FM Stereo
FM-AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
4-241-672-11(3)
STR-DA1ES
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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.
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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.
ENERGY STAR
®
is a U.S. registered
mark.
As an
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
E
NERGY
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TAR
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guidelines for energy efficiency.
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This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DA1ES. Check your model number by
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
In this manual, the Models of area code U is used
for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in
the text, for example, “Models of area code U
only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also 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:
– Models of area code U, CA
RM-PP506L: See the separate operating
instructions supplied with the remote.
– Models of other area codes
RM-U305C: See pages 53–56.
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”.
Area code
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
SUB
WOOFER
AC OUTLET
PRE OUT
FRONT CENTER
SURROUND
OUT
R
L
I
MPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 6
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components ..................................... 8
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks .......... 10
1b: Connecting components with multi
channel output jacks .................. 13
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks ..................... 15
2: Connecting the antennas.................. 17
3: Connecting speakers........................ 18
4: Connecting the AC power cord ....... 20
5: Setting up the speakers .................... 21
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance (TEST TONE).................. 23
Amplifier/Tuner Operation
Selecting the component ..................... 24
Listening to multi channel sound
(MULTI CH DIRECT) ................. 24
Listening to FM/AM radio .................. 25
Storing FM stations automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)*
1
.....................................
26
Presetting radio stations....................... 26
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS)*
1
........................................................................
27
Changing the display ...........................30
About the indications in the display ....31
Enjoying Surround Sound
Automatically decoding the input audio
signal (AUTO DECODING)......... 33
Using only the front speakers
(2CH STEREO) ............................ 33
Selecting a sound field ........................ 34
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II
(2CH MODE)................................ 36
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Switching the audio input mode for
digital components
(INPUT MODE)............................ 37
Customizing sound fields .................... 37
Adjusting the equalizer........................ 39
Advanced settings................................ 40
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and functions.. 47
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 47
Recording ............................................ 48
CONTROL A1
control system......... 49
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*
1
Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
*
2
Except for models of area code U, CA.
Operations Using the Remote
RM-U305C*
2
Before you use your remote ................ 53
Remote button description................... 53
Changing the factory setting of a function
button ............................................ 56
Additional Information
Precautions ..........................................57
Troubleshooting................................... 57
Specifications ......................................60
Index .................................................... 63
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Illustration number
r
PLAY MODE qg (9, 13, 14)
RR
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – L
AUTO DEC qs (33)
CINEMA STUDIO EX A/B/C qg
(34)
Cursor buttons ( / ) wh (21,
37–40, 47)
CUSTOMIZE wl (40, 47)
Digital Cinema Sound indicator
3
DIMMER ed (30)
DISPLAY ql (30)
Display 4
DOOR OPEN 7
ENTER wg (47)
EQ wj (39)
EQUALIZER e; (39)
FM/AM qf (25, 26)
FM MODE es (25)
FUNCTION 6 (24–27, 37, 47)
INPUT MODE 9 (37)
IR receptor 2
Jog dial wf (21, 37–40, 47)
LEVEL wd (38)
MASTER VOLUME 5 (23, 24)
MEMORY w; (26, 27)
MODE +/– 0 (35, 38)
MULTI CH DIRECT 8 (24)
NORMAL SURR (;PLII) qh
(36)
PHONES jack qj
PRESET TUNING +/– qd (26)
RDS PTY ea (28)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
SET UP ws (21)
SLEEP ea (47)
(Except for models of area code
CEL, CEK)
SPEAKERS ON/OFF qk (24)
SURR wk (37)
TUNING +/– wa (25)
(Except for models of area code
CEL, CEK)
TUNING/PTY SELECT +/– wa
(25, 28)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks ef (16)
M – V
2CH ST qa (33)
?/1 (power) 1
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
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Open the front door
+
–
+–
+
–
1 23 4 5
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qs qaqdqfqhqjqk qg
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ql w; wa ws wd wf
whwl
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 10 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 17).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD/LD player
With digital audio output*
1
10–11
With multi-channel audio output*
2
13–14
With analog audio output only*
3
10–11
TV monitor
With component video input*
4
*
5
11 or 14
With S-Video or composite video input only 16
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output*
1
10–11
With analog audio output only*
3
10–11
CD/Super Audio CD player
With digital audio output*
1
12
With multi-channel audio output*
2
13
With analog audio output only*
3
15
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio output*
1
12
With analog audio output only*
3
15
Analog disc turntable 15
Multi-channel decoder 13
VCR, video camera, video game, etc. 16
*
1
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT connector, etc.
*
2
Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT connectors, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.
*
3
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
*
4
Model with component video (Y, B-Y, R-Y) input jacks
*
5
Except for models of area code CEL, CEK.
Getting Started
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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 a Sony components with CONTROL A1 jack
See “CONTROL A1 control system” on page 49.
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
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)
Green
Blue
Red
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output
jacks
Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, TV, or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD/LD player
Satellite tuner
* Connect to either the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD/LD CD/SACD) or the DVD/LD OPTICAL IN jack.
We recommend making connections to the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD/LD CD/SACD) jack.
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
–
SURROUND
()
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
–
SURROUND
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
R
L
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
R
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
AE
F
*
E
*
A
Getting Started
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2 Connect the video jacks.
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD/LD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input
jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).
DVD/LD player
Satellite tuner
TV monitor
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
–
SURROUND
()
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
–
SURROUND
HDC
H
B-Y
COMPONENT
Y
R-Y
INPUT OUTPUT
B-Y
COMPONENT
Y
R-Y
OUTPUT
H
B-Y
COMPONENT
Y
R-Y
CDCD
S VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
continued
Tip
When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on
this receiver.
Note
You can 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. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
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Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player and MD/Tape deck
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.
MD/Tape deck
CD/Super Audio CD
player
Tips
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
• You can also connect an LD player with a DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator (You cannot
connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks). Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the RF demodulator.
Notes
• No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the
ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD/LD CD/SACD) jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog
input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
• You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks (continued)
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
–
SURROUND
()
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
–
SURROUND
R
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
L
A
INOUT
ç
ç
ç
ç
LINE
L
R
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
INOUT
EE AA
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output
jacks
1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD/LD or CD/Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel decoder, you can
connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the sound of the connected component’s
multi channel decoder. 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 9.
DVD/LD player,
CD/Super Audio CD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the
Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG-2.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers
and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
–
SURROUND
()
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
–
SURROUND
L
R
MULTI CH OUT
FRONT
SURROUND
AAG G
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
continued
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2 Connect the video jacks.
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)
The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD or LD player with COMPONENT VIDEO
(Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy
higher quality video.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-video or standard video signals (or vice
versa).
DVD/LD player
TV monitor
1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks (continued)
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
–
SURROUND
()
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
–
SURROUND
H
B-Y
COMPONENT
Y
R-Y
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
CH
B-Y
COMPONENT
Y
R-Y
CD
VIDEO
INPUT
S VIDEO
INPUT
D
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
Tip
When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on
this receiver.
Note
You can 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. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
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PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
–
SURROUND
()
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
–
SURROUND
INOUT
LINE
L
R
LINE
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
OUTPUT
ç
ç
A
AA
A
1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.
Turntable
MD/Tape deck
CD/Super Audio CD
player
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
continued
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PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
–
SURROUND
()
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
–
SURROUND
VIDEO
OUT
R
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
OUTPUTINPUT
L
INOUT
VIDEO
OUT
R
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
OUTPUTINPUT
L
Ç
Ç
INOUT
Ç
Ç
BB BB
CDDD
B, D, E
S VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
INPUT
OUTIN
Ç
Ç
Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
(function) (page 24).
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 9.
To the
VIDEO 3
INPUT jacks
Camcorder
or TV
game
TV monitor VCR VCR
Tip
When the component is equipped with S-video jacks, you can connect the component to the S-VIDEO jacks on
this receiver.
Note
You can 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. If you connect a separate satellite tuner, etc., connect both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks (continued)
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2: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
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.
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
–
SURROUND
()
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
–
SURROUND
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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver alows you to use a 5.1 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).
Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration
Tip
Since the active sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
Speaker impedance
To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of
8 ohms or higher to the FRONT, CENTER, and SURROUND terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR to “8Ω”. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers if you are not
sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)
Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal impedances between 4 and 8 ohms to any or
all of the speaker terminals. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω” if you
connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.
Note
Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
Front speaker (R)
Surround speaker (R)
Center speaker
Front speaker (L)
Surround speaker (L)
Active sub woofer
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SPEAKERS
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
AC OUTLET
IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω
L
R
–
+
FRONT
– +
CENTER
+
–
SURROUND
PRE OUT
FRONT CENTER
SURROUND
OUT
R
L
I
MPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
Ee
E
e
E
e
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
A
Ee
A
B
A
A
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
E
e
A
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
Center speaker
Surround speaker
(L)
Surround speaker
(R)
Active sub woofer
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
(–)
Required cords
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
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4: Connecting the AC
power cord
* Models of area code U, CA, SP, TW only.
The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets
vary according to the model and country to which
the receiver is shipped.
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.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“INITIAL” appears in the display.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SET UP,
CUSTOMIZE, SURROUND, LEVEL,
and EQ menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
function and preset station.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for functions and
preset stations.
SUB
WOOFER
AC OUTLET
PRE OUT
FRONT CENTER
SURROUND
OUT
R
L
I
MPEDANCE
SELECTOR
4 Ω 8 Ω
AC OUTLET*
b
AC power cord
To a wall outlet
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x CENTER (
C
)
(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.
• NO
If you did not connect a center speaker, select
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be
output from the front speakers.
5: Setting up the speakers
Use the SET UP menu to set the types and sizes
of the speakers connected to the receiver.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press SET UP.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the speaker.
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”
below.
Note
Some speaker settings may appear dimmed in the
display. This means that they have been changed
automatically due to other speaker settings. The
dimmed settings may or may not be adjustable.
4 Turn the jog dial to select the
parameter.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
all of the items that follow.
Speaker setup parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
x FRONT (
L
R
)
(Front speaker 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”).
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x SURROUND (
SL
SR
)
(Surround speaker 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”.
Tip
The LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker
determine whether or not the internal sound processor
will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the
bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection
circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to
the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
However, since bass has a certain amount of
directionality, it best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
“SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the equalizer, see page 39.
x SUB WOOFER (
SW
)
(Sub woofer selection)
• YES
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
• NO
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
“NO”. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
Tip
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital
bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the
sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.
For advanced speaker setups
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” This enables advanced
setups including those of the distances to the
speakers and heights of the speakers.
For details on “MENU”, see page 40. For
details on how to set the items, see page 41.
5: Setting up the speakers
(continued)
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6: Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance
(TEST TONE)
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening 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 on the remote to turn on the
receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
“T.TONE” appears in the display and the
test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
3 Adjust the speaker level and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.
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.
• You can use the jog dial on the receiver only for
the adjustment.
4 Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
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Amplifier/Tuner Operation
Selecting the component
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the
function.
The selected function appears in the display.
To select the Display
VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
Camcorder or VIDEO 3
TV game
DVD or LD player DVD/LD
Satellite tuner TV/SAT
MD or tape deck MD/TAPE
CD or Super Audio CD/SACD
CD player
Built in tuner TUNER
Turntable PHONO
2 Turn on the component and start
playback.
When you select a component which is also
connected to the TV (such as VCR or DVD
player), turn on the TV and set the TV’s
video input to match the component you
selected.
If your TV is connected to the receiver’s
MONITOR jack, the video from the
selected function will be displayed on the
TV.
3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to adjust the
volume.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote.
To turn off the speaker system
Press SPEAKERS ON/OFF on the front panel.
Listening to multi channel
sound
(MULTI CH DIRECT)
You can select the audio directly from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks. This function enables you to enjoy high
quality analog sources like DVD or Super
Audio CD.
Surround effects are not activated when using
this function.
Press MULTI CH DIRECT to select the
multi channel audio source.
The selected audio source is output.
Note
This function is canceled when you switch the
function (page 24), and press MULTI CH DIRECT
again.
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Direct tuning
Enter a frequency of the station directly by
using the numeric buttons on the remote.
For details on the supplied remote, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the remote.
1 Press TUNER to switch the function to
TUNER.
You can also use the FUNCTION control
on the receiver.
2 Press FM/AM on the receiver repeatedly
to select the FM or AM band.
3 Press D.TUNING.
4 Select the numbers for the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
(You don’t have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
If you’ve 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’ve entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
your area.
Listening to FM/AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM
antennas to the receiver (see page 17).
Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending
on the area code as shown in the following table. For
details on area codes, see page 3.
Area code FM AM
U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
CEL, CEK, TW, 50 kHz 9 kHz
KR, CN, SP
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 61).
Automatic tuning
1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the
function to TUNER.
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM
band.
3 Press TUNING + or – (TUNING/PTY
SELECT + or – for models of area code
CEL, CEK).
Press + to scan from low to high; press – to
scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo reception
Press FM MODE to switch to monaural audio.
If the FM stereo reception is poor and
“STEREO” flashes in the display, select the
monaural audio so that the sound will be less
distorted.
bbbb
1 0 2 5 0
bbb
1 3 5 0
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Storing FM stations
automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations”.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to
turn the receiver back on.
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” scrolls in the
display and the receiver scans and stores all
the FM and FM RDS stations in the
broadcast area.
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for
stations broadcasting the same program,
then stores only the one with the clearest
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted
alphabetically by their Program Service
name, then assigned a 2-character preset
code. For more details on RDS, see page 28.
Regular FM stations are assigned
2-character preset codes and stored after the
RDS station.
When done, “FINISH” appears in the
display momentarily and the receiver
returns to the normal operation.
Notes
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure
to store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see page
27.
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.
Presetting radio stations
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 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the
function to TUNER.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic Tuning (page
25) or Direct Tuning (page 26).
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 – to select
a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset number, start again from step 3.
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.
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Tuning to preset stations
1 Rotate FUNCTION to switch the function to
TUNER.
The last received station is tuned in.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or – 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 to switch the function to
TUNER.
2 Press D.SKIP/CH/PRESET +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N
nC0˜...C2˜C1N
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
stations to send additional information along
with the regular program signal. You can use
the following convenient RDS features:
– Displaying RDS information
– Scanning preset stations by program type
Note that RDS is operable only for FM
stations.*
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 26), automatic
tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page
27).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program service name appears in the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal strength is weak.
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Scanning preset stations by
program type
You can tune in preset stations according to a
program type that you specify. The receiver
scans for stations in its preset memory
currently broadcasting the specified program
type.
1 Press RDS PTY.
2 Press TUNING/PTY SELECT + or
TUNING/PTY SELECT – to select the
program type.
See the table below for the information on
each program type.
3 Press RDS PTY.
While the receiver is scanning stations,
“PTY” and “SEARCH” appears by turns in
the display window.
When the receiver finds a station, the
receiver stops scanning. When the receiver
could not find any preset stations currently
broadcasting the specified program type,
“NO PTY” appears in the display.
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
PS (Program Service name)
a)
t Frequency
a)
t PTY (Program TYpe) indication
b)
t
RT (Radio Text) indication
c)
t CT (Current
Time) indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound
field currectly applied t Volume level
a) This information also appears for non-RDS FM
stations.
b) Type of program being broadcast (see page 29).
c) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS
service, “NO XX” (such as “NO CT”) appears in
the display.
• When a station broadcasts radio text data, it is
displayed at the same rate at which it is sent from
the station. Any change in this rate is reflected in
the display rate of the data.
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
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Description of program types
Program type Description
indication
NEWS News programs
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand
on current news
INFO Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
VARIED Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION Programs of religious content
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located by
TP/TA.
Program type Description
indication
LEISURE Programs on recreational activities
such as gardening, fishing,
cooking, etc.
JAZZ Jazz programs
COUNTRY Country music programs
NATION M Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music
FOLK M Folk music programs
DOCUMENT Investigative features
NONE Any programs not defined above
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TUNER
t Frequency and preset number
r
Sound field name
r
Volume level
TUNER (When the preset name is
indexed) (page 47)
t Preset name and preset number
r
Frequency and preset number
r
Sound field name
r
Volume level
Changing the brightness of
the display
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
The DIMMER button lights up and the
brightness of the display changes in 3 steps.
Changing the display
Changing the information in
the display
You can check the volume, or sound field by
changing the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The displayed information varies according to
the selected function.
All functions except TUNER
t Function name
r
Sound field name
r
Volume level
All functions except TUNER
(When the function name is indexed)
(page 47)
t Index name
r
Function name
r
Sound field name
r
Volume level
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7 MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are
input.
Note
Only the front 2 channels are compatible with
MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is
downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.
8 Tuner indicators: Light up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
pages 25–29 for tuner operations.
9 EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is
functioning.
0 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated. See page 46 to
adjust the dynamic range compression.
qa MULTI CH IN: Lights up when adjusting the
level of the MULTI CH IN sub woofer
channel.
qs COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
COAXIAL terminal.
qd OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
OPTICAL terminal.
1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is
set to “YES” and the receiver detects that the
disc being played back does not contain the
LFE channel signal. While this indicator
lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer
signal based on the low frequency
components of the front channels.
2 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
3 SP.OFF.: Lights up when the headphones are
inserted or the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is set to
OFF.
4 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby
Digital format.
5 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel
signals in order to output the center and
surround channel signals. However, this
indicator also lights when the Pro Logic II
movie/music decoder is in active. However,
this indicator does not light if the center and
surround speakers are set to “NO”.
6 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that
you have made digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG (see
page 37).
About the indications in the display
PRO LOGIC
D.RANGE EQ
MONO RDSDTS MPEG
STEREO
OPTSP. OFF
SL
S SR
L
SW
C R
MEMORY
L F E
DIGITAL
a
SLEEP
COAX MULTI CH IN
42 3 5 6
0
8
qa 9
7
1
qg
qf
qd qs
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About the indications in the display
(continued)
qf 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))
Example:
Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2
Output channel: Surround speakers absent
Sound Field: AUTO DECODING.
qg L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel. When the sound of the LFE
channel signal is actually being reproduced,
the bars underneath the letters lights up to
indicate the level. Since the LFE signal is not
recorded in all parts of the input signal the bar
indication will fluctuate (and may turn off)
during playback.
SL SR
L
C R
SW
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Automatically decoding
the input audio signal
(AUTO DECODING)
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.
If you connect an active 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.
Press AUTO DEC.
“AUTO DEC” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the AUTO DECODING
mode.
Using only the front
speakers
(2CH STEREO)
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front L/R speakers only. Standard 2
channel stereo sources completely bypass the
sound field processing and multi channel
surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
Press 2CH ST.
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the
2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front L/R speakers and a sub
woofer, set to the AUTO DECODING mode.
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Selecting a sound field
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.
Sound field Display
Normal Surround NORM.SURR.
Cinema Studio EX A C.ST.EX A DCS
Cinema Studio EX B C.ST.EX B DCS
Cinema Studio EX C C.ST.EX C DCS
Hall HALL
Jazz Club JAZZ
Live Concert CONCERT
Game GAME
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.
Enjoying movies using the
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.
Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C to
select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode you
want.
The selected CINEMA STUDIO EX mode
appears in the display.
x C.ST.EX A
(Cinema Studio EX A) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the
Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant
Theater” cinema production studio. This is a
standard mode, great for watching most any
type of movies.
x C.ST.EX B
(Cinema Studio EX B) DCS
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 C.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.
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About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
the following three elements.
• Virtual Multi Dimention
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
• Screen Depth Matching
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
from inside the screen like in theaters.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
these three elements simultaneously.
Tips
• You can also select the CINEMA STUDIO EX
mode by pressing MODE +/– repeatedly.
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the
package.
– : Dolby Digital discs
– : Dolby Surround encoded
programs
– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
• Virtual speakers are always active in the CINEMA
STUDIO EX modes.
Selecting other sound fields
Press MODE +/– repeatedly to select the
sound field you want.
The selected sound field appears in the display.
x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround)
Software with multi channel surround audio
signals is played back according to the way it
was recorded. This sound field reproduces the
acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall.
For software with 2 channel audio signals, you
can select from a variety of decoding modes
according to the 2CH MODE setting.
x HALL (Hall)
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert
hall.
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x CONCERT (Live Concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
house.
x GAME (Game)
Obtains maximum audio impact from TV game
software.
When the headphones are connected
Speaker output is automatically canceled and
“SP. OFF” lights up in the display.
To turn off the surround effect
Press AUTO DEC or 2CH ST.
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Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II
(2CH MODE)
This fucntion 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; or 4
channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
Press NORMAL SURR (;PLII) repeatedly
to select the 2 channel decoding mode.
The selected mode appears in the display. The
sound field automatically switches to
“NORMAL SURROUND” (page 35).
2 channel decoding modes
• PRO LOGIC (DOLBY PL)
Performs Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1
channels.
• PLII MOVIE (II MOVIE)
Performs 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.
• PLII MUSIC (II MUSIC)
Performs the Pro Logic II Music mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo
sources such as CDs.
Tips
• When “PLII MUSIC” is selected, you can make
further adjustments using “CENTER WIDTH”,
“DIMENSION”, “PANORAMA” in the
SURROUND menu.
• You can also select the 2 channel decoding mode
using “2CH MODE” in the CUSTOMIZE menu
(page 40).
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Customizing sound fields
By adjusting the SURROUND menu and
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 SURROUND
menu
You can customize the surround effects of the
selected sound field. The settings are stored
individually for each sound field.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2 Press SURR.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter.
For details, see “SURROUND menu
parameters” below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the
jog dial to adjust the selected
parameter.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
SURROUND menu parameters
x EFFECT X
(Effect level)
Initial setting: 10
Higher settings apply more surround effect. You can
adjust from 0 to 15 in 1 steps.
Switching the audio input
mode for digital components
(INPUT MODE)
You can switch the audio input mode for
functions which have digital audio input jacks.
1 Rotate FUNCTION to select the function
whose audio input mode you want to
switch.
INPUT MODE is compatible with:
DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3,
CD/SACD*.
(The INPUT MODE indicator lights up)
* When the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD/
LD CD/SACD) jack is assigned to CD/SACD
function.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select
the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears in
the display.
Audio input modes
• AUTO IN
Gives priority to the analog audio signals input
to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks when there is no
digital audio signals.
• COAX IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
• OPT IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
• ANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
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For advanced SURROUND menu
adjustments
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” to enable advanced
adjustments.
For details on “MENU”, see page 40.
For details on how to set the items, see page 44.
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
fields.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2 Press LEVEL.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the
jog dial to adjust the selected
parameter.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
parameters.
LEVEL menu parameters
x BAL.
********
********
****
(Front speaker balance)
Initial setting: 0 (BALANCE)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and
right speakers. You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in
0.5 dB steps.
x CTR XXX.X dB
(Center speaker level)
x SUR.L. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (L) level)
x SUR.R. XXX.X dB
(Surround speaker (R) level)
x S.W. XXX.X dB
(Sub woofer level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –20 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB
steps.
x S.W. XXX dB (
MULTI CH IN
)
(Multi channel sub woofer level)
Initial setting: +10 dB
Lets you increase the level of the MULTI CH IN sub
woofer channel by +10 dB. This adjustment may be
necessary when connecting a DVD player to the
MULTI CH IN jacks. The sub woofer level from
DVD players is 10 dB lower than Super Audio CD
players.
Note
When one of the following sound fields are selected,
no sound is output from the sub woofer if “FRONT”
(front speaker size) in the SET UP menu is set to
“LARGE”. However, the sound will be output from
the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE
(Low Frequency Effect) signals.
– HALL
– JAZZ CLUB
– LIVE CONCERT
For advanced LEVEL menu
adjustments
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” to enable advanced
adjustments.
For details on “MENU”, see page 40.
For details on how to set the items, see page 45.
Resetting sound fields to the
initial settings
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
2 While holding down MODE +, press
?/1.
“S.F CLR.” appears in the display and all
sound fields are reset to the initial settings.
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Adjusting the equalizer
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
level) of front speakers using the EQ menu.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
2 Press EQ.
3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter.
For details, see “EQ menu parameters”
below.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn the
jog dial to adjust the selected
parameter.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
EQ menu parameters
x BASS XXX.X dB
(Front speaker bass level)
x TREB. 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.
Level
(dB)
Frequency
(Hz)
Frequency
(Hz)
Bass
Treble
To apply equalization
Press EQUALIZER. Each press turns the
equalizer on or off. The EQ indicator lights
when the equalizer is on.
For advanced EQ menu adjustments
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set “MENU”
to “MENU EXP.” to enable advanced
adjustments.
For details on “MENU”, see page 40.
For details on how to set the items, see page 46.
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Advanced settings
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
to adjust the receiver
You can adjust various receiver settings using
the CUSTOMIZE menu.
1 Press CUSTOMIZE.
2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to
select the parameter.
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameters” below.
3 Turn the jog dial to adjust the selected
parameter.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
The initial setting is underlined.
x MENU
(Menu expanding)
• MENU EXP.
The advanced parameters for the SET UP,
SURROUND, LEVEL, and EQ menus are
displayed and can be adjusted.
For details on each setup items, see pages 21, 37–39
and the following pages.
• MENU STD
The advanced parameters are not displayed.
x 2CH MODE
(2 channel decoding mode)
You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the 2
channel decoding mode (page 36).
You can set this parameter only when NORMAL
SURROUND or AUTO DECODING* is selected. In
the Cinema Studio EX mode, this parameter is always
set to “PRO LOGIC” and cannot be changed.
For details on each decoding mode, see page 36.
* The selected decoding mode is applied only when
the Dolby Digital [Lt/Rt] signal is input.
• DOLBY PL
• II MOVIE
• II MUSIC
x S.F.
(Sound field link)
• S.F. LINK
Lets you apply the last selected sound field to a
function whenever it is selected. For example, if
you select HALL for CD/SACD function, change to
a different function and return to CD/SACD
function, HALL is automatically applied again.
• S.F. FIX
Sound field link is not activated.
x DEC.
(Digital audio input decoding mode)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
• DEC. AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, PCM, or MPEG2.
• DEC. PCM
Decodes all the input signals as PCM signals. If a
Dolby Digital, DTS*, or MPEG (etc.) signal is
input, no sound is output. When set to “AUTO”,
and the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD,
etc.) is interrupted when playback starts, set to
“PCM”.
* Playback of DTS-CD software will output noise.
x PWR.S.
(Control A1: Power link)
• PWR.S.–ON
The power link function is not activated, but you
can decrease the power consumption of the receiver
during standby mode.
• PWR.S.–OFF
Lets you turn on the receiver automatically when
the component connected via CONTROL A1 cords
(page 49) is turned on.
x A.FUN.
(Control A1: Function link)
• A.FUN.–ON
Lets you switch the function of this receiver to the
Sony components connected via CONTROL A1
cords (page 49) automatically when the playback on
the component is started.
• A.FUN.–OFF
Function link is not activated.
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Advanced SET UP menu
parameters
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 21 for the SET UP menu adjustments.
Initial settings are underlined.
All SET UP menu parameters
L
R
(FRONT)
C
(CENTER)
SL
SR
(SURROUND)
SW
(SUB WOOFER)
L
R
DIST XX.X m (ft.)*
1
*
2
C
DIST XX.X m (ft.)*
1
*
2
SL
SR
DIST XX.X m (ft.)*
1
*
2
SW
DIST XX.X m (ft.)*
1
*
2
DISTANCE*
1
*
2
SL
SR
PL. XXX*
1
SL
SR
HGT. XXX*
1
FRT > XXX Hz*
1
CTR > XXX Hz*
1
SUR. > XXX Hz*
1
L.F.E. > XXX Hz*
1.
*
1
Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
*
2
Default unit is “ft.” (feet) for models of area code
U, CA.
Default unit is “m” (meter) for models of other
area codes.
x C.MODE.
(Command mode)
Lets you select the command mode of the remote. If
the command mode of the receiver and the remote is
different, operation from the remote is not possible.
• C.MODE.AV1
• C.MODE.AV2
The remote supplied for models of area code CEL,
CEK can only operate the receiver when it is set to
the AV1 mode. If you would like to do operate the
receiver in AV2 mode, we recommend that you
purchase an optional Sony remote.
x COAX (Coaxial assignment)
Lets you assign the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN
(DVD/LD CD/SACD) to either the DVD/LD function
or the CD/SACD function. For details, see
“Switching the audio input mode for digital
components” on page 37.
• COAX-DVD
• COAX-CD
x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and functions)
For details, see “Naming preset stations and
functions” on page 47.
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x FRONT XX.X meter (
L
R
)
(Front speaker distance)
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from
1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 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 surround speakers to your side
(long room)
When placing surround speakers behind you
(wide room)
x CENTER XX.X meter (
C
)
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the center speaker. You can adjust from a distance
equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position
(B) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If
you select a setting while the display is blinking, you
will not be able to enjoy full surround effects.
x SURROUND XX.X meter (
SL
SR
)
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the surround speakers. You can adjust from a
distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening
position (C) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If
you select a setting while the display is blinking, you
will not be able to enjoy full surround effects.
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
x SUB WOOFER XX.X meter (
SW
)
(Sub woofer distance)
Initial setting: 5.0 meter (16 feet)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the sub woofer. You can adjust from 1.0 meter to
12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
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 that
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther
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 farther
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!
45°
90°
20°
A A
B
CC
45°
90°
20°
A A
B
CC
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Tip
“SURROUND PL.” (Surround speaker position) is
designed specifically for implementation of the sound
fields 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”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD.” or “MID” 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.” and then use the speaker distance parameter
and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper
balance.
x DISTANCE (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
• feet (default for models for area code U, CA)
The distance is displayed in feet. “ft.” indicator
lights up.
• meter (default for models for other area codes)
The distance is displayed in meters.“m” indicator
lights up.
x SURROUND PL. (
SL
SR
)
(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 34).
• SIDE
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• MID
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
• BEHD.
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section C.
60°
90°
20°
A
B
30°
B
C C
A
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x SURROUND HGT. (
SL
SR
)
(Surround speaker height)*
Lets you specify the hight of your surround speakers
for proper implementation of the surround effects of
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 34).
• LOW
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• HIGH
Select if the height of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
* This setup item is not available when
“SURROUND” (surround speaker size) is set to
“NO”.
x FRT > XXX Hz
(Front speaker crossover frequency)
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)
Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover
frequency when “FRONT” (front speaker size) is set
to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 200 Hz
in 10 Hz steps.
x CTR > XXX Hz
(Center speaker crossover frequency)
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)
Lets you adjust the center speaker bass crossover
frequency when “CENTER” (center speaker size) is
set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz to
200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
x SUR. > XXX Hz
(Surround speaker crossover frequency)
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)
Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover
frequency when “SURROUND” (surround speaker
size) is set to “SMALL”. You can adjust from 40 Hz
to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
x L.F.E. > XXX Hz
(LFE high cut filter)
Initial setting: STD (120 Hz)
Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE
channel high cut filter. Normally, select “STD
(120 Hz)”.
When using a passive sub woofer powered by a
separate power amplifier, it may be better to change
the cut off frequency. In this case, you can adjust
from 40 Hz to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
Advanced SURROUND menu
parameters
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 37 for the SURROUND menu
adjustments.
Initial settings are underlined.
All SURROUND menu parameters
C.WIDTH X*
DIMEN. X*
PANO.*
EFFECT XX
WALL XXX*
REVB. XXX*
SCR.*
* Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
x C WIDTH X
(Center width control)
Initial setting: 3
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro
Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You
can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set
to “PLII MUSIC” (page 36) and NORMAL
SURROUND is selected.
You can adjust the distribution of the center channel
signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II
decoding, to the L/R speakers. C WIDTH is
adjustable in 8 steps from “0” (no spread) to “7” (full
phantom).
60
30
A
B
A
B
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x DIMEN. X
(Dimension control)
Initial setting: 3
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro
Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You
can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set
to “PLII MUSIC” (page 36) and NORMAL
SURROUND is selected.
You can adjust the difference between the front
channels and the surround channels. DIMENSION is
adjustable in 7 steps from “0” (front) to “6”
(surround).
x PANO.
(Panorama mode)
Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro
Logic II Music mode decoding (PLII MUSIC). You
can set this parameter only when “2CH MODE” is set
to “PLII MUSIC” (page 36) and NORMAL
SURROUND is selected.
• ON
Lets you enjoy the surround sound by spreading the
sound field of front speakers to the left and right of
the listening position (panorama mode).
• OFF
Panorama mode is not activated.
x WALL XXX (Wall type)
Initial setting: MID (0)
When sound is reflected off soft material, such as a
curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A
hard wall is highly reflective and does not
significantly effect the frequency response of the
reflected sound.
“WALL” lets you control the level of the high
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your
listening environment by simulating a softer (S) or
harder (H) wall. You can adjust from S to H in 17
steps. MID (0) setting designates a neutral wall made
of wood.
x REVB. XXX (Reverberation)
Initial setting: MID (0)
Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected
(reverberated) many times between he left and right
walls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes
more time to bounce from one surface to another than
in a smaller room.
“REVERB” lets you control the spacing of the early
reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or
shorter (S) room. You can adjust from S to L in 17
steps. MID (0) designates a standard room with no
adjustment.
x SCR. (Screen depth)
Lets you create the sensation that the sound of the
front speakers comes from inside the screen in your
listering room, like theaters.
• OFF
This function is not activated.
• MID
Normally, select “MID”.
• DEEP
Lets you create the sensation that the sound comes
from a very large screen with a greate amount of
screen depth.
Advanced LEVEL menu
parameters
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 38 for the LEVEL menu adjustments.
Initial settings are underlined.
All LEVEL menu parameters
L
R
(FRONT)
CTR XXX.X dB
SUR.L. XXX.X dB
SUR.R. XXX.X dB
S.W. XXX.X dB
MULTI CH IN
S.W. XXX dB
L.F.E. XXX.X dB*
D.RANGE
COMP.*
* Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
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x L.F.E. XXX.X dB
(LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub
woofer without effecting the level of the bass
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front,
center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or
DTS bass redirection circuitry. You can adjust from
–20 dB to 0 dB (line level) in 0.5 dB steps. “0 dB”
outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level
determined by the recording engineer. When set to
“OFF”, the sound of the LFE channel from the sub
woofer is muted. In this case, the low frequency
sounds of the front, center, or surround speakers are
output from the sub woofer according to the settings
made for each speaker (pages 21–22).
x COMP. (
D.RANGE
)
(Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound
track. This may be useful when you want to watch
movies at low volumes late at night.
• OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
• 0.1–0.9
The dynamic range is compressed in small steps to
achieve the sound you desire.
• 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 to compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the
dynamic range information included in the Dolby
Digital signal. “STD” is standard compression, but
because many sources have only light compression,
you may not notice much difference when using 0.1–
0.9.
Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting.
This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets
you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike
analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and
provide a very natural compression.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
Advanced EQ menu
parameters
(front speakers only)
When “MENU” is set to “MENU EXP.”, all of
the following parameters are displayed and
adjustable.
See page 39 for the EQ menu adjustments.
All EQ menu parameters
BASS XXX.X dB
BASS XXX Hz*
TREB. XXX.X dB
TREB. XXX Hz*
* Adjustable only when “MENU” is set to “MENU
EXP.”.
x BASS XXX.X Hz
(Front speaker bass frequency)
Initial setting: 250 Hz
You can adjust from 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz in 21 steps.
x TREB. XXX.X Hz
(Front speaker treble frequency)
Initial setting: 2.5 kHz
You can adjust from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz in 23 steps.
Advanced settings (continued)
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Other Operations
Naming preset stations
and functions
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and functions and display it in
the receiver’s display.
1 To index a preset station
Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER,
then tune in the preset station you want
to create an index name for (page 27).
To index a function
Rotate FUNCTION to select a function
you want to create an index name for.
2 Press CUSTOMIZE.
3 Press the cursor button ( ) to select
“NAME IN”.
4 Press ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.
5 Create an index name by using the jog
dial and cursor buttons ( or ).
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then
press the cursor button ( ) to move the
cursor to the next position.
Tips
• You can select the character type as follows by
turning the jog dial.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols
• To enter a blank space, turn the jog dial until a
blank space appears in the display.
• If you made a mistake, press the cursor button
( or ) until the character you want to
change flashes, then turn the jog dial to select
the correct character.
6 Press ENTER.
The entered name is registered.
7 To create index names for other preset
stations and functions, repeat steps 1
to 6.
Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time by using the
remote.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly
while the power is on.
Each time you select 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.
Tips
• For models of area code U, CA, you can also use
the SLEEP button on the receiver.
• To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
in the display.
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Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape
or MiniDisc
You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape
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 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 function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are
not output from the REC OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH DIRECT is selected. The analog audio
signals of the current function are output.
• No signal is output from DIGITAL OUT jack (MD/
TAPE OPTICAL OUT) when INPUT MODE is
ANALOG even if digital audio signal is input to
DIGITAL IN jack.
Recording on a video tape
You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD
player 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 LD player if you
need help.
1 Select the program source to be
recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert the laser disc you want
to record into the LD player.
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
laser disc 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 laser
disc. 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
• Make sure to make both digital and analog
connections to the TV/SAT and DVD/LD inputs.
Analog recording is not possible if you make only
digital connections.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources.
• The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are
not output from the REC OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH DIRECT is selected. The analog audio
signals of the current function are output.
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Using the CONTROL A1
system
Getting Started
This section explains the basic functions
of the CONTROL A1 Control System.
Certain components have special
functions, like “CD Synchro Dubbing” on
cassette decks, that require CONTROL
A1 connections. For detailed information
regarding specific operations, be sure to
also refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with your component(s).
The CONTROL A1 Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1
connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1
connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
In the future, the CONTROL A1
connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
Notes
• The CONTROL A1 Control System is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the Control
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be
compatible with the new functions.
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL A1 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.
PHONO
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO
IN
IN
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
–
SURROUND
()
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
–
SURROUND
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1 control system
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CONTROL A1 control system
(continued)
• 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 receiver.
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 receiver.
Connections
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in
series to the CONTROL A1
jacks on the
back of each component. You can connect up
to 10 CONTROL A1
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.)
In the CONTROL A1
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
A1
jack, you can use either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1 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 A1 , 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 A1 control system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1 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).
CONTROL A1 hookup
• If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible
Sony CD player, Super Audio CD player,
tape deck, or MD deck
Use a CONTROL A1 cord (mini jack) (not
supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1
jack on the CD player, Super Audio CD
player, tape deck, or MD deck to the
CONTROL A1
jack on the receiver. See
page 49 and the operating instructions
supplied with your CD player, Super Audio
CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for
details.
Note
If you make CONTROL A1 connections from
the receiver to an MD deck that is also connected
to a computer, do not operate the receiver while
using the “Sony MD Editor” software. This may
cause a malfunction.
Example
Amplifier
(Receiver)
CD
player
MD
deck
Tape
deck
Other
component
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Basic Functions
The CONTROL A1 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.
x Automatic function selection
When you connect a CONTROL A1
compatible Sony amplifier (or receiver) to
other Sony components using monaural mini-
plug cords, the function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches
to the correct input when you press the play
button on one of the connected components.
Notes
• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible
amplifier (receiver) using a monaural mini-plug
cord in order to take advantage of the automatic
function selection feature.
• This function only works when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs
according to the names on the function buttons.
Certain receivers allow you to switch the names of
the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other
than the recording source. It will cause the
automatic function selection to operate.
On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections
It is possible to make connections between
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks. For
details regarding particular connections or set up
options, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the component(s).
About the connecting cord
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 (2P) mini-plug cord less than
2 meters long, with no resistance.
Jacks and connection examples
CD player
MD deck
continued
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1
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x Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized
recording between the selected source and
recorder components.
1 Set the function selector on the amplifier
(or receiver) to the source component.
2 Set the source component to pause mode
(make sure both the N and X indicators
light together).
3 Set the recorder component to the REC-
PAUSE mode.
4 Press PAUSE on the recorder component.
The source component is released from the
pause mode, and recording begins shortly
thereafter.
When playback ends from the source
component, recording stops.
Notes
• Do not set more than one component to the pause
mode.
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with
a special synchronized recording function that uses
the CONTROL A1 Control System, like “CD
Synchro Dubbing”. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the recorder
component.
CONTROL A1 control system
(continued)
Operations Using the Remote RM-U305C
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Except for models of area code U,
CA
You can use the remote RM-U305C to operate
the components in your system.
Before you use your
remote
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 don’t use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Remote button
description
P
p
DISC
9
(
0
)
=
+
>10
0
789
456
123
ENTER
CD/SACD
TUNER
VIDEO
AUX
MD/TAPE
VIDEO 2
PHONO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 3
SYSTEM
STANDBY
FUNCTION
SHIFT
POSITION
DISPLAY
MODE
JUMP
AUTO DEC
–
MUTING
2CH
WIDE
P IN P
SWAP
D.SKIP/
CH/PRESET
– /– –
– SUB CH +
ANT
TV/VTR
TV/
VIDEO
MULTI/2CH
A. DIRECT
SOUND FIELD
+
MAIN MENU
MENU
MASTER
VOL
TEST TONE
D.TUNING
RETURN
MENU
ENTER
TITLE
f
F
G
g
SLEEP
AV
?/1
?/1
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
FN SHIFT
]
]
}
}
Operations Using the Remote RM-U305C
continued
The tables below show the settings of each
button.
Remote Operations Function
Button
SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep
function and the duration
which the receiver turns
off automatically.
?/1 Receiver Turns the receiver on or
off.
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Remote button description
(continued)
Remote Operations Function
Button
TEST Receiver Press to output test tone.
TONE
MAIN Receiver Press this button
MENU repeatedly to select one
of the five cursor modes:
EQ, SURROUND,
LEVEL, SET UP and
CUSTOMIZE.
MENU </> Receiver Selects a menu item.
MENU +/– Receiver Makes adjustment or
change the setting.
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master
VOL +/– volume of the receiver.
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and
CD player/ video components on or
VCD player/ off.
LD player/
DVD player
MD deck/
DAT deck
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver and
STANDBY VCR/Satellite other Sony audio/video
(Press AV tuner/ components.
?/1 and CD player/
?/1 at VCD player/
the same LD player/
time) DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
TAPE deck
0-9 Receiver Use with “SHIFT” button
to select tuner preset
station numeric input
during DIRECT
TUNING or MEMORY
mode.
CD player/ Selects track numbers.
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck
TV/VCR/ Selects channel numbers.
satellite tuner
>10 CD player/ Selects tracks numbers
VCD player/ over 10.
LD player/
MD deck/
Tape deck
Remote Operations Function
Button
VIDEO/ Receiver To watch VCR.
VIDEO 1* (VTR mode 3)
VIDEO 2* Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 1)
VIDEO 3* Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 2)
DVD/LD Receiver To watch DVD or laser
disc.
TV/SAT Receiver To watch TV programs
or satellite receiver.
PHONO* Receiver To listen to turntable.
MD/ Receiver To listen to Minidisc or
TAPE*
,
** audio tape.
AUX Receiver To listen to an audio
equipment.
CD/SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc.
TUNER Receiver To listen to radio
programs.
SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select
a memory page for
presetting radio stations
or tuning to preset
stations.
D.TUNING
Receiver Tuner station direct key-
in-mode.
AUTO DEC
Receiver Select AUTO
DECODING mode.
MODE+/– Receiver Selects sound field mode.
2CH Receiver Select 2CH mode.
MULTI/ 2CH
Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN
A.DIRECT***
source.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the
receiver
* VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, PHONO and
MD/TAPE function is a 2-key operation. To
select the above function, press FN SHIFT
(function shift) and the function key you want
simultaneously. For example, press FN SHIFT
and CD/SACD to select MD/TAPE function.
** You cannot operate the Sony tape deck. To
operate the Sony tape deck, follow the procedure
of “Changing the factory setting of a function
button” (page 56) and assign a function button
which is not used (AUX, etc.) to the tape deck.
***Analog direct is not supported.
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Remote Operations Function
Button
X VCR/ Pauses play or record.
CD player/ (Also start recording
VCD player/ with components in
LD player/ record standby.)
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
x VCR/ Stops play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
VCD player/ displayed on the TV
LD player/ screen.
DVD player
ANT VCR Selects output signal
TV/VTR from the aerial terminal:
TV signal or VCR
program.
DISC
CD player Select discs (multi-disc
changer only).
TITLE DVD player Displays DVD title.
MENU DVD player Displays DVD menu.
ENTER DVD player Enters the selection.
RETURN DVD player Returns to previous menu
or exits the menu.
V/v/B/b
DVD player Selects a menu item.
÷ TV Selects the channel entry
mode, either one or two
digit
Remote Operations Function
Button
ENTER TV/VCR/ After selecting a channel,
satellite tuner/ disc or track using the
LD player/ numeric buttons, press to
MD deck/ enter the value.
DAT deck/
Tape deck
D. SKIP/ Receiver Scans and selects preset
CH/PRESET stations.
+/–
TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel.
satellite tuner
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-disc
VCD player/ changer only).
DVD player/
MD deck
./> VCR/ Skip tracks.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
m/M CD player/ Search tracks (forward or
VCD player/ backward)
DVD player
VCR/ Fastforwards or rewinds.
LD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
n Tape deck Starts play on the reverse
side.
N VCR/ Starts play.
CD player/
VCD player/
LD player/
DVD player/
MD deck/
DAT deck/
Tape deck
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Remote Operations Function
Button
POSITION**
TV
Changes the position of
the small picture.
SWAP** TV
Swaps the small and the
large picture.
SUB CH TV Selects the preset
+/–** channels for the small
picture.
P IN P** TV Activates the picture-in-
picture function.
JUMP TV Toggles between the
previous and the current
channels.
WIDE TV Selects the wide picture
mode.
TV/VIDEO
TV Selects input signal: TV
input or video input.
** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
function.
Notes
• When you press the function buttons (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, DVD/LD), the input mode of
the TV might not switch to the corresponding input
mode that you want. In this case, press the TV/
VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV.
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model of the receiver.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component the above operation may not be possible
or may operate differently than described.
• The TV/SAT and PHONO functions are not
available for set operation.
Changing the factory
setting of a function button
If the factory settings of the FUNCTION
buttons do not match your system components,
you can change them. For example, if you have
an MD player and a tape deck and you don’t
have a CD player, you can assign the CD/SACD
button to your tape deck.
Note that the settings of the TUNER and
FN SHIFT functions (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
VIDEO 3, PHONO and MD/TAPE) button
cannot be changed.
1 Hold down the Function button whose
function you want to change (for
example, CD/SACD).
2 Press the corresponding button of the
component you want to assign to the
Function button (for example, 4 – Tape
deck).
The following buttons are assigned to select
the functions:
To operate Press
CD player 1
DAT deck 2
MD deck 3
Tape deck A 4
Tape deck B 5
LD player 6
VCR (command mode VTR 1*) 7
VCR (command mode VTR 2*) 8
VCR (command mode VTR 3*) 9
TV 0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) >10
DVD ENTER
VCD player .
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and
VHS respectively.
Now you can use the CD/SACD button to
control the tape deck.
To reset a button to its factory
setting
Repeat the above procedure.
To reset all the function buttons to
their factory setting
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
Remote button description
(continued)
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage is identical with your local power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate
at the rear of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the 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 unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the
life of the receiver.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
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.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound no matter which component
is selected.
• Check that both the receiver and all components
are turned on.
• Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is
not set at –∞ dB.
• Check that the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is not set to
OFF (page 24).
• Check that all speaker cords are connected
correctly.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
“NOT PCM” appears in the display and no sound
is heard.
• Set “DEC.” to “DEC. AUTO” in the
CUSTOMIZE menu (page 40).
There is no sound from a specific component.
• Check that the component is connected correctly
to the audio input jacks for that component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component.
There is no sound from one of the front
speakers.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
jack to verify that sound is output from the
headphones.
If only one channel is output from the
headphones, the component may not be
connected to the receiver correctly. Check that
all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on
both the receiver and the component.
If both channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component on the receiver.
• Check that the SPEAKERS ON/OFF is not set to
OFF (page 24).
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
muting function.
• The protective device on the receiver has been
activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the
receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and
turn on the power again.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• 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 center speaker.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE +/–).
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page
34).
• Adjust the speaker level (page 23).
• Make sure the center speaker size parameter is
set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 21).
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound
is heard from the surround speakers.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE +/–).
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page
34).
• Adjust the speaker level (see page 23).
• Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is
set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 22).
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
MODE +/–).
• 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 FUNCTION
control.
• When recording from a digital component, make
sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG (page
37) before recording with a component
connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals.
• When recording from a digital component, make
sure the INPUT MODE is set to COAX IN or
OPT IN (page 37) before recording with the
component connected to the DIGITAL MD/
TAPE OUT terminals.
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To connect an LD player via an RF demodulator
• Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator,
then connect the RF demodulator’s optical or
coaxial digital output to the receiver’s DVD/LD
OPTICAL IN or COAXIAL jack. When making
this connection, be sure to set INPUT MODE
manually (page 37). The receiver may not
operate correctly if INPUT MODE is set to
AUTO IN.
For details on DOLBY DIGITAL RF hookups,
see the operating instructions supplied with your
RF demodulator.
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 27).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in
the display.
RDS does not work.*
• Make sure that you’re tuned to an FM RDS
station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
The RDS information that you want does not
appear.*
• Contact the radio station and find out whether or
not they actually provide the service in question.
If so, the service may be temporarily out of
order.
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears
on the TV screen or monitor.
• Select the appropriate function on the receiver.
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
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.
• If the receiver’s COMMAND MODE and the
remote’s COMMAND MODE do not match,
transmission is not possible between the remote
and the receiver (page 41).
• Make sure you select the correct function on the
remote.
• When you operate a programmed non-Sony
component, the remote may not function
properly depending on the model and the make
of the component.
Reference sections for clearing the
memory
To clear See
All memorized settings page 20
Customized sound fields page 38
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
Outdoor FM antenna
Receiver
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To ground
COAXIAL
AM
U
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
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1) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
2) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements
SP, CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50 Hz
TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz
3) Measured under the following conditions:
Area code Power requirements
CN, KR 220 V AC, 50 Hz
Frequency response
PHONO
CD/SACD, MD/
TAPE, TV/SAT,
DVD/LD, VIDEO 1, 2,
3
Inputs (Analog)
PHONO
MULTI CH IN, CD/
SACD, MD/TAPE,
DVD/LD, TV/SAT,
VIDEO 1, 2, 3
4) INPUT SHORT.
5) Weighted network, input level.
Inputs (Digital)
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN (DVD/
LD CD/SACD)
DVD/LD, TV/SAT,
MD/TAPE (Optical)
RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
10 Hz – 100 kHz
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
bypassed)
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N
4)
: 86 dB (A, 2.5 mV
5)
)
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
S/N
4)
: 100 dB
(A, 150 mV
5)
)
Specifications
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
0.05 % 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
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
80 W + 80 W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
FRONT
1)
:100 W + 100 W
CENTER
1)
: 100 W
SURR
1)
: 100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
FRONT:
1)
80 W + 80 W
CENTER
1)
: 80 W
SURR
1)
: 80 W + 80 W
Models of other area codes
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
100 W + 100 W
2)
90 W + 90 W
3)
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
90 W + 90 W
2)
80 W + 80 W
3)
Reference Power Output
2)
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
FRONT
1)
: 100 W + 100 W
CENTER
1)
: 100 W
SURR
1)
: 100 W + 100 W
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7 %)
FRONT
1)
: 80 W + 80 W
CENTER
1)
: 80 W
SURR
1)
: 80 W + 80 W
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
FRONT
1)
: 90 W + 90 W
CENTER
1)
: 90 W
SURR
1)
: 90 W + 90 W
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %)
FRONT
1)
: 75 W + 75 W
CENTER
1)
: 75 W
SURR
1)
: 75 W + 75 W
Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
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Outputs
MD/TAPE (REC
OUT), VIDEO 1, 2
(AUDIO OUT)
FRONT L/R,
CENTER,
SURROUND L/R,
SUB WOOFER
(Models of area code
U, CA only)
SUB WOOFER
(Models of other area
codes)
EQ
BASS: 99 Hz~1.0 kHz
(21 steps)
TREBLE: 1.0 kHz~10 kHz
(23 steps)
Gain levels: ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Sensitivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms
Stereo:
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms
Usable 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 CN, SP, CEL, CEK, TW,
KR
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Antenna Loop antenna
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. Hold down TUNING + and 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
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK):
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Voltage: 150 mV
Impedance: 10 kilohms
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kilohms
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General
Power requirements
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
CN, SP, KR 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
Area code Power consumption
U 280 W
CA 330 VA
CEL, CEK 290 W
CN, SP, KR 290 W
TW 290 W (MAX 500W)
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.5 W
AC outlets
Area code AC outlets
U, CA 1 switched, 120 W/1A MAX
SP, TW 1 switched, 100 W MAX
Dimensions 430 × 161 × 400 mm
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.) 12.5 kg
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Models of area code U, CA;
Remote commander RM-PP506L (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Models of other area codes;
Remote commander RM-U305C (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
For details on the area code of the component you
are using, see page 3.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Specifications (continued)
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Index
A, B
Adjusting
brightness of the display
30
CUSTOMIZE parameters
40, 47
EQ parameters 39, 46
LEVEL parameters 38, 45
speaker volumes 23
SET UP parameters 21, 41
SURROUND parameters
37, 44
Automatic tuning 25
C
Changing
display 30
effect level 37
Clearing receiver’s memory 20
Crossover frequency 40
CUSTOMIZE menu 40, 47
D
Digital Cinema Sound 34
Direct tuning 25
Dubbing. See Recording
E, F, G, H
Editing. See Recording
Effect level 37
EQ menu 39, 46
I, J, K
Indexing. See Naming
L, M
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu 38, 45
N, O
Naming 47
P, Q
Preset stations
how to preset 26
how to tune 27
R
RDS 27
Recording
on an audio tape or MD 48
on a video tape 48
S
Scanning
preset stations. See Preset
tuning
radio stations. See
Automatic tuning
Selecting
component 24
sound field 34
SET UP menu 21, 41
Sleep timer 47
Sound field
customizing 37
pre-programmed 34–36
resetting 38
selecting 34
Speakers
adjusting speaker volume
23
connection 19
impedance 18
placement 18
Supplied accessories 62
SURROUND menu 37, 44
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Test tone 23
Tuning
automatically 25
directly 25
preset stations 26
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