduced
whenever you turn on the equalizer.
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
to adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
2 Press or repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.
3 Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial settings are underlined.
x 96/24 DEC XXXX
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
•AUTO
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
•OFF
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 29). In other sound fields, this parameter is
always set to “96/24 DEC OFF”.
• DTS 96/24 decoding is only valid in the A.F.D. mode
(page 29). When the system is set to other sound
fields, standard 48 kHz decoding is used.
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard
48 kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to
“SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”.
Adjusting the equalizer Advanced settings
DTS 96/24
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x SB DEC XXXXXX
(Surround back decoding mode)
You can also use the SURR BACK DECODING to set
the surround back decoding mode (page 32).
For details on each decoding mode, see page 33.
•OFF
• AUTO
•MATRIX
Note
This parameter is valid only in the A.F.D. mode
(page 29).
x DEC. PRI. XXXX
(Digital audio input decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
The initial setting is “DEC. PRI. AUTO” for VIDEO 1,
2, 3 and TV/SAT, and “DEC. PRI. PCM” for DVD,
MD/TAPE and SA-CD/CD.
• 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. However, this
receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC.
PRI. PCM”.
Note
When set to “DEC. PRI. AUTO” and the sound from
the digital audio jacks (for SA-CD/CD, etc.) is
interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PRI.
PCM”.
x POWER SAVE XXX (CONTROL A1II
power save function)
•ON
Lets you save the power consumption of the receiver
during standby mode when the power save function
is activated.
•OFF
Lets you turn on the system automatically when the
component connected via monaural mini-plug cords
(page 42) is turned on.
x DUAL MONO XXXX
(Digital broadcast language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen to
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions
for Dolby Digital sources.
• M/S (Main/Sub)
Sound of the main language will be output through
the front left speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right speaker
simultaneously.
•MAIN
Sound of the main language will be output.
•SUB
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
be output.
x DIGITAL ASSIGN
(Digital audio input assignment)
Lets you assign the digital audio input to other input.
For details, see “Assigning the audio input” on
page 34.
x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and inputs)
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs
selected with INPUT SELECTOR. For details, see
“Naming preset stations and inputs” on page 39.
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You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT
SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s
display.
1 To index a preset station
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band, then tune in the preset
station you want to create an index
name for (page 25).
To index an input
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
input you want to create an index name
for.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”.
4 Press ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.
5 Use or and –/+ to create an index
name.
Turn –/+ to select a character, then press >
to move the cursor to the next position.
Tips
• You can select the character type as follows by
turning –/+.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols
• To enter a blank space, turn –/+ until a blank
space appears in the display.
• If you made a mistake, press < or > repeatedly
until the character you want to change flashes,
then turn –/+ to select the correct character.
6 Press ENTER to store the index name.
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
at a specified time. Use the remote for the
operation.
1 Press ALT to light up the button.
2 Press SLEEP while the power is on.
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t
0-30-00 t OFF
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
the display.
Tip
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
off, press ALT to light up the button (page 45), then
press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will
be canceled.
Other Operations
Naming preset stations
and inputs
Using the Sleep Timer
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You can select the front speaker system you
want to use.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly to select the front speaker
system you want to use.
The selected speaker system appears in the
display. To turn off the speaker output, press
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until
“SP.A” and “SP.B” indication turn off.
The speaker system
• SP.A
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT A terminals.
• SP.B
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT B terminals.
• SP.A and SP.B
The speakers connected to both the
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals
(parallel connection).
Before you begin, make sure you have
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.
1 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
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT
jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a
digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/
TAPE OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks
are not output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even
when MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 is being used. The analog
audio signals of the current or previously used input
are output.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record
from the sources.
Selecting the speaker
system
Recording
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Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
using the 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 DVD player if you need help.
1 Select the program source to be
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a video tape you want to
record into VCR.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
DVD you want to record.
Tip
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD.
Locate the point where you want to start recording
from another audio source, select the program source,
then start playback. The audio from that source will be
recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead
of the audio from the original medium. To resume
audio recording from the original medium, select the
video source again.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1
AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks.
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD inputs. Analog
recording is not possible if you make only digital
connections.
• The analog audio signals of the current input are
output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2
AUDIO OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks
are not output from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or
VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI
CH IN 1 or 2 is being used. The analog audio signals
of the current or previously used input are output.
You can select analog audio signals for output to
the 2nd zone.
Press 2ND ZONE repeatedly to select the
analog audio signals for output to a stereo
amplifier in another room.
Each time you press the button, the audio source
changes cyclically as follows:
SOURCE
*1
t MD/TAPE t SA-CD/CD
t TUNER
*2
*1
The audio signals of the current INPUT
SELECTOR is output.
*2
The audio signals of the last selected TUNER
function (AM/FM) is output.
Tips
• Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE
OUT jacks. No signals are output from components
connected to only the digital input jacks.
• When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the
MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks are not output from the
2ND ZONE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN 1
or 2 is selected. The analog audio signals of the
current function are output.
Listening to the sound in
another zone
S
PRE OUT
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
SU
SURR
R
R
+
–
MULTI CH IN 2
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MULTI CH IN 1
L
R
L
R
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
SURR
BACK
2ND ZONE
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO IN
DVD VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
L
VIDEO 1
VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD
IN
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
RR
CTRL
A1 II
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B–Y
P
R
/C
R
/R–Y
2ND ZONE
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2nd zone connections
The CONTROL A1II Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1II connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver),
MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic
function selection.
Note
Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the
CONTROL A1II jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD
Editor” or similar application. Also, do not operate the
connected component in a manner contrary to the
functions of the application, as this may cause the
application to operate incorrectly.
CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated
to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in
the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony
components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks
are compatible with components with CONTROL
A1II, and can be connected to each other. Basically,
the majority of the functions available with the
CONTROL A1 control system will be available with
the CONTROL A1II control system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1II jacks, the number
of functions that can be controlled may be limited
depending on the component. For detailed information,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
component(s).
If you have a Sony CD changer with a
COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be
sure to set the command mode to “CD 1” and
connect the changer to the CD jacks on the
amplifier (receiver).
2ND
ZONE
OUT
STR-DE897
Main receiver
Audio/video components
2nd zone
Speaker
Speaker
Amplifier/Receiver
CONTROL A1II Control
System
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If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to
“CD 2” and connect the changer to the VIDEO
2 jacks on the amplifier (receiver).
Connections
You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1II
compatible components in any order. However,
you can connect only one of each type of
component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD deck, 1 tape
deck and 1 receiver).
(You may be able to connect more than one CD
player or MD deck, depending on the model.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the respective component for details.)
Example
In the CONTROL A1II control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction of IN and OUT jacks. If a component
has more than one CONTROL A1II jack, you
can use either one, or connect different
components to each jack.
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components
are supplied with a connecting cord as an
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord
for your connection.
When using a commercially available cord, use
a monaural mini-plug cord less than 2 meters
long, with no resistance.
Basic Functions
The input selector on the receiver automatically
switches to the correct input when you press the
play button on one of the connected components
(Auto input selection).
The CONTROL A1II functions will operate as
long as the component you want to operate is
turned on, even if all of the other connected
components are not turned on.
Note
When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the automatic
input selection to operate.
CD
player
MD
deck
Tape
deck
Other
components
Amplifier
(Reciever)
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You can use the remote RM-PG413 to operate
the components in your system.
Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
properly oriented in the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor on the receiver.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all 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 to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Operations Using the Remote RM-PG413
Before you use your
remote
Remote button
description
Remote
Button
Operations Function
A.F.D. 9 Receiver Selects the decoding
mode for audio sound.
H
X
m
M
.
>
-
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
RM SET UP
SYSTEM STANDBY
SLEEP
AV1 AV2 2ND
M1 M2
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
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TV/SAT
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SA-CD/CD
TUNER PHONO
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TOP MENU/
GUIDE
AV MENU
MUTING
MASTER
VOL
DISPLAY
TV VOL TV CH
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MAIN
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Remote
Button
Operations Function
ALT wl Remote When ALT button
lights up, it changes
remote key function to
activate those buttons
with orange printing.
ANGLE 9 DVD player Selects viewing angle
or changes the angles.
ANT qa VCR Selects output signal
from the antenna
terminal: TV signal or
VCR program.
AUDIO 9 TV/VCR/
DVD player
Changes the sound to
Multiplex, Bilingual
or Multi channel TV
Sound.
AV MENU
qf
VCR/
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
Displays menu.
AV 1 4 and
AV 2 3
Remote Select the command
mode of the remote.
AV ?/1 qj TV/VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
Turns the audio and
video components on
or off.
CLEAR qa DVD player Press if you make a
mistake when you
press the numeric
button or press to
return to continuous
play etc.
DIMMER
eh
Receiver Adjusts the brightness
of the display.
DIRECT 9 Receiver Selects ANALOG
DIRECT.
DISC e; CD player/
VCD player
Selects a disc directly
(multi-disc changer
only).
DISPLAY
qf
TV/VCR/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player
Selects information
displayed on the TV
screen.
D.TUNING
qa
Receiver Enters direct tuning
mode.
Remote
Button
Operations Function
DUAL
MONO 9
Receiver Selects the language
you want during digital
broadcast.
DVD w; Receiver To watch DVD.
ENTER qf Receiver/
VCR/
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
Enters the selection.
ENTER wk TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
After selecting a
channel, disc or track
using the numeric
buttons, press to enter
the value.
JUMP/
TIME 9
Satellite tuner Toggles between the
previous and the
current channels.
CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
MD deck
Shows the time or
displays the playing
time of disc, etc.
MAIN
MENU eg
Receiver Selects the menu of the
receiver.
MASTER
VOL +/– ed
Receiver Adjusts the master
volume of the receiver.
MD/DAT
wa
Receiver To listen to Minidisc or
DAT deck.
MOVIE 9 Receiver Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for movie.
MULTI CH
wf
Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN
1/2 source.
MUSIC wg Receiver Selects the pre-
programmed sound
fields for music.
MUTING
es
Receiver Mutes the sound from
the receiver.
M1 6 and
M2 5
Remote To perform several
commands in sequence
automatically.
PHONO 8 Receiver To listen to turntable.
PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset stations.
CH/
D.SKIP +/–
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner
Selects preset
channels.
wj CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
MD deck
Skips discs (multi-disc
changer only).
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Button
Operations Function
RETURN/
EXIT qf
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player
Returns to the previous
menu.
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
RM SET UP
1
Remote Set up the remote.
SA-CD/CD
ws
Receiver To listen to Super Audio
CD or compact disc.
SB
DECODING
wh
Receiver Selects the surround
back decoding modes.
SEARCH
MODE e;
DVD player Selects searching mode.
Press to select the unit
for search (track, index,
etc.)
SHIFT qa Receiver Selects a memory page
for presetting radio
stations or tuning to
preset stations.
SLEEP qk Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the
duration which the
receiver turns off
automatically.
SOURCE wd Remote Selects 2ND ZONE
output.
SUBTITLE
q;
DVD player Changes the subtitles.
SYSTEM
STANDBY
(Press AV
?/1 qj and
?/1 qk at
the same
time)
Receiver/
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
Turns off the receiver
and other Sony audio/
video components.
TAPE 5 Receiver To listen to audio tape.
TEST
TONE 9
Receiver Outputs test tone.
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.
GUIDE qf Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
TUNER 7 Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
TV CH +/–
qh
TV Selects preset TV
channels.
TV/SAT 6 Receiver To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
TV/VIDEO
ef
TV Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.
Remote
Button
Operations Function
TV VOL
+/– qg
TV Adjusts the volume of
the TV.
TV ?/1 2 TV Turns the TV on or off.
VIDEO1
4
Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
VIDEO2
3
Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
VIDEO3
ql
Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
WIDE ej TV Selects the wide picture
mode.
?/1 qk Receiver Turns the receiver on or
off.
2CH 9 Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO
mode.
V/v qf Receiver Selects a menu item.
B/b qf Receiver Adjusts or changes the
setting.
1-9 9 and
0/10 q;
Receiver Use with SHIFT to
preset radio station or
tuning to preset stations
and with D.TUNING
for direct tuning.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
Selects track numbers.
0/10 selects track 10.
TV/VCR/
Satellite tuner
Selects channel
numbers.
>10/11 q; CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
MD deck
Selects track numbers
over 10.
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q;
VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player/
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Skips tracks.
m/M
qa
CD player/
VCD player/
DVD player
LD player/
MD deck
Searches tracks in the
forward or backward
direction.
VCR/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Fastforwards or
rewinds.
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Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• When you press input buttons (VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
VIDEO3 or DVD), the input mode of the TV might
not switch to the corresponding input mode that you
want. In this case, press TV/VIDEO button to switch
the input mode of the TV.
• The 2ND button on the remote is not available for
receiver operation.
Set the remote command mode using the RM
SET UP button and the remote command mode
buttons.
Selecting the command mode
You can switch the command mode (AV1 and
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the
receiver and the remote is different, you cannot
use the remote to operate the receiver.
Press AV1 or AV2 while holding down RM
SET UP.
The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) ,
then the command mode switches.
To check the command mode of
the remote
Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by
the indicator.
To reset the remote to factory
settings
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
Note
If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is
different, you cannot use the remote to operate the
receiver. To change the command mode of the
receiver, see page 57.
Remote
Button
Operations Function
H qs VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Starts playback.
X qd VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Pauses playback or
record. (Also start
recording with
components in record
standby.)
x ea VCR/
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
Stops playback.
O qf VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player
Returns to the previous
menu or exits the menu.
V/v/B/b
qf
VCR/
Satellite tuner/
DVD player
Selects a menu item.
-/-- e; TV Selects the channel
entry mode, either one
or two digit.
2ND ql Remote Selects the command
mode of the remote.
Selecting the command
mode of the remote
Mode Indicator flashes
AV1 once
AV2 twice
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You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once
the control signals have been memorized, you
can use those components as part of your
system.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable to
control. Note that the remote can only control
components that accept infrared wireless control
signals.
1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down RM
SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
2 Press the input button (including TV
?/1) for the component you want to
control.
For example, if you are going to control a
CD player, press SA-CD/CD.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
numeric code (or one of the codes if
more than one code exists)
corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
to control.
See the tables on pages 49–50 for
information on the numeric code(s)
corresponding to the component and the
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)
4 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the
programming mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
To activate the input after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input you want.
If programming is unsuccessful,
check the following:
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick
succession while entering the numeric code,
an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
Notes
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is
pressed.
• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the
last pressed button is valid.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed.
• In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input
is selected and the programming procedure returns to
the beginning of step 3.
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
To clear the memory of the
remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals, do
the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
Programming the remote
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The numeric codes
corresponding to the component
and the maker of the component
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than one
numeric code may be assigned to a component.
If you fail to program your remote using one of
the codes, try using other codes.
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
information available for each brand. There is a
chance, however, that your component will not
respond to some or all of the codes.
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular component.
To control a CD player
To control a DAT deck
To control an MD deck
To control a tape deck
To control an LD player
To control a video CD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
MARANTZ 116
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
DENON 302
JVC 303
KENWOOD 304
Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
DENON 204, 205
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI 210
PANASONIC 216
PHILIPS 211, 212
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS 215, 216
YAMAHA 217, 218
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
PIONEER 606
Maker Code(s)
SONY 605
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To control a VCR
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
instead.
To control a DVD player
To control a TV
To control a satellite tuner or
cable box
To control a tuner
Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,
706
AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759
BLAUPUNKT 740
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,
716, 750
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
GOLDSTAR 723, 753
GRUNDIG 724
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741
ITT/NOKIA 717
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735
NEC 736
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745
SANYO 717, 720, 746
SHARP 748, 749
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756
ZENITH 754
Maker Code(s)
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408
PHILIPS 407
PIONEER 409
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
Maker Code(s)
SONY 501, 502
DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
544
FISHER 508
GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
544
GRUNDIG 517, 534
HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
NEC 503, 520, 544
PANASONIC 509, 524
PHILIPS 515, 518
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540
RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
534, 544
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547
SHARP 535
TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538
THOMSON 530, 537, 539
TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541
ZENITH 542, 543
Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
811, 812, 813, 814
PANASONIC 818
RCA 805, 819
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
Maker Code(s)
SONY 002, 003, 004, 005
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By using the Learning function, it is possible for
this remote to perform learned commands.
Setting remote control codes
that are not stored in the remote
When a remote control code is not one of the
presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the
remote to learn the code using the Learning
function.
1 Press TV ?/1 while holding down
RM SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
2 Press the input button (including TV
?/1) for the component you want to
control.
For example, if you are going to learn an
operation for a CD player, press SA-CD/
CD.
3 Press the button you want to use for
the Learning function.
The indicator turns off while a valid button
is pressed, then flashes slowly.
4 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
5 Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send
the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 5.
If the memory of the remote is already full,
the indicator flashes 8 times in quick
succession and the remote automatically
exits the learning mode.
Notes
• You can program more than 80 keys for the Learning
function. In some cases, you may not be able to
program even if you have not programmed 80
buttons. The number of buttons you can program for
each input button are shown in the following table.
• In steps 2 and 3, the indicator turns off while a valid
button is pressed.
• In step 3, if several buttons that can be used for
learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is
valid. The indicator flashes slowly, it turns on while
a valid button is pressed.
• In step 5, if a button that can be used for learning is
pressed, the new button is selected and the learning
procedure returns to the beginning of step 5.
Learning the commands of
your components
H
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5–10 cm
Input button area Number of Buttons
you can program
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
DVD
78 keys
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT,
TAPE
78 keys
MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD,
TUNER
78 keys
PHONO, MULTI CH 52 keys
TV buttons, (TV ?/1,
TV VOL +/– , TV CH +/–,
WIDE, TV/VIDEO
7 keys
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To activate the input after
programming
Press the programmed button to activate the
input you want.
To cancel learning
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the learning mode.
To clear the learned codes
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press
TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator
lights up twice slowly and the learned code is
cleared. If TV ?/1 is pressed less than 2
seconds, the learning procedure returns to the
beginning of step 5.
When a learned code is cleared, if the button was
previously programmed for another input
selector, the programmed code for that button
can be used.
To clear the memory of the
remote
To clear all programmed and learned signals, do
the following to reset the remote to factory
settings.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
To use a command that has been
learned
When selecting a learned input, press the learned
button for that input.
The Macro Play function lets you link several IR
codes in a sequential order as a single command.
The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2).
You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each
macro list.
Setting the sequence of IR codes
1 Press M1 (or M2) while holding down
RM SET UP.
The indicator lights up.
2 Press the numeric buttons to select the
macro step number.
For example, to program step 1, press 1.
The indicator flashes slowly.
3 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
4 Press the appropriate button on the
remote control to be learned to send
the remote button code.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 4.
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to program
up to 10 IR codes.
Performing several
commands in sequence
automatically
(Macro Play)
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Tip
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:
– If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
– If the indicator lights up 4 times in quick
succession in step 3, an error has occurred. Start
again from step 1.
To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To delay the output of an IR code
Start over from step 1. In step 3,
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting
is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is
M2.
1 second delay is programmed at this program
step. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then
the remote automatically exits the macro setting
mode.
To clear the programmed IR
codes
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,
• Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting
is M1.
• Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is
M2.
The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights up
twice slowly, then the remote automatically
exits the macro setting mode.
To start macro play
Press M1 (TV/SAT) or M2 (TAPE) while the
ALT indicator turns on.
Note
If the Macro Play function does not work properly,
program a delay between each operation. See “To
delay the output of an IR code”.
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On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local power
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the receiver 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.
• (Models of area code U, CA only)
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On heat buildup
Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver
at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
• Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces
that have been specially treated (with wax, oil,
polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface
may result.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Additional Information
Precautions
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If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem.
There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound no matter which component is
selected.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at
“VOLUME MIN”.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is
not set to off (page 40).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• 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.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
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.
There is no sound from analog 2 channel
sources.
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not
used to assign the audio input of other input to the
selected input (page 34).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“COAX FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 35).
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
1 or 2.
There is no sound from digital sources (from
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not
used to assign the audio input of other input to the
selected input (page 34).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG FIXED” (page 35). Check that the
INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX FIXED” for
the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set to
“OPT FIXED” for the sources from COAXIAL
input jack.
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
1 or 2.
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 (10
feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
• Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND
terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
There is no sound from the surround back
speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX
logos. In this case, select “MATRIX” (page 38).
Troubleshooting
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There is no sound or only a very low-level
sound is heard from the center/surround/
surround back speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 30).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 21).
• Make sure the center/surround speakers size
parameter are set to either “SMALL” or
“LARGE” (pages 18 and 19).
• Make sure the surround back speakers selection is
set to either “DUAL” or “SINGLE”.
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
and securely.
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is
set to “YES” (page 18).
• There is no sound output from the SUB WOOFER
depending on the sound field.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is
not reproduced.
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio
setting (settings for the audio output) of the
connected component.
Recording cannot be done.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component with INPUT
SELECTOR.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
“ANALOG FIXED” (page 35) before recording
from a digital component connected to the analog
MD/TAPE jacks.
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX
FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 35) before
recording from a digital component connected to
the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
wire to a gas pipe.
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 24).
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly 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 input on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack
flashes red.
• When “AUTO 2CH” is selected for INPUT
MODE, the jack flashes red when no digital audio
signal is input. This depends on the INPUT
MODE function, and is not a malfunction.
ANTENNA
AM
Receiver
To ground
Ground wire
(not supplied)
Outdoor FM antenna
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Remote control
The remote does not function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the
receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and
the remote is the same. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To
switch the command mode of the receiver, press
?/1 to turn off the power. Then, press ?/1 while
pressing ENTER. Each time you press ?/1, the
command mode switches between “COM MODE
AV2” and “COM MODE AV1”. (The initial
setting is “COM MODE AV2”.)
• Make sure you select the correct input on the
remote.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• 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.
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message. You can check the condition of the
receiver by the message. Refer to the following
table to solve the problem.
DECODE ERROR
Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC. PRI.
XXXX” is set to “DEC. PRI. PCM”. Set to “DEC.
PRI. AUTO”.
PROTECTOR
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The
receiver will automatically turn off after a few
seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on
the power again. If this problem persists, turn off the
receiver and consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the
troubleshooting guide
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the
problem (page 17). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
settings and you will have to readjust all settings
on the receiver.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Reference sections for clearing
the receiver’s memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page 17
Customized sound fields page 36
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AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
(Models of area code U only)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Power Output
Models of area code U, CA
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
100 W + 100 W
1)
Reference Power Output
1)
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
FRONT
2)
: 100 W/ch
CENTER
2)
: 100 W
SURR
2)
: 100 W/ch
SURR BACK
2)
: 100 W/ch
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT
2)
: 110 W/ch
CENTER
2)
: 110 W
SURR
2)
: 110 W/ch
SURR BACK
2)
: 110 W/ch
Models of area code E2/E3
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
110 W + 110 W
1)
Reference Power Output
1)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
FRONT
2)
: 130 W/ch
CENTER
2)
: 130 W
SURR
2)
: 130 W/ch
SURR BACK
2)
: 130 W/ch
Models of area code AR
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
110 W + 110 W
1)
100 W + 100 W
3)
Reference Power Output
1)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
FRONT
2)
: 130 W/ch
CENTER
2)
: 130 W
SURR
2)
: 130 W/ch
SURR BACK
2)
: 130 W/ch
1)
Measured under the following conditions:
2)
Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
3)
Measured under the following conditions:
Frequency response
Inputs (Analog)
4)
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
bypassed).
5)
Weighted network, input level.
Inputs (Digital)
Outputs (Analog)
Specifications
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
E2/E3 240 V AC, 50 Hz
AR 230 V AC, 50 Hz
Area code Power requirements
AR 220 V AC, 50 Hz
PHONO RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
MULTI CH IN 1, 2,
SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT,
MD/TAPE, DVD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
10 Hz – 70 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
bypassed)
PHONO Sensitivity: 8 mV
Impedance: 50 kiloohms
S/N
4)
: 86 dB
(A, 8 mV
5)
)
MULTI CH IN 1, 2,
SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT,
MD/TAPE, DVD,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
Sensitivity: 500 mV
Impedance: 50 kiloohms
S/N
4)
: 96 dB
(A, 500 mV
5)
)
DVD, SA-CD/CD
(Coaxial)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
TV/SAT, SA-CD/CD,
MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3
(Optical)
Sensitivity: –
Impedance: –
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
MD/TAPE (OUT),
VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO OUT)
Voltage: 500 mV
Impedance: 10 kiloohms
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kiloohms
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Outputs (Digital)
Equalizer
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
S/N
Mono: 76 dB
Stereo: 70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono: 0.3%
Stereo: 0.5%
Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Models of area code U, CA
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz
6)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz
6)
Models of area code E2/E3
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz
6)
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz
6)
Models of area code AR
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz
Antenna Loop antenna
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
Selectivity
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
6)
You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +
or TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
B/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
P
R/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
General
Power requirements
Power consumption
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.3 W (when “POWER
SAVE” in the
CUSTOMIZE menu is set
to “ON”) (page 38)
AC outlets
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
430 × 157.5 × 371 mm
(16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 14 5/8
inches) including
projecting parts and
controls
Mass (Approx.) 10.7 kg (23 lb 10 oz)
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander RM-PG413 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: –
Gain levels ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
AR 220–230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Area code Power consumption
U, E2/E3 300 W
CA 410 VA
AR 260 W
Area code AC outlets
U, CA 2 switched, 120 W/1A MAX
E2/E3 1 switched, 100 W MAX
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 3.
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Main unit
A.F.D. (button/indicator) qf (29,
31, 56)
DIMMER 8 (25)
DISPLAY 7 (25, 56)
Display q; (25)
DVD (indicator) wj (22)
ENTER 9 (17, 18, 39, 57)
FM MODE 4 (23)
INPUT MODE w; (35)
INPUT SELECTOR wa (22, 23,
24, 25, 35, 38, 39, 56)
IR (receptor) 3 (44, 57)
MAIN MENU 5 (18, 35, 37, 39)
MASTER VOLUME –/+ qk (17,
21, 22, 55)
MD/TAPE (indicator) wg (22)
MEMORY 2 (24)
MOVIE (button/indicator) qg
(30, 31, 56)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) qa (23)
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT qs (23,
28)
MUSIC (button/indicator) qh (31,
56)
PHONES (jack) eg (22, 55)
PHONO (indicator) ws (22)
PRESET TUNING +/– eh (24,
59)
SA-CD/CD (indicator) wf (22)
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 6
(16, 40, 55)
SURR BACK DECODING qj
(32)
TUNER FM/AM (indicator) wd
(22)
TUNING +/– ef (23, 59)
TV/SAT (indicator) wh (22)
VIDEO 1 (indicator) e; (22)
VIDEO 2 (indicator) wl (22)
VIDEO 3 (indicator) wk (22)
VIDEO 3 INPUT (jacks) ed (13)
2CH (button/indicator) qd (28,
31, 36)
2ND ZONE ql (41)
–/+ ea (18, 35, 37, 39)
?/1 (power) 1 (17, 18, 21, 36,
57, 59)
</> es (18, 35, 37, 39)
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.
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DISPLAY 7 (25, 56)
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Name of button/part Reference page
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A - I
M - O
P - Z
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
256734
1
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Adjusting
CUSTOMIZE parameters
37
EQUALIZER parameter
37
LEVEL parameter
35
SET UP parameters
18
speaker level and balance
21
Automatic tuning
23
C
Changing
display
25
Clearing receiver’s memory
17
CUSTOMIZE menu
37
D
Digital Cinema Sound 30
Direct tuning
24
Dual Mono
38
Dubbing. See Recording
E
Editing. See Recording
EQUALIZER menu
37
I
Indexing. See Naming
L
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu
35
N
Naming 39
P
Preset stations
how to
24
how to tune
25
R
Recording
on a video tape
41
on an audio tape or MD
40
S
Selecting
component
22
front speaker system
40
sound field
30
SET UP menu
18
Sleep Timer
39
Sound field
customizing
35
pre-programmed
30
resetting
36
selecting
30
Speakers
adjusting speaker level and balance
21
connection
15
placement
15
Supplied accessories
59
T
Test tone 21
Tuning
automatically
23
directly
24
preset stations
24
Index
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