WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components ... 4 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks ... 6 1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks ... 8 2: Connecting the antennas ... 9 3: Connecting speakers ...
Getting Started 1: Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 1b beginning on page 6 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.
Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords (A to C) (not supplied). A Audio cord C Coaxial digital cord White (L) Red (R) B Optical digital cord Notes • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. •...
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player For details on the required cords (A C), see page 5. – DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL SA-CD/ DVD IN D-LIGHT SYNC OUT COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN...
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Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL SA-CD/ DVD IN COAXIAL DIGITAL OPTICAL Super Audio CD/ CD player All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver.
1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks For details on the required cords (A DIGITAL OPTICAL SA-CD/ DVD IN COAXIAL C), see page 5. – DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO ANTENNA D-LIGHT SYNC OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD OUTPUT LINE Super Audio CD/CD player...
2: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. DIGITAL OPTICAL SA-CD/ DVD IN COAXIAL * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. •...
3: Connecting speakers Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right)
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Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (–) Center speaker AUDIO WOOFER INPUT AUDIO Surround speaker Sub woofer B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Front speaker Front speaker (Left) (Right) SURROUND CENTER FRONT SPEAKERS Surround speaker (Right) (Left)
4: Connecting the AC power cord Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord Note Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
5: Setting up the speakers You can use the SETUP menu to set the size, distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. Use the remote for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “...
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XXXXX (Center speaker size) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”. •...
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DIST. X.X m (Center speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 14) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your listening position (B on page 14).
Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.
Amplifier Operation Selecting the component Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. The selected input appears in the display. To select the Display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player Super Audio CD or SA-CD/CD CD player Built-in tuner (FM) FM and frequency Built-in tuner (AM)
Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly. Use the remote for the operation. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR knob on the receiver.
Tuning to preset stations Use the remote for the operation. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR knob on the receiver. Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
About the display SLEEP OPT COAX SL S SR A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 13) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.
Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
Sound fields with marks use DCS technology. DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood.
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C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with...
Enjoying Karaoke Using Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke by singing along with the selected input. Before operation, make sure you have set the receiver to karaoke function. Note The karaoke function cannot be used when you select Tuner FM/AM. Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input you want.
Notes • This parameter is valid only when the karaoke function is activated. • If the music is very loud during karaoke function and you have reduced the volume level using the MUSIC VOLUME knob, be sure to adjust the MASTER VOLUME to reduce the overall volume level before you cancel the karaoke function.
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x XXXXXXXX (Vocal select) Lets you select the vocal type you want when singing karaoke. • VOCAL ST. (Vocal stereo) You can hear the original stereo sound. • VOCAL L (Vocal left) Left channel sound is output from both front speakers when you play a multiplex disc.
Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.
LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is underlined. BAL. L/R XX (Front speaker balance) Initial setting: BALANCE (0) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of BAL. L (+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL.
Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. Use the remote for the operation. Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ CUSTOM ”. Press V or v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with the input buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display. Use the remote for the operation. To index a preset station Press TUNER to select the FM or AM band, then tune in the preset station...
Enjoying the lighting effects You can create a party environment using the D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack on this receiver. Connect the lighting devices (not supplied) to the D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack using the D-LIGHT SYNC Controller (DLS-1) (not supplied). The D-LIGHT SYNC Controller will synchronize the lighting effects to the music’s rhythm. ANTENNA DIGITAL OPTICAL...
Optional karaoke scoring system If you have a karaoke component with karaoke scoring system (for example, DVD- KARAOKE), you can view your karaoke score on your TV screen using the MIC OUT jack on this receiver. Connect the karaoke component to MIC OUT jack using an audio cord (not supplied).
Operations Using the Remote RM-AAU002 You can use the remote RM-AAU002 to operate the components in your system. Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver.
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The tables below show the settings of each button. Remote Operations Button A.F.D. ef Receiver ANGLE DVD player ANT 0 VCR/ Satellite tuner AUDIO DVD player/ Satellite tuner VCR/ MENU qd DVD player/ Satellite tuner AV ?/1 VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ MD deck...
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SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles. SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ (Press AV CD player/ video components. ?/1 1 and DVD player/ ?/1 2 at Satellite tuner/ the same MD deck...
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) DCS (Digital CS Tuner) BSD (Digital BS Tuner) *Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting. These correspond to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Now you can use the DVD button to control the CD player.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly.
PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If this problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. on the continued...
• MUSIC VOLUME is set to “MUSIC 0 dB”. To clear customized sound fields, refer to “Resetting sound fields to the initial settings” on page 28. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Specifications Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code SP (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
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FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code SP, VN, TH With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency...
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text. Receiver ALPHABETICAL ORDER A - L A.F.D. qg (21, 22, 23) D.B.F.B. (button/indicator) 8 (28) DISPLAY 5 (19, 39) Display 6 (20)