Sony STR-DA4600ES Multi Channel Av Receiver User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Multi Channel

AV Receiver

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation

opening of the apparatus with newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked

flame sources such as lighted candles on the

apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such

as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and

do not place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from

the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible

AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the

unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet

immediately.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-

installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or

the like.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long

as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit

itself has been turned off.

This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of the Hot

Surface that may be hot if it is

touched during the normal

operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a

connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

For customers in the United

States and Canada

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.

For customers in the United

States

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear

of the unit. Record these numbers in the space

provided below. Refer to them whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

WARNING

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord

should be connected to the apparatus and the

speakers in accordance with the following

instructions.

1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.

2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the

speaker cord.

3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and

the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core

of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC

power cord from the MAINS before

disconnecting the speaker cord from the

apparatus and the speakers.

The following FCC statement

applies only to the version of

this model manufactured for

sale in the U.S.A. Other

versions may not comply with

FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

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 modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void

your authority to operate this equipment.

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model

STR-DA4600ES (the receiver). Check your model

number by looking at the lower right corner of the

front panel.

• The instructions in this manual describe mostly the

controls on the supplied simple remote. You can

also use the controls on the receiver if they have

the same or similar names as those on the remote.

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround

System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories.

Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;

6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929;

7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and

worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and

the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-

HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos

are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are

trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its

available in Alaska and Hawaii.

The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver

is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.

These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA &

COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also

belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are

of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ®

marks are not specified.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by

the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks

by Sony Corporation is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their

respective owners.

DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/

or service marks of the Digital Living Network

Alliance.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows

Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its

subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are trademarks

and/or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.

SHOUTcast

is a registered trademark of AOL

LLC.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE

VC-1 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE

PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF

A CONSUMER TO

(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH

THE VC-1 STANDARD (“VC-1 VIDEO”)

AND/OR

(ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS

ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A

PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL

ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A

VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE

VC-1 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE

IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM

MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://

WWW.MPEGLA.COM

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents

licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

On Copyrights

“BRAVIA” Sync is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

VAIO is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color

(x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

“PlayStation

” is a registered trademark of Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc.

Table of Contents

Description and location of parts ..................8

Getting Started

Checking the connection appropriate for your

components ............................................19

1: Installing speakers ..................................20

2: Connecting the monitor ..........................24

3: Connecting the video components .........25

4: Connecting the audio components .........34

5: Connecting the IR Blaster ......................38

6: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...........39

7: Connecting to the network .....................40

8: Preparing the receiver and the remote ....42

9: Setting the speakers ................................43

10: Calibrating the appropriate speaker

settings automatically (Auto

Calibration) ............................................46

11: Configuring the network settings of the

receiver ..................................................52

12: Preparing a computer to use as a

server .....................................................52

Guide to on-screen display operation .........54

Playback

Enjoying sound/images from the component

connected to the receiver .......................57

Enjoying sound/images from the components

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT .....................................................58

Operating the TDM-iP50 using the GUI menu

of the receiver ........................................59

Tuning

Listening to FM/AM radio .........................62

Presetting FM/AM radio stations ...............64

Listening to satellite radio ..........................65

Connecting a satellite radio tuner ...............65

Preparing to listen to a satellite radio .........66

Selecting a channel of the satellite radio ....66

Presetting satellite radio channels .............. 68

Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock) ..................................... 68

Enjoying Surround Sound

Playing back with 2-channel sound ........... 72

Playing back with multi-channel

surround ................................................ 73

Enjoying a surround effect for music ......... 74

Enjoying a surround effect for movies ....... 76

Using Network Features

About the network functions of the

receiver .................................................. 79

Enjoying content stored on the server ........ 80

Using a controller ....................................... 83

Listening to Rhapsody ............................... 84

Listening to SHOUTcast ............................ 87

Features of the Setup Manager application

software ................................................. 88

Using Multi-zone Features

What you can do with the Multi-zone

function ................................................. 90

Making a multi-zone connection ............... 90

Setting the speakers in zone 2 .................... 94

Switching the zone setting of the remote ... 95

Operating the receiver from another zone

(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) .............. 95

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync features ................ 97

Switching the monitors that output the HDMI

video signals ......................................... 99

Outputting the HDMI signals even when the

receiver is in standby mode

(Pass Through) .................................... 100

Switching between digital and analog

audio .................................................... 101

Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs

(Input Assign) ..................................... 102

Using the sleep timer ................................ 104

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume

levels (Night Mode) ............................ 104

Recording using the receiver .................... 105

Switching the command mode of the receiver

and the remote ..................................... 106

Using a bi-amplifier connection ............... 107

Adjusting Settings

Using the setting menu ............................. 109

Auto Calibration ....................................... 110

Speaker settings ........................................ 112

Surround settings ...................................... 116

EQ settings ............................................... 117

Multi Zone settings .................................. 117

Audio settings .......................................... 119

Video settings ........................................... 121

HDMI settings .......................................... 123

Network settings ...................................... 124

Quick Click settings ................................. 127

System settings ......................................... 127

Operating without connecting to a TV ..... 129

Operating Each Component

Using the On-screen Remote

(Quick Click)

Operating components or lighting connected

to the receiver using the on-screen remote

(Quick Click) ...................................... 136

Using Quick Click .................................... 137

Setting components that are operated by the

on-screen remote ................................. 142

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically with Quick Click

(Macro Play) ....................................... 142

Setting remote control codes that are not

stored in Quick Click .......................... 144

Resetting the remote code for Quick

Click .................................................... 145

Operating Each Component

Using the Multifunction

Remote

Operating each component using the

multifunction remote ...........................146

Programming the remote ..........................147

Performing several commands in sequence

automatically (Macro Play) .................151

Setting remote commander codes that are not

stored in the remote .............................152

Clearing all the contents of the remote’s

memory ................................................154

Additional Information

Precautions ...............................................155

Troubleshooting ........................................156

Specifications ...........................................163

Index .........................................................167

Description and location of parts

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or off. When

the power is on, the lamp above the button

lights up in green.

Saving the power in standby mode.

When “Control for HDMI” (page 123),

“Network Standby” (page 126), and

“RS232C Control” (page 127) are set to

“OFF,” and the power for zone 2/zone 3 is

turned off.

If “Control for HDMI” or “Network

Standby” is set to “ON,” “A.STNDBY”

appears in the display window of the

receiver while the receiver is in standby

mode. The top of the receiver may

become hot. This condition occurs

because current is flowing in the internal

circuits of the receiver. This is not a

malfunction.

B TONE MODE, TONE

Adjusts FRONT, CENTER,

SURROUND/SURROUND BACK,

FRONT HIGH BASS and TREBLE.

Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select

BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to

adjust the level.

C TUNING MODE, TUNING,

MEMORY/ENTER

Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM) and

satellite radio (SIRIUS).

D Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote

commander.

E Display window (page 10)

F MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

Lights up when multi-channel audio

signals are decoded.

Front panel

To remove the cover

Press PUSH.

When you remove the cover, keep it out

of reach from children.

G HD Digital Cinema Sound lamp

(page 76)

Lights up when a sound field with HD-

D.C.S. is selected.

H ZONE/SELECT, POWER (page 90)

Press SELECT repeatedly to select zone

2, zone 3 or main zone. Each time you

press POWER, the output signals for the

selected zone will be turned on or off.

I MASTER VOLUME

Turn to adjust the volume level of all

speakers at the same time.

J SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)

(page 45)

K PHONES jack

Connects to headphones.

L VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 32)

M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 46)

N DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to select information

displayed on the display.

O 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/

HD-D.C.S., MUSIC (page 72, 73, 74,

76)

P INPUT SELECTOR

Turn to select the input source to play

back.

To select the input source for zone 2 or

zone 3, press ZONE SELECT (8) to

select zone 2 or zone 3 first (“2.input

name” or “3.input name” appears on the

display), then turn INPUT SELECTOR to

select the input source.

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A SW

Lights up when subwoofer is connected

and the audio signal is output from the

SUBWOOFER jack.

B Dolby Pro Logic indicators

Lights up one of the respective indicators

when the receiver performs Dolby Pro

Logic processing. This matrix surround

decoding technology can enhance input

signals.

;PL

Dolby Pro Logic

;PLII

Dolby Pro Logic II

;PLIIx

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

;PLIIz

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Note

This indicator does not light when either the

center speaker and surround speaker is not

connected.

C Input indicators

Light up to indicate the current input.

ANALOG

No digital signal is being input. When

INPUT MODE is set to “Analog,” or

when the “2ch Analog Direct” is being

selected, it also lights up.

HDMI

The receiver recognizes a component

connected via an HDMI IN jack.

COAX

Digital signal is input through the

COAXIAL jack.

OPT

Digital signal is input through the

OPTICAL jack.

MULTI

The multi-channel input is selected.

ARC (page 101)

TV input is selected and the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) signals are detected.

D Dolby Digital Surround indicators

Lights up one of the respective indicators

when the receiver is decoding the

corresponding Dolby Digital format

signals.

Dolby Digital

Indicators on the display

;D+

Dolby Digital Plus

;D EX

Dolby Digital Surround EX

Note

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be

sure that you have made digital connections

and that INPUT MODE is not set to “Analog.”

E ;TrueHD

Lights up when the receiver is decoding

Dolby TrueHD.

F HDMI OUT A B (page 99)

Lights up when the signals are output

from the HDMI OUT A or B jack.

G ZONE 2 3

Lights up while operation in zone 2/zone

3 is being enabled.

H 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 speaker settings).

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Left High

Right High

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the surround

components obtained by Pro Logic

processing)

SBL

Surround Back Left

SBR

Surround Back Right

Surround Back (the surround back

components obtained by 6.1 channel

decoding)

Example:

Recording format (Front/Surround): 3/2.1

Output channel: Surround speakers are

set to “NO.”

Sound Field: A.F.D. Auto

I LFE

Lights up when the disc being played

back contains an L.F.E. (Low Frequency

Effects) channel.

J SLEEP

Lights up when the sleep timer is

activated.

K BI-AMP

Lights up when surround back speakers

selection is set to “BI-AMP.”

L SP AB (page 45)

M D.L.L.

Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital

Legato Linear) function is activated.

N D.C.A.C.

Lights up when auto calibration is

performed.

O EQ

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

P Tuning indicators

Lights up when the receiver tunes in radio

stations, or satellite radio stations.

CAT

The category mode is selected during the

satellite radio operation.

SIRIUS

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is

connected and “SIRIUS” is selected.

Stereo broadcast

Q MEM

A memory function, such as Name Input,

etc., is activated.

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R DTS-HD indicators

Light up when the receiver is decoding

DTS-HD.

DTS-HD

Lights up constantly with the one of the

following indicators.

MSTR

DTS-HD Master Audio

HI RES

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

S DTS(-ES) indicators

Light up when DTS or DTS-ES signals

are input.

DTS

Lights up when the receiver is decoding

DTS signals. Either 96/24 or NEO:6 also

lights up depending on the input signal

format or decoding format.

DTS-ES

Lights up with the either following

indicator depending on the input signal

decoding format.

96/24

DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) decoding

NEO:6

DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music

Note

When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that

you have made digital connections and that

INPUT MODE is not set to “Analog.”

T A.P.M (page 110)

Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic

Phase Matching) function is activated.

U D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range

compression is activated.

V LPCM

Lights up when Linear PCM (Pulse Code

Modulation) signals are input.

Rear panel

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

(page 24, 28, 34)

OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks

COAXIAL IN jacks

HDMI IN/OUT* jacks

(page 24, 25)

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack

(page 39)

AM ANTENNA jack

(page 39)

SIRIUS jack (page 65)

C RS232C port

Used for maintenance and service.

D LAN ports (switching hubs)

(page 41)

E Control jacks for Sony equipment

and other external components

IR REMOTE IN/OUT

jacks (page 38, 90)

TRIGGER OUT jacks

(page 118)

Connect to interlock on/off of the power

supply of other 12V TRIGGER compliant

components.

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* You can watch the selected input image when you

connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks

to a TV (page 24).

F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section (page 24, 28, 31)

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks

AUDIO OUT jacks

VIDEO OUT jack

(page 90)

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jack

(page 92)

An RJ-45 jack used to send a video signal

to the component in zone 2. Use a CAT5

cable for the connection. Used for custom

installation. For information on how to

use this jack, consult your dealer.

Attention

Do not use this jack for an Ethernet LAN

connection. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

G AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

(page 37)

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT

jacks (page 36)

PRE OUT jacks

Connect to an external power amplifier.

H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section (page 24, 28)

Y, P

, P

IN/OUT* jacks

I DMPORT (page 34)

J SPEAKERS section (page 22)

You can use the supplied remote to operate the

receiver and to control the Sony audio/video

components that the remote is assigned to

operate.

Simple remote commander

(RM-AAU061)

This remote can only be used to operate the

receiver. You can control the main functions of

the receiver with simple operations using this

remote.

A ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn a receiver on or off.

B 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE,

MUSIC (page 72, 73, 74, 76)

C QUICK CLICK (page 137)

D V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B/b to select the menu item.

Then press to enter the selection.

E OPTIONS (page 55)

F MENU (page 43, 54)

G DMPORT/NETWORK, N, x, ./

> (page 58, 81)

H INPUT SELECTOR

Press to select the input source to play

back.

I MASTER VOLUME +/– (page 57)

J MUTING (page 57)

K RETURN/EXIT O (page 54)

L DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to select information

displayed on the display.

M GUI MODE (page 54)

Remote commander

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Multifunction remote

commander (RM-AAL034)

A AV ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn on or off the audio/video

components that the remote is assigned to

operate (page 147).

If you press ?/1 (2) at the same time, it

will turn off the receiver and all other

components including an amplifier in

zone 2 or zone 3 (SYSTEM STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes

automatically each time you press the input

button (5).

B ?/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the receiver on or off.

If you press ZONE (3) to switch the

remote to zone 2 (zone 3) mode, you can

turn the power for zone 2 (zone 3) on or

off using ?/1.

C ZONE (page 90)

D AMP

Press to enable the receiver operation for

main zone.

E Input buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the

component you want to use. When you

press any of the input buttons, the receiver

turns on. The buttons are factory assigned

to control Sony components (page 57).

You can program the remote to control

non-Sony components following the steps

in “Programming the remote” (page 147).

F TV INPUT

Press TV (ws), then press TV INPUT to

select the input signal of a TV.

G GUIDE

Press SHIFT (wd), then press GUIDE to

display the on-screen program guide.

H D.TUNING (page 62, 67)

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to enter

direct tuning mode.

I MEMORY

Press SHIFT (wd), then press MEMORY

to enter the Memory mode of the tuner.

J ENTER

Press SHIFT (wd), then press ENTER to

enter the value after selecting a channel,

disc, or track using the numeric buttons,

or to store a station during tuner

operation.

K SOUND FIELD +/– (page 72, 73, 74,

76)

Select a sound field.

L Color buttons

Display an operation guide on the TV

screen when the color buttons are

available. Follow the operation guide to

perform a selected operation.

M QUICK CLICK (page 137)

N V/v/B/b

Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items.

Then press to enter the selection.

O TOOLS/OPTIONS

Press to display and select items from

option menus for receiver, DVD player,

TV, or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.

P MENU, HOME

Press to display the menu used to operate

audio/video components or a TV.

Q m/M

, x

, X

, N

1) 2)

./>

Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray

Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape

deck, or component connected to the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc.

CATEGORY MODE

Press to select the category mode for

satellite tuner.

TUNING +/–

Press to select station.

R PRESET +

/–

Press to select preset stations.

TV CH +

/–

Press TV (ws), then press TV CH +/– to

operate the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.

S F1/F2

Press BD or DVD (5), then press F1 or

F2 to select a component to operate.

HDD/DISC combo

F1: HDD

F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc

DVD/VCR combo

F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc

F2: VCR

SLEEP (page 104)

Press AMP (4), then press SLEEP to

activate the sleep timer function.

T RM SET UP (page 106)

U THEATER

Press to turn the Theater Mode on and off

when connecting the receiver to products

featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

V TV

Press to enable the TV operation.

W SHIFT

Press to light up the button. It changes the

remote button function to activate the

buttons with pink printing.

X Numeric buttons

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to

– preset/tune to preset stations.

– select track numbers of the CD player,

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player or

MD deck. Press -/-- (wg) to select track

number 10.

– select channel numbers of the VCR or

satellite tuner.

– After pressing TV (ws), press the

numeric buttons to select the TV

channels.

Y -/--

Press to

– select track numbers over 10 of the CD

player, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc

Player, or MD deck.

– select channel numbers over 10 of the

TV, Satellite tuner or the VCR.

Z INPUT MODE (page 102)

Press SHIFT (wd), then press to select the

input mode when the same components

are connected to both digital and analog

jacks.

wj HDMI OUTPUT (page 99)

wk GUI MODE (page 54)

wl DISPLAY

Press repeatedly to select information

displayed on the display.

e; RETURN/EXIT O

Press to return to the previous menu or

exit the menu while the menu or on-

screen guide of the Blu-ray Disc Player,

continued

DVD player, or satellite tuner is displayed

on the TV screen.

ea CATEGORY +/–

Press to select the category for satellite

tuner.

B·/·b

Press to select an album.

es DISC SKIP

Press to skip a disc when using a multi-

disc changer.

ed MASTER VOL +/–

Press to adjust the volume level of all

speakers at the same time.

TV VOL +/–

Press TV (ws), then press TV VOL +/– to

adjust the volume level of the TV.

ef MUTING

Press to turn off the sound temporarily.

Press the button again to restore the

sound.

eg BD/DVD/TOP MENU, MENU

Press to display the menus of the DVD

player on the TV screen. Then use V/v/B/

b and to perform a menu operations.

MACRO1, MACRO2 (page 151)

Press AMP (4), then press MACRO 1 or

MACRO 2 to set up the macro function.

See the table on page 146 for information on the

buttons that you can use to control each

component.

The tactile dot is attached to these buttons

(VIDEO 2/5, N, PRESET +/TV CH +). Use as a

mark of operation.

Notes

• Some functions explained in this section may not

work depending on the model.

• The above explanation is intended to serve as an

example only. Therefore, depending on the

component, the above operation may not be

possible or may operate differently than described.

Getting Started

Checking the connection appropriate for your

components

If the warning label is stuck on the top of the receiver, be sure to remove the paper before you use

the receiver.

Getting Started

Installing Speakers

See “1: Installing speakers” (page 20).

Connecting the monitor and video

components

The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the

illustration on the right. Select the connection according

to the jacks on your components.

Q: Does your monitor have an HDMI jack?

t No: See the connection for a TV monitor

without an HDMI jack in “2: Connecting

the monitor” (page 24) and “Connecting

components without HDMI jacks”

(page 28).

t Yes: See the connection for the TV monitor with

HDMI jack in “2: Connecting the monitor”

(page 24).

Q: Does your video component have an HDMI jack?

t No: See “Connecting components without HDMI jacks” (page 28).

t Yes: See “Connecting components with HDMI jacks” (page 25).

Connecting the audio components

See “4: Connecting the audio components” (page 34).

Setting the audio output settings on the connected components

To output multi-channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected components.

For a Blu-ray Disc Player, check that “Audio (HDMI),” “Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical),” and “DTS (Coaxial/Optical)” are

set to “Auto,” “Dolby Digital,” and “DTS,” respectively (as of March 2010).

For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD Audio Output Format” is set to “Bitstream” (with system software version 3.15).

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

Preparing the receiver and the remote

See “8: Preparing the receiver and the remote” (page 42).

Setting the speakers

Select the speaker pattern, then perform auto calibration. For details, see “9: Setting the speakers” (page 43) and “10:

Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 46).

Note

You can check the speaker connection using “Test Tone” (page 114). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker

connection and make the settings explained above, again.

High quality image

Digital Analog

1: Installing speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel

system (7 speakers and one subwoofer).

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 subwoofer (5.1

channel system).

AFront left speaker

BFront right speaker

CCenter speaker

DSurround left speaker

ESurround right speaker

JSubwoofer

7.1 channel speaker system

using surround back speakers

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of

DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound

in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format if you

connect one additional surround back speaker

(6.1 channel system) or two surround back

speakers (7.1 channel system).

AFront left speaker

BFront right speaker

CCenter speaker

DSurround left speaker

ESurround right speaker

FSurround back left speaker

GSurround back right speaker

JSubwoofer

7.1 channel speaker system

using front high speakers

You can enjoy vertical sound effects (e.g., Pro

Logic IIz mode) if you connect additional two

front high speakers.

AFront left speaker

BFront right speaker

CCenter speaker

DSurround left speaker

ESurround right speaker

HLeft high speaker

IRight high speaker

JSubwoofer

Examples of speaker system

configuration

Getting Started

Tips

• The angle A should be the same.

• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,

place the surround back speaker behind the seating

position.

• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly

directional signals, you can place it wherever you

want.

continued

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

B Speaker cords (not supplied)

AFront speaker A (L)

BFront speaker A (R)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (L)

ESurround speaker (R)

FSurround back speaker (L)

GSurround back speaker (R)

HFront high speaker (L)

IFront high speaker (R)

JSubwoofer

If you have an additional front speaker

system, connect them to the FRONT B

terminals. You can select the front speaker

system you want to use with SPEAKERS on

the front panel (page 45).

If you connect only one surround back

speaker, connect it to the SURROUND

BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 L terminals.

When you connect a subwoofer with an auto

standby function, turn off the function when

watching movies. If the auto standby

function of the subwoofer is set to on, it goes

into standby automatically based on the level

of the input signal to a subwoofer, then

sound may not be output.

Connecting speakers

FRONT B terminals

or or

Getting Started

Notes

• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal

impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” in

the Speaker settings menu to “8 ohms.” In other

connections, set it to “4 ohms.” For details, see “9:

Setting the speakers” (page 43).

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains

lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker

cords are not touching each other between the

SPEAKERS terminals.

Tips

• You can loosen or tighten the SPEAKERS terminal

easily using the supplied speaker cord connection

tool.

• To connect certain speakers to another power

amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal

is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and

the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to

connect just the front speakers to another amplifier,

connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L

and R jacks.

ZONE 2 connection

You can assign the SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals F and G

to the speakers of the zone 2. Set “Sur Back

Assign” to “ZONE2” in the Speaker settings

menu.

See “Using Multi-zone Features” (page 90)

for details on connection and operation in

zone 2.

Note

If the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround

back speakers or front high speakers, you cannot use

the speakers of the zone 2 as intended.

Speaker cord

connection tool

Loosen

Tighten

2: Connecting the monitor

You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT

jacks to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface).

A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

B Audio cord (not supplied)

C Video cord (not supplied)

D Component video cord (not supplied)

E HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI

cable.

TV monitor with an HDMI jack

Audio signals

Video signals

TV monitor without an HDMI jack

Audio signals Video signals

or or

Getting Started

* If your TV is compatible with the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) function, the TV sound will

output from the speakers connected to the

receiver via the HDMI OUT A jack. In this case,

set “Control for HDMI” to “ON” in HDMI

settings menu (page 123). If you want to select

an audio signal using other than an HDMI cable

(e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio cord),

switch the audio input mode using INPUT

MODE (page 101).

** If you connect the receiver to the ARC

compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI cable,

you do not need to connect the TV to the receiver

with the digital optical cord.

To enjoy TV multi channel

surround sound broadcasting

You can listen to TV multi channel surround

sound broadcasting from the speakers

connected to the receiver.

Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV

to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver, or

connect the HDMI input jack of the TV

compatible with the Audio Return Channel

(ARC) function to the HDMI OUT A jack of

the receiver.

Notes

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Connect image display components such as a TV

monitor or a projector to the MONITOR VIDEO

OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to

record, even if you connect recording components.

• Turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a

playback component are being output to a TV via

the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is

not turned on, neither video nor audio is

transmitted.

• Depending on the status of the connection between

the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the

TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the

antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.

Tips

• The receiver has a video conversion function. For

details, see “Notes on converting video signals”

(page 33).

• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers

connected to the receiver if you connect the audio

output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the

receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output

jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched

between either “Fixed” or “Variable.”

3: Connecting the video

components

HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-

Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an

interface which transmits video and audio

signals in digital format.

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI

can be output from the speakers and the PRE

OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal

supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear

PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats

supported by the receiver” (page 78).

• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO

jack, or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be

output as HDMI signals. Audio signals are

not output from the HDMI OUT jacks when

the image is converted.

• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio

(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD),

Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color

(x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.

• The HDMI jacks of this receiver support the

Control for HDMI function. The HDMI

OUT B jack, however, does not support the

Control for HDMI function.

Connecting components with

HDMI jacks

continued

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI

cable.

* You can connect any components with HDMI

output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver.

However, HDMI IN 4 is an input which takes

sound quality into account.

Notes on connecting cables

• Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a

Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color,

or 3D images may not be displayed properly.

• Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-

authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI

conversion cable. When you connect an

HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D

component, the sound and/or the image may

not be output. Connect other audio cords or

digital connecting cords, then set “Input

Assign” in the Input Option menu when the

sound is not output correctly.

• Before connecting cables, make sure to

disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack

is output from the speaker output jacks,

PHONES jack, HDMI OUT jack and PRE

OUT jacks. It is not output from any other

audio jacks.

• A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack

can only be output from the HDMI OUT

jack. The video input cannot be output from

the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR

VIDEO OUT jacks.

• When you want to listen to the sound from

the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player, PlayStation 3, Hard disk recorder, Satellite tuner/Cable box,

Camcorder, etc.

Audio/video signals

Getting Started

“TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu. If

set to “AMP,” the sound is not output from

the TV speaker. If you output the multi-

channel sound from the receiver, set to

“AMP.”

• Be sure to turn on the receiver when video

and audio signals of a playback component

are being output to a TV through this

receiver. If you set “Pass Through” to

“OFF,” unless the power is on, neither video

nor audio signals will be transmitted.

• Audio signals (format, sampling frequency,

bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI

jack may be suppressed by the connected

component. Check the setup of the

connected component if an image is poor or

the sound does not come out of a component

connected via the HDMI cable.

• Sound may be interrupted when the

sampling frequency, the number of channels

or audio format of audio output signals from

the playback component is switched.

• When the connected component is not

compatible with copyright protection

technology (HDCP), the image and/or the

sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be

distorted or may not be output.

In this case, check the specification of the

connected component.

• Set the image resolution of the player to

more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate

Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby

TrueHD).

• The image resolution of player may need

certain settings be made before you can

enjoy multi-channel Linear PCM. Refer to

the operating instructions of the player.

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD

Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), and multi-

channel Linear PCM with an HDMI

connection only.

• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible

TV and video components (Blu-ray Disc

Player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3,

etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI

cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back

a 3D-compatible content.

• Not every HDMI component supports all

functions that are defined by the specified

HDMI version. For example, components

that support HDMI, ver. 1.3a, may not

support Deep Color.

• Refer to the operating instructions of each

component connected for details.

continued

To connect a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

C Audio cord (not supplied)

D Video cord (not supplied)

E Component video cord (not supplied)

F Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input

menu (page 102).

Connecting components without HDMI jacks

DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player

Audio signals Video signals

CD E

or oror or

Getting Started

Notes

• To output multi-channel digital audio, set the

digital audio output setting on the DVD player,

Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the DVD player, Blu-ray

Disc Player.

• DVD player and Blu-ray Disc Player may not have

the SURROUND BACK jacks.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead).

continued

To connect a satellite tuner, cable box

A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

B Audio cord (not supplied)

C Video cord (not supplied)

D Component video cord (not supplied)

* When you connect a component equipped with an

OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the Input

menu (page 102).

Note

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead).

Satellite tuner, Cable box

AB C D

Audio signals Video signals

or or

Getting Started

To connect a DVD recorder, VCR

A Audio cord (not supplied)

B Video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder, VCR

Audio signals Video signals

continued

To connect a camcorder, video game

C Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Note

Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead).

Function for conversion of video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals.

• Composite video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals.

• Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals.

As the initial setting, video signals input from the connected component are output to the HDMI

OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks as shown in the table below.

We recommend you set the video conversion function to match the resolution of the monitor you

are using.

For details on the video converting function, see “Video settings” (page 121).

a : Video signals are output.

– : Video signals are not output.

* HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals.

To the VIDEO 2 IN jacks

Camcorder,

video game

HDMI OUT A/B

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

MONITOR VIDEO OUT

HDMI IN 1/2/3/4* a ––

VIDEO IN aa a

COMPONENT VIDEO IN aa a

INPUT jack

OUTPUT jack

Getting Started

Notes on converting video

signals

• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are

converted on this receiver and then output to

your TV, depending on the status of the

video signal output, the image on the TV

screen may appear distorted horizontally or

no image may be output.

• The converted video signals are not output

from the VIDEO OUT jack.

• When you play a VCR with an image

improvement circuit, such as TBC, the

images may be distorted or may not be

output. In this case, set the image

improvement circuit function to off.

• The resolution of the signals output to the

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

jacks is converted up to 1080i. The

resolution of the signals output to the HDMI

OUT jacks is converted up to 1080p.

• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

jacks have restrictions on resolution when

the resolution of video signals protected by

resolution of the signals output to the

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

jacks is converted up to 480p/576p. The

HDMI OUT jacks have no restriction on

resolution.

• Video signals for which the resolution has

been converted cannot be output from the

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

jacks or the HDMI OUT jacks

simultaneously. The video signals are output

from the HDMI OUT jacks when both are

connected.

• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480i/576i”

in the Video settings menu to output the

video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO

OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR

OUT jacks when both are connected.

To display Closed Caption

Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video

settings menu when receiving a signal that

supports Closed Captions.

Use the same kind of cords for the input/output

signals.

To connect a recording

component

When recording, connect the recording

component to the VIDEO OUT jacks of the

receiver. Connect cords for input and output

signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO

OUT jacks do not have an up-conversion

function.

Note

Signals output from the HDMI OUT or MONITOR

OUT jacks may not be recorded properly.

4: Connecting the audio components

The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck

and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

B Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Notes

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight in until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, remove the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter by squeezing the sides of the connector,

since the connector is locked in place.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead).

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz

sampling frequencies.

Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks

Super Audio CD player,

CD player

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

MD/Tape deck

Getting Started

Notes on playing a Super Audio

CD on a Super Audio CD player

• No sound is output when playing a Super

Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player

connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/

CD IN jack on this receiver. When you play

a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD

IN jacks. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with the Super Audio CD player.

• You cannot make digital recordings of a

Super Audio CD.

If you want to connect several

digital components, but cannot

find an unused input

See “Enjoying the sound/images from other

inputs (Input Assign)” (page 102).

continued

If your Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi-channel output jacks, you can connect them

to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi-channel sound.

Alternatively, the multi-channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi-channel

decoder.

A Audio cord (not supplied)

B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead).

• Super Audio CD player may not have the

SURROUND BACK jacks.

• If the speaker pattern is set so that there are no

surround back speakers, the input to the SUR

BACK jacks is invalid.

• Audio input signals from MULTI CHANNEL

INPUT jacks are not output to any audio output

jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.

Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks

Super Audio CD player, etc.

Getting Started

The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as Super

Audio CD player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck and turntable, etc.

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes

• If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect

it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead).

Connecting components with analog audio jacks

Super Audio CD player,

CD player

Tur nt a bl e

MD/Tape deck

5: Connecting the IR Blaster

Attach the supplied IR Blaster to components connected to the receiver. You can control

components connected to the receiver via the IR Blaster using the on-screen remote control.

Place the components and the IR Blaster as

follows when you want to operate two

components with the IR Blaster.

If the infrared receivers on the two

components do not line up as shown in the

illustration on the left, you must purchase an

optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and

install it.

Note

For details on how to set up a component, refer to the

operating instructions of the component.

Tip

If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use a 3.5 mm jack

extension cable (not supplied).

After referring to the operating instructions of

the components connected to the receiver,

make sure to place the IR Blaster just above or

below the remote sensor. Remote sensors on

Sony Recorders and other products are

identified by the symbol.

Note

Do not remove the backing paper from the IR

Blaster yet.

After configuring the settings, remove the backing

paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place.

IR Blaster (supplied)

Remote sensor

Infrared transmitter

IR Blaster

Remote sensors

Getting Started

6: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).

* The shape of the connector varies depending on

the area.

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna

(aerial) away from the receiver and other

components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna

(aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),

keep it as horizontal as possible.

• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect

the AC power cord (mains lead).

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial)

(supplied)

7: Connecting to the

network

Configuring your home network with DLNA-

compliant devices.

If your computer is connected to the Internet,

you can connect this receiver to the Internet as

well, through the wired LAN connection.

Note

The method used to connect your computer to the

Internet depends on the devices, your ISP, your

computer, and the router used.

The following system environment is required

to use the network function of the receiver.

A Broadband line connection

A Broadband line connection to the Internet is

required in order to listen to Rhapsody

SHOUTcast and to use the software update

function of the receiver. Rhapsody is only

available in the US.

Modem

This is the device that is connected to the

broadband line to communicate with the

Internet. Some of these devices are integrated

with the router.

Router

• Use a router compatible with 100 Mbps or

greater transmission speeds to enjoy content

on your home network.

• We recommend that you use a router

equipped with the built-in DHCP (Dynamic

Host Configuration Protocol) server.

This function automatically assigns IP

addresses on the LAN.

LAN cable (CAT5)

• We recommend that you use this type of

cable for a wired LAN.

Some flat-type LAN cables are easily

affected by noise. We recommend that you

use normal-type cables.

• If the receiver is used in an environment in

which there is power supply noise from

electric products or in a noisy network

environment, use a shielded-type LAN

cable.

System requirements

Getting Started

The following illustration is a configuration example of a home network with the receiver, a

computer.

We recommend that you use a wired connection.

Notes

• A audio or video playback on the computer may

occasionally be interrupted when you use a

wireless connection.

• Connect a router to one among ports 1 to 4 of the

receiver using only one LAN cable. Do not connect

the same router to the receiver using more than one

LAN cable. It may cause a malfunction.

Configuration example

Internet Modem

Computer

Router

LAN cable

(not supplied)

LAN cable

(not supplied)

8: Preparing the receiver

and the remote

Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains

lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver,

then connect the AC power cord (mains lead)

to a wall outlet.

Notes

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains

lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker

cords are not touching each other between the

SPEAKERS terminals.

• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.

A several space is left between the plug and the

rear panel even when the power cord (mains

lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed

be connected this way. This is not malfunction.

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 While holding down the TONE

MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT,

press ?/1 to turn on the

receiver.

3 Release the TONE MODE and

2CH/A.DIRECT after a few

seconds.

After “CLEARING” appears on the

display for a while, “CLEARED !”

appears.

All the settings you have changed or

adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

Note

It takes about 30 seconds for the memory to be

cleared completely. Do not turn the receiver off until

“CLEARED !” appears on the display.

To reboot the receiver

If the buttons on the receiver or the remote do

not work due to a malfunction of the receiver,

reboot the receiver.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

Connecting the AC power cord

(mains lead)

AC IN terminal

To the wall outlet

AC power cord

(mains lead)

(supplied)

Performing initial setup

operations

?/1

TONE MODE

2CH/A.DIRECT

Getting Started

2 Hold down ?/1 for 10 seconds.

The receiver will be rebooted. When the

lamp above ?/1 flashes in green, the reboot

is complete.

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-

AAL034 remote commander, and the RM-

AAU061 remote commander.

Observe the correct polarity when installing

batteries.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or

humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with old ones.

• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of

batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight

or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an

extended period of time, remove the batteries to

avoid possible damage from battery leakage and

corrosion.

• When you replace the batteries, the programmed

remote codes may be cleared. If this happens,

program the remote codes again (page 147).

Tip

When the remote no longer operates the receiver,

replace all the batteries with new ones.

9: Setting the speakers

Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the

speakers you are using.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press .

Inserting batteries into the

remote

RM-AAL034 RM-AAU061

Setting the speaker impedances

V/v/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

continued

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Impedance,” then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“4 ohms” or “8 ohms”

depending on the speakers you

are using, then press .

The parameter you have selected is

entered.

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Notes

• If you are not sure of the impedances of the

speakers, refer to the operating instructions

supplied with your speakers. (This information is

often on the back of the speaker.)

• When you connect all speakers with a nominal

impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” to

“8 ohms.” When connecting other types of

speakers, set it to “4 ohms.”

• When you connect front speakers to both the

FRONT A and FRONT B terminals, connect the

speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or

higher.

– When you connect speakers with impedance of

16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B”

configuration:

Set “Impedance” to “8 ohms” in the Speaker

settings menu.

– For other types of speakers in other

configurations:

Set “Impedance” to “4 ohms” in the Speaker

settings menu.

Select the speaker pattern according to the

speaker system which you are using.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker Pattern,” then press

The Speaker Pattern screen appears.

5 Press V/v to select the speaker

pattern you want, then press

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Selecting the speaker pattern

Getting Started

You can switch the usage of the speaker(s)

connected to the SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals in

accordance with the intended use. Be sure to

set “Sur Back Assign” before you perform

auto calibration.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker,” then press .

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Sur Back Assign,” then press

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then

press .

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Note

This setting is available if the speaker pattern is set

so that there are no surround back speakers and no

front high speakers.

You can select the front speakers you want to

drive.

Press SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)

repeatedly to select the front

speaker system you want to drive.

You can confirm which set of terminals (A or

B) are selected by checking the indicators in

the display window.

Note

This setting is not available when headphones are

connected.

Setting the surround back

speakers

Parameter Explanation

OFF The SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2

terminals can be used for a

surround back speakers or

front high speakers

connection.

BI-AMP The SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2

terminals can also be used

for a bi-amplifier

connection (page 107).

ZONE2 The SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2

terminals can also be used

for a zone 2 connection

(page 90).

Selecting the front speakers

Indicators Selected speakers

SP A The speakers connected to the

FRONT A terminals.

SP B The speakers connected to the

FRONT B terminals.

SP AB The speakers connected to both the

FRONT A and FRONT B

terminals (parallel connection).

“SPK OFF” appears in the display

window.

No audio signals are output from any

speaker terminals, or the PRE OUT

jacks.

SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)

10: Calibrating the

appropriate speaker

settings automatically

(Auto Calibration)

The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)

function allows you to perform automatic

calibration, such as checking the connection

between each speaker and the receiver,

adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the

distance of each speaker from your seating

position automatically.

• Set up and connect the speakers (page 20-

23).

• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the

supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not

connect other microphones. Doing so may

damage the receiver and the microphone.

• During the measurement, the sound that

comes out of the speakers is very loud. The

volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay

attention to the presence of children or to the

effect on your neighborhood.

• Perform the measurement in a quiet

environment to avoid the effect of noise and

get a more accurate measurement.

• If there are any obstacles in the path between

the optimizer microphone and the speakers,

the calibration cannot be performed

correctly. Remove any obstacle from the

measurement area to avoid measurement

error.

Notes

• In the following situations, the measurements have

not been performed correctly or auto calibration

cannot be performed.

– When headphones are connected.

– When connecting special speakers, such as

dipole speakers.

– When using the zone 2/zone 3 function in zone

2/zone 3.

• Cancel MUTING if it is set to on.

1 Select the speaker pattern

(page 43).

If you connect front high speakers, select

the speaker pattern that has front high

speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time

you perform auto calibration. Otherwise,

the characteristics of the front high

speakers cannot be measured.

2 Connect the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL

MIC jack.

3 Set up the optimizer

microphone.

Place the optimizer microphone at your

seating position. Use a stool or tripod so

that the optimizer microphone remains at

the same height as your ears.

Before you perform auto

calibration

Optimizer microphone

Getting Started

On setting up the active

subwoofer

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the

subwoofer and turn up the volume

beforehand. Turn the LEVEL knob to just

before the mid-point.

• If you connect a subwoofer with the

crossover frequency function, set the value

to maximum.

• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto

standby function, set it to off (deactivated).

Note

Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer

you are using, the setup distance value may be

further away from the actual position.

To use the receiver as a pre-

amplifier

You can use the auto calibration function when

you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier.

In this case, the distance value shown on the

display may differ from the actual distance

value. However, there will be no problems,

even if you continue to use the receiver with

that value.

The auto calibration function allows you to

measure the following:

• Speaker connections

• Polarity of speakers

• Speaker distance

• Speaker size

• Speaker level

• Frequency characteristics (EQ)

2) 3)

• Frequency characteristics (Phase)

2) 4)

The measurement result is not utilized when the

multi-channel input is selected.

The measurement result is not utilized in the

following cases.

– The multi-channel input is selected.

– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

The measurement result is not utilized when

Dolby TrueHD, or Linear PCM signals with a

sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are

being received.

The measurement result is not utilized when

signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz and

higher are being received.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

Performing auto calibration

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

continued

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Auto Calibration,” then press

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Calibration Start,” then press

The screen on which you can select the

item to be measured appears.

5 Press V/v repeatedly and to

un-check the items you do not

want to measure, then press b .

The confirmation screen, asking whether

you are ready to start measurement,

appears.

6 Press to select “Start.”

The measurement starts in five seconds.

The measurement process will take

approximately 30 seconds with a test

tone. Wait until the measurement process

completes.

When the measurement ends, a beep

sounds and the screen switches.

7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the item you want, then press

To save the measurement results, follow

the steps in “Saving the measurement

results” (page 49).

If you want to check error code or

warning message , see “Message list after

auto calibration measurement” (page 50).

Item Explanation

Retry Performs auto calibration

again.

Save Saves the measurement

results and exits the setting

process. See “Saving the

measurement results”

(page 49).

Warning Displays warning

concerning the

measurement results. See

“Message list after auto

calibration measurement”

(page 50).

Phase Displays the phase of each

speaker (in phase/ out of

phase).

Distance Displays the measurement

result for speaker distance.

Level Displays the measurement

result for speaker level.

Exit Exits the setting process

without saving the

measurement results.

Getting Started

Note

When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase,

“OUT” is displayed on the TV screen. The “+” and

“–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the

other way around. However, depending on the

speakers, “OUT” appears on the TV screen even

though the speakers are connected properly. This is

because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case,

you can continue to use the receiver.

Tips

• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off

are deactivated during the measurement.

• You can change the unit of distance use in

“Distance Unit” in the Speaker settings menu.

To cancel the measurement

The measurement is cancelled when you

change the volume, switch functions, change

the setting of the SPEAKERS switch, or

connect headphones.

To save the measurement results obtained in

“Performing auto calibration” (page 47),

proceed with the following steps.

1 Press V/v to select “Save” in

step 7 in “Performing auto

calibration” (page 47), then

press .

The selecting screen of the calibration

type appears.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the calibration type, then press

The measurement results are saved.

3 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Note

• The frequency response measurement result is not

utilized in the following cases.

– The multi-channel input is selected.

– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

– Dolby TrueHD, or Linear PCM signals with a

sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are

being received.

Tip

The size of a speaker (Large/Small) is determined by

the low characteristics. The measurement results

may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer

microphone and speakers, and the shape of the

room. It is recommended that you follow the

measurement results. However, you can change

those settings in the Speaker settings menu. Save the

measurement results first, then try to change the

settings if you want.

To check error code or warning message

obtained in “Performing auto calibration”

(page 47), proceed with the following steps.

Press V/v to select “Warning” in

step 7 in “Performing auto

calibration” (page 47) then press

Saving the measurement results

Parameter Explanation

Full Flat Makes the measurement of

frequency from each

speaker flat.

Engineer Sets the frequency to one

that matches that of the

Sony listening room

standard.

Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics

of all the speakers to match

the characteristics of the

front speaker.

OFF Sets the auto calibration EQ

to off.

Checking the auto calibration

results

continued

If a warning message appears, check the

message and use the receiver without change.

Or if necessary, perform auto calibration

again.

When “Error Code” appears

Check the error and perform auto calibration

again.

1 Press to select “Enter.”

2 Press B/b to select “Retry,” then press

3 Repeat steps 6 to 7 in “Performing auto

calibration” (page 47).

To save measurement results

that caused an error without

taking a remedy

Press V/v to select “Save” in step 7 in

“Performing auto calibration” (page 47),

then press .

2 Follow the steps in “Saving the

measurement results” (page 49) to

save the measurement results.

Message list after auto calibration measurement

Display Explanation

Code 30 Headphones are connected. Remove the headphones and perform auto calibration again.

Code 31 SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF) is set to OFF. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement.

Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected

properly and reperform the measurement.

If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer

microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.

Code 33 • None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not connected.

• Either the left or right surround speaker is not connected.

• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected.

Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.

• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/

ZONE 2 R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the

SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 L terminals.

• Only one front high speaker is connected. Connect the front high speaker to each of the

SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals.

• Front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected.

Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.

Warning 40 The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to

perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot

be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.

Warning 41

Warning 42

The input from the microphone is too big.

• It may be too close the distance between the speaker and the microphone.

Retry the measurement after setting apart from each other.

• When you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier, either messages may appear, depending the

power amplifier you connect. However, there will be no problems, even if you continue to

use the receiver without changes.

Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. Or the angle of the speaker

position cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the measurement

in a quiet environment.

NO WARNING There is no warning information.

---------- No speakers are connected.

Getting Started

Tip

Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary. However, there will

be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.

11: Configuring the

network settings of the

receiver

The network settings for the receiver must be

set correctly to use the network functions of

the receiver.

You can make the required network settings

for the receiver by following the instructions

provided by an initial setup wizard.

The procedure used to set up the IP address

automatically (DHCP) is explained below.

In this case, the router that is connected to the

receiver or the Internet provider must support

DHCP.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings,” then press or

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Network,” then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Network Setup,” then press

“Start Network function Setup Wizard”

appears on the TV screen.

5 Press to select “Next.”

6 Press to select “Connect

Automatically (DHCP).”

“Success! The receiver is now connected

to network.” appears on the TV screen

when you have succeeded in making a

connection.

If the failure screen is displayed, perform

the process referring to “Network Setup”

(page 124), after you have completed this

process.

7 Press to select “Finish.”

In the initial setup, the procedure continues

to the setting of “External Control” and

“Network Standby” after this. For details,

see “Network Setup” (page 124).

To set the network settings

manually

See “To set the IP address manually”

(page 124) or “To set the Proxy server

manually” (page 125).

Note

The wizard screen appears on the TV screen each

time you use the network function, until the network

function setup has been completed.

12: Preparing a computer

to use as a server

A server is a device which delivers content

(music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device

on a home network.

You can play back content stored on a

computer on a home network with this receiver

via that network after you have installed

application software* which has a DLNA

compliant sever function.

* If you use a Windows 7-based computer, use

Windows Media Player 12 bundled with

Windows 7.

If you use a Windows XP or Windows Vista-based

computer, install the VAIO Media plus application

software supplied with the receiver. See below for

more details on VAIO Media plus. In addition,

refer to the help files of VAIO Media plus.

V/v/b,

Getting Started

VAIO Media plus is an application software

that enables you to quickly find content on

your home network, such as music, photos,

and videos, and view the content on the

computer through the home network.

By connecting other devices to VAIO Media

plus, you can also find and view the content on

the connected devices through the home

network. For example, you can enjoy photos

and music, stored on your computer, on your

TV and audio device or play a TV program,

recorded with a hard disk recorder, on your

computer.

If you use a VAIO computer, you can deliver

content saved on an external hard disk drive or

in Network-Attached Storage (NAS).

Note

If you use a computer other than a VAIO, you can

only deliver content saved on the internal disk drive

of that computer.

Operating System

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/

Media Center Edition 2004/Media Center

Edition 2005 (SP3, 32 bit)

Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/

Business/Ultimate (SP1, 32 bit/64 bit)

Computer

Note

Sony does not guarantee trouble-free operation on

all computers that satisfy the system requirements.

Other software operating on background may affect

the operation of this software.

When you use VAIO Media plus as server

software, install on your computer the VAIO

Media plus application software provided on

the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver by

following steps below.

If an older version of VAIO Media plus has

already been installed on your computer,

uninstall the following three programs using

“Programs and Features” (for Windows Vista)

or “Add or Remove Programs” (for Windows

XP) in Control Panel beforehand.

• VAIO Media plus

• VAIO Content Folder Watcher

• VAIO Content Folder Setting

1 Turn on your computer and

What you can do with VAIO

Media plus

System Requirements

Windows XP Windows Vista

Computer IBM PC/AT compatible

CPU Intel Celeron M

processor

1.40 GHz or higher

(Intel Core 2 Duo

1.80 GHz or higher

is recommended.)

Intel Core Duo

1.33 GHz or higher

(Intel Core 2 Duo

2.26 GHz or higher

is recommended.)

Memory 512 MB or more

(1 GB or more is

recommended.)

1 GB or more

(2 GB or more is

recommended.)

Graphic

chip

Equipped with graphic chip by Intel,

NVIDIA or ATI.

DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

(DirectX 9.0c/128 MB compatible

video card and the latest driver are

recommended.)

Display 800 × 600 or higher resolution

HDD 500 MB or more is recommended.

Network 100Base-TX or higher

Sound

card

Direct Sound compatible sound card

Installing the VAIO Media plus

application software on a

computer

Windows XP Windows Vista

continued

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM

into the CD-ROM drive of your

computer.

The installation launcher starts

automatically, then a Software Setup

window appears on the screen.

If installation launcher does not start

automatically, double-click

“SetupLauncher.exe” on the disc.

3 Install the VAIO Media plus

application software following

the instructions given in the

message on the screen.

For VAIO Media plus operations, refer to the

help files.

Click “ Settings” in the Home Menu

window, then select “ Help” to display help

files.

Guide to on-screen

display operation

You can display the menu of the receiver on

the TV screen and select the function you want

to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b

and on the remote.

To display the menu of the receiver on the TV

screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI

MODE” following the step in “To turn “GUI

MODE” on and off” (page 55).

1 Switch the input of the TV so

that an image of the menu is

displayed.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

Referring to help files

CD-ROM (VAIO Media

plus application

software) (supplied)

Using the menu

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

OPTIONS

GUI

MODE

Getting Started

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want, then press

or b to enter the menu

mode.

The menu item list appears on the TV

screen.

Example: When you select “ Input”

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want to

adjust, then press to enter

the menu item.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select

the parameter you want.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

To turn “GUI MODE” on and off

Press GUI MODE. “GUI ON” or “GUI OFF”

is displayed in the display window of the

receiver, depending on the mode

selected.

Overview of the main menus

When you press OPTIONS, the option menus

for the selected main menu are displayed. You

can select a related function without

reselecting the menu.

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

Menu icon Description

Input Selects the input source

component connected to the

receiver (page 57).

Music Selects the music from the

server on the home network,

“My Library,” or the audio

component connected to the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (page 58).

Photo Selects the photos from the

server on the home network

or “My Library.”

Video Selects the images from the

server on the home network,

“My Library,” or the audio

component connected to the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter (page 58).

Rhapsody Selects the Rhapsody radio

service (page 84). Rhapsody

is only available in the US.

SHOUTcast Selects the SHOUTcast radio

service (page 87).

FM/AM/SR Selects the built-in FM/AM

radio or satellite tuner

connected (page 62, 65).

Settings You can adjust the settings of

the speakers, the surround

effect, equalizer, audio,

video and other inputs

connected to the HDMI jacks

(page 109).

Using the option menus

Menu icon Description

continued

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press

or b to enter the menu mode.

The menu item list appears on the TV

screen.

Example: When you select “ Input”

3 Press OPTIONS while the menu

item list is displayed.

The option menu appears.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the option menu item you want,

then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then

press .

To exit the option menus

Press MENU.

Playback

Enjoying sound/images

from the component

connected to the receiver

Select “ Input,” then press

or b.

The menu item list appears on the TV

screen.

2 Select the component you

want, then press .

The menu screen disappears and the

playback screen of the external input

appears.

3 Turn on the component and

start playback.

4 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

Tips

• You can adjust the volume differently depending

on the speed with which you turn the MASTER

VOLUME knob.

To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the

knob quickly.

To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.

• You can adjust the volume differently depending

on the length of time you press and hold the

MASTER VOLUME +/– button on the remote.

To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and

hold the button.

To make a fine adjustment: press the button and

release it immediately.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel,

press MUTING on the remote again or press

MASTER VOLUME + to raise the volume.

Playback

Selected input Components that can

be used

BD Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.,

connected to the BD jack.

DVD DVD player, etc.,

connected to the DVD jack.

SAT/CATV Satellite tuner, etc.,

connected to the SAT/

CATV jack.

TV TV connected to the TV

jack.

MASTER

VOLUME

MUTING

OPTIONS

V/v/B/b,

Video1, Video2 VCR, etc., connected to the

VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack.

MD/Tape MD or Tape deck, etc.,

connected to the MD/TAPE

jack.

SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD

player, etc., connected to

the SA-CD/CD jack.

Phono Turntable, etc., connected

to the PHONO jack.

Multi In Component connected to

the MULTI CHANNEL

INPUT jack.

HDMI1, 2, 3, 4

HDMI components

connected to the HDMI1,

HDMI2, HDMI3, or HDMI4

jack.

Selected input Components that can

be used

continued

To avoid damaging your

speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn

down the volume level.

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for

inputs and display it.

This is convenient for labeling the jacks with

the names of the connected components.

1 Select the input you want to

name on the “ Input” screen.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input,” then press

4 Press V/v to select a character,

then press b.

You can shift input position backward and

forward by pressing B/b.

5 Repeat steps 4 to input a

character one by one, then

press .

The name you entered is registered.

Enjoying sound/images

from the components

connected to the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is for enjoying

sound/images from a portable audio source or

computer by connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter.

Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters

vary in each area.

For details on connecting the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting

components with digital audio input/output

jacks” (page 34).

You can use the following Sony DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapters:

• TDM-BT1/BT10 Bluetooth™ Wireless

Audio Adapter

• TDM-NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter

• TDM-iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter

• TDM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an

optional product.

Notes

• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

• Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the

remote.

• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the receiver while

the system is turned on.

• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, the images are also output.

• Do not connect to the receiver a DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter that uses a network function such as

TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client.

You can use the network function of the receiver

without using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

Naming the input (Name Input)

Playback

1 Select “ Music” or

“ Video” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “DMPORT” or a

component connected to the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter,

then press .

The component connected to the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is

recognized and “DMPORT” on the screen

will change to the respective component’s

name. If the adapter connected cannot be

recognized, “DMPORT” is displayed on

the TV screen.

3 Select a track you want to play

using the component

connected to the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter.

4 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

Operating the TDM-iP50

using the GUI menu of the

receiver

Make sure that “System GUI” is selected in

step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using

the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 61).

1 Select “ Music” or

“ Video” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select the component

connected to the DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter you want

to play, then press .

The contents list appears.

Component that is

connected

DMPORT A component other than one

of the following is

connected.

iPod The iPod model recognized

is connected.

Walkman The Walkman recognized is

connected.

Bluetooth The Bluetooth drive

recognized is connected.

Mobile Phone The Mobile Phone

recognized is connected.

MASTER

VOLUME

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

V/v/B/b,

MASTER

VOLUME

continued

3 Select track or content from the

contents list, then press .

The following content lists are just

examples. They may vary depending on

the components connected to the receiver.

4 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to

adjust the volume.

1 Play back the track you want to

listen to following the steps

outlined in “Operating the TDM-

iP50 using the GUI menu of the

receiver” (page 59).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Shuffle,” “Repeat,” or

“Audiobook Speed,” then press

4 Select a mode from the

following, then press .

x Shuffle

Plays all the tracks in random order.

•Off

Deactivates the shuffle play mode.

•Albums

Plays all the tracks on an album in random

order.

• Songs

Plays all the tracks in “Songs” in random

order.

x Repeat

Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly.

•Off

Deactivates the repeat play mode.

•One

Plays one track repeatedly.

•All

Plays all the tracks repeatedly.

x Audiobook Speed

Selects the display speed of the Audiobook.

•Low

Slows the display speed.

•Normal

Sets the display speed to standard.

•High

Increases the display speed.

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message

list

Music Playlists > Playlist > Track

Artists > Artist > Album > Track

Albums > Album > Track

Songs > Track

Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track

Composers > Composer > Album > Track

Audiobooks > Track

Video Movies > Content

TV Shows > Episode > Content

Music Videos > Artist > Content

Video Podcast > Episode > Content

Selecting the playback mode

Message appears Explanation

No Adapter The adapter is not connected.

No Device There is no device connected

to the adapter.

No Audio No audio file was found.

Loading The data is being read.

No Item No item was found.

Playback

You can change the operation screen using the

GUI menu. The DMPORT Control mode is

supported by the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapters like TDM-iP50. This mode is not

supported by other adapters.

1 Select the DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter you want on the

“ Music” or “ Video”

screen, then press or b.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “DMPORT Control,” then

press .

If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed,

refer to the operating instructions

supplied with component for details on

operating that component.

4 Select the mode you want, then

press .

You can select the following modes in this

menu;

• System GUI

The list of tracks will be displayed on

the GUI screen of the receiver. You can

select a track you want and play back it

on each GUI screen.

• Adapter GUI

The menu of the adapter will be

displayed on the TV screen.

•iPod

To operate the TDM-iP50 using

the adapter menu

Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in

step 4 in “Changing the operation screen using

the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 61).

For details on operating the adapter using the

adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the adapter you are

using.

To operate the TDM-iP50 using

the iPod menu

Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 4 in

“Changing the operation screen using the

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT” (page 61).

For details on operating the iPod, refer to the

operating instruction supplied with the iPod.

Changing the operation screen

using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

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 (aerials) to the receiver

(page 39).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.

• FM band 100 kHz

• AM band 10 kHz*

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 63).

1 Select “FM” or “AM”

from the menu, then press

or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the

TV screen.

2 Select “Auto Tuning,” then

press .

3 Press V/v.

Press V to scan from low to high, press v

to scan from high to low.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a

station is received.

In case of poor FM stereo

reception

Tune in the station you want to listen to

using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning

(page 62), or select the preset station

you want (page 64).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “FM Mode,” then press .

4 Select “MONO,” then press .

Enter the frequency of a station directly by

using the numeric buttons on the multifunction

remote. This operation cannot be performed

using the simple remote.

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the

remote.

Tuning

Tuning into a station

automatically (Auto Tuning)

OPTIONS

V/v/b,

Tuning into a station directly

(Direct Tuning)

AMP

V/v/b,

Numeric

buttons

SHIFT

Tuning

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“FM” or “AM,” then press

or b.

4 Select “Direct Tuning,” then

press .

5 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the

frequency, then press .

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz

Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

Tip

If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the

direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for

optimum reception.

If you cannot tune in a station

“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display

returns to the current frequency.

Make sure you have entered the right

frequency. If not, repeat step 5. If you still

cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not

used in your area.

You can change the AM tuning scale to either

9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down TUNING

MODE, press ?/1 on the

receiver.

3 Change the current AM tuning

scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).

To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),

repeat the procedure above.

Note

All preset stations will be erased when you change

the tuning scale.

Changing the AM tuning scale

?/1

TUNING MODE

Presetting FM/AM radio

stations

You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM

stations. Then you can easily tune in the

stations you often listen to.

1 Tune in the station that you

want to preset using Auto

Tuning (page 62) or Direct

Tuning (page 62).

In case of poor FM stereo reception,

switch the FM reception mode (page 62).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Memory,” then press

4 Select a preset number, then

press .

The station is stored as the selected preset

number.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset

another station.

You can store stations as follows:

• AM band: AM1 to AM30

• FM band: FM1 to FM30

1 Select “ FM” or “ AM”

from the menu, then press

or b.

2 Select the preset number

station you want.

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.

1 Select the preset number on

which you want to name on

“FM” or “AM” screen.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input,” then press

4 Press V/v to select a character,

then press b.

You can shift input position backward and

forward by pressing B/b.

5 Repeat steps 4 to input a

character one by one, then

press .

The name you entered is registered.

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

Tuning to preset stations

Naming preset stations (Name

Input)

Tuning

Listening to satellite

radio

To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to

connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold

separately) to your Sirius-Ready receiver.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to

residents of the US (except Alaska and

Hawaii) and Canada.

Satellite Radio delivers a variety of

commercial-free music from categories

ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B,

Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus

coverage of all the top professional and college

sports including play by play games from

select leagues and teams. Additional

programming includes expert sports talk,

uncensored entertainment, comedy, family

programming, local traffic and weather and

news from your most trusted sources.

Once you’ve purchased a SIRIUS tuner you’ll

need to activate it and subscribe to begin

enjoying the service. Easy to follow

installation and setup instructions are provided

with the SIRIUS tuner. There are a variety of

programming packages available, including

the option of adding “The Best of XM”

programming to the SIRIUS service. The “Best

of XM” service is not available to SIRIUS

Canada subscribers at this time. Please check

with SIRIUS Canada for any updates using the

numbers and web address below.

Family friendly packages are also available to

restrict channels featuring content that may be

inappropriate for children.

To subscribe to

SIRIUS

, U.S. and Canadian

customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888-

539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or

siriuscanada.ca (Canada).

SIRIUS and all related marks and logos are

trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its

subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the

property of their respective owners. All rights

reserved. SIRIUS subscription sold separately.

Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply.

SIRIUS tuner required (sold separately) to receive

the SIRIUS service. All programming and fees

subject to change. It is prohibited to copy,

decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,

manipulate or otherwise make available any

technology or software incorporated in receivers

compatible with the SIRIUS Satellite Radio System.

Service not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

Connecting a satellite

radio tuner

To connect to the SIRIUS jack

Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When

you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with

this receiver, be sure to connect the AC power

adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet.

Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna,

and AC power adaptor away from the speaker

cords and the power cord to avoid picking up

noise.

SIRIUS jack

Preparing to listen to a

satellite radio

Select “ SR” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “ALL,” then press .

When the “Preset Mode” screen is

displayed, change the tuning mode to

“Category Mode,” then select “ALL.”

Press OPTIONS, then select “Category

Mode.”

3 Select “Sirius ID,” then press

4 Check the Sirius ID on the TV

screen and write it in the space

provided here.

Sirius ID:_________________________

You can also check the Sirius ID using the

display on the receiver.

1 Select “ SR” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Antenna Aiming,” then

press .

The Antenna Aiming screen appears.

4 While checking the quality of

the reception, adjust the

direction of the antenna to

obtain the best reception.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Selecting a channel of the

satellite radio

You can select a channel from one category or

all the categories.

1 Select “ SR” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select the category, then press

• ALL: You can select a channel from all

the categories.

Checking the ID number

Checking receiving conditions

(Antenna Aiming)

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Selecting a channel by category

(Category Mode)

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Tuning

• (category name): You can select a

channel from one category.

When the “Preset Mode” screen is

displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/

v repeatedly to select “Category Mode.”

3 Select the channel, then press

The selected channel is being received.

The channel information is displayed on

the TV screen.

Note

When you select a channel in the “Category Mode,”

the channel you selected may not be the one in the

category you want. This is because one channel may

belong to more than one category.

Enter the channel number directly by using the

numeric buttons on the multifunction remote.

This operation cannot be performed using the

simple remote.

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the

remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ SR,” then press or b.

4 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

5 Select “Direct Tuning,” then

press .

6 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the

channel number, then press

The selected channel is tune in.

Selecting a channel by inputting

the channel number directly

(Direct Tuning)

AMP

V/v/b,

Numeric

buttons

SHIFT

OPTIONS

Presetting satellite radio

channels

You can select the channels you want directly

by presetting them using the preset numbers.

You can preset up to 30 SIRIUS Satellite

Radio channels.

1 Select a channel you want to

preset using Category Mode

(page 66) or Direct Tuning

(page 67).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Memory,” then press

The preset number selection screen

appears.

4 Select the preset number you

want to use as the preset

channel, then press .

Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available,

and a default channel is preset for all the

preset channels when you purchase the

receiver.

The selected channel is registered as the

preset channel you selected in step 1.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset

another channel.

You can store channels from 1 to 30.

1 Select “ SR” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select the preset number from

the preset list, then press .

You can select stored preset channels

from 1 to 30.

Notes

• The channel information you have preset may be

changed if Sirius XM Radio Inc. change its channel

programming.

• When the “Category Mode” screen is displayed,

press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Preset

Mode.”

Restricting access to

specific channels

(Parental Lock)

You can restrict access to certain channels

using your own lock code. The lock code is set

to “0000” as the default. Use the multifunction

remote for this operation. This operation

cannot be performed using the simple remote.

Change the lock code before you use this

function for the first time. See “To change the

lock code (Lock Code)” (page 69).

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Selecting preset channels

Tuning

1 Select a channel you want to

lock using Category Mode

(page 66) or Direct Tuning

(page 67).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Parental Lock,” then

press or b.

4 Select “ON,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-

digit lock code using the

numeric buttons.

“The channel has been locked.” appears

and the Parental Lock is set.

To delete the numbers you have entered,

go back to step 2 by pressing RETURN/

EXIT O, and then repeat the procedure

above from step 2.

To change the lock code (Lock

Code)

Select any channel using Category

Mode (page 66) or Direct Tuning

(page 67).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Lock Code,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

4 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

“Enter a new lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then enter a new 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

“To confirm, enter your new lock code

again.” appears.

6 Press SHIFT, then reenter the new lock

code with the numeric buttons.

“The lock code has been changed.”

appears.

To listen to the locked channels

Select a locked channel you want to

listen to using Direct Tuning (page 67).

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

2 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

The channel is tuned in.

To cancel the Parental Lock

Select a channel you want to unlock

using Direct Tuning (page 67).

2 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Parental Lock,” then press

or b.

4 Select “OFF,” then press .

“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.

5 Press SHIFT, then enter your 4-digit

lock code using the numeric buttons.

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

Numeric

buttons

RETURN/

EXIT O

SHIFT

continued

“The channel has been unlocked.” appears

and the channel is unlocked.

Notes

• You can set only one lock code on the receiver. You

cannot set individual lock codes for each channel.

• When you select a channel using Category Mode,

locked channels are skipped.

• When the receiver is reset to the factory settings,

the lock code returns to the default (0000), but the

Parental Lock settings are not removed.

• You cannot preset locked channels. If you set the

Parental Lock for a preset channel, the preset

information for that channel returns to the default.

• You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 or

channel 184.

Tuning

Message list

Message appears in

GUI menu [Display

window]

Explanation Remedies

Antenna Error

[ANTENNA ERROR]

The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the

SiriusConnect Home tuner and the

antenna.

Acquiring Signal

[ACQUIRING]

The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another

location. For details about the antenna

location, refer to the instructions

supplied with the SiriusConnect Home

tuner.

CALL 888-539-SIRI

[CALL 888-539-SIRI]

You have not subscribed for the selected

channel.

—

Check Sirius Tuner

[SR TUNER]

The SiriusConnect Home tuner is not

connected properly.

Check all the connections, and then turn

the system on again. Also make sure if

the AC adaptor supplied with the

SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected

to a wall socket.

Invalid Channel

[INVALID CHANNNEL]

You have entered an invalid channel

number.

The channel to be tuned in is void due to

the change by the broadcast service, or

the receiving condition is not good.

Locked Channel

[LOCKED CH]

The selected channel is locked. —

Sub Updated

[SUB UPDT]

The subscription information has been

updated.

—

Updating

[UPDATING]

Channel information is being updated. —

FW Updating

[FW UPDT]

The SiriusConnect Home tuner software

is being updated.

—

[–––––] There is no text information in the

channel.

This is not an error. The text information

may not be displayed depending on the

system condition, for example, right

after the system has received a channel.

Playing back with 2-channel sound

You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the

software you are using, the playback component connected, or the sound field settings of the

receiver.

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to select the 2-channel sound mode of the

sound output you want.

To listen to music through headphones connected to the receiver

Note

• You cannot select “2ch Analog Direct” in the

following cases.

– When you play back content on devices on a

home network.

– The HDMI input or multi-channel input is

selected.

Enjoying Surround Sound

2CH mode Effect

2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is

no sound from the subwoofer.

Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing

and multi-channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

2ch Analog Direct You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This

function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources.

When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be

adjusted.

Sound field Effect

Headphone (2ch) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the mode

other than “2ch Analog Direct” is selected. Standard 2 channel stereo sources

completely bypass the sound field processing and multi-channel surround

formats are downmixed to 2 channels.

Headphone (Direct) Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone, sound field, etc.

Headphone (Multi) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when the multi-

channel input is selected. Outputs the front analog signals from the MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT jacks.

2CH/

A.DIRECT

Enjoying Surround Sound

Playing back with multi-channel surround

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the

decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi-channel sound.

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the A.F.D. mode you want.

Notes

• This function does not work when the multi-

channel input is selected.

• “Multi Stereo” does not work in the following

cases.

– The multi-channel audio signals are being

received.

– Dolby TrueHD, or Linear PCM signals with a

sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are

being received.

Tip

We usually recommend “A.F.D. Auto.”

A.F.D. mode Multi-channel

audio after

decoding

Effect

A.F.D. Auto (Detecting

automatically)

Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without

adding any surround effects.

A.F.D. Multi Stereo (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.

A.F.D.

Enjoying a surround effect for music

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 concert halls into your

home.

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the surround effect you want for music.

To turn off the surround effect for MUSIC

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT or A.F.D.

Sound field Effect

Hall Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.

Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

Portable Audio Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device.

This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

PLII Music Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for

normal stereo sources such as CDs.

PLIIx Music Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for

normal stereo sources such as CDs.

PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility

to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical component gives a

dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that

is described on page 76. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For

details, see “Surround settings” (page 116).

Neo:6 Music Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel

format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo

sources such as CDs.

MUSIC

Enjoying Surround Sound

Notes

• The sound fields for music do not work in the

following cases.

– The multi-channel input is selected.

– Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, or Linear PCM

signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz

and higher are being received.

• “PLII Music,” “PLIIx Music,” “PLIIz Height,” and

“Neo:6 Music” also do not work when the speaker

pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.

• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24

signal reception, the signal will be played back

only at 48 kHz.

• “PLIIx Music,” and “PLIIz Height” do not appear

depending on the speaker pattern you select.

– “PLIIx Music” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are surround

back speaker(s).

– “PLIIz Height” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are front high

speakers.

• Some speakers may not output sound, depending

on the sound field setting.

• When one of the sound fields for music is selected,

no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the

speakers are set to “Large” in the Speaker settings

menu. However, the sound will be output from the

subwoofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E.

signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set

to “Small,” the sound field for movie is selected, or

“Portable Audio” is selected.

• If there is any noise present, the noise may be

different depending on the sound field you select.

Enjoying a surround effect for movies

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed

sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

Press MOVIE.

To turn off the surround effect for MOVIE

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT or A.F.D.

Sound field Effect

HD-D.C.S. HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sony’s new innovative home theater

technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies.

It is based on precise response measurement data of a mastering studio.

With HD-D.C.S., you are able to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with

not only the high quality of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as the

movie’s sound engineer intended in the mastering process.

You can select the effect type for HD-D.C.S. For details, see “Surround

settings” (page 116).

PLII Movie Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for

movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce

sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.

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

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.

PLIIz Height Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility

to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical component gives a

dimension of presence and depth. “PLIIz Height” is the same sound field as that

is described on page 74. You can adjust the gain level for “PLIIz Height.” For

details, see “Surround settings” (page 116).

Neo:6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel

format is decoded into 7 channels.

MOVIE

Enjoying Surround Sound

Notes

• The sound fields for movie do not work in the

following cases.

– The multi-channel input is selected.

– Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, or Linear PCM

signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz

and higher are being received

• “PLII Movie,” “PLIIx Movie,” “PLIIz Height,” and

“Neo:6 Cinema” also do not work when the

speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.

• If you set up the sound field during DTS 96/24

signal reception, the signal will be played back

only at 48 kHz.

• “PLIIx Movie,” and “PLIIz Height” do not appear

depending on the speaker pattern you select.

– “PLIIx Movie” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are surround

back speaker(s).

– “PLIIz Height” is available only when the

speaker pattern is set so that there are front high

speakers.

• Some speakers may not output sound depending on

the sound field.

• If there is any noise present, the noise may be

different depending on the sound field you select.

continued

Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the

components connected.

This receiver supports the following audio formats.

Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For

details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.

Signals with a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

Audio format

Maximum number

of channels

Connection of the playback component and

the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

Dolby Digital

5.1ch

Dolby Digital EX

6.1ch

Dolby Digital Plus

7.1ch

× a

Dolby TrueHD

7.1ch

× a

DTS

5.1ch

DTS-ES

6.1ch

DTS 96/24

5.1ch

DTS-HD

High Resolution Audio

7.1ch

× a

DTS-HD

Master Audio

a) b)

7.1ch

× a

Multi channel Linear PCM

7.1ch

× a

Using Network Features

About the network

functions of the receiver

• You can enjoy content (music, photos, and

videos) which have been stored on a DLNA-

compliant device (DLNA CERTIFIED™

Products) that has an authorized DLNA logo

displayed on the device (page 80).

• You can use the receiver as a device

equivalent to a UPnP media renderer on your

home network.

• With an Internet connection, you can listen

to Rhapsody and SHOUTcast (page 84, 87)

and upgrade the software of the receiver.

Rhapsody is only available in the US.

• You can change the settings of the receiver

using a computer on your home network

(page 88).

About DLNA

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a

standards organization made up of

manufacturers of various products, such as

computers, AV components, and mobile

computing devices which exchange content

(music, photos, and videos). DLNA decides

upon standards and publishes an authorized

logo to be displayed on devices which support

DLNA standards.

Using Network Features

Enjoying content stored on the server

A server is a device which delivers content (music, photos, and videos) to a DLNA device on a

home network.

You can play back music, photos, and videos stored on the server using the receiver.

1 Select “ Music,” “ Photo,”

or “ Video” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Server,” then press .

The server list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select the server which holds

the content you want to play.

The content list appears on the TV screen.

4 Select content you want to play

from the content list.

The playback screen appears on the TV

screen, and content you selected is played

back.

To search the server

You can search the server if the server list does

not appear on the TV screen.

1 Select “ Music,” “ Photo,” or

“ Video” from the menu, then press

or b.

2 Select “Server,” then press .

3 Press OPTIONS.

4 Select “Server Search,” then press .

The confirming message appears on the TV

screen.

5 Select “Yes,” then press .

The server list appears on the TV screen.

You can register your favorite content played

back from “ Music,” “ Photo,” or

“ Video,” in “My Library.”

1 Press OPTIONS while playing

back the content.

2 Select “Add track (picture,

movie) to My Library,” then

press .

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Registering your favorite

content

Using Network Features

3 Select the number you want to

use to register the content from

the list, then press .

The content you chose will be registered

in “My Library.”

1 Select “ Music,” “ Photo,”

or “ Video” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “My Library,” then press

3 Select content you want to play

from the content list.

The playback screen appears on the TV

screen, and content you selected is played

back.

Note

You cannot register content played back from “My

Library” in “My Library.”

You can enjoy content on the server by using

the following buttons on the multifunction

remote.

Press AMP to operate the receiver using the

remote.

* This button may not work depending on the

connected server or the type of content.

** This button is available when photos are played

back in the slideshow mode or from “My

Library.”

You can select the playback mode of the Music

category.

1 Press OPTIONS while the

music selections are displayed

on the list*, or while listening to

the music.

*OPTIONS may not work, depending on the

type of content.

2 Select “Repeat,” or “Shuffle,”

then press .

3 Select a mode from the

following, then press .

x Repeat

Plays one or all the tracks repeatedly.

•Off

Deactivates the repeat play mode.

•One

Plays one track repeatedly.

•All

Plays all the tracks repeatedly.

x Shuffle

Plays all the tracks in random order.

•Off

Deactivates the shuffle play mode.

•On

Activates the shuffle play mode.

Playing back content registered

in My Library

Using the multifunction remote

to play back content

Type of

content Music Photo Video

Remote

button

Nz z z

xz z z

Xz z** z

>z z**

.z z**

Mz* z*

mz* z*

Selecting the playback mode

continued

To play back a photo together

with background music (BGM)

You can enjoy photos with music registered in

“My Library” as background music.

1 Play back a photo from “Server”

(page 80) or “My Library” (page 81).

If you select a photo from “Server,” you

will be offered a choice of displaying a

single photo or a slideshow of photos on the

server.

If you select a photo from “My Library,”

photos in “My Library” will be played back

in sequence in the slideshow mode.

2 Press OPTIONS.

3 Select “BGM,” then press .

4 Select a mode from the following, then

press .

•Off

Stops playback of background music.

•On

Plays all the tracks in “My Library”

repeatedly.

•On (Shuffle)

Plays all the tracks in “My Library”

repeatedly in random order.

Using Network Features

Using a controller

You can do the following using a device which has a control function on the home network.

– Playing back content stored on the server with the receiver

– Operating the receiver using Windows 7-based computer with Windows Media Player 12

Note

Before you operate the receiver using a controller, you have to set the controller you want to use to match the

receiver. Set “External Control” to “ON,” then set “Controllers” in the Network settings menu. For details on

settings for controllers, see “Controllers” (page 125).

You can enjoy, or check the status of content (music, photos, and videos) on the server using a

controller. However, only the main zone of the receiver can be operated by a controller.

The following operations are supported.

• Playback, stop, pause, fast-forward and fast-reverse of content

• Go to the next/previous content item

• Checking the elapsed time of the currently playing content

Notes

• Some operations may not be performed, depending on the device used as a controller. For details, refer to the

operating instructions of each device.

• If you operate the receiver using the supplied remote together with a controller, the receiver may not work

properly.

1 Select the device to be used as

a server using a controller on

the home network.

2 Select the content you want to

play back using a controller on

the home network.

3 Select the receiver to be used

to play back the content using a

controller on the home

network.

Refer to the operating instructions of each

device.

Enjoying content stored on the server

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Listening to Rhapsody

You can enjoy the Rhapsody Digital Music

Service by connecting your receiver to the

Internet.

Rhapsody is only available in the US.

Rhapsody Digital Music Service

Play all the music you want with Rhapsody

Thousands of artists. Millions of songs.

Rhapsody is the critically-acclaimed digital

music service that gives you unlimited access

to a massive music catalog of millions of songs

and thousands of artists. You’ll also get

exclusive content, personalized

recommendations, DJ/ad-free listening on

“Rhapsody Radio” and more.

For more information go to:

www.rhapsody.com/sonystr

Before using the Rhapsody Digital Music

Service, it is necessary to register an account

using your computer.

Refer to www.rhapsody.com/sonystr for

details.

1 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Network,” then press

or b.

3 Select “Rhapsody Account,”

then press .

The confirmation screen for account input

appears on the TV screen.

4 Select “Yes,” then press .

The account input screen appears on the

TV screen.

5 Select the Username box, then

press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV

screen.

6 Press V/v/B/b and to select

a character one by one to enter

your user name.

7 Select “Finish,” then press .

8 Select the Password box, then

press .

9 Press V/v/B/b and to select

a character one by one to enter

your password.

10Select “Finish,” then press .

11Select “Finish,” then press .

Note

Repeat the process again from step 6 if the sign in

fails.

To check the account

information

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Network,” then or b.

3 Select “Rhapsody Account,” then press

Setting an account

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

Using Network Features

4 Press OPTIONS to select “Account

Information,” then press .

The account type and the customer support

ID appear on the TV screen.

To delete an account

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Network,” then press or b.

3 Select “Rhapsody Account,” then press

4 Press OPTIONS to select “Remove

Account,” then press .

5 Select “Yes,” then press .

The user name and the password are

deleted.

You can select the station you want to listen

using the Rhapsody Stations list.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Rhapsody Radio,” then

press or b.

3 Select the station you want to

listen to, then press .

The reception screen appears on the TV

screen and the station you selected is

received.

Note

You can only listen to the same station when

listening in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3

simultaneously.

Priority is given to the station which has most

recently been selected, even if other station has

already been selected in one of zones.

The Music Guide displays a variety of music

selections to sample, including top tracks and

artists, and recommendations.

Select genre names, charts, and new releases

anywhere in the Music Guide pages to browse

more.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press .

2 Select “Rhapsody Music

Guide,” then press .

3 Select “Genres,” “Charts,”

“New Releases,” or “Rhapsody

Recommends,” then press

or b.

4 Select the track you want to

listen to from the list, then

press .

The playback screen appears on the TV

screen and the track you selected is

played back.

Note

You can only listen to the same track when listening

in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3 simultaneously.

Priority is given to the track which has most recently

been selected, even if other track has already been

selected in one of zones.

You can search for a track, album, or artist

using the search function.

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Search,” then press

or b.

Selecting the station from the

Rhapsody Stations list

Selecting the track using Music

Guide

Searching for a track, album, or

artist you want to listen to

continued

3 Select “Artists,” “Albums,” or

“Tracks” you want to search for,

then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV

screen.

4 Press V/v/B/b and to select

a character one by one to enter

the title or name you want to

search for.

5 Select “Finish,” then press .

Wait until the search result is displayed.

6 Press b to select the search

results.

7 Select the track you want to

listen to from the search result,

then press .

The playback screen appears on the TV

screen, and track you selected is played

back.

Note

You can only listen to the same track when listening

in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3 simultaneously.

Priority is given to the track which has most recently

been selected, even if other track has already been

selected in one of zones.

You can register your favorite track, album, or

station in “My Library” while playing back the

track or during reception.

You can select the track, album or station that

you registered in “My Library” from “My

Artists,” “My Albums,” “My Genres,” “My

Tracks,” “My Playlists,” or “My Stations.”

1 Press OPTIONS while a track is

playing back or you are

selecting a station.

2 Select “Add track to My

Library,” “Add album to My

Library,” or “Add station to My

Library,” then press .

The track, album, or station you chose

will be registered in “My Library.”

To remove a track, album, or

station registered in My Library

You can remove a track, album, or station

registered in “My Library.”

1 Press OPTIONS while a track is playing

back or you are selecting a station.

2 Select “Delete album from My Library,”

“Delete track from My Library,” or

“Delete station from My Library,” then

press .

The confirmation screen of deletion

appears on the screen.

3 Select “Yes,” then press .

The deletion is completed.

You can select a track, playlist or station

registered in “My Library.”

1 Select “ Rhapsody” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “My Library,” then press

3 Select the track you want to

listen to using the My Library

list, then press .

Registering your favorite track,

album, or station

Selecting a track, playlist or

station registered in My Library

My Library list

My Artists > Art ist(s)

> Albums(s)

> Track(s)

My Albums > Album(s)

> Track(s)

My Genres > Genre(s)

> Artist(s)

> Album(s)

> Track(s)

My Tracks > Track(s)

My Playlists > Pla y lis t( s )

> Track(s)

My Stations > Station(s)

Using Network Features

*The number of lists displayed on the screen

depends on the status of the Rhapsody Digital

Music Service you are using.

The playback screen appears on the TV

screen and the track you selected is

played back.

Listening to SHOUTcast

SHOUTcast is a digital audio streaming

technology-based radio service.

SHOUTcast is a directory of Internet radio

stations, allowing users to access thousands of

free online radio stations from DJs and

broadcasters around the world.

Refer to http://www.shoutcast.com for details.

1 Select “ SHOUTcast” from

the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Preset List,” “0-9,” or A

to Z, then press .

3 Select the genre you want to

listen to, then press .

4 Select the station you want to

listen to, then press .

The reception screen appears on the TV

screen, and the station you selected is

received.

Notes

• When the number of stations is large, up to 100

stations can be displayed (in order) on this receiver.

• The audio supplied in a format that is not supported

by this receiver does not appear on the list.

• You can only listen to the same station when

listening in the main zone, zone 2, and zone 3

simultaneously.

Selecting a SHOUTcast station

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OPTIONS

RETURN/

EXIT O

continued

Priority is given to the station which has most

recently been selected, even if other station has

already been selected in one of zones.

You can register your favorite SHOUTcast

stations on the receiver.

1 Press OPTIONS while listening

to the radio station.

2 Press to select “Add to

Preset List.”

The preset number list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Select the preset number you

want to preset, then press .

Note

If you select a list number for which a station has

already been registered, the previously registered

station will be overwritten.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

You can select your favorite stations from

among the registered stations.

1 Select “ SHOUTcast” from

the menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Preset List,” then press

or b.

3 Select the preset number

station you want to listen to,

then press .

The reception screen appears on the TV

screen, and the station you selected is

received.

Features of the Setup

Manager application

software

You can check the settings of the receiver, and

adjust those settings using your computer, as

well as using the receiver, after installing the

Setup Manager application software provided

on the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver.

The following settings cannot be set using the

computer with the Setup Manager application

software.

• Auto Calibration

• Speaker

–Test Tone

• Multi Zone

– Zone Power ON/OFF

– Zone Input Change

– Zone Volume Adjust

Operating System

Windows 7 Starter/Home Premium/

Professional/Ultimate (32bit/64bit)

Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/

Business/Ultimate (SP2, 32bit/64bit)

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

(SP3, 32bit)

Computer

CPU: Celeron, Pentium III or higher

Clock Speed: 1 GHz or higher

RAM: 512 MB or more

HDD: 20 MB or more free disk space

(280 MB free disk space is required when

.NET Framework 2.0 is not installed.)

Monitor: 1024 × 768, High Color

(65536 colors)

Network: 100Base-TX or higher

Presetting favorite stations

Selecting preset stations

System Requirements

Using Network Features

1 Turn on your computer and

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM

into the CD-ROM drive of your

computer.

The installation launcher starts

automatically, then a Software Setup

screen appears on the screen.

If the installation launcher does not start

automatically, double-click

“SetupLauncher.exe” on the disc.

3 Install the Setup Manager

application software following

the instructions given in the

message on the screen.

You can update the receiver software using the

Setup Manager application software provided

on the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver.

Refer to the HELP of the Setup Manager for

details on operations of the Setup Manager.

Before updating the receiver software, set

“UPDATE(PC)” from “DENY” to “PERMIT”

using the display window of the receiver so

that the receiver software can be updated using

a computer (page 135).

1 Download the update program

from the support website on the

computer to which you

installed the Setup Manager.

2 Click “System” in the Setup

Manager window on the

computer screen, then click

“Browse...” and specify the

path of the update program,

and click “Start Update.”

The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

lamp on the front panel flashes while

updating.

When the updating complete, the receiver

will restart automatically.

Notes

• Do not turn the receiver off or disconnect the

network cable during software updating. It may

cause a malfunction.

• It may take 50 minutes for the software updating to

complete.

To check the HELP

When you want to check the HELP of the

Setup Manager application software,

click [Start] – [All Programs] – [Setup

Manager] – [Help for Setup Manager], in that

order.

Installing the Setup Manager

application software on a

computer

Updating the receiver software

using the Setup Manager

CD-ROM (Setup

Manager application

software) (supplied)

What you can do with the

Multi-zone function

You can enjoy images and sounds from a

component connected to the receiver in a zone

other than the main zone. For example, you

can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen

to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3.

When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you

can operate both a component in the main zone

and Sony receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 from

zone 2 or zone 3.

Use the multifunction remote in zone 2 or

zone 3. You cannot use the simple remote in a

zone (zone 2 or zone 3) other than the main

zone.

To operate the receiver from

zone 2 or zone 3

You can operate the receiver without pointing

the remote toward the receiver if you connect

an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR

REMOTE jack.

Use an IR repeater when you install the

receiver in a place where signals from the

remote cannot reach.

Making a multi-zone connection

1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SURROUND

BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals of the receiver.

Using Multi-zone Features

1:Zone 2 connections

Main zone Zone 2

monitor

ZONE 2 VIDEO

OUT*

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FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2

Multifunction remote

IR REMOTE IN

Using Multi-zone Features

2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and

another amplifier.

A IR repeater (not supplied)

B Speakers

C Sony Amplifier/Receiver

* You can also connect to the ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack.

Main zone Zone 2

monitor

ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT

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IR REMOTE IN

ZONE 2 VIDEO

OUT*

2:Zone 3 connections

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A IR repeater (not supplied)

B Speakers

C Sony Amplifier/Receiver

Multifunction remote

IR REMOTE IN

ZONE 3 AUDIO OUT

continued

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is used only for custom installation by a qualified person.

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is a jack that sends a source video signal to the component

video input for zone 2. For details, consult your dealer.

Note

This jack is not for an Ethernet LAN connection.

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) connection

The RJ-45 pinouts use the T568B standard.

Refer to the illustration below.

Note

CAV-CVB1 (Component Video Balun) must be used. Other types will cause trouble and may void your

warranty.

RJ-45 Video Pinout

The RJ-45 pinouts use the T568B standard.

Refer to the illustration below.

Making a zone 2 configuration using ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack)

Component Video Balun

CAV-CVB1

ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT

(RJ-45 jack)

CAT5 cable Component video

cable

monitor

one

Pinout Wire color

A Pin 1 BLUE/Pb (R) White/Orange

B Pin 2 BLUE/Pb (T) Orange

C Pin 3 GREEN/Y (R) White/Green

D Pin 4 GND Blue

E Pin 5 +11V White/Blue

F Pin 6 GREEN/Y (T) Green

G Pin 7 RED/Pr (R) White/Brown

H Pin 8 RED/Pr (T) Brown

Using Multi-zone Features

CAT5 cable

Be sure to verify the CAT5 wiring connection is correct.

Use Category 5e or Category 6 cable.

CAT5 cable

RJ-45 connector

White/Orange

Wire color

Orange

White/Green

Blue

White/Blue

Green

White/Brown

Brown

Pin No.

White/Orange

Orange

White/Green

Blue

White/Blue

Green

White/Brown

Brown

Setting the speakers in

zone 2

When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to

the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/

ZONE 2 terminals of the receiver (page 90),

make the setting so that the sound selected in

zone 2 is output from the speakers connected

to the SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/

ZONE 2 terminals.

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the

remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

4 Select “Speaker,” then press

or b.

5 Select “Speaker Pattern,” to

select the pattern that has no

surround back speakers or no

front high speakers.

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

7 Select “Sur Back Assign,” then

press .

8 Select “ZONE2,” then press .

Note

If the speaker pattern is set so that there are surround

back speakers or front high speakers, you cannot

make the zone 2 settings.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

You can set the volume control for the ZONE

2 AUDIO OUT jacks variable or fixed.

1 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Multi Zone,” then press

or b.

3 Select “Zone2 Line Out Level,”

then press .

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/b,

AMP

Set the volume control for

zone 2

Parameter Explanation

VARIABLE The volume control is set to

–40 dB initially.

Recommended when using

a power amplifier.

FIXED The volume control is fixed

to ±0 dB. Recommended

when using a component

with the variable volume

control.

Using Multi-zone Features

Tip

When you set this item to “VARIABLE,” the volume

for the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT and the ZONE 2

SPEAKERS terminals can be changed in

conjunction with each other.

Switching the zone

setting of the remote

The remote commander is initially set to be

used in zone 2. If you want to use it in zone 3,

switch the zone setting of the remote.

1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM

SET UP.

The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.

2 Press ZONE.

The AMP button goes off, the ZONE

button keeps flashing and the SHIFT

button lights up.

3 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric button 2 for the zone 2,

or 3 for the zone 3 while the

ZONE button is flashing.

The ZONE button lights up.

4 Press ENTER.

The ZONE button flashes twice and the

remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3

mode.

Operating the receiver

from another zone

(ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations)

The following operations are described for

connecting an IR repeater and operating the

receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. When an IR

repeater is not connected, use this receiver in

the main zone.

1 Turn on the main receiver (this

receiver) and the amplifier in

zone 2 or zone 3.

ZONE

AMP

2, 3

ENTER

SHIFT

RM SET

?/1

ZONE

?/1

MASTER

VOL

Input

buttons

SOURCE

SHIFT

continued

2 Press ZONE.

The remote switches to zone 2 or zone 3.

Change the zone setting of the remote to

zone 2 or zone 3 in advance (page 95).

3 Press ?/1.

The zone function is activated.

4 Press one of the input buttons

on the remote to select the

source signals you want to

output.

For zone 2, analog video and audio

signals are output. For zone 3, only

analog audio signals are output. When

you select SOURCE, the signals of the

current input in main zone are output.

5 Adjust to a suitable volume.

• In the case of illustration 1-1

(page 90), adjust the volume using

MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.

• In the case of illustration 1-2 (page 91)

or 2 (page 91), adjust the volume using

the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. If you

set “Zone2 Line Out Level” to

“VARIABLE,” you can also adjust the

volume using MASTER VOL +/– on the

remote (page 94).

To finish the zone 2/zone 3

operation

Press ZONE, then press ?/1.

Tips

• Even when this receiver is standby mode (press

?/1 on the remote to turn off this receiver), the

receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 remains turned on. To

turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the

multifunction remote at the same time (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

• Only signals from components connected to the

analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2

OUT/ZONE 3 OUT jacks. No signals are output

from components connected to only the digital

input jacks.

• When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the

MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output

from the ZONE 2 OUT or ZONE 3 OUT jacks

even when the multi-channel input is selected.

• The TV input, phono input, or multi-channel input

can be selected in the main zone only.

• “Server,” “DMPORT,” “Rhapsody,”

“SHOUTcast,” “FM,” “AM,” or “SIRIUS” cannot

be selected in zone 3.

• You can select either “FM” or “AM” from the main

zone and zone 2. Priority is given to the choice

which has most recently been selected, even if a

different choice has already been selected in one of

the zones.

• You can select any one of “Server,” “Rhapsody,” or

“SHOUTcast” from the main zone and zone 2.

Priority is given to the choice which has most

recently been selected, even if a different choice

has already been selected in either zone.

• You can select only the same channel from

“SIRIUS” when listening in both the main zone

and zone 2 simultaneously. Priority is given to the

channel which has most recently been selected,

even if a different channel has already been

selected in either zone.

Using Other Features

Using “BRAVIA” Sync

features

“BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with a Sony

TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier,

etc., that is equipped with the Control for

HDMI function.

By connecting Sony components that are

compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an

HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is

simplified as below:

– One-Touch Play (page 98)

– System Audio Control (page 98)

– System Power-Off (page 99)

– Theater Mode Sync (page 99)

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function

standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer

Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-

Definition Multimedia Interface).

The Control for HDMI function

does not work in the following

cases:

• When you connect the receiver to a

component which is not correspond with

Sony Control for HDMI function.

• When you connect the receiver and

components using other than HDMI

connection.

• The Control for HDMI function does not

work on a component connected to the

HDMI OUT B jack of the receiver.

We recommend that you connect the receiver

to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

Note

Depending on the connected component, the

Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to

the operating instructions of the component.

To use the “BRAVIA” Sync, turn the Control

for HDMI function on for both the receiver

and the connected component.

Turn the Control for HDMI function of the

receiver and the connected component on

individually.

Use the multifunction remote for this

operation. This operation cannot be performed

using the simple remote.

1 Press AMP.

The receiver can be operated using the

remote.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

3 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

4 Select “HDMI,” then press

or b.

Using Other Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

Preparing for the “BRAVIA”

Sync

AMP

V/v/b,

?/1

HDMI

input

buttons

GUI

MODE

continued

5 Select “Control for HDMI,” then

press or b.

6 Select “ON,” then press .

The Control for HDMI function of the

receiver is activated.

7 Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI

menu.

If the GUI menu is displayed, the Control

for HDMI function of the playback

components will not work properly.

8 Press one of the HDMI input

buttons to display the image of

the playback components for

which you want to set the

Control for HDMI function.

9 Turn the Control for HDMI

function of the connected

component on.

For details on setting the connected

component, refer to its operating

instructions.

10Repeat steps 8 and 9 to set the

Control for HDMI function and

to display the image of all the

playback components you want

to use.

Notes

• When you pull out the HDMI cable or change the

connection, perform the steps above.

• When you assign the component video input to the

HDMI input using the Input Assign function, you

cannot set “Control for HDMI” to “ON.”

By a simple operation (one-touch),

components connected to the receiver with

HDMI connections start automatically.

You can enjoy the sound/image using

connected components.

When you set “Pass Through” to “ON,” sound

and image can be output only from the TV

while the receiver remains in standby mode.

Play back a connected component.

The receiver and TV are turned on

simultaneously, and sound and image are

output from the receiver and TV.

Note

Depending on the TV, the start of the content may

not be output.

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver by a simple

operation.

Depending on the TV settings, while you are

watching the TV, the receiver turns on and

switches to the “TV” function automatically.

TV sound is output from the speakers

connected to the receiver, and the volume of

the TV is minimized simultaneously.

You can use the System Audio Control

function as follows.

• The sound of the TV is output from the

speakers connected to the receiver when you

turn the receiver on while the sound is being

output from the TV speaker.

• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when

you adjust the TV volume.

You can also operate this function using the

TV menu. For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

Notes

• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON,” the

“Audio Out” settings in the HDMI settings menu

will set automatically depending on the System

Audio Control settings.

• When you connect a TV that does not have System

Audio Control function, the System Audio Control

function does not work.

Playing back components with

one-touch operation (One-Touch

Play)

Enjoying the TV sound from the

speakers connected to the

receiver (System Audio Control)

Using Other Features

• If the TV is turned on before turning on the

receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a

moment.

When you turn the TV off by using the power

button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and

the connected components turn off

automatically.

You can also use the multifunction remote to

turn off the TV.

Press TV, then press AV ?/1.

The TV, receiver and connected components

are turned off.

Notes

• Set the TV power supply interlock function to on

before using the System Power Off function. For

details, refer to the operating instructions of the

TV.

• Depending on the status, the connected

components may not be turned off. For details,

refer to the operating instructions of the connected

components.

Press the THEATER button on the

remote of the receiver, TV, or the

Blu-ray Disc Player, while pointing

the remote toward the TV.

The sound field switches to HD-D.C.S.

To return to the previous sound field, press the

THEATER button again.

Note

The sound field may not switch depending on the

TV.

Tip

The sound field may be changed back to the

previous one when you change the TV’s input.

Switching the monitors

that output the HDMI

video signals

When you have two monitors connected to the

HDMI OUT A and HDMI OUT B jacks, you

can switch the output for these two monitors

using the HDMI OUTPUT button on the

multifunction remote. This operation cannot

be performed using the simple remote.

Turning off the receiver with the

TV (System Power-Off)

AV ?/1

Enjoying movies with the

optimum sound field (Theater

Mode Sync)

continued

100

1 Turn on the receiver and the

two monitors.

2 Press HDMI OUTPUT.

Each time you press the button, the output

will be switched as follows:

HDMI A t HDMI B t HDMI A B t

OFF t HDMI A…

Notes

• If the compatible video format differs between the

monitors connected to the HDMI OUT A jack and

the HDMI OUT B jack of the receiver, “HDMI

A B” may not work.

• Depending on the playback component you

connect, “HDMI A B” may not work.

Outputting the HDMI

signals even when the

receiver is in standby

mode

(Pass Through)

You can output the video and audio signals

from the HDMI IN jack to the TV connected to

the HDMI OUT A jack even when the receiver

is in standby mode.

When you activate this function, make the

settings for “Pass Through” following the

steps below.

1 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “HDMI,” then press

or b.

3 Select “Pass Through,” then

press or b.

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press or b.

?/1

HDMI

OUTPUT

Parameter Explanation

ON When the receiver is in the

standby mode, the receiver

continuously outputs HDMI

signals from the receiver’s

HDMI OUT A jack.

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Using Other Features

Notes

• This function does not work when “Control for

HDMI” is set to “OFF.”

• This function is available only when you select

“HDMI A” or “HDMI A B” using the HDMI

OUTPUT button. When you select “HDMI B” or

“OFF,” this function does not work.

Switching between

digital and analog audio

When you connect components to both digital

and analog audio input jacks on the receiver,

you can fix the audio input mode to either of

them, or switch from one to the other,

depending on the type of material you intend

to watch.

In addition, the Audio Return Channel (ARC)

function is available by selecting “AUTO,” if

TV input is selected and your TV is

compatible with the Audio Return Channel

(ARC) function. When using this function,

you can output the TV sound to the receiver

via an HDMI cable connected to the HDMI

OUT A jack without connecting the TV

AUDIO IN or TV OPTICAL jacks.

This operation cannot be performed using the

simple remote.

1 Select the input source using

the input buttons.

2 Press SHIFT, then press the

INPUT MODE.

The selected audio input mode appears in

the display window.

•AUTO

Gives priority to digital audio signals

when there are both digital and analog

connections.

If there are no digital audio signals,

analog audio signals are selected.

OFF The receiver does not output

HDMI signals when in the

standby mode. Turn on the

receiver to enjoy the

connected component’s

source on the TV. This

setting saves power in the

standby mode, compared

with the “ON” setting.

Parameter Explanation

SHIFT

INPUT

MODE

Input

buttons

continued

102

When TV input is selected, priority is

given to the Audio Return Channel

(ARC) signals. If your TV is not

compatible with the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) function, the digital

optical audio signals are selected.

•OPT

Appears only when TV input is

selected, and specifies the digital optical

audio signals input to the TV OPTICAL

IN jack.

•ANALOG

Specifies the analog audio signals input

to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.

Notes

• Some audio input modes may not be set up

depending on the input.

• When either the HDMI input, DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, Server, Rhapsody, SHOUTcast, or

SIRIUS is selected, “------” appears on the display,

and you cannot select other modes. Select an input

other than the HDMI input, DIGITAL MEDIA

PORT adapter, Server, Rhapsody, SHOUTcast, or

SIRIUS then set the audio input mode.

• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, or the

multi-channel input is selected, audio input is set to

“Analog.” You cannot select other modes.

• The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does

not work in the following cases.

– Your TV is not compatible with the Audio

Return Channel (ARC) function.

– “Control for HDMI” is set to “OFF.”

– When you do not connect the receiver to the

ARC compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI

cable.

Enjoying the sound/

images from other inputs

(Input Assign)

You can reassign video and/or audio signals to

another input.

Example) Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of

the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN

jack of this receiver when you want to input

the only digital optical audio signals from the

DVD player.

Connect the component video jack of the DVD

player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1/

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2, or

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 3 jack of this

receiver when you want to input the video

signals from the DVD player. Assign video

and/or audio signals to the DVD input jack

using “Input Assign” in the Input menu.

1 Select “ Input” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select the input name you want

to assign.

3 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

4 Select “Input Assign,” then

press .

5 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to

the input selected in step 2,

then press .

V/v/B/b,

OPTIONS

103

Using Other Features

* Initial setting

** When you assign a component video input to the HDMI input via the Input Assign menu, component video

signals are not converted to HDMI video signals and are not output from the HDMI OUT jacks. Component

video signals are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack. In this case, the resolution

of the GUI output is set to “480p” for both component video input and HDMI video input.

Notes

• You cannot assign other optical input to the inputs

to which optical input jack is initially assigned, and

you cannot assign other coaxial input to the inputs

to which coaxial input jack is initially assigned.

• When you assign the digital audio input, the

INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.

• You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to

the same input.

• You cannot reassign more than one digital audio

input to the same input.

• You cannot reassign more than one component

video input to the same input.

• When you assign a component video input to the

HDMI input, set “Control for HDMI” to “OFF.”

Input name

BD DVD SAT/

CATV

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 MD/TAPE SA-CD/

MULTI

HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4

Assignable video

input jacks

BD Composite a –– – – – – – – – – –

DVD Composite – a –– – – – – ––––

SAT/CATV

Composite

–– a –– – ––––––

VIDEO1

Composite

–– – a*– – – – ––––

VIDEO2

Composite

–– – – a* – – – ––––

Component1

a* aa a a a a a a** a** a** a**

Component2

aa* aa a a a aa** a** a** a**

Component3

aaa* aa a aaa** a** a** a**

HDMI1 aa a a a a a a a*– – –

HDMI2 aa a a a a a a – a*– –

HDMI3 aa a a a a a a ––a*–

HDMI4 aa a a a a a a –––a*

Assignable audio

input jacks

VIDEO1 OPT aa a a*– – a –––––

VIDEO2 OPT aa a – a*– a –––––

MD/TAPE OPT aa a ––a* a –––––

BD COAX a*– aa a a – – ––––

DVD COAX – a* aa a a – – ––––

SA-CD/CD

COAX

–– aa a a a*– ––––

104

Using the sleep timer

You can set the receiver to turn off

automatically at a specified time.

Use the multifunction remote for this

operation. This operation cannot be performed

using the simple remote.

1 Press AMP.

2 Press SLEEP repeatedly.

Each time you press SLEEP, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP”

lights up in the display window of the receiver.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver

turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears

on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep

timer will be changed.

Enjoying the surround

effect at low volume

levels

(Night Mode)

This function allows you to retain a theater like

environment at low volume levels. This

function can be used with other sound fields.

When watching a movie late at night, you will

be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low

volume level.

1 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Audio,” then press

or b.

3 Select “Night Mode,” then press

4 Select “ON,” then press .

Notes

• This function does not work when the multi-

channel input is selected.

• This function does not work when “2ch Analog

Direct” is being used.

SLEEP

AMP

V/v/b,

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Using Other Features

• This function does not work when Dolby TrueHD,

or Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency

of 176.4 kHz and higher are being received.

Tip

While this function is on, the Bass, Treble increase,

and “D. Range Comp” is automatically set to

“MAX.”

Recording using the

receiver

You can record from a video/audio component

using the receiver. Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with your recording

component.

You can record with an audio component using

the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with your MD deck or tape deck.

1 Select “ Input” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select the playback

component, then press .

3 Prepare the playback

component for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD

player.

4 Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank MD or tape into the

recording deck and adjust the recording

level.

5 Start recording on the

recording deck, then start

playback on the playback

component.

Notes

• If you use an SCMS-compliant recording deck,

you may not make recordings.

• The audio input signals from the MULTI

CHANNEL INPUT jacks may not be output.

• Only analog input signals are output from the

analog output jack (for recording).

• Signals input from the COAXIAL IN jack or the

OPTICAL IN jack are output to the OPTICAL

MD/TAPE OUT jack, unless MD/Tape input is

selected.

• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.

To record digital sound

Connect a component for playback to the

digital audio input (OPTICAL IN) jack, and

connect the recording component to the

OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.

1 Select “ Input” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select the playback

component, then press .

3 Prepare the component for

playing.

For example, insert the video tape you

want to copy into the VCR.

Recording with an audio

component

V/v/b,

Recording with a video

component

continued

106

4 Prepare the recording

component.

Insert a blank video tape, etc., into the

recording component (VIDEO 1) for

recording.

5 Start recording on the

recording component, then

start playback on the playback

component.

Notes

• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent

recording. In this case, you may not be able to

record from the sources.

• Analog input signals (audio and composite video)

are output from the analog output jacks.

• While only composite video signals are being

recorded, the auto standby function of the receiver

may start up and interrupt the recording. In this

case, set “Auto Standby” to “OFF” (page 127).

Switching the command

mode of the receiver and

the remote

You can switch the command mode

(COMMAND MODE AV 1 or COMMAND

MODE AV 2) of the receiver and the remote.

Switch the command mode from the initial

setting to the appropriate setting, if other Sony

component is operated accidentally by the

same remote, when you are operating the

receiver using the remote supplied with the

receiver.

The command modes of both the receiver and

the remote are those of the initial setting

(COMMAND MODE AV 2).

The receiver and the remote, on the contrary,

should use the same command mode. If the

command modes of the receiver and the

remote are different, you cannot use the

remote to operate the receiver.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down 2CH/

A.DIRECT, press ?/1 to turn on

the receiver.

When the command mode is set to “AV2,”

“C. MODE AV2” appears on the display.

When the command mode is set to “AV1,”

“C. MODE AV1” appears on the display.

Press MUTING and at the same

time while pressing DISPLAY.

Switching the command mode of

the receiver

Switching the command mode of

the simple remote commander

2CH/A.DIRECT?/1

DISPLAY

MUTING

107

Using Other Features

1 Press ?/1 while pressing RM

SET UP.

The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.

2 Press AMP.

The ZONE button goes off, the AMP

button keeps flashing and the SHIFT

button lights up.

3 Press the numeric button 1 or 2

while the AMP button is

flashing.

When you press 1, the command mode is

set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2,

the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM

The AMP button lights up.

4 Press ENTER.

The AMP button flashes twice, then the

command mode setting process is

completed.

Using a bi-amplifier

connection

If you are not using surround back speakers

and front high speakers, you can use the

SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2

terminals for the front speakers for use with a

bi-amplifier connection.

To connect speakers

Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the

front speakers to the FRONT A terminals,

and connect the jacks on the Hi (or Lo) side of

the front speakers to the SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals. Make sure

that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the

speakers have been removed from the

speakers. Not doing so may cause a

malfunction of the receiver.

To set up speakers

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Speaker,” then press or b.

3 Select “Speaker Pattern,” then press

Switching the command mode of

the multifunction remote

commander

ZONE

?/1

AMP

ENTER

1, 2

RM SET

SHIFT

Front speaker

(R)

Front speaker

(L)

continued

108

4 Select the appropriate speaker pattern

so that there are no surround back

speakers and no front high speakers.

5 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

6 Select “Sur Back Assign,” then press

7 Select “BI-AMP,” then press .

The same signals output from the FRONT

A terminals can be output from the

SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/

ZONE 2 terminals.

Notes

• You cannot use the FRONT B terminals for a bi-

amplifier connection.

• When you use the auto calibration function, make

the bi-amplifier settings before you perform auto

calibration.

• If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker

level, and equalizer settings of the surround back

speakers become invalid, and those of the front

speakers are used.

• Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used

with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS

terminals.

• If the speaker pattern is set so that there are

surround back speakers or front high speakers, you

cannot make the bi-amplifier settings.

109

Adjusting Settings

Using the setting menu

You can adjust the various settings for

speakers, surround effects, multi zone, etc.,

using the setting menu.

To display the menu of the receiver on the TV

screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI

MODE” by following the step in “To turn

“GUI MODE” on and off” (page 55).

1 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed on the TV screen.

2 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b to

enter the menu mode.

The setting menu list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Select the menu item you want,

then press to enter.

Example: When you select “Auto Calibration”

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press to enter.

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Setting menu list

Adjusting Settings

V/v/B/b,

RETURN/

EXIT O

OPTIONS

Menu Description

Auto Calibration Sets the speaker level or

distance and makes the

measurement automatically

(page 110).

Speaker Sets the speaker position and

impedance manually

(page 112).

Surround Adjusts the sound field

(surround effect) you

selected (page 116).

EQ Adjusts the equalizer (bass/

treble sound) (page 117).

continued

110

Auto Calibration

Performs auto calibration. For details, see “10:

Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings

automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 46).

Note

The measurement results will be overwritten and

saved on the currently selected position in the

Position menu.

Lets you select the calibration type for each

seating position. For details, see “Saving the

measurement results” (page 49).

Note

You can select this parameter only when you have

performed auto calibration and saved the

measurement result.

You can set the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase

Matching) function in the DCAC (Digital

Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 46).

x OFF

Does not activate the A.P.M. function.

x AUTO

Switches the A.P.M. function on or off

automatically.

Notes

• Even when you set this item to “AUTO,” this

function does not work if you select “OFF” for the

calibration type (page 49).

• This function does not work in the following cases.

– The multi-channel input is selected.

– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

– Signals with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz

and higher are being received.

Multi Zone Makes the settings for Multi

Zone (page 117).

Audio Sets various sound items

(page 119).

Video Adjusts the resolution of

analog video signals

(page 121).

HDMI Makes settings for sound/

images from components

connected to the HDMI jacks

(page 123).

Network Makes the settings for the

network (page 124).

Quick Click Controls components

connected to the receiver

using the on-screen remote

(page 127).

System Makes the settings for the

system of the receiver

(page 127).

Menu Description

Calibration Start

Calibration Type

A.P.M.

111

Adjusting Settings

You can register 3 patterns as Pos. 1, 2, and 3,

depending on the listening position, listening

environment, and measurement conditions.

To register settings for the

listening environment

You can select the seating position you want

and register the measurement results of the

auto calibration for that seating position.

1 Select the position (Pos. 1, 2, 3) for

which you want to register the

measurement result, then press .

2 Select “Calibration Start,” then press

3 Press V/v repeatedly and to un-

check the items you do not want to

measure, then press b.

The confirmation screen, asking whether

you are ready to start measurement,

appears.

4 Press to select “Start.”

The measurement results is registered as

the position you selected in step 1.

5 Repeat step 1 to 4 to register another

seating position.

To select the registered seating

position

Select the position (Pos. 1, 2, 3) you want,

then press .

The registered seating position is selected.

To name the Seating Position

You can rename the position name.

1 Select the the position (Pos. 1, 2, 3) you

want, then press .

2 Press OPTIONS.

3 Select “Name Input,” then press .

4 Press V/v to select a character, then

press b.

You can shift input position backward and

forward by pressing B/b.

5 Repeat steps 4 to input a character one

by one, then press .

The name you entered is registered.

Position

112

Speaker settings

You can adjust each speaker manually. You

can also adjust the speaker levels after auto

calibration is completed.

Note

The Speaker settings are only for the current

“Seating Position.”

You can set the speaker impedance. For

details, see “9: Setting the speakers”

(page 43).

x 4 ohms

x 8 ohms

Selects “Speaker Pattern” according to the

speaker system which you are using. Select the

speaker pattern before you perform auto

calibration.

Lets you set the SURROUND BACK/FRONT

HIGH/ZONE 2 terminals for a bi-amplifier

connection or a zone 2 connection.

x OFF

x BI-AMP

x ZONE2

Note

Set “Sur Back Assign” to “OFF,” then connect the

surround back speakers to this receiver when you

want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier

connection or a zone 2 connection to a surround

back speakers connection. Re-set up the speakers

after you connect the surround back speakers. See

“Auto Calibration” (page 46) or “Manual Setup.”

You can adjust each speaker manually on the

Manual Setup screen. You can also adjust the

speaker levels after auto calibration is

completed.

To adjust the speaker level

You can adjust each speaker’s level (center,

surround left/right, surround back left/right,

front high left/right, subwoofer).

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the level, then

press .

2 Select “Level:.”

3 Set the level of the selected speaker,

then press .

You can adjust the level from –20 dB to

+10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.

For the front left/right speakers, you can

adjust the balance on either side. You can

adjust the front left level from FL–10.0 dB

to FL+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps. You can

also adjust the front right level from

FR–10.0 dB to FR+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB

steps.

Note

When one of the sound fields for music is selected,

no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the

speakers are set to “Large.” However, the sound will

be output from the subwoofer if the digital input

signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or

surround speakers are set to “Small,” the sound field

for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is

selected.

Impedance

Speaker Pattern

Sur Back Assign

Manual Setup

113

Adjusting Settings

To adjust the distance from the

seating position to each

speaker

You can adjust the distance from the seating

position to each speaker (front left/right,

center, surround left/right, surround back left/

right, front high left/right, subwoofer.)

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the distance

from the seating position, then press

2 Select a “Distance:.”

3 Set the distance of the selected

speaker, then press .

You can adjust the distance from 1.0 meter

to 10.0 meters (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet

9inches) in 1cm (1inch) steps.

To adjust the size of each

speaker

You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right,

center, surround left/right, surround back left/

right, front high left/right) size.

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the size, then

press .

2 Select a “Size:.”

3 Set the size of the selected speaker,

then press .

•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 bass frequencies of each

channel from the subwoofer or other

“Large” speakers.

Tips

• The “Large” and “Small” settings for each speaker

determine whether the internal sound processor

will cut the bass signal from that channel.

When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass

redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass

frequencies to the subwoofer or other “Large”

speakers.

However, since bass sound has a certain amount of

directionality, it is best not to cut it, 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.

• The surround back will be set to the same setting as

that of the surround speakers.

• When the front speakers are set to “Small,” the

center, surround, surround back, and front high

speakers are also automatically set to “Small.”

• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers

are automatically set to “Large.”

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of

speakers that has been set to “Small” in the

Speaker menu. Measured speaker crossover

frequency is set for each speaker after auto

calibration.

1 Select the speaker on the

screen you want to adjust, then

press .

2 Adjust the value, then press

Crossover Freq (Speaker

crossover frequency)

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You can select the test tone type on the Test

Tone screen.

Tips

• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time,

press MASTER VOLUME +/–.

• The adjusted value is shown on the display during

adjustment.

To output a test tone from each

speaker

You can output a test tone from the speakers in

sequence.

1 Select “Test Tone,” then press .

The Test Tone screen appears.

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

•OFF

•AUTO

The test tone is output from each speaker

in sequence.

• L, C, R, SR, SB*, SBR, SBL, SL, LH,

RH, SW

* “SB” appears when only one surround back

speaker is connected.

You can select which speakers will output

the test tone.

3 Adjust “Level:,” then press .

To output a test tone from

adjacent speakers

You can output a test tone from adjacent

speakers so that you can adjust the balance

between the speakers.

1 Select “Phase Noise,” then press .

The Phase Noise screen appears.

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

•OFF

• L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR,

SR/SB*, SBR/SBL, SB/SL*, SBL/SL,

SL/L, L/SR, L/RH, LH/RH, LH/R

* “SR/SB” and “SB/SL”appear when only one

surround back speaker is connected.

Lets you output the test tone sequentially

from adjacent speakers.

Some items may not be displayed,

depending on the setting of the speaker

pattern.

3 Adjust “Level:,” then press .

To output the source sound

from adjacent speakers

You can output the source sound from adjacent

speakers so that you can adjust the balance

between the speakers.

1 Select “Phase Audio,” then press .

The Phase Audio screen appears.

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

•OFF

• L/C, C/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR,

SR/SB*, SBR/SBL, SB/SL*, SBL/SL,

SL/L, L/SR, L/RH, LH/RH, LH/R

* “SR/SB” and “SB/SL”appear when only one

surround back speaker is connected.

Lets you output front 2 channel source

sound (instead of the test tone)

sequentially from adjacent speakers.

Some items may not be displayed,

depending on the setting of the speaker

pattern.

3 Adjust “Level:,” then press .

Note

When Dolby TrueHD, or Linear PCM signals with a

sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are

being received, sound is output only from the front

left/right speakers.

When a test tone is not output

from the speakers

• The speaker cords may not be connected

securely. Check to see if they are connected

securely and cannot be disconnected by

pulling on them slightly.

• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit

problem.

Test Tone

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When a test tone is output from

a different speaker than the

speaker displayed on the

screen

The speaker pattern to the connected speaker

is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker

connection and the speaker pattern match.

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the

soundtrack. This may be useful when you want

to watch movies at low volumes late at night.

Dynamic range compression is possible with

Dolby Digital sources only.

x OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

x AUTO

The dynamic range is compressed

automatically.

x STD

The dynamic range is compressed as intended

by the recording engineer.

x MAX

The dynamic range is compressed

dramatically.

Tips

• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the

dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the

dynamic range information included in the Dolby

Digital signal.

• “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts

light compression. Therefore, we recommend

using the “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses

the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at

night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the

levels are predetermined and provide a very natural

compression.

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting

distances.

x meter

The distance is displayed in meters.

x feet

The distance is displayed in feet.

D. Range Comp (Dynamic range

compressor)

Distance Unit (Distance unit)

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Surround settings

You can select the sound field and adjust the

effect level, etc., on the Sound Field Select

screen.

For details on the sound field, see “Enjoying

Surround Sound” (page 72).

Note

The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary

depending on the sound field.

To select the sound field

Select the Sound Field you want.

2 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To select the effect type for HD-

D.C.S.

Select “HD-D.C.S.,” then press or

2 Select the effect type you want, then

press B.

HD-D.C.S. has three different types:

Theater, Dynamic, and Studio. Each type

has different reflection and reverberation

sound mixture levels and is optimized to

match a listener’s room uniqueness, taste

and mood.

• Theater

Theater type (default setting) mixes

reflection and reverberation sound

creating the characteristics of a mastering

studio. Additionally, this type mixes in

frequency characteristics that are often

found in professional studios and movie

theaters. It is ideal for watching movies in

a listening room that has less

reverberation.

•Dynamic

Want to enjoy the sound effects to the full

extent, just like at the movie theaters?

Dynamic type emphasizes on the

reflection sound. Without HD-D.C.S.,

many rooms are often somewhat

reverberant but lack a spacious feeling.

This type acoustically opens up those

types of rooms and provides a spacious

and dynamism feeling equivalent to a

mastering studio.

•Studio

In Studio type, effects are kept to a

minimum, while still providing a great

theater experience. This type provides the

accuracy of the original recording.

3 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To adjust the gain level of the

front height channels

You can adjust the gain level of the front height

channels for Pro Logic IIz mode.

1 Select “PLIIz Height,” then press or

2 Adjust the gain level, then press B.

•Low

Decreases the gain level to ±0 dB.

•Mid

Increases the gain level to +3 dB (default

setting).

•High

Increases the gain level to +5 dB.

3 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

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EQ settings

You can use following parameters to adjust the

tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front, center

and surround/surround back speakers.

Note

• This function does not work in the following cases.

– The multi-channel input is selected.

– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

– Dolby TrueHD, or Linear PCM signals with a

sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz and higher are

being received.

To adjust the equalizer on the

EQ screen

Select the speaker on the screen you

want to adjust, then press .

2 Select “Bass” or “Treble.”

3 Adjust the gain, then press .

Multi Zone settings

You can make settings for the main zone, zone

2 or zone 3.

To turn the power on or off for

zone 2/zone 3

You can turn zone 2 or zone 3 operation on or

off. “Main” (this receiver) is always selected.

You cannot turn it off.

1 Select the zone you want to turn on or

off, then press .

2 Select “ON” or “OFF,” then press .

x ON

x OFF

To select the output source for

each zone

You can select the source that is output to the

zone. Audio and video signals are output to

zone 2, while only audio signals are output to

zone 3.

1 Select the zone to which you want to

output audio/video signals, then press

2 Select “Input,” then press .

3 Select the input, then press .

To adjust the volume for zone 2

You can adjust the volume in the main zone.

If “Sur Back Assign” is set to “ZONE2” in the

Speaker settings menu, you can also adjust the

volume of zone 2.

If you set “Zone2 Line Out Level” to

“VARIABLE,” you can also adjust the volume

using “Multi Zone Setup.”

Level

(dB)

Bass Treble

Frequency

(Hz)

Multi Zone Setup

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1 Select the zone for which you want to

adjust the volume, then press .

2 Select “Volume,” then press .

3 Adjust the volume, then press .

To preset the volume for main

zone/zone 2

You can preset the volume of turning the

power on for each zone.

1 Select the zone for which you want to

preset the volume, then press .

2 Select “Preset Volume,” then press .

3 Adjust the volume, then press .

During the adjustment, the sound is output

at the volume level to which you have

adjusted it, regardless of the value of

MASTER VOLUME control.

If you select “OFF,” each zone is activated

at the same volume as that in effect when

you turned the power off last time.

Note

• You cannot preset the volume for zone 2 in the

following cases.

– “Sur Back Assign” is set to “OFF” or “BI-

AMP.”

– “Zone2 Line Out Level” is set to “FIXED.”

Lets you set the volume control for the ZONE

2 AUDIO OUT jacks to “VARIABLE” or

“FIXED.” For details, see “Set the volume

control for zone 2” (page 94)

x VARIABLE

x FIXED

You can turn the receiver on or off in another

zone, or select various options for use of the

12V Trigger function.

x OFF

Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even

when the main receiver is turned on.

x Ctrl

Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or

off manually using the control command of an

external control device.

x Zone

Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or

off based on whether the selected zone is

turned on or off.

x Input

Lets you turn on the output of 12V triggers

when the preset input is selected.

When you select “Input,” the setting display

which sets each input trigger to on/off appears.

Press V/v to select the input, then press to

check the box.

x HDMI-A

Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or

off based on the output setting of the HDMI

OUT A jack.

x HDMI-B

Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on or

off based on the output setting of the HDMI

OUT B jack.

Tip

Even when this receiver is standby mode (press ?/1

on the remote to turned off this receiver), the

receiver in zone 2 or zone 3 remains turned on. To

turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the

multifunction remote at the same time (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

Zone2 Line Out Level

12V Trigger

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Audio settings

You can make settings for the audio to suit

your preference.

The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary

technology that allows low quality digital

audio signals and analog audio signals to be

played back with high quality sound.

x OFF

x AUTO 1

This function is available for lossy

compression audio formats and analog audio

signals.

x AUTO 2

This function is available for Linear PCM

signals, as well as lossy compression audio

formats and analog audio signals.

Note

• This function works when “A.F.D. Auto” is

selected. However, this function does not work in

the following cases.

– Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency

of other than 44.1 kHz are being received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby

TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-

HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution

Audio signals are being received.

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize

the time gap between audio output and visual

display.

x 0 ms – 300 ms

You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms

in 10 ms steps.

Notes

• This function is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This function does not work in the following cases.

– The multi-channel input is selected.

– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

Lets you select the language you want when

you listen to the dual audio of a digital

broadcast. This feature only functions for

Dolby Digital sources.

x MAIN/SUB

Sound of the main language will be output

through the front left speaker, and sound of the

sub language will be output through the front

right speaker simultaneously.

x MAIN

Sound of the main language will be output.

x SUB

Sound of the sub language will be output.

Lets you specify the input mode for the digital

signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks or

HDMI IN jacks.

x PCM

When signals from the DIGITAL IN jack are

selected, PCM signals are given priority (to

prevent interruption when playback starts).

However, when other signals are input, there

may be no sound, depending on the format. In

this case, set this item to “AUTO.”

When signals from the HDMI IN jack are

selected, only PCM signals are output from the

connected player. When signals in any other

format are received, set this item to “AUTO.”

Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)

A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio

and video output)

Dual Mono (Digital broadcast

language selection)

Decode Priority (Digital audio

input decoding priority)

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x AUTO

Automatically switches the input mode

between Dolby Digital, DTS, or PCM.

Notes

• Even when “Decode Priority” is set to “PCM,” the

sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of

the first track due to signals on the CD being played

back.

• When you play back a DTS CD, set “Decode

Priority” to “AUTO” to prevent noise being output.

Lets you to retain a theater-like environment at

low volume levels. This function can be used

with other sound fields. When watching a

movie late at night, you will be able to hear the

dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

x ON

x OFF

Night Mode

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Video settings

Makes settings for video.

Lets you convert the resolution of analog video

input signals.

x DIRECT

Lets you output analog video input signals

without conversion.

x AUTO

x 480i/576i

x 480p/576p

x 720p

x 1080i

x 1080p

z : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter.

a : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.

– : Video signals are not output.

The resolution is set automatically, depending on

the connected monitor.

When the TV is connected to jacks other than the

HDMI jacks, 480i/576i signals are output when

“Resolution” is set to “AUTO.”

480p/576p signals are output even if 480i/576i is

set.

Video signals without copyright protection are

output based on the settings menu. Video signals

with copyright protection are output as 480p.

Resolution (Converting video signals)

“Resolution”

menu setting

HDMI OUT jacks MONITOR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks

MONITOR VIDEO

OUT jack

DIRECT COMPONENT VIDEO

IN jacks

– a –

VIDEO IN jacks – – a

AUTO

(initial setting)

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN jacks

VIDEO IN jacks z

480i/576i COMPONENT VIDEO

IN jacks

VIDEO IN jacks z

480p/576p COMPONENT VIDEO

IN jacks

zz –

VIDEO IN jacks zza

720p, 1080i COMPONENT VIDEO

IN jacks

–

VIDEO IN jacks zz

1080p COMPONENT VIDEO

IN jacks

za –

VIDEO IN jacks z – a

Input from

Output from

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Notes

• Video signals are not output from the

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or

MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks when the monitor,

etc., is connected to HDMI OUT jacks.

• If you select a resolution that the connected TV

does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the

images from the TV cannot be output correctly.

• Converted HDMI image output does not support

x.v.Color (x.v.Colour), Deep Color (Deep Colour)

and 3D.

Lets you convert the resolution of analog video

input signals in zone 2.

x 480i/576i

x 480p/576p

x 720p

x 1080i

z : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter.

– : Video signals are not output.

* Video signals without copyright protection are

output based on the settings menu. Video signals

with copyright protection are output as 480p.

This receiver do not support 1080p input signals

for zone. You cannot up-convert the video signals

to 1080p using this receiver.

Zone2 Resolution

“Zone2

Resolution”

menu setting

ZONE 2

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks

ZONE 2 VIDEO

OUT jack

480i/576i

(initial setting)

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN jacks

VIDEO IN jacks zz

480p/576p COMPONENT VIDEO

IN jacks

z –

VIDEO IN jacks z –

720p, 1080i COMPONENT VIDEO

IN jacks

z*–

VIDEO IN jacks z*–

Input from

Output from

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HDMI settings

Makes the required settings for components

connected to the HDMI jacks.

Lets you turn the function which controls

components connected to the HDMI jack

using an HDMI cable on or off.

x OFF

x ON

Note

When “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON,” “Audio

Out” may be changed automatically.

Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV

even when the receiver is in standby mode. For

details, see “Outputting the HDMI signals

even when the receiver is in standby mode

(Pass Through)” (page 100).

x OFF

x ON

Note

When “Control for HDMI” is set to “OFF,” you

cannot set “Pass Through.”

Lets you set the HDMI audio signals output

from the playback component connected to the

receiver via an HDMI connection.

x TV+AMP

The sound is output from the TV speaker and

the speakers connected to the receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback component

depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the

number of channels, and the sampling frequency,

etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound

output from the receiver is also stereo as that of the

TV, even if you play multi-channel source.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

component (projector, etc.), sound may not be

output from the receiver. In this case, select

“AMP.”

• When you select the input that you have assigned

the HDMI input, sound is not output from the TV.

x AMP

The HDMI audio signals from the playback

component is only output to speakers

connected to the receiver. The multi-channel

sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV speaker

when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP.”

Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB

or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an

HDMI connection. You can set the level for

each HDMI input independently.

x 0 dB

x AUTO

Automatically sets the level to 0 dB or +10 dB

depending on the audio stream.

x +10 dB

Lets you turn the low-pass filter for the

subwoofer output on or off. The low-pass filter

works when PCM signals are input via an

HDMI connection. Turn the function on if you

connect a subwoofer without the crossover

frequency function.

Control for HDMI

Pass Through

Audio Out

Subwoofer Level

Subwoofer LPF

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x OFF

Does not activate the low-pass filter.

x ON

Always activates the low-pass filter with a

cutoff frequency of 120 Hz.

Lets you output the video input signals from

the HDMI IN jack directly to the HDMI OUT

jack.

x OFF

The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are

output through a video processor.

x ON

The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are

output directly.

Note

Set “Video Direct” to “ON” to receive Adobe

RGB

Adobe

YCC601

signals.

Network settings

Makes the settings for the network.

Lets you make the network settings.

To check the network settings

Select “Network Setup,” then press

2 Select “Network Information,” then

press .

The network setting information of the

receiver is displayed on the TV screen.

To configure network settings

automatically

Select “Network Setup,” then press

2 Select “Internet Setup,” then press .

3 Select “Connect Automatically

(DHCP),” then press .

“Success! The receiver is now connected to

network.” appears on the TV screen.

4 Press to select “Finish.”

To set the IP address manually

Select “Network Setup,” then press

2 Select “Internet Setup,” then press .

3 Select “Manual Configuration,” then

press .

The setting screen for the IP address

appears on the TV screen.

4 Select the IP address, then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV

screen.

Video Direct

Network Setup

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5 Press V/v/B/b and to select a

character one by one to enter the IP

address.

6 Select “Finish,” then press .

7 Press b to display the next screen.

8 Repeat the process in steps 4 to 7

again to enter the Subnet Mask,

Gateway address, DNS1 address, and

DNS2 address.

9 Select “Test Connection,” then press

“Success! The receiver is now connected to

network.” appears on the TV screen.

10Press to select “Finish.”

To set the Proxy server

manually

Select “Network Setup” then press .

2 Select “Proxy Setup,” then press .

3 Select “Enable,” then press .

4 Press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV

screen.

5 Press V/v/B/b and to select a

character one by one to enter the proxy

server address.

6 Select “Finish,” then press .

7 Press b to select the Port number box,

then press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV

screen.

8 Press V/v/B/b and to select a

character one by one to enter the port

number.

9 Select “Finish,” then press .

10Press b.

11Select “Finish,” then press .

Let you turn the function which controls the

receiver from external controllers on the home

network on or off.

x OFF

x ON

Note

If you set “Controllers,” set “External Control” to

“ON.”

Lets you set availability of operations allowed

for the receiver for network controllers on the

home network that have attempted to access

the receiver in the past.

1 Select “Controllers,” then press

The setting screen used for Controllers

appears on the TV screen.

2 Select the controller you want

to allow to operate the receiver

from the list, then press to

check the box.

When you check the box for “Auto

Permission,” all the controllers detected

are checked automatically.

3 Select “Finish,” then press .

To cancel the setup

Select “Cancel,” then press in step 3.

To remove the detected

controllers from the list

Select the controller you want to

remove from the list, then press to

check the box.

2 Select “Remove All,” then press .

External Control

Controllers

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Tip

Up to 10 network controllers that have attempted to

access the receiver are listed, and each of them can

control the receiver.

Lets you assign a device name to the receiver

up to 20 characters displayed as being on the

home network.

To assign the device name

Select “Device Name,” then press .

2 Press .

The soft keyboard appears on the TV

screen.

3 Press V/v/B/b and to select a

character one by one to enter the

device name.

4 Select “Finish,” then press .

When the setting is applied to the receiver,

the receiver will restart automatically.

Tip

The default device name is “STR-DA4600ES.”

Lets you enter the Rhapsody Account to listen

to the Rhapsody Internet radio service. For

details, see “Setting an account” (page 84).

Rhapsody is only available in the US.

Lets you turn the function that activates the

switching hubs on the rear of the receiver and

allows external control devices to control the

receiver on or off even when the receiver is in

standby mode.

x OFF

The network function turns off when the

receiver is in standby mode.

x ON

The network function works even when the

receiver is in standby mode.

In addition, the start-up time of the network

function is reduced after the receiver is turned

on.

Device Name

Rhapsody Account

Network Standby

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Quick Click settings

You can make settings to control components

connected to the receiver using the on-screen

remote.

See “Operating Each Component Using the

On-screen Remote (Quick Click)” (page 136)

for details on using the on-screen remote.

Selects the source component that is to be

operated.

x Preset Mode

Customizes the remote to match the source

components connected to your receiver.

x Learn Mode

Allows the remote learn codes.

x Reset

Resets both programmed codes and learned

codes.

Selects the common component such as a TV,

projector or lights that is to be operated.

x Preset Mode

Customizes the remote to match the common

components such as the TV, the projector and

the lightings connected to your receiver.

x Learn Mode

Allows the remote to learn codes.

x Reset

Resets both programmed codes and learned

codes.

Sets several commands in a sequential order as

a single command.

System settings

Customizes the settings of the receiver.

Let you turn the control mode for maintenance

and service on or off.

x OFF

x ON

Lets you turn the function that switches the

main zone to standby mode automatically

when you do not operate the receiver or when

there is no signal input to the receiver on or off.

x ON

Switches to standby mode after approximately

30 minutes.

x OFF

Does not switch to standby mode.

Note

This function does not work when “Server,”

“Rhapsody,” “SHOUTcast,” “FM,” “AM,”

“SIRIUS,”or the multi-channel input is selected.

Lets you lock the settings of the receiver.

x ON

You can only turn this function on using the

setting menu. When you turn this function off,

perform the following procedure.

Source Component

Common Component

Macro

RS232C Control

Auto Standby

Settings Lock

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1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down MUSIC and

SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF),

press ?/1 to turn on the

receiver.

You can check the version of the software on

the system of the receiver, and you can also

update the software of the receiver.

You can also update the software of the

receiver using the Setup Manager application

software provided on the CD-ROM supplied

with the receiver. For details, see “Updating

the receiver software using the Setup

Manager” (page 89).

To update the receiver using the

Select “Software Version,” then press

The current software version is displayed

on the TV screen.

2 Select “Update via Internet,” then press

The current software version and latest

software version are displayed on the TV

screen.

3 Press to select “Update.”

A confirmation screen appears on the TV

screen.

4 Select “Start,” then press .

Receiver updating starts.

The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

lamp on the front panel flashes while

updating.

When the updating complete, the receiver

will restart automatically.

Notes

• In the following cases, a message appears on the

TV screen and the update of the receiver is not

performed.

– When all versions are the latest one.

– When the receiver cannot retrieve the data, such

as when the network has not been set up, or

when the server is down, etc.

• Do not turn the receiver off or disconnect the

network cable during software updating. It may

cause a malfunction.

• It may take 50 minutes for the software updating to

complete.

Software Version

?/1

SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)

MUSIC

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Operating without

connecting to a TV

You can operate the receiver using the display

window of the receiver even if the TV is not

connected to the receiver.

If “GUI MODE” is displayed in the display

window of the receiver when you press

MENU, DISPLAY, or V/v, press GUI MODE

to switch the display mode of the menu to

“DISPLAY MODE.” (After “GUI OFF” has

appeared in the display window of the

receiver, the receiver is switched to

“DISPLAY MODE.”)

1 Turn on the receiver.

2 Press MENU.

The menu is displayed in the display

window of the receiver.

Example: When you select “Speaker Settings”

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item, then press .

The parameter appears in brackets.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then

press .

The parameter is entered and the brackets

disappear from the display.

Tip

To return to the previous step, press RETURN/EXIT

Using the menu in the display

window

RETURN/

EXIT O

V/v/b,

GUI

MODE

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The following options are available in each menu.

“xx…” in the table signifies the parameter for each item.

Menu list (in the display window)

Menu Item Parameter Initial

setting

Auto Calibration

A.CAL START

(Auto Calibration Start)

5 4 3 2 1

TONE

T.S.P.

WOOFER

COMPLETE RETRY, SAVE EXIT, WRN CHECK,

PHASE INFO, DIST. INFO, LEVEL

INFO, EXIT

SAVE EXIT

W-xxx:4Y

(Warnig code)

FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SBR, SBL, SW,

LH, RH : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

NO WARN

(No Warning)

xxx: xxx

(Phase Information)

FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SBR, SBL, SW,

LH, RH : OUT, IN

xxx: xxx

(Distance Information)

FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SBR, SBL, SW,

LH, RH

xxx: xxxx

(Level Information)

FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SBR, SBL, SW

LH, RH

E-xx :3Y

(Error code)

F, SR, SB : 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

RETRY? xxx YES, NO YES

CANCEL

CAL TYPE

(Calibration Type)

FULL FLAT, ENGINEER,

FRONT REF, OFF

FULL

FLAT

A.P.M. A.P.M. AUTO, A.P.M. OFF A.P.M.

AUTO

POSITION POS.1, POS.2, POS.3 POS.1

NAME IN

(Nameing Input)

For reference on this function, see “To

name the Seating Position” (page 111).

131

Adjusting Settings

Level settings

<LEVEL>

TEST TONE OFF, FL to RH (AUTO), FL to RH

(FIX)

OFF

P. NO I S E

(Phase noise)

OFF, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/

SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SR/SB, SBR/

SBL, SB/SL, SBL/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR,

FL/RH, LH/RH, LH/FR

OFF

P. AUDIO

(Phase audio)

OFF, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/

SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SR/SB, SBR/

SBL, SB/SL, SBL/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR,

FL/RH, LH/RH, LH/FR

OFF

FL LEVEL

(Front left speaker level)

FL–10.0 dB to FL+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

FL0 dB

FR LEVEL

(Front right speaker level)

FR–10.0 dB to FR+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

FR0 dB

CNT LEVEL

(Center speaker level)

CNT–20.0 dB to CNT+10.0 dB

(0.5 dB step)

CNT0 dB

SL LEVEL

(Surround left speaker level)

SL–20.0 dB to SL+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

SL0 dB

SR LEVEL

(Surround right speaker level)

SR–20.0 dB to SR+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

SR0 dB

SB LEVEL

(Surround back speaker level)

SB–20.0 dB to SB+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

SB0 dB

SBL LEVEL

(Surround back left speaker level)

SBL–20.0 dB to SBL+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

SBL0 dB

SBR LEVEL

(Surround back right speaker level)

SBR–20.0 dB to SBR+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

SBR0 dB

LH LEVEL

(Left high speaker level)

LH–20.0 dB to LH+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

LH0 dB

RH LEVEL

(Right high speaker level)

RH–20.0 dB to RH+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

RH0 dB

SW LEVEL

(Subwoofer speaker level)

SW–20.0 dB to SW+10.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

SW0 dB

D. RANGE

(Dynamic range compressor)

COMP. MAX, COMP. STD, COMP.

AUTO, COMP. OFF

COMP.

AUTO

Menu Item Parameter Initial

setting

continued

132

Speaker settings

SP PATTERN

(Speaker pattern)

5/2.1 to 2/0 (20 patterns) 3/4.1

FRT SIZE

(Front speakers size)

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

CNT SIZE

(Center speaker size)

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

SUR SIZE

(Surround speakers size)

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

FH SIZE

(Front high speakers size)

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

SB ASSIGN

(Surround Back Speaker Assign)

OFF, BI-AMP, ZONE2 OFF

FL DIST.

(Front left speaker distance)

FL 3’ 3” to FL 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

FL 1.0 to FL 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

FL 9’ 10”

FL 3 m

FR DIST.

(Front right speaker distance)

FR 3’ 3” to FR 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

FR 1.0 to FR 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

FR 9’ 10”

FR 3 m

CNT DIST.

(Center speaker distance)

CNT 3’ 3” to CNT 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

CNT 1.0 to CNT 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

CNT 9’ 10”

CNT 3 m

SL DIST.

(Surround left speaker distance)

SL 3’ 3” to SL 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

SL 1.0 to SL 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

SL 9’ 10”

SL 3 m

SR DIST.

(Surround right speaker distance)

SR 3’ 3” to SR 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

SR 1.0 to SR 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

SR 9’ 10”

SR 3 m

SB DIST.

(Surround back speaker distance)

SB 3’ 3” to SB 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

SB 1.0 to SB 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

SB 9’ 10”

SB 3 m

SBL DIST.

(Surround back left speaker

distance)

SBL 3’ 3” to SBL 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

SBL 1.0 to SBL 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

SBL 9’ 10”

SBL 3 m

SBR DIST.

(Surround back right speaker

distance)

SBR 3’ 3” to SBR 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

SBR 1.0 to SBR 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

SBR 9’ 10”

SBR 3 m

LH DIST.

(Left high speaker distance)

LH 3’ 3” to LH 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

LH 1.0 to LH 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

LH 9’ 10”

LH 3 m

RH DIST.

(Right high speaker distance)

RH 3’ 3” to RH 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

RH 1.0 to RH 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

RH 9’ 10”

RH 3 m

SW DIST.

(Subwoofer distance)

SW 3’ 3” to SW 32’ 9” (1 inch step)

SW 1.0 to SW 10.0 (m) (1 cm step)

SW 9’ 10”

SW 3 m

DIST. UNIT

(Distance unit)

METER, FEET FEET

Menu Item Parameter Initial

setting

133

Adjusting Settings

Speaker settings

FRT CROSS*

(Front speakers crossover

frequency)

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz

(10 Hz step)

CROSS

120 Hz

CNT CROSS*

(Center speaker crossover

frequency)

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz

(10 Hz step)

CROSS

120 Hz

SUR CROSS*

(Surround speakers crossover

frequency)

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz

(10 Hz step)

CROSS

120 Hz

FH CROSS*

(Front high speakers crossover

frequency)

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz

(10 Hz step)

CROSS

120 Hz

SP IMP.

(Speaker Impedance)

8ohm, 4ohm 8ohm

Surround settings

EFFECT

(HD-D.C.S. effect type)

DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO THEATER

H. GAIN

(PLIIz Height Gain Control)

HIGH, MID, LOW MID

EQ settings

<EQ>

FRT BASS

(Front speakers bass level)

FRT B. –10 dB to FRT B. +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

FRT B. 0 dB

FRT TREBLE

(Front speakers treble level)

FRT T. –10 dB to FRT T. +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

FRT T. 0 dB

CNT BASS

(Center speaker bass level)

CNT B. –10 dB to CNT B. +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

CNT B.

0dB

CNT TREBLE

(Center speaker treble level)

CNT T. –10 dB to CNT T. +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

CNT T.

0dB

SUR BASS

(Surround speakers bass level)

SUR B. –10 dB to SUR B. +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

SUR B.

0dB

SUR TREBLE

(Surround speakers treble level)

SUR T. –10 dB to SUR T. +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

SUR T. 0 dB

FH BASS

(Front high speakers bass level)

FH B. –10 dB to FH B. +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

FH B. 0 dB

FH TREBLE

(Front high speakers treble level)

FH T. –10 dB to FH T. +10 dB

(0.5 dB step)

FH T. 0 dB

Multi Zone

settings

<ZONE>

P.VO L MAIN

(Preset Volume (MAIN))

OFF, –∞,–92.0 dB to +23.0 dB (0.5 dB

step)

OFF

P.VO L ZO N E2

(Preset Volume (Zone2))

OFF, –∞,–92 dB to +18 dB (1 dB step) OFF

Z2 LINEOUT

(Zone2 Line Out Level Type)

FIXED, VARIABLE VARIABLE

12V TRIG.

(12V Trigger)

OFF, CTRL, ZONE, INPUT, HDMIA,

HDMIB

OFF

Menu Item Parameter Initial

setting

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continued

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Tuner settings

<TUNER>

FM MODE STEREO, MONO STEREO

NAME IN

(Naming preset stations)

For reference on this function, see

“Naming preset stations (Name Input)”

(page 64)

PAREN TAL

(Sirius Parental Lock)

LOCK ON, LOCK OFF LOCK OFF

CODE EDIT

(Sirius Lock Code Edit)

For reference on this function, see

“Restricting access to specific channels

(Parental Lock)” (page 68).

0000

SR ANT AIM

(Sirius Antenna Aiming)

For reference on this function, see

“Checking the ID number” (page 66).

SIRIUS ID For reference on this function, see

“Checking the ID number” (page 66).

Audio settings

<AUDIO>

D.L.L. D.L.L. AUTO2, D.L.L. AUTO1,

D.L.L. OFF

D.L.L.

AUTO1

A/V SYNC

(Synchronizes audio with video

output)

0 ms to 300 ms (10 ms step) 0 ms

DUAL MONO

(Digital broadcast language

selection)

MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN

DEC. PRIO

(Digital audio input decoding

priority)

DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC.

AUTO

NIGHT MODE NIGHT ON, NIGHT OFF NIGHT

OFF

A. ASSIGN

(Audio input assignment)

For reference on this function, see

“Enjoying the sound/images from other

inputs (Input Assign)” (page 102).

Menu Item Parameter Initial

setting

135

Adjusting Settings

To change the display

You can check the sound field, etc., by

changing the information on the display.

1 Select the input for which you want to

check the information.

2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display

will change as follows.

Input you selected t Sound field type t

Volume level t Stream information* t

Input name you entered ...

* Stream information may not be displayed.

When listening to FM and AM radio

Station name t Frequency t Sound field

type t Volume level ...

Index name appears only when you have

assigned one to the input or preset station.

Index name does not appear when only

blank spaces have been entered.

When tuning in a channel from a SIRIUS

Channel name t Channel number t

Category t Artist name t Song title t

Composer name t Signal strength t

Sound field type t Volume level ...

Video settings

<VIDEO>

RESOLUTION DIRECT, AUTO, 480/576i, 480/576p,

720p, 1080i, 1080p

AUTO

ZONE RESO.

(Zone2 resolution)

480/576i, 480/576p, 720p, 1080i 480/576i

V. ASSIGN

(Video input assignment)

For reference on this function, see

“Enjoying the sound/images from other

inputs (Input Assign)” (page 102).

HDMI settings

<HDMI>

CTRL: HDMI

(Control for HDMI)

CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL OFF

PASS THRU

(Pass Through)

ON, OFF OFF

AUDIO OUT AMP, TV+AMP AMP

SW LEVEL

(Subwoofer level for HDMI)

SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB SW AUTO

SW LPF

(Subwoofer LPF for HDMI)

LPF ON, LPF OFF LPF ON

V. D IR E C T

(Video direct)

DIRECT ON, DIRECT OFF DIRECT

OFF

System settings

DIMMER 0%DOWN, 60%DOWN,

100%DOWN

0%DOWN

NAME IN

(Naming inputs)

For reference on this function,

see“Naming the input (Name Input)”

(page 58).

RS232C ON, OFF OFF

AUTO STBY ON, OFF ON

VER x.xxx

UPDATE(PC) PERMIT, DENY DENY

Menu Item Parameter Initial

setting

136

Operating components or lighting connected to the

receiver using the on-screen remote (Quick Click)

You can control components connected to the receiver, a projector, and the light control unit using

the on-screen remote on the TV screen.

Operating Each Component Using the On-screen Remote (Quick Click)

On-Screen remote (Quick Click)

IR Blaster

Common Components

Projector

Source Components

TV Light

137

Operating Each Component Using the On-screen Remote (Quick Click)

Using Quick Click

You can control components connected to the

receiver, a TV, projector, or lighting using the

on-screen remote on the TV screen.

1 Select “ Input” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select the component you

want, then press .

3 Press QUICK CLICK.

4 Select the appropriated buttons

on the on-screen remote to use

the function listed in the table

below, then press .

Note

You may not be able to operate some functions for

the components you are using.

Table of buttons used to control each component (Quick Click)

See “Operating the components connected to the receiver” (page 138) for details on the buttons of

the on-screen remote.

QUICK

CLICK

V/v/B/b,

Category

Button

TV VCR PROJECTOR DVD BD LD CD MD CABLE SAT TAPE DVR LIGHT

Operating the components

connected to the receiver

Button Function

A 1 Select to turn components

connected to the receiver on or

off.

B Display

(Info)

Select to display the current

status of or information on

components connected to the

receiver.

C V/v/B/b, Select V/v/B/b to select menu

items. Then press to enter

the selection.

D Menu Select to display the menu of

components connected to the

receiver.

E N, z Select to start playback or to

record.

x, X Select to stop or pause playback

or recording.

m/M Select to fast-forward or fast-

reverse.

./> Select to go to the next/previous

track.

F Ch+/Ch– Select Ch +/– to select the

channel of the TV, satellite

tuner, VCR, etc.

G Return (Exit) Select to return to the previous

menu or exit the menu.

H Top Menu

(Guide)

Select to display the top menu

of the DVD player or Blu-ray

Disc Player, etc., or display the

program guide of a TV, satellite

tuner or hard disk recorder, etc.

I Color

buttons

(Red/Blue/

Green/

Yellow)

Select when you operate a DVD

player/recoder, Blu-ray Disc

Player, or cable box.

J Input Select the input source of the

components connected to the

receiver.

K Macro Select to start a macro

programmed with Quick Click.

When there are no programmed

macros, this button does not

appear.

Button Function

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Operating Each Component Using the On-screen Remote (Quick Click)

10 key tab

Button Function

A 1 Select to turn components

connected to the receiver on or

off.

B 10 key Select to

– select track numbers of the

CD player, DVD player,

Blu-ray Disc Player, or MD

deck.

– select channel numbers of

the TV, Satellite tuner or the

VCR.

C +10 (.) Select to

– select track numbers over 10

of the CD player, DVD

player, Blu-ray Disc Player,

or MD deck.

– select channel numbers over

10 of the TV, Satellite tuner

or the VCR.

D Ent Press to enter the value after

selecting a channel, disc or

track using the numeric buttons.

E N, z Select to start playback or to

record.

x, X Select to stop or pause playback

or recording.

m/M Select to fast-forward or fast-

reverse.

./> Select to go to the next/previous

track.

F Ch+/Ch– Select Ch +/– to select the

channel of the TV, satellite

tuner, VCR, etc.

G Color

buttons

(Red/Blue/

Green/

Yellow)

Select when you operate a DVD

player/recoder, Blu-ray Disc

Player, or cable box.

H Input Select the input source of

components connected to the

receiver.

I Macro Select to start a macro

programmed with Quick Click.

When there are no programmed

macros, this button does not

appear.

Button Function

continued

140

To operate the TV, select ( ) on

Common tab.

To operate the projector, select

( ) on Common tab.

Operating the TV, projector or

lighting

Button Function

A Macro Select to start a macro

programmed with Quick Click.

When there are no programmed

macros, this button does not

appear.

B 1 Select to turn components

connected to the receiver on or

off.

C Display

(Info)

Select to display the current

status of or information on

components connected to the

receiver.

D V/v/B/b, Select V/v/B/b to select menu

items. Then press to enter

the selection.

E Menu Select to display the menu of

the components connected to

the receiver.

F Exit Select to exit the menu.

G Guide Select to display the program

guide of a TV, satellite tuner,

hard disk recorder, etc.

H Color

buttons

(Red/Blue/

Green/

Yellow)

Select when you operate a DVD

player/recoder, Blu-ray Disc

Player, or cable box.

Button

Function

A Macro Select to start a macro

programmed with Quick Click.

When there are no programmed

macros, this button does not

appear.

B 1 Select to turn components

connected to the receiver on or

off.

C Display

(Info)

Select to display the current

status of or information on

components connected to the

receiver.

D V/v/B/b, Select V/v/B/b to select menu

items. Then press to enter

the selection.

E Menu Select to display the menu of

components connected to the

receiver.

F Exit Select to exit the menu.

Button Function

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Operating Each Component Using the On-screen Remote (Quick Click)

To operate the lighting, select

( ) on Common tab.

* A lighting control unit is a device which can adjust

the brightness of two or more lights with a one-

touch operation.

Consult your installation dealer about lighting

control unit installation.

To make the on-screen remote

disappear

Press QUICK CLICK or RETURN/EXIT O.

G Input Select the input source of the

components connected to the

receiver.

Button Function

A Light Off Select to turn off the power of

the lighting control unit.*

B Scene 1~16 Select to select a preset lighting

pattern.

C All Off Select to turn down the

brightness of all the lights to the

minimum (putting out the

lights).

D Off Select to turn off a single light.

E Lower Select to turn down the

brightness of all the lights at the

same time.

F Toggle Select to switch the preset

lighting pattern.

G Raise Select to turn up the brightness

of all the lights at the same time.

H On Select to turn on a single light.

I All On Select to turn up all the lights to

maximum brightness.

Button

Function

J Macro Select to start a macro

programmed with Quick Click.

When there are no programmed

macros, this button does not

appear.

Button Function

142

Setting components that

are operated by the on-

screen remote

To set the source component

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Quick Click,” then press .

3 Select “Source Component,” then press

4 Select the input (including a TV) for the

component you want to set up, then

press .

5 Select “Preset Mode,” then press .

6 Select the type of component you want

to set up, then press .

7 Select the maker name, then press .

8 Select the code, then press .

If you want to have a test, select “Play” on

the TV screen.

9 Select “Finish,” then press .

To set the common component

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Quick Click,” then press .

3 Select “Common Component,” then

press .

4 Select the type of component you want

to set up, then press .

5 Select “Preset Mode,” then press .

6 Select the component you want to set

up, then press .

7 Select the maker name, then press .

8 Select the code, then press .

If you want to have a test, select “Menu” or

“Power” on the TV screen.

If you selected “TV” in step 6, “Menu”

appears., In other cases, “Power” appears.

9 Select “Finish,” then press .

Performing several

commands in sequence

automatically with Quick

Click

(Macro Play)

You can use the macro function easily with

Quick Click.

1 Select “ Settings,” then press

or b.

V/v/B/b,

V/v/b,

OPTIONS

QUICK

CLICK

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Operating Each Component Using the On-screen Remote (Quick Click)

2 Select “Quick Click,” then press

3 Select “Macro,” then press .

4 Select the macro number for

which you want to program the

sequence of operation(s), then

press .

5 Select the step number you

want to set, then press .

6 Select the component type you

want, or “- Wait -,” then press b .

If you select “- Wait -,” go to step 8.

7 Select the key, then press b.

8 Select the duration of time you

want, then press .

9 Repeat steps 6 to 8 when you

want to program operations for

other components.

1 Press QUICK CLICK.

The on-screen remote is displayed on the

TV screen.

2 Select MACRO on on-screen

remote.

The macro list appears on the TV screen.

3 Select the macro number you

want to start.

The macro starts and executes the

commands in the order you assigned

them.

To input a macro name

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Quick Click,” then press .

3 Select “Macro,” then press .

4 Press OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

5 Select “Name Input,” then press .

6 Press V/v to select a character, then

press b.

You can shift input position backward and

forward by pressing B/b.

7 Repeat steps 6 to input a character one

by one, then press .

The name you entered is registered.

To erase a programmed macro

Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

2 Select “Quick Click,” then press .

3 Select “Macro,” then press .

4 Select the macro number you want,

then press .

5 Select the step number you want, then

press .

6 Select “–” as a component name, then

press .

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to clear the

stored macro.

Starting macro play

144

Setting remote control

codes that are not stored

in Quick Click

Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Quick Click,” then press

3 Select “Source Component,” or

“Common Component,” then

press .

4 Select the component you

want, then press .

5 Select “Learn Mode,” then

press .

6 Select the code number you

want to store as the new

command, then press .

7 Keep pressing the

corresponding button on the

remote of the component to be

programmed while pointing the

remote toward the receiver’s

remote sensor until

“Complete” is displayed on the

TV screen.

“Test” is selected automatically after few

seconds when the registration of a new

code is completed.

8 Press .

The operation test of the programmed

code is started.

Proceed to step 9 if you will not perform

the operation test.

9 Select “Finish,” then press .

Note

The display window is turned off while the receiver

is registering the new code.

To use a command that has

been learned

Select “ Input” from the menu, then

press or b.

2 Select the component you want, then

press .

3 Press QUICK CLICK.

4 Select the button on the on-screen

remote used to learn that function, then

press .

V/v/B/b,

QUICK

CLICK

Remote sensor

About 5 cm - 10 cm (2" - 4")

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Operating Each Component Using the On-screen Remote (Quick Click)

Resetting the remote

code for Quick Click

Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b.

2 Select “Quick Click,” then press

3 Select “Source Component,” or

“Common Component,” then

press .

4 Select the component you

want, then press .

5 Select “Reset,” then press .

The confirming message appears on the

TV screen.

6 Select “Yes,” then press .

All the contents of the selected input (e.g.,

all the programmed data) are cleared.

7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to clear all

programmed data.

Note

The macro itself is not cleared. A default code will

be output when you have set a preset code or learned

code in the macro step.

V/v/b,

146

Operating each

component using the

multifunction remote

You can control Sony or non-Sony

components you are using with the

multifunction remote supplied with the

receiver.

The remote is initially set to control Sony

components.

When you change the settings of the remote

according to the components you are using,

you can control non-Sony and other Sony

components that the remote is initially unable

control (page 147).

1 Press the input button that

matches the connected

component that you want to

operate.

2 Press the appropriated buttons

to use the function listed in the

table below.

Note

You may not be able to operate some functions for

the components you are using.

Table of buttons used to control each component

Operating Each Component

Using the Multifunction Remote

Operating the components

connected to the receiver

Component

Button

TV VCR DVD player,

DVD/VCR

combo

Blu-ray

Disc

Player

HDD

Recorder

PSX Video CD

player, LD

player

Digital CATV

terminal

DSS Tape

deck

A/B

DAT

deck

player,

MD deck

DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT

device

zz z z z z z z z z z

Numeric buttons

zz z z z z z z z z z z z

TV INPUT

GUIDE

zzz z

-/--

zz z z z z z z z z z

ENTER

zz z z z z z

zzzzz

Color buttons

TOOLS/OPTIONS

zzzzz zz

DISPLAY

zz z z z z z z z z

RETURN/EXIT

zzzzzzzz z

, ,

MENU, HOME

zz z z z z z z z

zz z

·/·

zzzzz z z

/TUNING –,

/TUNING +

zz z z z z z z z z z z

DISC SKIP

zz z z z z z z z z z z

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Operating Each Component Using the Multifunction Remote

LD player only

Deck B only

DVD only

Video CD only

Programming the remote

You can customize the remote to match the

components connected to your receiver. You

can even program the remote to control non-

Sony components and also Sony components

that the remote is normally unable to control.

The procedure below uses as an example a

case in which a VCR made by a company other

than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 2 IN

jacks on the receiver.

1 Press AV ?/1 while pressing RM

SET UP.

The RM SET UP button flashes.

2 While the RM SET UP button is

flashing, press the input button

(including the TV button) for the

component you want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a

VCR connected to VIDEO 2 IN jack,

press VIDEO 2.

RM SET UP and SHIFT light up, and the

input button flashes.

If you press the button for a component of

which you cannot program the remote,

such as TUNER, PHONO, DMPORT or

SOURCE, etc., the RM SET UP button

keeps flashing.

3 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the numeric code (or one

of the codes if more than one

code exists) corresponding to

the component and the maker

of the component you want to

control.

The input button lights up.

Note

As a remote code value for the TV button, only

numbers in the 500’s are valid.

MUTING,

MASTER VOL +/–,

TV VOL +/–

PRESET +/–,

TV CH +/–

zz z z z z

BD/DVD TOP

MENU, BD/DVD

zz z

F1, F2

Component

Button

TV VCR DVD player,

DVD/VCR

combo

Blu-ray

Disc

Player

HDD

Recorder

PSX Video CD

player, LD

player

Digital CATV

terminal

DSS Tape

deck

A/B

DAT

deck

player,

MD deck

DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT

device

Numeric

buttons

AV ?/1RM SET

ENTER

SHIFT

Input

buttons

continued

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4 Press ENTER.

Once the numeric code has been verified,

the RM SET UP button flashes twice and

the remote automatically exits the

programming mode. The input button

also turns off.

To cancel programming

Press RM SET UP during any step.

Use the numeric codes in the tables below to

control non-Sony components and also Sony

components that the remote is initially unable

to control. Since the remote signal that a

component accepts differs depending on the

model and year of the component, more than

one numeric code may be assigned to a

component. If you fail to program your remote

using one of the codes, try using other codes.

Notes

• The numeric codes are based on the latest

information available for each brand. There is a

chance, however, that your component will not

respond to some or all of the codes.

• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be

available when used with your particular

component.

To control a CD player

To control a DAT deck

To control a tape deck

To control an MD deck

To control an HDD recorder

To control a Blu-ray Disc Player

To control a PSX

To control a DVD player

The numeric codes

corresponding to the component

and the maker of the component

Maker Code(s)

SONY 101, 102, 103

DENON 104, 123

JVC 105, 106, 107

KENWOOD 108, 109, 110

MAGNAVOX 111, 116

MARANTZ 116

ONKYO 112, 113, 114

PANASONIC 115

PHILIPS 116

PIONEER 117

TECHNICS 115, 118, 119

YAMAHA 120, 121, 122

Maker Code(s)

SONY 203

PIONEER 219

Maker Code(s)

SONY 201, 202

DENON 204, 205

KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209

NAKAMICHI 210

PANASONIC 216

PHILIPS 211, 212

PIONEER 213, 214

TECHNICS 215, 216

YAMAHA 217, 218

Maker Code(s)

SONY 301

DENON 302

JVC 303

KENWOOD 304

Maker Code(s)

SONY 307, 308, 309

Maker Code(s)

SONY 310, 311, 312

PANASONIC 335

SAMSUNG 336

LG 337

Maker Code(s)

SONY 313, 314, 315

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401, 402, 403

BROKSONIC 424

DENON 405

HITACHI 416

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Operating Each Component Using the Multifunction Remote

To control a DVD/VCR COMBO

(recorder)

To control a HDD/DVD COMBO

(recorder)

To control a TV

To control an LD player

To control a video CD player

JVC 415, 423

MITSUBISHI 419

ORITRON 417

PANASONIC 406, 408, 425

PHILIPS 407

PIONEER 409, 410

RCA 414

SAMSUNG 416, 422

TOSHIBA 404, 421

ZENITH 418, 420

Maker Code(s)

SONY 411

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401, 402, 403

Maker Code(s)

SONY 501

AIWA 501, 536, 539

AKAI 503

AOC 503

CENTURION 566

CORONADO 517

CURTIS-MATHES 503, 551, 566, 567

DAYTRON 517, 566

DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,

544

FISHER 508, 545

FUNAI 548

FUJITSU 528

GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 512, 515, 517, 534,

544, 556, 568, 576

GRUNDIG 511, 533, 534

HITACHI 503, 513, 514, 515, 517,

519, 544, 557, 571

ITT/NOKIA 521, 522

J.C.PENNY 503, 510, 566

JVC 516, 552

KMC 517

MAGNAVOX 503, 515, 517, 518, 544,

566

MARANTZ 527

Maker Code(s)

MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 527, 544, 566,

568

NEC 503, 517, 520, 540, 544,

554, 566

NORDMENDE 530, 558

NOKIA 521, 522, 573, 575

PANASONIC 509, 524, 553, 559, 572

PHILIPS 515, 518, 557, 570, 571

PHILCO 503, 504, 514, 517, 518

PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540, 551,

555

PORTLAND 503

QUASAR 509, 535

RADIO SHACK 503, 510, 527, 565, 567

RCA/PROSCAN 503, 510, 523, 529, 544

SAMSUNG 503, 515, 517, 531, 532,

534, 544, 556, 557, 562,

563, 566, 569

SAMPO 566

SABA 530, 537, 547, 549, 558

SANYO 508, 545, 546, 560, 567

SCOTT 503, 566

SEARS 503, 508, 510, 517, 518,

551

SHARP 517, 535, 550, 561, 565

SYLVANIA 503, 518, 566

THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549

TOSHIBA 535, 539, 540, 541, 551

TELEFUNKEN 530, 537, 538, 547, 549,

558

TEKNIKA 517, 518, 567

WARDS 503, 517, 566

YORK 566

ZENITH 542, 543, 567

GE 503, 509, 510, 544

LOEWE 515, 534, 556

Maker Code(s)

SONY 601, 602, 603

PIONEER 606

Maker Code(s)

SONY 605

Maker Code(s)

continued

150

To control a VCR

* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you

enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony

instead.

To control a satellite tuner (box)

To control a cable box

Maker Code(s)

SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705,

706

AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758

AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759

BLAUPUNKT 740

EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715,

716, 750

FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720

GENERAL ELECTRIC

(GE)

721, 722, 730

GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753

GRUNDIG 724

HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741

ITT/NOKIA 717

JVC 726, 727, 728, 736

MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738

MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735

NEC 736

PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,

740

PHILIPS 729, 730, 731

PIONEER 729

RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,

747

SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745

SANYO 717, 720, 746

SHARP 748, 749

TELEFUNKEN 751, 752

TOSHIBA 747, 756

ZENITH 754

Maker Code(s)

SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824,

825, 865

AMSTRAD 845, 846

BskyB 862

GENERAL

ELECTRIC(GE)

866

GRUNDIG 859, 860

HUMAX 846, 847

THOMSON 857, 861, 864, 876

PACE 848, 849, 850, 852, 862,

863, 864

PANASONIC 818, 855

PHILIPS 856, 857, 858, 859, 860,

864, 874

NOKIA 851, 853, 854, 864

RCA/PROSCAN 866, 871

HI TAC HI /B ITA 86 8

HUGHES 867

JVC/Echostar/Dish

Network

873

MITSUBISHI 872

SAMSUNG 875

TOSHIBA 869, 870

Maker Code(s)

SONY 821, 822, 823

HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840

JERROLD/G.I./

MOTOROLA

806, 807, 808, 809, 810,

811, 812, 813, 814, 819

JERROLD 830, 831

OAK 841, 842, 843

PANASONIC 816, 826, 832, 833, 834,

835

PHILIPS 830, 831

PIONEER 828, 829

RCA 805

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815, 816, 817

TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831

ZENITH 826, 827

Maker Code(s)

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Operating Each Component Using the Multifunction Remote

Performing several

commands in sequence

automatically

(Macro Play)

The Macro Play function lets you link several

commands in a sequential order as a single

command.

The remote provides 2 macro lists (MACRO 1

and MACRO 2). You can specify up to 20

commands for each macro list.

Note

When setting up Macro Play, replace the batteries

with new ones.

1 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for

more than 1 second while

pressing RM SET UP.

The RM SET UP button flashes and one

of the input buttons lights up (as the initial

setting, the BD button lights).

2 Press the input button for the

component for which you want

to program the sequence of

operation(s).

3 Press the buttons you want to

program in the same sequence

as you want the operation(s) to

be performed.

You can program particular operations

using the following buttons.

The input button selected in step 2 flashes

twice, then lights up again.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 when you

want to program operations for

other components.

5 Press RM SET UP to finish the

programming process.

RM SET

Input

buttons

MACRO 1

MACRO 2

AMP

Program the sequence of the

operation

Press Operations to be

programmed

The input

button for more

than 1 second

Switches inputs.

MACRO 1 or

MACRO 2

Make a one second

interval. When you want

to make a longer

interval, press MACRO

1 or MACRO 2

repeatedly.

continued

152

Tip

If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in step

1, and the macro programming process does not

start, replace the batteries with new ones.

To cancel programming

Not pressing any button for 60 seconds cancels

the settings.

The previous command remains valid.

1 Press AMP.

The AMP button lights up, and then turns

off.

2 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to

start the macro.

The macro starts and execute the

commands in the order you assigned

them. While the commands are being

sent, the AMP button flashes and the RM

SET UP button lights up. When the

commands have been sent, the RM SET

UP and AMP buttons turn off.

To erase a programmed macro

Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more

than 1 second while pressing RM SET

UP to clear the stored macro.

The RM SET UP button flashes.

2 Press RM SET UP.

Settings stored as macro are cleared.

Setting remote

commander codes that

are not stored in the

remote

Even if a remote commander code is not one of

the presets stored in the remote, it is possible

for the remote to learn the code using the

learning function.

Note

When setting up the receiver to learn the remote

command modes, replace the batteries with new

ones.

* To store a new command on one of those buttons,

press SHIFT beforehand.

Starting macro play

THEATER

Buttons

used to

learn

code*

SHIFT

?/1

Input

buttons

Buttons

used to

learn

code

RM SET

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Operating Each Component Using the Multifunction Remote

1 Press THEATER while pressing

RM SET UP.

The RM SET UP button lights up.

2 Press the input button

(including the TV button) for the

component you want to operate

with the new command.

The input button flashes. (The RM SET

UP button remains lit.)

3 Press the button on which you

want to store the new

command. For the buttons with

an asterisk in the illustration

above, press SHIFT, then press

the button.

The input button you selected in step 2

lights up. (The RM SET UP button

remains lit.)

4 Point the remote code receiver

section of the remote toward

the transmitter on the remote

commander to be learned from.

5 Press the button on the remote

commander to be learned from

to transmit the remote code.

While the remote of the receiver is

receiving the signal, the input button

selected in step 2 turns off.

The RM SET UP button flashes twice,

then the learning process is completed.

When the learning process fails, the RM

SET UP button flashes five times. Try to

perform process again from step 2.

6 Press RM SET UP to finish the

learning function process.

Tips

• When the memory capacity for storing remote

commander codes reaches a certain limit, the RM

SET UP button flashes 10 times, and then the

learning process ends.

• If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in step

1, and the learning process does not start, replace

the batteries with new ones.

• If you fail to store the command in step 3, make

sure you do not attempt to store a new command

assigned to the button to which a command has

already been assigned. If a command has already

been assigned to the button, erase the previously

assigned command beforehand.

To cancel learning

Press RM SET UP. Also, not pressing any

button for 60 seconds cancels the settings.

When selecting a learned input,

press the button used to learn that

function.

To erase the learned code

Press THEATER while pressing RM

SET UP.

2 Press the input button for which you

want to clear the setting.

The input button flashes. (The RM SET UP

button remains lit.)

3 Press ?/1 for more than 1 second.

The input button flashes twice, repeatedly.

4 Press the button which learned the

command to clear the stored setting.

The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then

the clearing process is completed.

When the clearing process fails, the RM

SET UP button flashes five times. Try to

perform process again from step 2.

5 Press RM SET UP to finish the erasing

process.

About 5 cm - 10 cm (2" - 4")

Using a command that has been

learned

154

Clearing all the contents

of the remote’s memory

Hold down ?/1 while pressing

MASTER VOL –, then press

AV ?/1, all at the same time.

The RM SET UP button flashes three

times.

2 Release all buttons.

All the contents of the remote’s memory

(e.g., all the programmed data) are

cleared.

MASTER

VOL

?/1

AV ?/1

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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 receiver, check that the

operating voltage is identical with your local

power supply.

The operating voltage is indicated on the

nameplate on the back of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit

itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiver for a

long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver

from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC

power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug

itself; never pull the cord.

• 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 (mains lead) must be

changed only at a qualified service shop.

On heat buildup

Although the receiver heats up during

operation, this is not a malfunction. If you

continuously use this receiver at a large

volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,

side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid

burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.

On placement

• Place the receiver in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat buildup and

prolong the life of the receiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,

or in a place subject to direct sunlight,

excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet

that might block the ventilation holes and

cause malfunctions.

• Do not place the receiver near equipment

such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If

the receiver is being used in combination

with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is

placed too close to that equipment, noise

may result, and picture quality may suffer.

This is especially likely when using an

indoor antenna (aerial). Therefore, we

recommend using an outdoor antenna

(aerial).)

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 questions or problems

concerning your receiver, please consult your

nearest Sony dealer.

Additional Information

156

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.

The receiver is turned off

automatically.

• “Auto Standby” is set to “ON” (page 127).

• The sleep timer function is working

(page 104).

“ Settings” of the GUI does not

appear on the TV screen, or the

surround effect does not switch.

• “Settings Lock” is set to “ON” (page 127).

There is no sound, no matter which

component is selected, or only a very

low-level sound is heard.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected securely.

• Check that all speaker cords are connected

correctly.

• Check that both the receiver and all

components are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME control is

not set at –∞ dB. Try to set it at about

–40 dB.

• Check that SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)

is not set to OFF (page 45).

• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel

the muting function.

• Check that you have selected the correct

component with INPUT SELECTOR.

• Check that headphones are not connected.

• Check to see if Night Mode is activated

(page 104).

• The protective device on the receiver has

been activated. Turn off the receiver,

eliminate the short-circuit problem, and

turn on the power again.

There is no sound from a specific

component.

• Check that the component is connected

correctly to the audio input jacks for that

component.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the

connection is (are) fully inserted into the

jacks on both the receiver and the

component.

• Set the INPUT MODE to “AUTO”

(page 101).

There is no sound from one of the front

speakers.

• Connect a pair of headphones to the

PHONES jack to verify that sound is

output from the headphones. If only one

channel is output from the headphones, the

component may not be connected to the

receiver correctly. Check that all the cords

are fully inserted into the jacks on both the

receiver and the component. If both

channels are output from the headphones,

the front speaker may not be connected to

the receiver correctly. Check the

connection of the front speaker which is

not outputting any sound.

• Make sure you have connected both the L

and R jacks to an analog component and

not just to either the L or R jack. Use a

monaural-stereo cable (not supplied).

However, there will be no sound from the

center speaker when a sound field (Pro

Logic, etc.) is selected. When the center

speaker is not connected, sound is output

only from the front left/right speakers.

There is no sound from analog 2

channel sources.

• Check to make sure the selected audio

(digital) input jack is not assigned to other

inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu

(page 102).

General

Audio

157

Additional Information

There is no sound from digital sources

(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).

• Check the INPUT MODE (page 101).

• Check that the “2ch Analog Direct” is not

being used.

• Check to make sure the selected audio

(digital) input jack is not assigned to other

inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu

(page 102).

The source sound input from the HDMI

IN jack is not output from an amplifier

or the TV speaker connected to the

receiver.

• Check that the component is connected

correctly to the HDMI IN jack for that

component.

• Depending on the playback component,

component may need to be set up. Refer to

the operating instructions supplied with

the each component.

• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the

HDMI jack corresponding to High Speed

HDMI cable when you view images or

listen to sound during a 1080p, Deep

Color, or 3D transmission.

• Sound may not be output from the receiver

while the GUI appears on the TV screen.

Press GUI MODE to turn “GUI MODE”

off.

The left and right sounds are

unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the balance parameters using the

Auto Calibration settings menu.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and components

are connected securely.

• Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer or motor, and at least

3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or

fluorescent light.

• Move your TV away from the audio

components.

• Make sure you have grounded the

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, or only a very low-

level sound is heard from the center/

surround/surround back speakers.

• Check that the speaker settings are

appropriate using the Auto Calibration

settings menu or “Speaker Pattern” in the

Speaker settings menu. And then check

that sound is output from each speaker

correctly, using “Test Tone” in the Speaker

settings menu.

• Select the “HD-D.C.S.” sound field

(page 76).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 112).

• Make sure the center/surround speaker (s)

is (are) set to either “Small” or “Large.”

There is no sound from the surround

back speakers.

• Some discs have no Dolby Digital

Surround EX flag even though the

packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX

logos.

There is no sound from the subwoofer.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected

correctly and securely.

• Make sure you have turned on your

subwoofer.

• When all speakers are set to “Large” and

“Neo:6 Cinema,” or “Neo:6 Music” is

selected, there is no sound from the

subwoofer.

The surround effect cannot be

obtained.

• Make sure the sound field function is on

(press MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. or MUSIC).

• Sound fields do not work when Dolby

TrueHD, DTS-HD, or Linear PCM signals

with a sampling frequency of 88.2 kHz

and higher are being received.

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158

• “PLII (Music/Movie),” “PLIIx (Music/

Movie),” “PLIIz Height,” and “Neo:6

(Music/Cinema)” do not work when the

speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.

Dolby Digital or DTS multi-channel

sound is not reproduced.

• Check that the DVD, etc., you are playing

is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS

format.

• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to

the digital input jacks of this receiver,

make sure the setting for the digital audio

output of the connected component is

available.

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected

correctly (page 34).

• Select the source component (page 57).

The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp

does not light up in blue.

• Check that the playback component is

connected on a digital jack and the input is

selected properly on this receiver.

• Check whether the input source of the

software being played back corresponds to

the multi-channel format.

• Check whether the setup on the playback

component is set to multi-channel sound.

• Check to make sure the selected audio

(digital) input jack is not assigned to other

inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu

(page 102).

There is no sound from the component

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter.

• Adjust the volume of this receiver.

• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

and/or component is not connected

correctly. Turn off the receiver, then

reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter and/or component.

• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adapter and/or component device to make

sure it supports this receiver.

There is no picture or an unclear

picture appears on the TV screen or

monitor.

• Select the appropriate input on the receiver

(page 57).

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your TV away from the audio

components.

• Assign the component video input

correctly.

• The input signal should be same as input

when you are up-converting an input

signal with this receiver (page 32).

• When you use an HDMI-DVI conversion

cable for the connection, the image may

not be output correctly.

The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT is corrupted.

• The resolution of output signals from the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks may

not be supported by your TV. In this case,

select the appropriate resolution on the

receiver (page 121).

Images from the component connected

to the HDMI jack are not output to the

TV, are distorted, or are interrupted.

• The output of the HDMI video signals of

the receiver may be set to “OFF.” In this

case, select “HDMI A” or “HDMI B”

using the HDMI OUTPUT button

(page 99).

• If the compatible video format differs

between the monitors connected to the

HDMI OUT A jack and the HDMI OUT B

jack of the receiver, “HDMI A B” may not

work.

• Depending on the playback component

you connect, “HDMI A B” may not work.

• Make sure that cables are correctly and

securely connected to components.

• Depending on the playback component,

component may need to be set up. Refer to

the operating instructions supplied with

the each component.

Video

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Additional Information

• Be sure to use a connecting cable for the

HDMI jack corresponding to High Speed

HDMI cable when you view images or

listen to sound during a 1080p, Deep

Color, or 3D transmission.

• Images from the component connected to

the HDMI jack may be distorted. In this

case, set “Video Direct” to “ON” in the

HDMI settings menu.

• Images or sound from the component

connected to the HDMI jack may be

interrupted when video signals are

switched. In this case, set “Video Direct”

to “ON” in the HDMI settings menu.

• If the start of the video is not output when

the 3D video is switched, or the colors of

the 3D video are improper, set “Video

Direct” to “ON” in the HDMI settings

menu.

No 3D image appears on the TV.

• Depending on the TV or the video

component, 3D images may not be

displayed. Check the 3D image formats

supported by the system (page 164).

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the components are connected

correctly (page 25).

• Select the source component (page 57).

The GUI does not appear on the TV

screen.

• “GUI MODE” may have been turned off.

Press GUI MODE to turn “GUI MODE”

on.

• Check the TV is connected correctly.

Images appear later than the

associated sound is played when the

HDMI input is selected.

• Depending on the component connected to

the HDMI jack, or the source played back,

images may appear later than the

associated sound. In this case, set “Video

Direct” to “ON” in the HDMI settings

menu.

The FM reception is poor.

• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM

antenna (aerial) as shown on page 159. If

you connect the receiver to an outdoor

antenna (aerial), ground it against

lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do

not connect the ground (earth) wire to a

gas pipe.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.

• Check that the antennas (aerials) are

connected securely. Adjust the antennas

(aerials) and connect an external antenna

(aerial), if necessary.

• Keep the satellite radio antenna, away

from the speaker cords and the power cord

to avoid picking up noise.

• 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 64).

• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency

appears on the display.

Tuner

Receiver

To ground

Ground (earth)

wire (not supplied)

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

continued

160

The system cannot receive satellite

channels at all.

• The receiving condition is not good. Move

the antenna to the place where the

condition is good.

• Check that you subscribed to the desired

satellite radio service (page 65).

The Control for HDMI function does not

work.

• Check the HDMI connection (page 25).

• Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set to

“ON” in HDMI settings menu.

• Make sure the connected component is

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function.

• Check the Control for HDMI settings on

the connected component. Refer to the

operating instructions of the connected

component.

• If you change the HDMI connection,

connect/disconnect the AC power cord, or

there is a power failure, repeat the

procedures of “Preparing for the

“BRAVIA” Sync” (page 97).

• If you select “HDMI A” or “HDMI A B,”

after you have selected “HDMI B” or

“OFF,” the Control for HDMI function

may not work properly for a while. This is

because the component connected to the

HDMI OUT A jack must re-recognize the

receiver that is equipped with the Control

for HDMI function. If the Control for

HDMI function does not work properly for

a long time, perform the steps given in

“Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync”

(page 97).

• When you select “HDMI B” or “OFF,” the

Control for HDMI function does not work

properly.

• When “Control for HDMI” is set to

“OFF,” the “BRAVIA” Sync does not

work properly, even if a component is

connected to the HDMI IN jack.

• The types and the number of components

which can be controlled by the “BRAVIA”

Sync are restricted in the HDMI CEC

standard as follows.

– Recording component (Blu-ray Disc

recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 3

components

– Playback component (Blu-ray Disc

Player, DVD player, etc.): up to 3

components

– Tuner-related component: up to 4

components

– AV receiver (audio system): up to 1

component

No sound is output from the receiver

and TV speaker while using the System

Audio Control function.

• Make sure the TV is compatible with the

System Audio Control function.

• If the TV does not have System Audio

Control function, set the “Audio Out”

settings in HDMI settings menu to

– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the

sound from the TV speaker and

receiver.

– “AMP” if you want to listen to the

sound from the receiver.

• When you connect the receiver to a video

component (projector, etc.), sound may

not be output from the receiver. In this

case, select “AMP.”

• You cannot listen to the sound of a

component connected to the receiver while

a TV is selected as the input on the

receiver.

– Change the input of the receiver to

HDMI when you want to watch a

program on a component connected to

the receiver.

– Change the TV channel when you want

to watch a TV broadcast.

– Select the component or input you want

to watch when you watch a program on

the component connected to the TV.

Refer to the operating instructions of the

TV on this operation.

Control for HDMI

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Additional Information

• When using the Control for HDMI

function, you cannot control the connected

component using TV’s remote.

– Depending on the connected component

and TV, you may need to set up the

component and TV. Refer to the

operation instructions supplied with

each component and TV.

– Change the input of the receiver to the

HDMI input connected to the

component.

The remote does not function.

• Point the remote at the remote sensor on

the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between

the remote and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote with

new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure that the command modes of the

receiver and the remote are the same. If the

command mode of the receiver and the

remote are different, you cannot operate

the receiver with the remote (page 106).

• Make sure you select the correct input on

the remote.

• When you operate a programmed non-

Sony component, the remote may not

function properly depending on the model

and the maker of the component.

Cannot find the server.

• Search the server using the “Server

Search” function (page 80).

• Check the following:

– Is the router turned on?

– If there is another device between this

device and the router, check that device

is turned on.

– Are all of the cables connected correctly

and securely?

– Is the settings to make sure that they

match the router’s settings (DHCP or

fixed IP address)?

• When using a computer, check the

following:

– The built-in firewall settings for the

computer’s operating system.

– The firewall settings of your security

software. To check the firewall settings

of your security software, refer to your

security software’s Help section.

• Register this device with the server. For

details, refer to the instructions supplied

with the server.

• Wait for a few moments, and then try

connecting to the server again.

Cannot find or play back the content on

the server.

• On the “ Music,” “ Photo,” and

“ Video” screens, the receiver

displays only the content that can be

played back with the receiver from among

the content offered by the server within the

DLNA guidelines.

• The content without a [*] mark before the

name is offered by the server as that

defined in the DLNA guidelines, and it can

be played back with the receiver.

The content with a [*] mark before the

name is offered by the server as that not

defined in the DLNA guidelines, and it

may be played back with the receiver.

• There may be content that is not displayed

even if it can be played back with the

receiver because it is not defined in the

DLNA guidelines. However, the receiver

may not be able to play back the content,

even if it is defined in the DLNA

guidelines.

• The availability of certain content may

differ, depending on the server software. If

the content is not displayed or cannot be

played back, try the supplied VAIO Media

plus application software as your server

software.

Remote commander

Network

continued

162

Cannot connect to the receiver with the

Setup Manager application software.

• Does antivirus software, firewall software,

or a network packet filter driver run on

your computer?

Deactivate such software temporarily, or

change the settings to accept all incoming

TCP or UDP packets from the receiver.

Cannot access the receiver from the

network controller.

• Make sure “External Control” is set to

“ON” in Network settings menu.

• Is the network controller listed on the

Controllers settings screen, and is the box

for “Permit” checked?

If the box is not checked, check the box for

“Auto Permission,” and return to the

menu. Then, operate the receiver using the

network controller once, and then uncheck

the box for “Auto Permission.”

• If the network controller is a computer

software controller, is the software filtered

by antivirus software or firewall software?

Permit UPnP communications between

the software and the receiver.

If the trouble is other than one of the cases

described above and the trouble is not solved

even if you wait for a while, perform either of

the operations below.

• Press ?/1 on the remote to turn the

receiver off and then on again.

• Hold down ?/1 on the receiver until the

lamp above the button flashes in green to

reboot the receiver.

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a

code of two numbers and a message. You can

check the status of the system by the message.

See the following table to solve the problem. If

any problem persists, consult your nearest

Sony dealer.

PROTECTOR

The upper panel of the receiver is covered

with something. The receiver will

automatically turn off after a few seconds.

Remove the object covering the upper panel

of the receiver and turn on the power again.

For other messages, see “Message list after

auto calibration measurement” (page 50),

“DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list”

(page 60) and “Message list” (page 71).

Reference sections

To clear the memory of the

simple remote commander

After removing the batteries, do not use the

remote for a few minutes.

Refer to the following web site for details of

the latest information on the receiver.

http://www.sony.com/essupport

Error messages

Clearing the memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 42

Multifunction remote

commander

page 154

About support information

163

Additional Information

Specifications

AUDIO POWER

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION:

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from

20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 120 watts per channel

minimum RMS power, with no more than

0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250

milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT

Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode

1) 2)

(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz,

THD 0.09%):

120 W + 120 W

Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode

(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz,

THD 0.15%):

85 W + 85 W

Reference Power Output

(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)

FRONT

130 W + 130 W

CENTER

: 130 W

SURROUND

130 W + 130 W

SURROUND BACK

130 W + 130 W

Reference Power Output

(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)

FRONT

100 W + 100 W

CENTER

: 100 W

SURROUND

100 W + 100 W

SURROUND BACK

100 W + 100 W

Depending on the sound field settings and the

source, there may be no sound output.

Measured under the following conditions:

Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Frequency response

Inputs (Analog)

Inputs (Digital)

Outputs

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)

Antenna (aerial) terminals

75 ohms, unbalanced

AM tuner section

PHONO RIAA equalization

curve ± 1.0 dB (20 Hz –

20 kHz)

MULTI CHANNEL

INPUT, SA-CD/CD,

MD/TAPE, TV,

VIDEO 1/2, BD, DVD,

SAT/CATV

10 Hz – 100 kHz

± 3 dB

PHONO Sensitivity: 2.5 mV

Impedance: 50 kohms

S/N: 90 dB (A, 20 kHz

LPF)

MULTI CHANNEL

INPUT, SA-CD/CD,

MD/TAPE, TV,

VIDEO 1/2, BD, DVD,

SAT/CATV

Sensitivity: 150 mV

Impedance: 50 kohms

S/N: 100 dB (A,

20 kHz LPF)

BD, DVD,

SA-CD/CD (Coaxial)

Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz

LPF)

VIDEO 1/2, TV, MD/

TAPE (Optical)

S/N: 96 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

MD/TAPE (REC OUT),

VIDEO 1, ZONE 2,

ZONE 3 (AUDIO OUT)

Voltage:150 mV

Impedance: 1 kohm

FRONT L/R, CENTER,

SURROUND L/R,

SURROUND BACK L/R

FRONT HIGH L/R,

SUBWOOFER

Voltage: 2 V

Impedance: 1 kohm

Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step

Tuning range 530 –

1,710 kHz

531 –

1,710 kHz

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164

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial)

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

80 MHz HD Pass Through

HDMI Video

Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)

640 × 480p@60 Hz

720 × 480p@59.94/60 Hz

1280 × 720p@59.94/60 Hz

1920 × 1080i@59.94/60 Hz

1920 × 1080p@59.94/60 Hz

720 × 576p@50 Hz

1280 × 720p@50 Hz

1920 × 1080i@50 Hz

1920 × 1080p@50 Hz

1920 × 1080p@24 Hz

HDMI Video (3D)

Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)

1280 × 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz Frame packing

1280 × 720p @ 59.94/60 Hz Top-and-Bottom

1920 × 1080i @ 59.94/60 Hz Frame packing

1920 × 1080i @ 59.94/60 Hz

Side-by-Side (Half)

1920 × 1080p @ 59.94/60 Hz

Side-by-Side (Half)

1280 × 720p @ 50 Hz Frame packing

1280 × 720p @ 50 Hz Top-and-Bottom

1920 × 1080i @ 50 Hz Frame packing

1920 × 1080i @ 50 Hz Side-by-Side (Half)

1920 × 1080p @ 50 Hz Side-by-Side (Half)

1920 × 1080p @ 24 Hz Frame packing

1920 × 1080p @ 24 Hz Top-and-Bottom

Supported playback formats

Content delivered from the device on the home

network needs to support the following formats

for you to play back content on this receiver.

Type of

content

Format Other conditions

Music Linear

PCM

LPCM defined in DLNA

guidelines 1.0

Sampling Rate:

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Channels: 1, 2

Quantization: 16 bit

MPEG-1

Layer3

(MP3)

MPEG defined in

DLNA guidelines 1.0

Bitrate: 32, 40, 48, 56,

64, 80, 96, 112, 128,

160, 192, 224, 256,

320 kbps

Sampling Rate: 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Channels: 1, 2

Encoding: CBR, VBR

Windows

Media

Audio

(WMA)

WMA_FULL and

WMA_BASE defined in

DLNA guidelines 1.0

Maximum Bitrate:

385 kbps

Sampling Rate: up to

48 kHz

Channels: 2

Not compatible with

WMA Pro files.

AAC AAC_ISO defined in

DLNA guidelines 1.0

AAC Profile @ Level 1,

@ Level 2

Sampling Rate: 8,

11.025, 12, 16, 22.05,

24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Maximum Bitrate:

576 kbps

Channels: 1, 2

Some files may not be

played back.

WAV Conforms to Linear

PCM.

Some files may not be

played back.

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Additional Information

Notes

• Not compatible with DRM protected files.

• Depending on the files, there may be files that

sometimes cannot be played back, even if they

meet the requirements described above.

• Concerning the formats defined in the DLNA

guidelines, the server is required to offer the

content to which the format information defined in

the DLNA guidelines has been added properly.

Photo JPEG JPEG_SM,

JPEG_MED, or

JPEG_LRG defined in

DLNA guidelines 1.0

Maximum Resolution:

4096 × 4096

Non-progressive JPEG

BMP Conforms to JPEG.

Some files may not be

played back.

PNG Conforms to JPEG.

Some files may not be

played back.

Type of

content

Format Other conditions

Video MPEG-2

(NTSC)

MPEG_PS_NTSC

defined in DLNA

guidelines 1.0

Maximum Resolution:

720 × 480

Maximum System

Bitrate: 10.08 Mbps

Maximum Bitrate*

CBR: 9.80 Mbps/VBR:

9.80 Mbps

* Bitrate is mixed with

MPEG-1 Layer 1/2/3,

PCM, or AC3 audio

format.

MPEG-2

(PAL)

MPEG_PS_PAL

defined in DLNA

guidelines 1.0

Maximum Resolution:

720 × 576

Maximum System

Bitrate: 10.08 Mbps

Maximum Bitrate*

CBR: 9.80 Mbps/VBR:

9.80 Mbps

* Bitrate is mixed with

MPEG-1 Layer 1/2/3,

PCM, or AC3 audio

format.

Windows

Media

Video

(WMV)

Maximum Resolution:

720 × 480

Maximum Bitrate:

2 Mbps

Windows Media Video

7/8/9 standard definition

for Main profile mixed

with Windows Media

Video 7/8/9 excludes all

profile of Windows

Media Audio

professional.

Some files may not be

played back.

Type of

content

Format Other conditions

continued

166

General

Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)

DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA

Power consumption 360 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.5 W (When “Control for

HDMI,” “Network

Standby,” and “RS232C

Control” are set to “OFF,”

and the power for zone 2/

zone 3 is turned off.)

Dimensions 430 × 160 × 390 mm

(16

× 6

× 15

inches)

(width/height/depth)

including projecting parts

and controls

Mass (Approx.) 12.9 kg (28 lb 7 oz)

Supplied accessories

Operating Instructions (this manual)

Quick Setup Guide (1)

GUI Menu List (1)

Software License Information (1)

Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

AC power cord (mains lead) (1)

Multifunction remote commander (1)

Simple remote commander (1)

R6 (size-AA) batteries (4)

IR Blaster (1)

Speaker cord connection tool (1)

Setup Manager CD-ROM (1)

VAIO Media plus CD-ROM (1)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

• Standby power consumption 0.5 W.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used

in the printed wiring boards.

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Additional Information

Index

Symbols

U SIGNAL GND terminal 37

Numerics

12V Trigger 118

2 channel

2ch Analog Direct

2ch Stereo (mode)

4 ohms

5.1 channel

7.1 channel

8 ohms

A.F.D. (mode) 73

A.F.D. Multi Stereo

A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching)

110

A/V Sync

119, 134

AC power cord

Account

Antenna Aiming

Audio

119

AUDIO OUT

135

Audio Out

123

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

101

Auto Calibration

46, 110, 130

Auto Standby

127

Auto Tuning

Bass 8, 117, 133

BI-AMP

112

Bi-amplifier connection

107

Blu-ray Disc Player

26, 28, 57

Calibration Start 48

Calibration Type Select

49, 130

Category Mode

CD player

34, 37

Changing the display

135

Clear

memory 42

remote

154

Connections

antennas 39

audio components

monitor

Network

speakers

video components

Control for HDMI

123

Controller

Controllers

125

Crossover Freq

113, 133

D. Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor)

115, 131

DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)

Decode Priority

119, 134

Device Name

126

Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.)

119

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

14, 34, 58

Direct Tuning

62, 67

Display

Distance Unit

115, 132

DLNA

DMPORT Control

Dolby Digital EX

Dual Mono

119, 134

DVD player

26, 28

DVD recorder

Effect type 116, 133

117

External Control

125

Favorite stations 88

FM Mode

62, 134

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168

GUI (Graphical User Interface) 24

HD-D.C.S. 76

HD-D.C.S. (Effect Type)

116

HDMI

123

HDMI jacks

Input 57

Input Assign

102

INPUT MODE

101

iPod

L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effect) 11

Large

113

Level

117

Listening

Lock Code

69, 134

Manual Setup 112

MASTER VOLUME

54, 109

Messages

Auto Calibration

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Error

162

SIRIUS

Movie

Multi Zone

90, 117

Music

59, 74

Music Guide

Muting

My Library

My Library (Rhapsody)

Name Input 58, 64, 111

Neo:6 (Cinema)

Neo:6 (Music)

Network settings

Check 124

Network Standby

126

Night Mode 104, 120, 134

Option menu 55

Parental Lock 68, 134

Pass Through

100, 123

Phase Audio

114, 131

Phase Noise

114, 131

PHONES

PLII (Movie)

PLII (Music)

PLIIx (Movie)

PLIIx (Music)

PLIIz Height

74, 76

Position (Auto Calibration)

111, 130

Preset channels

Preset Mode

Preset stations

PROTECTOR

162

Quick Click 136

Radio ID 66

Recording

105

Remote

15–18, 43, 146–154

Repeat

60, 81

Resetting

Resolution

121, 135

Rhapsody

Account

Music Guide

My Library

Rhapsody Digital Music Service

Rhapsody Stations

Rhapsody Digital Music Service

Rhapsody Stations

RS232C Control

127

Satellite radio 65

169

Additional Information

Server

Preparing

Setting menu

109

Settings

109

Settings Lock

127

Setup Manager

SHOUTcast

Favorite stations

Listening

Shuffle

60, 81

SIRIUS

SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Sleep timer

104

Small

113

Software Version

128

Speaker

112

Speaker impedance

Speaker Pattern

112, 132

SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF)

9, 45

Subwoofer Level

123, 135

Subwoofer LPF

123

Super Audio CD player

34, 36, 37

Sur Back Assign

112

Sur Settings

133

Surround

116

System

127

Test Tone 114, 131

TONE

TONE MODE

8, 42

Treble

8, 117, 133

Tuner

Tuning

62, 64

Up converting 32

VCR 31

Video

59, 121

VIDEO 2 IN jacks

Zone 12V Trigger 133

ZONE 2

112

Zone2 Line Out Level

118

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