STR-DH820

model name1[STR-DH820]

[4-266-497-12(1)]

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Multi Channel AV

Receiver

Operating Instructions

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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.

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.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such

as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss.

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.

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.

M o d e l N o . _____________________________________________________

S e r i a l N o . ______________________________________________________

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging

indicates that this product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to

the applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you will help

prevent potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which could

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. The recycling of materials

will help to conserve natural resources. For more

detailed information about recycling of this product,

please contact your local Civic Office, your

household waste disposal service or the shop where

you purchased the product.

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Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging

indicates that the battery provided with this product

shall not be treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol might be used in

combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical

symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if

the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or

0.004% lead.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,

you will help prevent potentially negative

consequences for the environment and human health

which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate

waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the

materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or

data integrity reasons require a permanent

connection with an incorporated battery, this battery

should be replaced by qualified service staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,

hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on

how to remove the battery from the product safely.

Hand the battery over to the applicable collection

point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of

this product or battery, please contact your local

Civic Office, your household waste disposal service

or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers: The following

information is only applicable to

equipment sold in countries applying

EU Directives.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,

108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for

EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland

GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,

Germany. For any service or guarantee matters

please refer to the addresses given in separate

service or guarantee documents.

For customers in Australia

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European

Union and other European

countries with separate

collection systems)

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual are for model

STR-DH820. The model number is located at the

lower right front panel of the receiver. The

illustrations used in this manual are of the USA

model and they may be different from your model.

Any differences in operation are marked in the

manual as “Europe model only”.

• The instructions in this manual describe the

operation of the receiver with the supplied remote

control. You can also use the control buttons on

the receiver if they have the same or similar names

as those on the remote control.

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 software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights

Reserved.

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 in the United

States and other countries.

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.

On copyrights

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iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod

touch are trademarks 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.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that

an electronic accessory has been designed to

connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively,

and has been certified by the developer to meet

Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this

device or its compliance with safety and regulatory

standards. Please note that the use of this accessory

with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless

performance.

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

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

Corporation.

“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc.

“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony

Corporation.

MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or

trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents

licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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Table of Contents

About This Manual........................................4

Supplied accessories......................................7

Description and location of parts...................9

Getting started .............................................18

Connections

1: Installing the speakers .............................19

2: Connecting the speakers..........................21

3: Connecting the TV ..................................23

4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........24

4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........32

5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............33

6: Connecting the AC power cord

(mains lead) ............................................33

Preparing the Receiver

Initializing the receiver................................34

Setting the speakers .....................................34

Using AUTO CALIBRATION ....................36

Guide to on-screen display operation ..........41

Basic Operations

Playing an input source equipment..............43

Playing an iPhone/iPod................................45

Playing a USB device..................................48

Recording using the receiver .......................50

Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................51

Presetting FM/AM radio stations

(Preset Tuning) .......................................52

Receiving RDS broadcasts ..........................53

(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models

only)

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field............................. 54

Using the SOUND OPTIMIZER................ 58

Resetting sound fields to the default

settings ................................................... 58

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync? .......................... 59

Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync............. 59

Playing back equipment with one-touch

operation (One-Touch Play)................... 60

Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)......................... 61

Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power-Off) ............................... 61

Enjoying movies with the optimum sound

field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 62

Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected

scene (Scene Select)............................... 62

Other Operations

Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE) .................................... 62

Using the sound/images from other inputs

(Input Assign) ........................................ 63

Using a bi-amplifier connection.................. 65

Using multi-zone features........................... 65

Adjusting Settings

Using the Settings menu ............................. 68

Speaker Settings menu................................ 69

Surround Settings menu.............................. 71

EQ Settings menu ....................................... 72

Audio Settings menu................................... 72

HDMI Settings menu .................................. 73

System Settings menu ................................. 74

Operating without connecting to a TV ....... 74

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Using the Remote Control

Programming the remote control ................ 80

Resetting the remote control ....................... 85

Additional Information

Precautions .................................................. 85

Troubleshooting .......................................... 86

Specifications .............................................. 93

Index............................................................ 96

Supplied accessories

• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• Quick Setup Guide

• GUI Menu List

• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote control (1)

– RM-AAP061 (USA and Canada models

only)

– RM-AAP062 (Other models)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

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Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by

matching 3 and # on the batteries to the

diagram inside the battery compartment of the

remote control.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote control 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 control sensor to direct

sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may

cause a malfunction.

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

extended period of time, remove the batteries to

avoid possible damage from battery leakage and

corrosion.

• When you replace or remove the batteries, the

programmed codes may be cleared. If this happens,

reprogram the remote control (page 80).

• When the receiver no longer responds to the

remote control, replace all the batteries with new

ones.

Inserting batteries into the

remote control

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Description and location of parts

Front panel

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A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 34, 52, 58)

B TONE, TONE MODE

Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS

or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the level.

C SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 58)

D AUTO VOL

Adjust the volume automatically depending on

the input signal or content from the connected

equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME

function).

This function is useful, for example, when the

sound of a commercial is louder than the TV

programs.

Notes

• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you

turn off this function.

• As this function is available only when Dolby

Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input,

the sound may suddenly increase when you

switch to other formats.

• This function does not work in the following

cases.

– Linear PCM signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being

received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS

96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD

High Resolution Audio signals are being

received.

E Display panel (page 10)

F Remote control sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

G INPUT SELECTOR (page 44, 50, 62)

H INPUT MODE (page 62)

I MASTER VOLUME (page 43)

J VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30)

K iPhone/iPod terminals (page 29)

Connects the (USB) port and the video jack

to output audio/video from iPhone/iPod.

L (USB) port (page 32)

M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 37)

N DISPLAY (page 80)

O DIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3

levels.

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

(HD-D.C.S.), MUSIC (page 54, 56)

Q TUNING MODE, MEMORY/ENTER,

TUNING

Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM).

Turn TUNING to scan a station.

R SPEAKERS (page 36)

S PHONES jack (page 87)

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Indicators on the display panel

LFE

SB RSBSB L

USB ANALOG ARCHDMI COAX OPT

D.L.L.

RDS MEM DTS HD MSTR HI RES LBR ZONE 2

A.P.M.

D.RANGE ST DTS ES LPCM SLEEP BI AMP SP A B96 24

True

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A SW

Lights up when the audio signal is output from

the SUBWOOFER jack.

B USB

Lights up when iPhone/iPod or USB device is

detected.

C D.L.L.

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

Linear) function is activated.

D Input indicator

Lights up to indicate the current input.

ANALOG

– No digital signal is being input.

– INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG”.

– The “A. DIRECT” is being selected.

HDMI

The receiver recognizes the equipment

connected via an HDMI IN jack.

COAX

Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL

jack (page 62).

OPT

Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL

jack (page 62).

ARC

TV input is selected and the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) signals are detected.

E Dolby Digital Surround indicator*

Lights up the respective indicator when the

receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby

Digital format signals.

D EX

D+

TrueHD

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital Surround EX

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

F NEO:6

Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music

decoder is activated (page 55).

G DTS-HD indicator*

Lights up the respective indicator when the

receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD

format signals.

DTS-HD MSTR

DTS-HD HI RES

DTS-HD LBR

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD High Resolution

Audio

DTS-HD Low Bit Rate

Audio

H ZONE 2

Lights up while operation in zone 2 is being

enabled.

I SP A/SP B/SP A B (page 36)

J BI-AMP

Lights up when surround back speakers

selection is set to “BI-AMP” (page 65).

K SLEEP

Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated.

L LPCM

Lights up when the receiver is decoding the

Linear PCM signals.

M DTS(-ES) indicator*

Lights up the respective indicator when the

receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS

format signals.

DTS

DTS-ES

DTS 96/24

DTS

DTS-ES

DTS 96 kHz/24 bit

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* When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc,

make sure that you have completed the digital

connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to

“ANALOG” (page 62) or “A. DIRECT” is not

selected.

N Tuning indicators

Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio

station.

RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan

models only)

Tuned to a station with RDS services.

MEM

Memory function, such as Preset Memory

(page 52), etc., is activated.

Stereo broadcast

O EQ

Lights up when the equalizer is activated.

P D.RANGE

Lights up when dynamic range compression is

activated (page 71).

Q A.P.M.

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

Matching) function is activated.

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

Matching) function in the DCAC (Digital

Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 36).

R Dolby Pro Logic indicator

Lights up the respective indicator when the

receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing.

This matrix surround decoding technology can

enhance input signals.

PL II

PL IIx

PL IIz

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Dolby Pro Logic IIz

Note

These indicators may not light up depending on

the speaker pattern setting.

Lights up when the disc being played back

contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

channel and the LFE channel signal is actually

being reproduced.

T Playback channel indicators

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels

being played back. Based on the speaker

settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to

show how the receiver downmixes the source

sound.

SBL

SBR

Front Left High

Front Right High

Front Left

Front Right

Center (monaural)

Surround Left

Surround Right

Surround (monaural or the

surround equipment

obtained by Pro Logic

processing)

Surround Back Left

Surround Back Right

Surround Back (the

surround back equipment

obtained by 6.1 channel

decoding)

Example:

Speaker pattern: 3/0.1

Recording format: 3/2.1

Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

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Rear panel

45657

1 2 3

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 23,

27, 28, 29, 30)

OPTICAL IN jacks (page 23, 27,

28)

COAXIAL IN jack (page 27)

B ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack (page 33)

AM ANTENNA terminals

(page 33)

C Controls jacks for Sony equipment

and other external equipment

IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks

(page 66)

D SPEAKERS section (page 21)

E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

(page 23, 32)

AUDIO OUT jacks (page 21)

F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

section (page 23, 27, 28, 30)

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks

AUDIO OUT jacks

VIDEO OUT jack (page 66)

White (L)

Red (R)

Black

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

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* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or

MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the

selected input image (page 23).

Use the supplied remote control to operate this

receiver and other equipment. The remote

control is pre-programmed to operate Sony

audio/video equipment. You can also program

the remote control to operate non-Sony

equipment. For details, see “Programming the

remote control” (page 80).

• RM-AAP061 (USA and Canada

models only)

• RM-AAP062 (Other models)

G COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section (page 23, 27, 28)

Y, PB, PR IN/OUT* jacks

Green

(Y)

Blue

Red

Remote control

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A ?/1 (on/standby)

Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby

mode.

If you press ZONE (C) to switch the remote to

zone 2 mode, you can turn the power for zone 2

on or off using ?/1.

Saving the power in standby mode

When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF”

(page 59).

B AV ?/1

(on/standby)

Turns on or off the audio/video equipment that

the remote control is programmed to operate.

To turn the TV on or off, press TV (W) and

then press AV ?/1.

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

turn off the receiver and all other equipment

including an amplifier in zone 2 (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 changes

automatically each time you press the input

buttons (D).

C ZONE (page 67)

D Input buttons

Selects the equipment you want to use. When

you press any of the input buttons, the receiver

turns on. The buttons are assigned to control

Sony equipment. You can program the remote

control to control non-Sony equipment

following the steps in “Programming the remote

control” on page 80.

Numeric buttons

1)2)

Press SHIFT (V), then press numeric buttons

– preset/tune to the preset stations (page 52).

– select track numbers. Press 0/10 to select track

number 10.

– select channel numbers.

Press TV (W), then press the numeric buttons

to select the TV channels.

-/--

Press SHIFT (V), then press -/-- to select the

channel entry mode, either one or two digit.

Press TV (W), then press -/-- to select the TV

channel entry mode.

>10

Press SHIFT (V), then press >10 to select track

numbers over 10.

ENT/MEM

Press SHIFT (V), then press ENT/MEM to

– enter the value after selecting a channel, disc,

or track using numeric buttons.

– store a station during tuner operation.

CLEAR

Press SHIFT (V), then press CLEAR to clear a

mistake when you press the incorrect numeric

button.

(Text)

Press TV (W), then press

/ to display text

information.

E SOUND FIELD +/–

Selects a sound field (page 54).

F Color buttons

Displays an operation guide on the TV screen

when the color buttons are available. Follow the

operation guide to perform a selected operation.

G GUI MODE

Displays the GUI menu on the TV screen.

H TOOLS/OPTIONS

Displays and selects items from the option

menus.

Press TV (W), then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to

display the TV function options.

I MENU, HOME

Displays the menu to operate the audio/video

equipment.

Press TV (W), then press HOME to display the

menus of Sony TV.

J ./>

m/M

, N

1)2)

, X

, x

Skip, backward/forward, play, pause, stop

operation.

Press to

– replay the previous scene or fast forward the

current scene.

– skip to previous or next album when using

iPhone/iPod.

REPEAT

Press SHIFT (V), then press REPEAT to play

a track or a folder repeatedly.

SHUFFLE

Press SHIFT (V), then press SHUFFLE to play

a track or a folder in random order.

FOLDER +/–

Selects a folder.

TUNING +/–

Scans a station.

D.TUNING

Enters direct tuning mode.

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K TV CH +/–

1)2)

or PROG +/–

1)2)

Press TV (W), then press TV CH +/– or

PROG +/– to scan for the preset TV channels.

PRESET +/–

1)2)

Selects preset stations or channels.

Press TV (W), then press c/C to select the

next or previous page while in the text mode.

L F1/F2

Press BD/DVD (D), then press F1 or F2 to

select the equipment.

• DVD/HDD COMBO

F1: HDD

F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc

• DVD/VCR COMBO

F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc

F2: VCR

AUTO VOL

Press AMP (X), then press AUTO VOL to

adjust the volume automatically depending on

the input signal or content from the connected

equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME

function).

This function is useful, for example, when the

sound of a commercial is louder than the TV

programs.

Notes

• Be sure to reduce the volume level before you

turn off this function.

• As this function is available only when Dolby

Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input,

the sound may suddenly increase when you

switch to other formats.

• This function does not work in the following

cases.

– Linear PCM signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being

received.

– Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS

96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD

High Resolution Audio signals are being

received.

SLEEP

Press AMP (X), then press SLEEP to set the

receiver to turn off automatically at specified

time.

Each time you press SLEEP, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 2:00:00

t OFF

Tip

To check the remaining time before the receiver

turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time

appears on the display panel. If you press

SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled.

M BD/DVD TOP MENU

, MENU

Displays the menu or on-screen guide on the TV

screen. Then, use V/v/B/b (R) and (R) to

perform menu operations.

TV INPUT

(Input select)

Press TV (W), then press TV INPUT or to

select the input signal (TV input or video input).

(Text hold)

Press TV (W), then press to hold the

current page while in the text mode.

WIDE

(Wide mode)

Press TV (W), then press WIDE or

repeatedly to select the wide picture mode.

N MUTING

Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the

button again to restore the sound.

Press TV (W), then press MUTING or to

activate the TV’s muting function.

O TV VOL +/–

or +/–

Press TV (W), then press TV VOL +/– or

+/– to adjust the TV volume level.

MASTER VOL +/–

or +/–

Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the

same time.

P DISC SKIP/iPhone CTRL

Press to

– skip disc when using a multi-disc changer.

– enter iPhone/iPod control mode when using

iPhone/iPod.

Q RETURN/EXIT O

Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu

while the menu or on-screen guide is displayed

on the TV screen.

Press TV (W), then press RETURN/EXIT O

to return to the previous menu of Sony TV.

Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then

press to enter/confirm the selection.

V/v/B/b

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See the table on page 17 for information on the

buttons that you can use to control each

equipment.

The 5/VIDEO 2, N and TV CH +/PROG +/

PRESET +/

c buttons have tactile dots. Use the

tactile dots as reference when operating the

receiver.

Notes

• The above explanation is intended to serve as

examples.

• Depending on the model of your connected

equipment, some functions explained in this

section may not work with the supplied remote

control.

S GUIDE

Press TV (W), then press GUIDE or to

display the on-screen program guide.

T AUTO CAL

Press SHIFT (V), then press AUTO CAL to

perform Auto Calibration.

Note

This button is not available when the receiver is

in “GUI MODE”.

DISPLAY

Views information on the display panel.

(RM-AAP061 only) Press TV (W), then press

DISPLAY to display information of TV.

, (Info, Text reveal)

Press TV (W), then press to display

information such as current channel number and

screen mode.

Press TV (W), then press to reveal hidden

information (e.g. answers to a quiz) while in the

text mode.

U SOUND OPTIMIZER

Activates the sound optimizer function

(page 58).

V SHIFT

Changes the remote control button function to

activate the buttons printed in pink.

W TV

Changes the remote control button function to

activate the buttons printed in yellow.

X AMP

Activates the receiver operation for main zone

(page 75).

Y RM SET UP

Programs the remote control (page 80).

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To control other Sony equipment

USA and Canada models only.

Other models.

DVD player only.

LD player only.

Deck B only.

Video CD player only.

m/M only.

iPhone/iPod only.

Name

TV VCR DVD

player,

DVD/VCR

combo

Blu-ray

Disc

player

HDD

Recorder

PSX Video CD

player,

player

Digital

CATV

terminal

DSS

Digital

satellite/

terrestrial

receiver

Tape

deck

A/B

DAT

deck

player,

deck

iPhone/

iPod,

USB

device

AV ?/1zzzzzzzzzzzz

Numeric

buttons

zz z z z z z z z z zz z

-/--, >10 zz z z z z z z z z z

ENT/MEM zz z z z z z

zz zzz

CLEAR zz zz

(Text) zz z

Color buttons zz

zz z z

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

zzzzz zz z

MENU, HOME zz z z z z z z z z

./>zzzzzzzz z

zz z

FOLDER +/–

zzzzzz

zzz

REPEAT z

zz z

SHUFFLE zz

m/TUNING –,

M/TUNING +

zz z z z z z z zz z z

N, X, xzzzzzzzz zzzz

PRESET +/–,

TV CH +/–,

PROG +/–

zz z z z z

zzz

F1/F2 zz

BD/DVD TOP

MENU, BD/DVD

zz z

TV INPUT,

(Input

select),

(Text hold),

WIDE,

(Wide mode)

MUTING, z

MASTER

VOL +/–,

TV VOL +/–,

+/–

DISC SKIP/

iPhone CTRL

zz z

RETURN/

EXIT O

zzzzzzzzz z

V/v/B/b, zz z z z z z z z z

GUIDE,

zzz z z

DISPLAY zz z z z z z z z z z

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Getting started

You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps

below.

Installing and connecting the

speakers (page 19, 21)

Checking the connection

appropriate for your equipment

Connecting the TV and video

equipment (page 23, 24)

The image quality depends on the connecting jack.

See the illustration below. Select the connection

according to the jacks on your equipment.

We recommend that you connect your video

equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI

jacks.

Connecting the audio equipment

(page 32)

Setting the audio output settings on

the connected equipment

To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital

audio output setting on the connected equipment.

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 September 2010).

For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD/DVD Audio Output

Format (HDMI)” is set to “Bitstream” (with system

software version 3.5).

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied

with the connected equipment.

HDMI

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO

Analog

High quality image

Digital

Preparing the receiver

See “6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)”

(page 33) and “Initializing the receiver” (page 34).

Setting the speakers

Select the speaker pattern (page 34), then perform Auto

Calibration (page 36).

Note

You can check the speaker connection using “Test Tone”

(page 70). If the sound is not output correctly, check the

speaker connection and make the settings explained

above again.

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1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 7.2 channel

system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers).

Example of speaker system

configuration

AFront speaker (Left)

BFront speaker (Right)

CCenter speaker

DSurround speaker (Left)

ESurround speaker (Right)

FSurround back speaker (Left)*

GSurround back speaker (Right)*

HFront high speaker (Left)*

IFront high speaker (Right)*

JSubwoofer

* You cannot use the surround back speakers and the

front high speakers simultaneously.

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.

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 by

connecting additional one surround back

speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back

speakers (7.1 channel).

7.1 channel speaker system

using front high speakers

You can enjoy vertical sound effects by

connecting additional two front high speakers

in PLIIz mode (page 55).

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Tips

• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system

with two surround back speakers, all the angles A

should be the same.

• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system

with two front high speakers, place the front high

speakers

– at an angle between 22° to 45°.

– at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front

speakers.

• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,

place the surround back speaker behind the

listening position.

• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly

directional signals, you can place it wherever you

want.

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2: Connecting the speakers

10 mm

(13/32")

Right Left

Right

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

B Speaker cord (not supplied)

LeftRight

Center speaker

Left

Surround speaker

Surround back/Front high/

Bi-amplifier/Front B

speaker

Front A speaker

Subwoofer

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* When you connect a subwoofer with an auto

standby function, turn off the function when

watching movies. If the auto standby function is

set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically

based on the level of the input signal to the

subwoofer, and the sound may not be output.

**Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals

connection.

– If you connect only one surround back speaker,

connect it to L of this terminals.

– If you have an additional front speaker system,

connect them to this terminals.

Set the “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” in the

Speaker Settings menu (page 35).

You can select the front speaker system you

want by using the SPEAKERS button on the

receiver (page 36).

– You can connect the front speakers to this

terminals using bi-amplifier connection

(page 22).

Set the “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the

Speaker Settings menu (page 35).

Notes

• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the

AC power cord (mains lead).

• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains

lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker

cords are not touching each other within the

SPEAKERS terminals.

• After you have install and connect your speaker, be

sure to select the speaker pattern from the Speaker

Settings menu (page 34).

If you are not using surround back speakers

and front high speakers, you can connect the

front speakers to the SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/

BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using a

bi-amplifier connection.

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

front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A

terminals, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or

Lo) side of the front speakers to the

SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT

HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals.

Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached

to the speakers have been removed from the

speakers to avoid receiver malfunction.

After you have made the bi-amplifier

connection, set the “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP”

in the Speaker Settings menu (page 65).

Bi-amplifier connection

Front speaker

(Right)

Front speaker

(Left)

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3: Connecting the TV

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

jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) if you connect

HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV.

ARC

Audio signals Video signals Audio/video

signals

BC D E

***

or or

A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

B Audio cord (not supplied)

C Component video cord (not supplied)

D Video cord (not supplied)

E HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-

authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

Recommended connection

Alternative connection

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* To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel

surround sound from the speakers connected to

the receiver, connect A or E.

Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the

TV’s muting function.

**If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return

Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound

will output from the speakers connected to the

receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. Be sure to

set the “Ctrl for HDMI” to “ON” in HDMI

Settings menu (page 60). 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 62).

Notes

• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the

AC power cord (mains lead).

• Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and

audio signals of a playback equipment are being

output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply

of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor

audio signals will be transmitted.

• Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI

TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver.

You may not be able to record, even if you connect

recording equipment.

• Depending on the status of the connection between

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

TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case,

place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the

receiver.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the

plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tips

• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling

frequencies.

• The receiver has a video conversion function. For

details, see “Function for conversion of video

signals” (page 31).

• When you connect the audio output jack of the TV

to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV

sound from the speakers connected to the receiver,

set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it

can be switched between either “Fixed” or

“Variable”.

4a: Connecting the video

equipment

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

(HDMI) is an interface which transmits video

and audio signals in digital format.

By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-

compatible equipment using HDMI cables,

operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA”

Sync Features” (page 59).

HDMI features

• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI

can be output from the speakers connected to

the receiver. This signal supports Dolby

Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. For details,

see “Digital audio formats supported by the

receiver” (page 57).

• The receiver can receive Multi Channel

Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a

sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with

an HDMI connection.

• Analog video signals input to the receiver’s

VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO

jacks can be output as HDMI signals (page

31). Audio signals are not output from an

HDMI TV OUT jack while 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.

Notes on HDMI connections

• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack

is output through the SPEAKERS terminals,

HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack. It

is not output through any other audio jacks.

• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can

only be output through the HDMI TV OUT

jack. The video input signals cannot be

output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or

MONITOR OUT jacks.

Using HDMI connection

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• The audio and video signals of HDMI input

are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack

while the GUI menu is displayed.

• When you want to listen to the sound from

the TV speaker, set the “Audio Out” to

“TV+AMP” in the HDMI Settings menu

(page 73). If you cannot play back multi

channel audio source, set to “AMP”.

However, the sound will not output through

the TV speaker.

• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not

input and output.

• Be sure to turn the receiver on when the

video and audio signals of a playback

equipment are being output to a TV via the

receiver. If you set the “Pass Through” to

“OFF”, video and audio signals will not be

transmitted when the power is turned off.

• Audio signals (format, sampling frequency,

bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI

jack may be suppressed by the connected

equipment. Check the setup of the connected

equipment if the image is poor or the sound

does not come out of the equipment

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 equipment is switched.

• When the connected equipment is not

compatible with copyright protection

technology (HDCP), the image and/or the

sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be

distorted or may be lost.

If this is the case, check the specification of

the connected equipment.

• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD

Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi

Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI

connection.

• Set the image resolution of the playback

equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy

High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master

Audio, Dolby TrueHD).

• The image resolution of the playback

equipment may need to be at certain settings

before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear

PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of

the playback equipment.

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

TV and video equipment (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.

• Depending on the TV or the video

equipment, 3D images may not be

displayed.

• Not every HDMI equipment supports all

functions that are defined by the specific

HDMI version. For example, equipment that

support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support

Audio Return Channel (ARC).

• Refer to the operating instructions of each

connected equipment for details.

• Before connecting cords, be sure to

disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

• It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

Connect according to the availability of

jacks on the connected equipment.

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

Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color

(Deep Colour) or 3D images may not be

displayed properly.

• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI

conversion cable. When you connect an

HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D

equipment, the sound and/or the image may

be lost. Connect a separate audio cords or

digital connecting cords, then set the “Input

Assign” in the Input Option menu when the

sound is not output correctly.

• When connecting optical digital cords, insert

the plugs straight until they click into place.

• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tip

All the digital audio jacks are compatible with

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling

frequencies.

When connecting cords

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If you want to connect several

digital equipment, but cannot

find an unused input

See “Using the sound/images from other

inputs (Input Assign)” (page 63).

Converting video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for

converting video signals. For details, see

“Function for conversion of video signals”

(page 31).

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A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-

authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

B Component video cord (not supplied)

C Video cord (not supplied)

D Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

E Optical digital cord (not supplied)

F Audio cord (not supplied)

Recommended connection

Alternative connection

* When you connect the equipment equipped with

an OPTICAL jack, set the “Input Assign” in the

Input Option menu (page 63).

Note

Be sure to change the default setting of the

BD/DVD input button on the remote control so that

you can use the button to control your DVD player.

For details, see “Programming the remote control”

(page 80).

Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

Video signals Audio signals

Audio/video

signals

or or

DE*

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A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-

authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

B Component video cord (not supplied)

C Video cord (not supplied)

D Optical digital cord (not supplied)

E Audio cord (not supplied)

Recommended connection

Alternative connection

Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Audio/video signals Audio signals

Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner

or or

Video signals

ACDE

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A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-

authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

Connecting a PlayStation 3

PlayStation 3

Audio/video signals

Connecting an iPhone, iPod for

video contents

A Apple composite AV cable

(not supplied)

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A Audio cord (not supplied)

B Video cord (not supplied)

C HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-

authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

D Audio/video cord (not supplied)

* If you want to record, you must make this

connection (page 50).

Note

Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO

1 input button on the remote control so that you can

use the button to control your DVD recorder. For

details, see “Programming the remote control”

(page 80).

Connecting other equipment

DVD recorder, VCR

Camcorder,

video game

Audio signals Video

signals

Audio/video

signals

**B

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Function for conversion of video signals

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

Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT

jack only). As the default setting, video signals input from the connected equipment are output as

shown in the table with solid arrows.

: Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output.

: Video signals are upconverted and output.

Notes on converting video

signals

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

converted on this receiver and then viewed

on your TV, depending on the status of the

video signal output, the image on the TV

screen may appear distorted horizontally or

no image can be seen.

• If you are using an image improvement

circuitry with your VCR, it may impact the

video signal conversion. It is recommended

to turn off this function on your VCR.

• Converted HDMI image output does not

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

(Deep Colour) and 3D.

• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to

component video signals and video signals.

• The converted video signals are output

through the HDMI TV OUT jack.

• The resolution of the signals output to the

HDMI TV OUT jack are converted up to

1080p.

To connect a recording

equipment

When recording, connect the recording

equipment to the VIDEO 1 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 TV OUT or

MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded

properly.

INPUT jack OUTPUT jack

HDMI IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

HDMI TV OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT

MONITOR VIDEO OUT

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4b: Connecting the audio

equipment

Connecting a Super Audio CD

player, CD player, MD deck,

Tape deck

Super Audio

CD player,

CD player

A Audio cord (not supplied)

MD deck,

Tape deck

Connecting an iPhone, iPod,

USB device

A USB cable (not supplied)

iPhone, iPod,

USB device

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Connections

5: Connecting the

antennas (aerials)

Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be

sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains

lead).

Notes

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop

antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other

equipment.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna

(aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),

keep it as horizontal as possible.

6: Connecting the AC

power cord (mains lead)

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a

wall outlet.

Note

Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and

audio signals of a playback equipment are being

output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply

of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor

audio signals will be transmitted.

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial)

(supplied)

AC power cord (mains lead)

To the wall outlet

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Initializing the receiver

Before using the receiver for the first time,

initialize the receiver by performing the

following procedure. This procedure can also

be used to revert back to the factory default

settings.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to

perform this operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

The “CLEARING” appears on the

display panel for a while, then changes to

“CLEARED !”.

Changes or adjustments made to the

settings are now reset to the defaults.

Setting the speakers

Select the speaker pattern according to the

speaker system which you are using.

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “GUI ON” appears on the display

panel for a while, the GUI menu appears

on the TV screen.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“ Settings”, then press or

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

Preparing the Receiver

?/1

Selecting the speaker pattern

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3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“Speaker”, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SP Pattern”, then press or

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the speaker pattern you want,

then press .

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

You can switch the usage of the speaker(s)

connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND

BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B

terminals in accordance with the intended use.

Notes

• This setting is only available if the “SP Pattern” is

set to a setting without surround back and front

high speakers.

• Be sure to set the “SB Assign” before you perform

Auto Calibration.

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “GUI ON” appears on the display

panel for a while, the GUI menu appears

on the TV screen.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear 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 or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SB Assign”, then press or

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then

press .

• Speaker B: If you connect an additional

front speaker system to the SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/

BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select

“Speaker B”.

• BI-AMP: If you connect front speakers

to the SPEAKERS SURROUND

BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/

FRONT B terminals using a bi-

amplifier connection, select “BI-AMP”.

• OFF: If you connect surround back or

front high speakers to the SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/

BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select

“OFF”.

6 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

Setting the surround back

speakers

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You can select the front speakers you want to

drive.

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to

perform this operation.

Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to

select the front speaker system

you want to drive.

You can confirm the selected speakers

terminals by checking the indicator on the

display panel.

* To select “SP B” or “SP A B”, set the “SB Assign”

to “Speaker B” in the Speaker Settings menu

(page 35).

Note

This setting is not available when headphones are

connected.

Using AUTO

CALIBRATION

This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital

Cinema Auto Calibration) function which

allows you to perform automatic calibration as

follows:

• Check the connection between each speaker

and the receiver.

• Adjust the speaker level.

• Measure the distance of each speaker from

your seating position.

• Measure the speaker size.

• Measure the frequency characteristics

(EQ).

• Measure the frequency characteristics

(Phase).

1)2)

The measurement result is not utilized when

“A. DIRECT” is selected.

The measurement result is not utilized when Dolby

TrueHD or DTS-HD signals with a sampling

frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

The DCAC is designed to achieve proper

sound balance for your room. However, you

can adjust the speaker levels manually

according to your preference. For details, see

“Test Tone” (page 70).

Before you perform Auto Calibration, check

the following items.

• Set up and connect the speakers (page 19,

21).

• Connect only the supplied optimizer

microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.

Do not connect any other microphones to

this jack.

• Set the “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the

Speaker Settings menu if you use

bi-amplifier connection (page 65).

• Set the “SB Assign” to “Speaker B” in the

Speaker Settings menu if you use speakers

front B connection (page 35).

• Make sure the speaker output is not set to

“SPK OFF” (page 36).

• Disconnect the headphones.

Selecting the front speaker

Indicators Selected speakers

SP A The speaker connected to the

SPEAKER FRONT A terminals.

SP B* The speaker connected to the

SPEAKER SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B

terminals.

SP A B* The speaker connected to both the

SPEAKER FRONT A and

SPEAKER SURROUND BACK/

FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B

terminals (parallel connection).

“SPK OFF” appears on the display

panel.

No audio signals are output from any

speaker terminals.

SPEAKERS

Before you perform Auto

Calibration

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Preparing the Receiver

• Remove any obstacles in the path between

the optimizer microphone and the speakers

to avoid measurement errors.

• Get accurate measurement by making sure

the environment is free from noise and quiet.

Notes

• The speakers emit very loud sound during the

calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted.

Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to

the children in presence.

• If the muting function has been activated before

you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function

will shut off automatically.

• The correct measurements may not be able to take

or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when

special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.

1 Select the speaker pattern

(page 34).

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.

Confirm active subwoofer setup

• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the

subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to

activating the subwoofer. Turn the LEVEL

to just before the mid-point.

• If you connect a subwoofer with a 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

different from the actual position.

Setting up the Auto Calibration

Optimizer microphone

Example of using surround back

speakers

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1 Press GUI MODE.

After “GUI ON” appears on the display

panel for a while, the GUI menu appears

on the TV screen.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear 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

“Auto Cal.”, then press or b.

4 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Standard”, then press .

The calibration type is automatically set

to “Engineer”.

5 Press to select “START”.

6 The measurement starts in five

seconds.

The measurement process will take

approximately 30 seconds with a test

tone.

When the measurement ends, a beep

sounds and the screen switches.

Note

If an error code appears on the screen, see

“Message list after Auto Calibration

measurement” (page 40).

Performing Auto Calibration

V/v/B/b,

GUI

MODE

MASTER

VOL +/–/

2 +/–

Input

buttons

?/1

MUTING/

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Preparing the Receiver

7 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the item you want, then press

• Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration

again.

• Save: Save the measurement results and

exits the setting process.

• Warning: Displays warning related to

the measurement results. See “Message

list after Auto Calibration

measurement” (page 40).

• Exit: Exits the setting process without

saving the measurement results.

8 Save the measurement result.

Select “Save” in step 7.

Notes

• You can select the calibration type you want

by using the “Custom” Auto Calibration

(page 40).

• The A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching)

function is activated after you save the

measurement result.

• The A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching)

function does not work in the following cases.

– The calibration type is set to “Off

” when

using the “Custom” Auto Calibration

(page 40).

– When Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD signals

with a sampling frequency of more than

48 kHz are being received.

9 Disconnect the optimizer

microphone from the receiver.

Note

If you reposition your speaker, we recommend that

you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the

surround sound.

Tips

• You can change the unit of distance in “Distance

Unit” in the Speaker settings menu (page 71).

• The size of a speaker (“Large”/“Small”) is

determined by the low frequency 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 apply 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.

To cancel Auto Calibration

The Auto Calibration function will be

canceled when you perform the following

during the measurement process:

– Press ?/1.

– Press the input buttons on the remote control

or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver.

– Press MUTING or .

– Press SPEAKERS on the receiver.

– Change the volume level.

– Connect the headphones.

– Press SHIFT, then press AUTO CAL.

To check error code or warning message

obtained in “Performing Auto Calibration”

(page 38), proceed with the following steps.

Press V/v to select “Warning” in

step 7 in “Performing Auto

Calibration” (page 39) then press

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”.

“RETRY ?” appears on the TV screen.

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

3 Repeat steps 6 to 9 in “Performing Auto

Calibration” (page 38).

Checking the Auto Calibration

results

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Message list after Auto

Calibration measurement

Tip

Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the

measurement results may vary. However, there will

be no problems even if you continue to use the

receiver with that value.

You can customize the Auto Calibration by

selecting the calibration type you want.

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “GUI ON” appears on the display

panel for a while, the GUI menu appears

on the TV screen.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear 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

“Auto Cal.”, then press or b.

4 Press B/b repeatedly to select

“Custom”, then press .

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the calibration type you want,

then press .

• Full Flat: Makes the measurement of

frequency from each speaker flat.

• Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening

room standard” frequency

characteristics.

• Front Reference: Adjusts the

characteristics of all the speakers to

match the characteristics of the front

speaker.

• Off: Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer

level and the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase

Matching) function to off.

Note

Set the calibration type to “Off

” if you want to

decode DTS 96/24 audio format.

6 Press to confirm the

selected calibration type.

7 Repeat steps 5 to 9 in

“Performing Auto Calibration”

(page 38).

Display and explanation

Error Code 31

The SPEAKERS is set to off. Set to other speaker

settings and perform the Auto Calibration again.

Error Code 32

None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that

the optimizer microphone is connected properly

and perform the Auto Calibration again.

If the optimizer microphone is connected properly

but the error code still appears, the optimizer

microphone cable may be damaged.

Error Code 33

• None of the front speakers are connected or only

one front speaker is connected.

• The optimizer microphone is not connected.

• Either the surround left or surround right speaker

is not connected.

• Surround back speakers or front high speakers are

connected even though surround speakers are not

connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the

SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals.

• The surround back speaker is connected only to

the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT

HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B R terminals. When

you connect only one surround back speaker,

connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND

BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B L

terminals.

• Either the front left high or front right high

speaker is not connected.

Warning 40

The measurement process has completed with high

noise level detection. You may be able to achieve

better results if you try in a quiet environment again.

Warning 41

Warning 42

The input from the microphone is too big.

• The distance between the speaker and the

microphone may be too close. Set them apart and

perform the measurement again.

Warning 43

The distance and position of a subwoofer 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.

Customizing the Auto

Calibration

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Preparing the Receiver

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 control.

To display the menu of the receiver on the TV

screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI

MODE” following the steps in “To turn “GUI

MODE” on and off” (page 41).

1 Switch the input of the TV so

that an image of the menu is

displayed.

2 Press GUI MODE.

After “GUI ON” appears on the display

panel for a while, the GUI menu appears

on the TV screen.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press

or b to enter the menu.

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”

appears on the display panel, depending on the

mode selected.

Using the menu

V/v/B/b,

GUI MODE

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

RETURN/

EXIT O

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Overview of the main menus

When you press TOOLS/OPTIONS, the

option menus for the selected main menu are

displayed. You can select a related function

without reselecting the menu.

1 Press GUI MODE.

After “GUI ON” appears on the display

panel for a while, the GUI menu appears

on the TV screen.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want, then press

or b to enter the menu.

The menu item list appears on the TV

screen.

Example: When you select “

Input”.

3 Press TOOLS/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 or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want, then

press .

To exit the option menu

Press MENU.

Menu icon Description

Input Selects the input source

equipment connected to the

receiver (page 43).

Music Selects the music from

iPhone/iPod (page 46) or

USB device (page 48).

Video Selects the video from

iPhone/iPod (page 46).

FM/AM Selects the built-in FM/AM

radio (page 51).

Settings You can adjust the settings of

the speakers, the surround

effect, equalizer, audio and

other inputs connected to the

HDMI jacks (page 68).

Using the option menus

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Playing an input source

equipment

Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Select “ Input”, then press

or b.

The menu item list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Select the equipment you want,

then press .

The menu screen disappears and the

playback screen of the external input

appears.

The input that can be selected:

• BD/DVD: Blu-ray Disc player or DVD

player, etc., connected to the BD/DVD

jack.

• GAME: PlayStation 3, etc., connected

to the GAME jack.

• SAT/CATV: Satellite tuner, etc.,

connected to the SAT/CATV jack.

• VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: VCR, etc.,

connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2

jack.

• TV: TV connected to the TV jack.

• MD/TAPE: MD deck, 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.

4 Turn on the equipment and

start playback.

5 Press MASTER VOL +/– or

2 +/– to adjust the volume.

You can also use MASTER VOLUME on

the receiver.

6 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to

enjoy the surround sound.

You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT,

A.F.D., MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.) or MUSIC

button on the receiver.

For details, see page 54.

Basic Operations

V/v/B/b,

GUI MODE

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

MUTING/

MASTER

VOL +/–/

2 +/–

Input

buttons

?/1

SOUND

FIELD +/–

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Tips

• You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver

or press input buttons on the remote control to

select the equipment you want.

• You can adjust the volume differently depending

on the speed you turn the MASTER VOLUME on

the receiver.

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 VOL +/– or

2 +/– on the remote

control.

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 or .

The muting function will be canceled when

you do the following.

• Press MUTING or again.

• Increase the volume.

• Turn off the receiver.

• Perform Auto Calibration.

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.

It is more recognizable having the equipment

named on the display than the jacks.

1 Select the input you want to

name from “

Input” screen.

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input”, then

press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

character, then press b.

You can move the input position

backward and forward by pressing B/b.

5 Repeat step 4 to input a

character one by one, then

press .

The name you entered is registered.

Naming the input (Name Input)

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Basic Operations

Playing an iPhone/iPod

You can enjoy music/video contents from the iPhone/iPod by connecting it to the iPhone/iPod

terminals on the receiver.

For details on connecting the iPhone/iPod, see page 29, 32.

You can use the following iPod/iPhone models on this receiver. Update your iPod/iPhone with the

latest software before using it.

Notes

• Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using

an iPod/iPhone connected to this receiver.

• This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod/iPhone and has been certified to meet Apple

performance standards.

Compatible iPod/iPhone models

iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhoneiPhone 4

iPod touch

1st generation

iPod touch

2nd generation

iPod classic

iPod nano

4th generation

(video)

iPod nano

5th generation

(video camera)

iPod nano

3rd generation

(video)

iPod touch

3rd generation

iPod nano

2nd generation

(aluminum)

iPod touch

4th generation

iPod nano

6th generation

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You can select the iPhone/iPod control mode

using the GUI menu or iPhone CTRL on the

remote control.

You can use the GUI menu to browse contents

on the iPhone/iPod.

You can also control all operations by viewing

the information on the display panel when

“GUI MODE” is turned off.

1 Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Select “ Music” or

“

Video”, then press or

When the iPhone or iPod is connected,

“iPhone/iPod” appears on the TV screen.

3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

4 Select “System GUI” or “iPod”,

then press .

1 Make sure that “System GUI” is

selected in step 4 in “Selecting

the iPhone/iPod control mode”

(page 46).

2 Press to select “iPhone/

iPod”.

3 Select the content you want

from the contents list, then

press .

The selected content starts playback and

the information of music/video contents

appears on the TV screen.

Note

The video signals from iPhone/iPod are up

converted on this receiver and then viewed on

your TV, depending on the status of the video

signal output.

For details, see “Function for conversion of

video signals” (page 31).

To select the playback mode

You can change the playback mode using the

TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control.

• Repeat: Off / One / All

• Shuffle: Off / Songs / Albums

• Audiobooks: Slower / Normal / Faster

1 Make sure that “iPod” is

selected in step 4 in “Selecting

the iPhone/iPod control mode”

(page 46).

2 Press to select “iPhone/

iPod”.

Selecting the iPhone/iPod

control mode

iPhone

CTRL

V/v/B/b,

GUI MODE

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

Operating the iPhone/iPod using

“System GUI” mode

Operating the iPhone/iPod using

“iPod” mode

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Basic Operations

3 Select the content you want

using iPhone/iPod menu.

For details on operating the iPhone/iPod,

refer to the operating instructions

supplied with iPhone/iPod.

To operate the iPhone/iPod

using the remote control

You can operate the iPhone/iPod using the

following buttons on the remote control

of the receiver.

Press USB before you use the following

buttons.

* Press SHIFT, then press this button.

Notes on iPhone/iPod

• The iPhone/iPod is charge when connected

to the receiver while the receiver is turned

on.

• You cannot transfer songs onto the iPhone/

iPod.

• Do not remove the iPhone/iPod during

operation. To avoid data corruption or

damage to the iPhone/iPod, turn the receiver

off when connecting or removing the

iPhone/iPod.

iPhone/iPod message list

./>,

REPEAT,

SHUFFLE

m/M

B•

•

V/v/B/b,

RETURN

USB

SHIFT

Press Operation

N Starts play.

X, x Pauses play.

m/M Fast reverses or forwards.

./> Goes to the previous/next file.

B•

•

b Skips to the previous/next album.

, b Enters the selected item.

MENU,

RETURN, B

Returns to previous display/

folder hierarchy.

V/v Selects the previous/next item.

REPEAT* Enters repeat mode.

SHUFFLE* Enters shuffle mode.

Message and explanation

Reading

The receiver is recognizing and reading information

of the iPhone or iPod.

The receiver is loading information of the iPhone or

iPod.

No Support

An unsupported iPhone or iPod is connected.

No Device

No iPhone or iPod is connected.

No Music/No Video

No music or video was found.

HP No Support

No sound is output from the headphones when

iPhone or iPod is connected.

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Playing a USB device

You can enjoy music from the USB device by

connecting it to the (USB) port on the

receiver.

For details on connecting a USB device, see

“Connecting an iPhone, iPod, USB device”

(page 32).

The music file formats that can be played back

by this receiver are as follows:

* The receiver does not play files encoded with

DRM.

You can use the following Sony USB devices

on this receiver. Other USB devices cannot be

used on this receiver.

Verified Sony USB device

Notes

• The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format.

• The receiver is unable to read data other than that

saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive.

• Do not use USB devices other than these USB

devices. Operation of models not listed here is not

guaranteed.

• Operation may not always be ensured even when

using these USB devices.

• Some of these USB devices may not be available

for purchase in certain areas.

• When formatting the above models, be sure to

format using the model itself or the dedicated

formatting software for that model.

• When connecting a USB device to the receiver, be

sure to connect after the display “Creating Library”

or “Creating Database” on the USB device has

disappeared.

File format Extensions

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio

Layer III)

“.mp3”

AAC* “.m4a”, “.3gp”, “.mp4”

WMA9 Standard* “.wma”

Compatible USB devices

Product name Model name

Walkman

NWZ-S754 / S755

NWZ-E453 / E454 / E455

NWZ-E353 / E354 / E355

NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F /

B135F

NWZ-B142 / B143 / B142F /

B143F

NWD-E023F / E025F

NWZ-E435F / E436F / E438F

NWZ-E343 / E344 / E345

NWZ-S636F / S638F / S639F

NWZ-S736F / S738F / S739F

NWZ-A726 / A728 / A729 /

A726B / A728B

NWZ-A826 / A828 / A829

NWZ-W202

NWZ-X1050 / X1060

NWZ-S744 / S745

NWZ-E443 / E444 / E445

NWZ-S543 / S544 / S545

NWZ-A844 / A845 / A846 /

A847

NWZ-W252 / W253

NWZ-B152 / B153 / B152F /

B153F

MICROVAULT USM1GL / 2GL / 4GL / 8GL /

16GL

USM1GLX / 2GLX / 4GLX /

8GLX / 16GLX

Operating the USB device

Product name Model name

V/v/B/b,

GUI MODE

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Basic Operations

1 Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Select “ Music”, then press

or b.

When the USB device is connected,

“USB” appears on the TV screen.

3 Press to select “USB”.

You can operate the USB device using the

remote control of the receiver.

The information of music contents appear

on the TV screen.

To select the playback mode

You can change the playback mode using the

TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control.

• Repeat: Off / One / All / Folder

To operate the USB device

using the remote control

You can operate the USB device using the

following buttons on the remote control of the

receiver.

Press USB or AMP before you use the

following buttons.

* Press SHIFT, then press this button.

Notes on the USB device

• When USB cable connection is necessary,

connect the USB cable supplied with the

USB device to be connected. Refer to the

operating instructions supplied with the

USB device to be connected for details on

the operation method.

• Do not connect the receiver and the USB

device through a USB hub.

• When the USB device is connected,

“Reading” appears.

• It may take about 10 seconds before

“Reading” appears depending on the type of

USB device connected.

• When the USB device is connected, the

receiver reads all the files on the USB

device. If there are many folders or files on

the USB device, it may take a long time to

finish reading the USB device.

• The receiver can recognize up to

– 100 folders (including “ROOT” folder).

– 100 audio files for each folder.

– 8 folder levels (tree structure of files,

including “ROOT” folder).

The maximum number of audio files and

folders may vary depending on the file and

folder structure.

Do not save other types of files or

unnecessary folders on a USB device.

USB

AMP

./>,

REPEAT

m/M

FOLDER

+/–

SHIFT

Press Operation

N Starts play.

X Pauses play.

x Stops play.

m/M Fast reverses or forwards.

./> Goes to the previous/next file.

FOLDER +/– Goes to the previous/next folder.

REPEAT* Enters repeat mode.

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• Compatibility with all encoding/writing

softwares, recording devices, and recording

media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible

USB device may produce noise or

interrupted audio or may not play at all.

• Some time may be needed to start playback

when:

– the folder structure is complex.

– the memory capacity is excessive.

• This receiver does not necessarily support

all the functions provided in a connected

USB device.

• The playback order for the receiver may

differ from the playback order of the

connected USB device.

• Folders that have no audio files are skipped.

• When playing a very long track, some

operations may cause playback delay.

USB message list

Recording using the

receiver

You can record from an audio equipment

(e.g., CD recorder) or video equipment

(e.g., VCR, DVD recorder) using the receiver.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied

with your recording equipment.

1 Press one of the input buttons

to select the playback

equipment that you want to

record.

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver.

2 Prepare the playback

equipment for playing.

Example 1 (audio recording):

Tune to the radio station you want to

record.

Example 2 (video recording):

Insert the video tape you want to copy

into the VCR.

3 Prepare the recording

equipment.

Example 1 (audio recording):

Insert a blank MD or tape into the

recording deck and adjust the recording

level.

Example 2 (video recording):

Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the

recording equipment (connected to

VIDEO 1 OUT jacks) for recording.

4 Start recording on the

recording equipment, then start

the playback equipment.

Notes

• Some sources contain copyright protection to

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

to record from the source.

• Only analog input signals are output from the

analog output jack (for recording).

• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.

• 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 the “Auto Standby” to “OFF” (page 74).

Message and explanation

Reading

The receiver is recognizing and reading information

of the USB device.

Device Error

The memory of the USB device could not be

recognized (page 48).

No Support

An unsupported USB device is connected, an

unknown device is connected, or the

USB device is connected through a USB hub

(page 48).

No Device

No USB device is connected.

No Track

No track was found.

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Tuner Operations

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts

through the built-in tuner. Before operation, be

sure you have connected the FM and AM

antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 33).

Tip

The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 52).

1 Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Select “ FM” or “ AM” from

the menu, then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the

TV screen.

1 Select “Auto Tuning”, then

press or b.

2 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

1 Tune in the station you want to listen to

using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning

(page 51), or select the preset station you

want (page 52).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

3 Select “FM Mode”, then press or b.

4 Select “MONO”, then press .

You can enter the frequency of a station

directly by using the numeric buttons.

1 Select “Direct Tuning”, then

press or b.

2 Press SHIFT, then press

numeric buttons to enter the

frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 (b 0*)

Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz

Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0

* Press 0 for Europe, Australia and Taiwan

models only.

Tuner Operations

Area FM AM

USA, Canada 100 kHz 10 kHz*

Europe, Australia,

Taiwan

50 kHz 9 kHz

V/v/b,

GUI MODE

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

SHIFT

Numeric

buttons

Tuning to a station

automatically (Auto Tuning)

Tuning to a station directly

(Direct Tuning)

FM AM

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Tip

Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna

(aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning to

an AM station.

3 Press .

If you cannot tune to a station

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

returns to the current frequency.

Make sure you have entered the right

frequency. If not, repeat step 2. If you still

cannot tune to a station, the frequency may not

be in use in your area.

(USA and Canada models only)

You can change the AM tuning scale to either

9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons 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.

Presetting FM/AM radio

stations

(Preset Tuning)

You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations

as your favorite stations.

1 Tune to the station that you

want to preset using Auto

Tuning (page 51) or Direct

Tuning (page 51).

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Memory”, then press

or b.

4 Select a preset number, then

press .

The station is stored as the selected preset

number.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store

another station.

You can store station as follows:

• AM band: AM 1 to AM 30

• FM band: FM 1 to FM 30

Changing the AM tuning scale

?/1

TUNING MODE

V/v/B/b,

TOOLS/

OPTIONS

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Tuner Operations

1 Select “ FM” or “ AM” from

the menu, then press or b.

2 Select the preset station you

want.

Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.

1 On “ FM” or “ AM” screen,

select the preset number which

you want to name.

2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The option menu appears.

3 Select “Name Input”, then

press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

character, then press b.

You can move the input position

backward and forward by pressing B/b.

5 Repeat step 4 to input a

character one by one, then

press .

The name you entered is registered.

Receiving RDS

broadcasts

(Europe, Australia and Taiwan

models only)

This receiver allows you to use Radio Data

System (RDS), which enables radio stations to

send additional information along with the

regular programming signal. This receiver

offers convenient RDS features, such as

Program Service name display. RDS is

available only for FM stations.*

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do

they provide the same type of services. If you are

not familiar with the RDS services in your area,

check with your local radio stations for details.

Simply select a station on the FM

band.

When you tune to a station that provides RDS

services, “RDS” lights up and the Program

Service name* appears on the TV screen and

the display panel.

* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a Program

Service name will not appear.

Notes

• RDS may not work properly if the station you

tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or if the

signal strength is weak.

• Some letters that can be displayed on the TV screen

cannot be displayed on the display panel.

Tip

While a Program Service name is displayed, you can

check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY

repeatedly (page 80).

Tuning to preset stations

Naming preset stations (Name

Input)

FM AM

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Selecting the sound field

This receiver can create multi channel

surround sound. You can select one of the

optimized sound fields from the receiver’s

pre-programmed sound fields.

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly

to select the sound field you want.

You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D.,

MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.) or MUSIC on the

receiver.

You can switch the output sound to 2 channel

sound regardless of the recording formats of

the software you are using, the playback

equipment connected, or the sound field

settings of the receiver.

x 2CH ST. (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.

x A. DIRECT (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.

Note

You cannot select “A. DIRECT” when you select

GAME and USB as input.

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows

you to listen to high fidelity sound and select

the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel

stereo sound as multi channel sound.

x A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto)

Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded

without adding any surround effects.

However, for USA and Canada models, this

receiver will generate a low frequency signal

for output to the subwoofer when there is no

LFE signals.

x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo)

Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all

speakers. However, sound may not be output

from certain speakers depending on the

speaker settings.

You can take advantage of surround sound

simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-

programmed sound fields. They bring the

exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters

into your home.

Enjoying Surround Sound

2 channel sound mode

SOUND

FIELD +/–

Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)

mode

Movie mode

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Enjoying Surround Sound

x 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 menu”

(page 71).

x PLII MV (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.

x PLIIX MV (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.

x PLIIZ (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

equipment gives a dimension of presence and

depth.

x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.

A source recorded in 2 channel format is

decoded into 7 channels.

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.

x HALL (Hall)

Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert

hall.

x JAZZ (Jazz Club)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

x CONCERT (Live Concert)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live

house.

x STADIUM (Stadium)

Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air

stadium.

x SPORTS (Sports)

Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.

x P. AUDIO (Portable Audio)

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image

from your portable audio device. This mode is

ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.

x PLII MS (PLII Music)

Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal

stereo sources such as CDs.

x PLIIX MS (PLIIx Music)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode

decoding. This setting is ideal for normal

stereo sources such as CDs.

x PLIIZ (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

equipment gives a dimension of presence and

depth.

x NEO6 MUS (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 mode

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You can only select this sound field if the

headphones are connected to the receiver.

x HP 2CH (HP (2CH))

This mode is selected automatically if you use

headphones (except “A. DIRECT”). Standard

2 channel stereo sources completely bypass

the sound field processing and multi channel

surround formats are downmixed to 2

channels except LFE signals.

x HP DIRECT (HP (Direct))

This mode is selected automatically if you use

headphones when “A. DIRECT” is selected.

Outputs the analog signals without processing

by the equalizer, sound field, etc.

If you connect a subwoofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency

signal for output to the subwoofer when there

is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound

effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel

signal. However, the low frequency signal is

not generated for “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6

MUS” when all speakers are set to “Large”.

In order to take full advantage of the Dolby

Digital bass redirection circuitry, we

recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off

frequency as high as possible.

Notes on sound fields

• Depending on the speaker pattern settings,

some sound fields may not be available.

• You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the

same time.

– PLIIx is available only when the speaker

pattern is set to a setting with surround

back speaker(s).

– PLIIz is available only when the speaker

pattern is set to a setting with front high

speakers.

• The sound fields for music and movie do not

work in the following cases.

– DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with

sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz

are being received.

– “A. DIRECT” is selected.

• “PLII MV”, “PLIIX MV”, “PLII MS”,

“PLIIX MS”, “PLIIZ”, “NEO6 CIN” and

“NEO6 MUS” do not work when the

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

• 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 LFE

signals.

– the front or surround speakers are set to

“Small”.

– “MULTI ST.”, “PLII MV”, “PLII MS”,

“PLIIX MV”, “PLIIX MS”, “HD-D.C.S.”

or “P. AUDIO” is selected.

To turn off the surround effect

for movie/music

Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select

“2CH ST.” or “A.F.D. AUTO”.

You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT

repeatedly on the receiver to select “2CH ST.”

or press A.F.D. repeatedly on the receiver to

select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

When headphones are

connected

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the

equipment connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats.

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

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

Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

The DTS 96/24 will decode as DTS when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated.

Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

Audio format

Maximum number

of channels

Connection between the playback

equipment and the receiver

COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI

Dolby Digital 5.1 aa

Dolby Digital EX 6.1 aa

Dolby Digital Plus

7.1 × a

Dolby TrueHD

7.1 × a

DTS 5.1 aa

DTS-ES 6.1 aa

DTS 96/24

5.1 aa

DTS-HD

High Resolution Audio

7.1

× a

DTS-HD

Master Audio

a)b)

7.1

× a

Multi Channel Linear PCM

7.1 × a

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Using the SOUND

OPTIMIZER

The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear and

dynamic sound at low volume levels. It

automatically calibrates the sound which

cannot be heard well when you turn down the

volume level. After Auto Calibration is

performed, the sound level is optimized to suit

your environment.

Press SOUND OPTIMIZER to select

“SOUND.OP. ON”.

The Sound Optimizer function is activated.

The Sound Optimizer is set to on and off as

you press SOUND OPTIMIZER.

Note

This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is

being used.

Resetting sound fields to

the default settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to

perform this operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 While holding down MUSIC,

press ?/1.

“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display

panel and all sound fields are reset to their

default setting.

SOUND

OPTIMIZER

?/1

MUSIC

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features

What is “BRAVIA” Sync?

The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows

communication between Sony products such

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

amplifier, etc. that supports the Control for

HDMI function.

By connecting Sony equipment that is

compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an

HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is

simplified as follows:

• One-Touch Play (page 60)

• System Audio Control (page 61)

• System Power-Off (page 61)

• Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 62)

• Scene Select (page 62)

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function

standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer

Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-

Definition Multimedia Interface).

We recommend that you connect the receiver

to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

Note

Depending on the connected equipment, the Control

for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the

operating instructions of the equipment.

Preparing for the

“BRAVIA” Sync

The receiver is compatible with the “Control

for HDMI-Easy Setting” function.

• If your TV is compatible with the “Control

for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, you can

set the Control for HDMI function of the

receiver and playback equipment

automatically by setting the Control for

HDMI function on your TV (page 59).

• If your TV is not compatible with the

“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function,

set the Control for HDMI function of the

receiver, playback equipment and TV

individually (page 60).

If your TV is compatible with the

“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”

function

The Control for HDMI function of the receiver

can be turned on simultaneously by turning on

the Control for HDMI function of the TV.

1 Connect the receiver, TV and playback

equipment via HDMI connection

(page 23, 24).

(The respective equipment must be

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function.)

2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback

equipment.

3 Turn on the Control for HDMI function

of the TV.

The Control for HDMI function of the

receiver and all the connected equipment

are turned on simultaneously. When the

setup is completed, “COMPLETE” will

appear on the display panel.

For details on setup of the TV, refer to the

operating instructions of your TV.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

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If your TV is not compatible with

the “Control for HDMI-Easy

Setting” function

Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Select “ Settings” from the menu,

then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Select “HDMI”, then press or b.

4 Select “Ctrl for HDMI”, then press or

5 Select “ON”, then press .

The Control for HDMI function is set to on.

6 Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI menu.

If the GUI menu is displayed, the Control

for HDMI function of the playback

equipment will not work properly.

7 Set the Control for HDMI function of the

connected equipment to on.

If the Control for HDMI function is already

set to on, you do not need to change the

setting.

For details on setting the TV and connected

equipment, refer to the operating

instructions of the respective equipment.

Notes

• Before you perform the “Control for HDMI-Easy

Setting” on your TV, be sure to turn on the TV and

other connected equipment including the receiver

first.

• If the playback equipment cannot function after

you have made the settings for “Control for HDMI-

Easy Setting”, check the Control for HDMI setting

on your TV.

• If the connected equipment does not support the

“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”, but still

supports the Control for HDMI, then you need to

set the Control for HDMI function for the

connected equipment before you perform the

“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” from the TV.

• If you have assigned the HDMI input to another

input using “HDMI Assign” in HDMI menu, the

One-Touch Play function is not available.

Playing back equipment

with one-touch operation

(One-Touch Play)

By a simple operation (one-touch), equipment

connected to the receiver with Bravia Sync

function start automatically. You can enjoy the

sound/image using connected equipment.

When you set “Pass Through” to “AUTO” or

“ON”, sound and image can be output only

from the TV while the receiver remains in

standby mode.

When you start playback a connected

equipment, the receiver and TV operation are

simplified as follow:

V/v/b,

GUI MODE

Turns on (if in standby mode)

Switches to appropriate HDMI input

Receiver and TV

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“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Notes

• Be sure that the System Audio Control function is

set to on using TV menu.

• Depending on the TV, the start of the content may

not appear.

• Depending on the settings, the receiver may not

turns on when “Pass Through” is set to “AUTO” or

“ON”.

Tip

You can also select a connected equipment, such as

Blu-ray Disc/DVD player from the TV menu. The

receiver and TV will automatically switch to the

appropriate HDMI input.

Enjoying the TV sound

from the speakers

connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)

You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers

connected to the receiver by a simple

operation.

You can operate System Audio Control

function using the TV menu. For details, refer

to the operating instructions of the TV.

You can also use the System Audio Control

function as follows.

• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is

turned on, the System Audio Control

function will automatically activate to

output TV sound through the speakers

connected to the receiver. However, if you

turn off the receiver, the sound will output

from the TV speakers.

• When you adjust the TV volume, the System

Audio Control function adjusts the

receiver’s volume simultaneously.

Notes

• If System Audio Control does not function

according to your TV setting, refer to the operating

instructions of the TV.

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

Out” settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set

automatically based on the System Audio Control

settings.

• If the TV is turned on before turning on the

receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the sound

output.

Turning off the receiver

with the TV

(System Power-Off)

When you turn the TV off, using the POWER

button on the TV’s remote control, the receiver

and the connected equipment turn off

automatically.

You can also use the receiver’s remote control

to turn off the TV.

Press TV, then press AV ?/1.

The TV, receiver and the equipment connected

via HDMI 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 connected equipment, it may not

be turned off. For details, refer to the operating

instructions of the connected equipment.

Sets System

Audio Control

to on

• Turns on (if in

standby mode)

• Switches to

appropriate

HDMI input

TV Receiver

Minimizes TV

volume

Outputs TV

sound

AV ?/1

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Enjoying movies with the

optimum sound field

(Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)

Press THEATER or THEATRE on

the remote control of the TV or the

Blu-ray Disc player, while pointing

the remote control towards the TV.

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

To return to the previous sound field, press

THEATER or THEATRE again.

Note

The sound field may not switch depending on the

TV.

Tip

The sound field may revert to the previous field

when you change the TV’s input.

Enjoying optimum sound

field for the selected

scene

(Scene Select)

The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy

the optimum picture quality and switches the

sound field according to the selected scene on

your TV.

For details on the operation, refer to the

operating instructions of the TV.

Note

The sound field may not switch depending on the

TV.

Switching between

digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)

When you connect equipment 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.

1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the

receiver to select the input.

You can also use the input buttons on the

remote control.

2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

on the receiver to select the

audio input mode.

The selected audio input mode appears on

the display panel.

• AUTO: Gives priority to digital audio

signals. If there are more than one

digital connection, HDMI audio signals

have priority.

If there are no digital audio signals,

analog audio signals are selected. 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.

• COAX: Specifies the digital audio

signals input to the DIGITAL

COAXIAL jack.

• OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals

input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.

• ANALOG: Specifies the analog audio

signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R)

jacks.

Other Operations

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Other Operations

Notes

• Some audio input modes may not be set up based

on the input.

• When the USB input is selected, “------” appears on

the display panel, and you cannot change to other

modes. Select another input, then set the audio

input mode.

• When “A. DIRECT” is being used, 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.

– “Ctrl 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.

Using the sound/images

from other inputs

(Input Assign)

You can reassign audio and/or video signals to

another input when they are not currently

being used.

After you have reassigned the input jacks, you

can use the input button (or INPUT

SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the

equipment you connected.

You can reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO

and DIGITAL input jacks to other input if the

default settings of the jacks do not correspond

to your connected equipment.

Example:

When you connect the DVD player to the

OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN and

COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2)

jacks.

– Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to

“BD/DVD”.

– Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/

CATV (IN 2) jacks to “BD/DVD”.

1 Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Select “ Input”, then press

or b.

3 Select the input name you want

to assign.

4 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The options menu appears.

5 Select “Input Assign”, then

press or b.

The “Input Assign” screen appears.

6 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to

the input which you selected in

step 3 using V/v/B/b.

7 Press .

Component video and digital

audio input assign

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* Default setting

Notes

• You cannot assign other optical input to the inputs to which optical input jack is initially assigned.

• When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically.

• One reassignment is allowed for each input.

You can reassign the HDMI input jacks to

other input if the default settings of the jacks

do not correspond to your connected

equipment.

Example:

When you connect the CD player to the HDMI

SAT/CATV (IN 3) jack, assign “HDMI 3”

jack to “SA-CD/CD”.

Note

Before you reassign the HDMI input jacks, be sure

to set “Ctrl for HDMI” to “OFF”.

1 Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Select “ Settings”, then

press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Select “HDMI”, then press

or b.

4 Select “HDMI Assign”, then

press or b.

5 Select the HDMI jack you want

to assign, then press .

6 Select the input name you want

to assign, then press .

* Default setting

Input name BD/DVD GAME SAT/

CATV

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MD/TAPE SA-CD/

Assignable

video input

jacks

COMP.1 a* aaaaaa

COMP.2 aaa* aaaa

CVBS a – aa* a*– –

NONE – a*– – – a* a*

Assignable

audio input

jacks

BD COAX a* aaaaaa

SAT OPT aaa* aaaa

ANALOG a – aa* a* a* a*

NONE – a*–––––

HDMI input assign

Input name BD/DVD GAME SAT/

CATV

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MD/

TAPE

SA-CD/

NONE

Assignable

HDMI input

jacks

HDMI 1 a* aaaaaaa

HDMI 2 aa* aaaaaa

HDMI 3 aaa* aaaaa

HDMI 4 aaaa* aaaa

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Other Operations

Using a bi-amplifier

connection

Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Select “ Settings”, then

press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Select “Speaker”, then press

or b.

4 Select “SP Pattern”, then press

or b.

5 Select the appropriate speaker

pattern so that there are no

surround back speakers and

front high speakers, then press

6 Select “SB Assign”, then press

or b.

7 Select “BI-AMP”, then press

The same signals output from the

SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be

output from the SPEAKERS

SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/

BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Notes

• Set the “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP” before you

perform Auto Calibration.

• If you set the “SB Assign” to “BI-AMP”, the

speaker level and distance settings of the surround

back speakers and front high speakers become

invalid, and those of the front speakers are used.

Using multi-zone

features

You can enjoy images and sounds from the

equipment connected to the receiver in zone 2

other than the main zone. For example, you

can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen

to the CD in zone 2.

When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you

can operate both equipment in the main zone

and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2.

To operate the receiver from

zone 2

You can operate the receiver without pointing

the remote control towards 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 control cannot reach.

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

amplifier.

Making a zone 2 connection

Main zone Zone 2

ZONE 2 VIDEO

OUT

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A Audio equipment

B Video equipment

C IR repeater (not supplied)

D Speakers

E Sony Amplifier/Receiver

RM-AAP061/RM-AAP062

REMOTE

ZONE 2 AUDIO

OUT

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Other Operations

The following operations are described for

connecting an IR repeater and operating the

receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is not

connected, use this receiver in the main zone.

1 Turn on the main receiver (this

receiver).

2 Turn on the receiver in zone 2.

3 Press ZONE.

The remote control switches to zone 2.

4 Press ?/1.

The zone function is activated.

5 Press the input buttons to

select the source you want.

For zone 2, analog video and audio

signals are output.

When you select SOURCE, the signals of

the current input in main zone are output.

6 Adjust to a suitable volume

using the receiver in zone 2.

To exit the zone 2 operation

Press ZONE, then press ?/1.

Tips

• Even when this receiver is in standby mode (press

?/1 on the remote control to turned off this

receiver), the receiver in zone 2 remains turned on.

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

the remote control at the same time (SYSTEM

STANDBY).

• Only signals from equipment connected to the

analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2

OUT jacks. No signals are output from equipment

connected to only the digital input jacks.

• The TV input or USB input can be selected in main

zone only.

• When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the

HDMI IN jacks, DIGITAL IN jacks and USB port

are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks.

• 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.

Operating the receiver from

zone 2

?/1

ZONE

Input

buttons

SOURCE

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Using the Settings menu

You can adjust various settings for speakers,

surround effects, etc. using the Settings menu.

To display the menu of the receiver on the TV

screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI

MODE” by following the steps in “To turn

“GUI MODE” on and off” (page 41).

1 Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not

appear on the TV screen.

2 Select “ Settings” from the

menu, then press or b to

enter the menu mode.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV

screen.

3 Select the menu item you want,

then press .

Example: When you select “Auto Cal.”.

4 Select the parameter you want,

then press .

To return to the previous screen

Press RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Settings menu list

Adjusting Settings

V/v/b,

GUI MODE

RETURN/

EXIT O

Settings menu Description

Auto Cal. Sets the speaker level or

distance and makes the

measurement automatically

(page 36).

Speaker Sets the speaker position

manually (page 69).

Surround Selects the sound field and

adjusts the surround effect

you choose (page 71).

EQ Adjusts the equalizer (bass/

treble sound) (page 72).

Audio Sets various sound items

(page 72).

HDMI Makes settings for sound/

images from equipment

connected to the HDMI jacks

(page 73).

System Makes settings for the

system of the receiver

(page 74).

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Speaker Settings menu

You can adjust each speaker manually.

You can also adjust the speaker levels after the

Auto Calibration is completed.

Note

The speaker settings are only for the current seating

position.

x SP Pattern (Speaker Pattern)

Select “SP Pattern” according to the speaker

system which you are using. Select the speaker

pattern before you perform Auto Calibration.

x SB Assign (Surround back

speaker assign)

Lets you set the SPEAKERS SURROUND

BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B

terminals for a bi-amplifier or speakers front B

connection.

• Speaker B

• BI-AMP

• OFF

Note

When you change the connection from a bi-

amplifier or speakers front B to surround back or

front high speakers connection, set the “SB Assign”

to “OFF”, then set up the speakers again. See “Using

AUTO CALIBRATION” (page 36) or “Manual

Setup” (page 69).

x Manual Setup

You can adjust each speaker manually on the

“Manual Setup” screen. You can also adjust

the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is

completed.

To adjust the speaker level

You can adjust each speaker’s level (front left/

right, front left/right high, center, surround

left/right, surround back left/right,

subwoofer).

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the level, then

press .

2 Select “Lvl”.

3 Set the level of the selected speaker,

then press .

You can adjust the level from –10.0 dB to

+10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals.

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 LFE signals.

– the front or surround speakers are set to “Small”.

– “MULTI ST.”, “PLII MV”, “PLII MS”,

“PLIIX MV”, “PLIIX MS”, “HD-D.C.S.” or

“P. AUDIO” is selected.

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, front

left/right high, center, surround left/right,

surround back 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 “Dist”.

3 Set the distance of the selected

speaker, then press .

You can adjust the distance from 1 m 0 cm

to 10 m 0 cm (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet

9 inches) in 10 cm (1 inch) intervals.

Tip

You can adjust the distance in 1 cm interval

when you have performed the Auto Calibration

and saved the measurement result.

Notes

• Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some

parameters may not be available.

• This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is

being used.

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To adjust the size of each

speaker

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

front left/right high, center, surround left/right,

surround back left/right) size.

1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the size, then

press .

2 Select “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.

Note

This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is

being used.

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 speakers will be set to the same

setting as that of the surround speakers.

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

center, surround, 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”.

x Crossover Freq (Speaker

crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of

speakers that the speaker size has been set to

“Small” in the Speaker Settings menu.

Measured speaker crossover frequency is set

for each speaker after the Auto Calibration.

1 Select the speaker on the

screen you want to adjust, then

press .

2 Adjust the value, then press

x Test Tone

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 VOL +/– or

2 +/–. You can also

use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.

• The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen

during adjustment.

To output test tone from each

speaker

You can output test tone from the speakers in

sequence.

1 Select “Test Tone”, then press or b.

2 Adjust the parameter, then press .

• OFF

• AUTO: The test tone is output from each

speaker in sequence.

3 Adjust the speaker level, then press

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Adjusting Settings

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 short-circuit

problem.

When a test tone is output from

a different speaker than the

speaker displayed on the TV

screen

The speaker pattern set up is incorrect. Make

sure that the speaker connections and the

speaker pattern match correctly.

x D.Range Comp (Dynamic range

compression)

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.

• MAX: The dynamic range is compressed

dramatically.

• STD: The dynamic range is compressed as

intended by the recording engineer.

• AUTO: The dynamic range is compressed

automatically.

• OFF: The dynamic range is not compressed.

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, and 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.

x Distance Unit

Lets you select the unit of measurement for

setting distances.

• FEET: The distance is displayed in feet.

• METER: The distance is displayed in

meters.

Surround Settings menu

You can select the sound field and adjust the

effect level, etc. on the “Sound Field Setup”

screen.

For details on the sound field, see “Enjoying

Surround Sound” (page 54).

Note

The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary

depending on the sound field.

To adjust the effect level for

HD-D.C.S.

Select “HD-D.C.S.”, then press or

2 Select the effect type you want, then

press .

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.

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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.

EQ Settings menu

You can use the following parameters to adjust

the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front

speakers.

• Bass

• Treble

Note

This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is

being used.

Audio Settings menu

You can adjust settings for the audio to suit

your preference.

x D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear)

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.

• AUTO 1: This function is available for lossy

compression audio formats and analog audio

signals.

• AUTO 2: This function is available for

Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy

compression audio formats and analog audio

signals.

•OFF

Note

This function works when “2CH ST.”,

“A.F.D. AUTO”, “MULTI ST.” or “HP 2CH” 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-HD Master Audio, or

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being

received.

x A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio

with video output)

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize

the time gap between audio output and visual

display.

• HDMI AUTO: The time gap between audio

output and visual display for the monitor

connected via an HDMI connection will be

adjusted automatically based on the

information for the TV. This feature is

available only when the monitor supports

the A/V Sync function.

• 0 ms – 300 ms: You can adjust the delay

from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms intervals.

Level

(dB)

Bass Treble

Frequency

(Hz)

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Notes

• This function is useful when you use a large LCD

or plasma monitor or a projector.

• This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is

being used.

x Dual Mono (Digital broadcast

language selection)

Lets you select the language you want when

you listen to the dual audio of a digital

broadcast when available. This feature only

functions for Dolby Digital sources.

• MAIN/SUB: Sound of the main language

will be output through the front left speaker

and sound of the sub language will be output

through the front right speaker

simultaneously.

• MAIN: Sound of the main language will be

output.

• SUB: Sound of the sub language will be

output.

HDMI Settings menu

You can make the required settings for

equipment connected to the HDMI jack.

x Ctrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI)

Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function

on or off. For details, see “Preparing for the

“BRAVIA” Sync” (page 59).

• ON

• OFF

Note

When you set “Ctrl for HDMI” to “ON”, “Audio

Out” may be changed automatically.

x Pass Through

Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV

even when the receiver is in standby mode.

• ON: When the receiver is in the standby

mode, the receiver continuously outputs

HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI

TV OUT jack.

• AUTO: When the TV is turned on while the

receiver is in the standby mode, the receiver

outputs HDMI signals from the receiver’s

HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony recommends

this setting if you use a “BRAVIA” Sync

compatible Sony TV. This setting saves

power in the standby mode when compared

with the “ON” setting.

• OFF: The receiver does not output HDMI

signals when the receiver is in the standby

mode. Turn on the receiver to enjoy the

connected equipment’s source on the TV.

This setting saves power in the standby

mode when compared with the “ON”

setting.

Notes

• This function is not available when “Ctrl for

HDMI” is set to “OFF”.

• When “AUTO” is selected, it may take a little more

time for the image and sound to be output to the TV

than when “ON” is selected.

• When the receiver is in standby mode,

“A. STANDBY” appears on the display panel if

“Pass Through” is set to “AUTO” or “ON”.

However, “A. STANDBY” will disappear when

“Pass Through” is set to “AUTO” and no signals

are detected.

x Audio Out

Lets you set the HDMI audio signals from the

playback equipment connected to the receiver

via an HDMI connection.

• AMP: The HDMI audio signals from the

playback equipment is only output to the

speakers connected to the receiver. Multi

channel sound can be played back as it is.

Note

Audio signals are not output from the TV’s

speaker when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”.

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• TV+AMP: The sound is output from TV’s

speaker and the speakers connected to the

receiver.

Notes

• The sound quality of the playback equipment

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

number of channels, and the sampling

frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo speakers, the

sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as

that of the TV, even if you play back multi

channel source.

• When you connect the receiver to an image

display equipment (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 does not output from the

TV.

x HDMI Assign

Lets you reassign the HDMI input jacks. For

details, see “HDMI input assign” (page 64).

System Settings menu

You can customize the settings of the receiver.

x Auto Standby

Lets you set the receiver switch to standby

mode automatically when you do not operate

the receiver or when there is no signals input to

the receiver.

• ON: Switches to standby mode after

approximately 30 minutes.

• OFF: Does not switch to standby mode.

Notes

• This function does not work when TUNER input is

selected.

• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep

Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has

priority.

Operating without

connecting to a TV

You can operate this receiver using the display

panel even if the TV is not connected to the

receiver.

V/v/B/b,

GUI MODE

RETURN/

EXIT O

AMP

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Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI OFF”.

The receiver is switched to front panel display

mode.

1 Press AMP.

2 Press MENU.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu you want, then press

or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to

adjust, then press or b.

5 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want, then

press .

To return to the previous

display

Press B or RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.

Note

Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed

on the display panel. This means that they are either

unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

Using the menu in the display

panel

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The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see

page 75.

Overview of the menus

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Default

setting

Auto Calibration

settings

[<AUTO CAL>]

Auto Calibration (Standard)

[STANDARD]

ENGINEER

Auto Calibration (Custom)

[CUSTOM]

FULL FLAT, ENGINEER,

FRONT REF, OFF

FULL FLAT

Level settings

[<LEVEL>]

Test tone

[TEST TONE]

OFF, AUTO xxx

OFF

Front left speaker level

[FL LEVEL]

FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

FL 0 dB

Front right speaker level

[FR LEVEL]

FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

FR 0 dB

Center speaker level

[CNT LEVEL]

CNT –10.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

CNT 0 dB

Surround left speaker level

[SL LEVEL]

SL –10.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

SL 0 dB

Surround right speaker level

[SR LEVEL]

SR –10.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

SR 0 dB

Surround back speaker level

[SB LEVEL]

SB –10.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

SB 0 dB

Surround back left speaker

level

[SBL LEVEL]

SBL –10.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

SBL 0 dB

Surround back right speaker

level

[SBR LEVEL]

SBR –10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

SBR 0 dB

Front left high speaker level

[LH LEVEL]

LH –10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

LH 0 dB

Front right high speaker level

[RH LEVEL]

RH –10.0 dB to RH +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

RH 0 dB

Subwoofer level

[SW LEVEL]

SW –10.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB

(0.5 dB interval)

SW 0 dB

Dynamic range compression

[D. RANGE]

COMP. MAX, COMP. STD,

COMP. AUTO, COMP. OFF

COMP. AUTO

Speaker settings

[<SPEAKER>]

Speaker pattern

[SP PATTERN]

5/2.1 to 2/0

(20 patterns)

3/4.1

Front speakers size

[FRT SIZE]

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

Center speaker size

[CNT SIZE]

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

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Adjusting Settings

Surround speakers size

[SUR SIZE]

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

Front high speakers size

[FH SIZE]

LARGE, SMALL LARGE

Surround back speaker assign

[SB ASSIGN]

SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF OFF

Front left speaker distance

[FL DIST.]

FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m

(FL 3’3” to FL 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

FL 3.00 m

(FL 9’10”)

Front right speaker distance

[FR DIST.]

FR 1.00 m to FR 10.00 m

(FR 3’3” to FR 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

FR 3.00 m

(FR 9’10”)

Center speaker distance

[CNT DIST.]

CNT 1.00 m to CNT 10.00 m

(CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

CNT 3.00 m

(CNT 9’10”)

Surround left speaker distance

[SL DIST.]

SL 1.00 m to SL 10.00 m

(SL 3’3” to SL 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

SL 3.00 m

(SL 9’10”)

Surround right speaker distance

[SR DIST.]

SR 1.00 m to SR 10.00 m

(SR 3’3” to SR 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

SR 3.00 m

(SR 9’10”)

Surround back speaker distance

[SB DIST.]

SB 1.00 m to SB 10.00 m

(SB 3’3” to SB 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

SB 3.00 m

(SB 9’10”)

Surround back left speaker

distance

[SBL DIST.]

SBL 1.00 m to SBL 10.00 m

(SBL 3’3” to SBL 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

SBL 3.00 m

(SBL 9’10”)

Surround back right speaker

distance

[SBR DIST.]

SBR 1.00 m to SBR 10.00 m

(SBR 3’3” to SBR 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

SBR 3.00 m

(SBR 9’10”)

Front left high speaker distance

[LH DIST.]

LH 1.00 m to LH 10.00 m

(LH 3’3” to LH 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

LH 3.00 m

(LH 9’10”)

Front right high speaker

distance

[RH DIST.]

RH 1.00 m to RH 10.00 m

(RH 3’3” to RH 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

RH 3.00 m

(RH 9’10”)

Subwoofer distance

[SW DIST.]

SW 1.00 m to SW 10.00 m

(SW 3’3” to SW 32’9”)

(0.1 m (1 inch) interval)

SW 3.00 m

(SW 9’10”)

Distance unit

[DIST. UNIT]

FEET, METER METER

Front speakers crossover

frequency

[FRT CROSS]

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz

(10 Hz interval)

CROSS 120 Hz

Center speaker crossover

frequency

[CNT CROSS]

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz

(10 Hz interval)

CROSS 120 Hz

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Default

setting

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Surround speakers crossover

frequency

[SUR CROSS]

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz

(10 Hz interval)

CROSS 120 Hz

Front high speakers crossover

frequency

[FH CROSS]

CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz

(10 Hz interval)

CROSS 120 Hz

Surround settings

[<SURROUND>]

Effect level

[EFFECT]

DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO THEATER

EQ settings

[<EQ>]

Front speakers bass level

[BASS]

BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB

(1 dB interval)

BASS 0 dB

Front speakers treble level

[TREBLE]

TREBLE –10 dB to TREBLE +10 dB

(1 dB interval)

TREBLE 0 dB

Tuner settings

[<TUNER>]

FM station receiving mode

[FM MODE]

STEREO, MONO STEREO

Naming preset stations

[NAME IN]

For details, see “Naming preset

stations (Name Input)” (page 53).

Audio settings

[<AUDIO>]

Digital Legato Linear

[D.L.L.]

D.L.L. OFF, D.L.L. AUTO1,

D.L.L. AUTO2

D.L.L. OFF

Synchronizes audio with video

output

[A/V SYNC]

HDMI AUTO, 0 ms to 300 ms

(10 ms interval)

0 ms

Digital broadcast language

selection

[DUAL MONO]

MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN

Digital audio input assignment

[A. ASSIGN]

For details, see “Using the sound/

images from other inputs (Input

Assign)” (page 63).

Video settings

[<VIDEO>]

Video input assignment

[V. ASSIGN]

For details, see “Using the sound/

images from other inputs (Input

Assign)” (page 63).

HDMI settings

[<HDMI>]

Control for HDMI

[CTRL: HDMI]

CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL ON

Pass Through

[PASS THRU]

ON, AUTO, OFF OFF

Audio out

[AUDIO OUT]

AMP, TV+AMP AMP

HDMI input assignment

[H. ASSIGN]

For details, see “HDMI input assign”

(page 64).

System settings

[<SYSTEM>]

Auto standby mode

[AUTO STBY]

STBY ON, STBY OFF STBY ON

Naming inputs

[NAME IN]

For details, see “Naming the input

(Name Input)” (page 44).

[Display]

Parameters

[Display]

Settings Default

setting

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Adjusting Settings

You can only select this parameter after you have performed Auto Calibration.

Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available.

xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW).

You can only select this parameter if “SP PATTERN” is not set to a setting with surround back or front high

speakers (page 34).

You can only adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and

saved the measurement result.

“FEET” for USA and Canada models.

You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to “SMALL”.

You can only select this parameter if you select “HD-D.C.S.” as sound field.

“D.L.L. AUTO1” for Europe, Australia and Taiwan models.

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To view the information on the

display panel

The display panel provides various

information of the receiver status such as

sound field.

1 Select the input for which you want to

check the information.

2 Press AMP, then press DISPLAY

repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display

will change cyclically as follows.

Index name of the input* t Input you

selected t Sound field currently

applied t Volume level t Stream

information**

When listening to FM and AM radio

Preset station name* t Frequency t

Sound field currently applied t Volume

level

When receiving RDS broadcasts

(Europe, Australia and Taiwan

models only)

Program Service name or preset station

name* t Frequency, band and preset

number t Sound field currently applied

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 or it is same as the input

name.

**Stream information may not be displayed.

Note

Character or marks may not be displayed for some

languages.

Tip

You cannot switch the display while “GUI MODE”

is shown on the display panel. Press GUI MODE

repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.

Programming the remote

control

You can customize the remote control to

match the equipment connected to your

receiver. You can even program the remote

control to operate non-Sony equipment and

also Sony equipment that the remote control is

normally unable to control.

Before you begin, note that:

– You cannot change the settings of TUNER

and USB input buttons.

– The remote control can only control

equipment that accept infrared wireless

control signals.

1 Press and hold RM SET UP,

then press AV ?/1.

The RM SET UP indicator flashes slowly.

2 Press the input button of the

equipment you want to

program.

For example, if you are going to program

a VCR connected to VIDEO 1 jacks,

press VIDEO 1.

The RM SET UP and SHIFT indicator

light up.

Using the Remote Control

SET UP

SHIFT

Input

buttons

AV ?/1

Numeric

buttons

ENT/MEM

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Using the Remote Control

3 Press the numeric buttons to

enter the numeric code.

If more than one code exists, try to enter

either one which corresponds to the

equipment including TV.

Use the tables on page 81–84 to find the

numeric code(s) corresponding to the

equipment.

Note

Only the codes in the 500’s are valid for the TV

button.

4 Press ENT/MEM.

Once the numeric code has been verified,

the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes

twice and the remote control

automatically exits the programming

mode.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to program

other equipment.

Note

The RM SET UP indicator turns off while a numeric

button is pressed.

To cancel programming

Press RM SET UP during any step. The

remote control automatically exits the

programming mode.

To activate the input after

programming

Press the programmed button to activate the

input you want.

If programming is

unsuccessful, check the

following:

• If the RM SET UP indicator does not light

up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace

both batteries.

• If the RM SET UP indicator flashes 5 times

in quick succession while entering the

numeric code, an error has occurred.

Start again from step 1.

Use the numeric codes in the tables below to

program non-Sony equipment and also Sony

equipment that the remote control is normally

unable to control. Since the signal from the

remote control received by the equipment

differs by its model and the year, more than

one numeric code may be assigned to the

equipment. If you fail to program your remote

control 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 equipment will not

respond to some or all of the codes.

• All of the input buttons on this remote control may

not be available when used with your particular

equipment.

To control a CD player

To control a DAT deck

The numeric codes

corresponding to the equipment

and the maker of the equipment

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

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To control a tape deck

To control an MD deck

To control an HDD recorder

To control a Blu-ray Disc player/

recorder

To control a PSX

To control a DVD player

To control a DVD recorder

To control a DVD/VCR COMBO

To control a DVD/HDD COMBO

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

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 401, 402, 403

Maker Code(s)

SONY 411

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401, 402, 403

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To control a TV

To control an LD player

To control a Video CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 501, 502

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

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

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

VIZIO 576, 577

Maker Code(s)

SONY 601, 602, 603

PIONEER 606

Maker Code(s)

SONY 605

Maker Code(s)

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To control a VCR

* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you

enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony

instead.

To control a satellite tuner (box)

To control a cable box

Maker Code(s)

SONY 701, 702, 703, 704,

705, 706

AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758

BLAUPUNKT 740

EMERSON 750

FISHER 717, 720

GENERAL ELECTRIC

(GE)

722, 730

GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753

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

TOSHIBA 747, 756

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

BITA/HITACHI 868

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, 844

TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831

ZENITH 826, 827

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Additional Information

Resetting the remote

control

While holding down MASTER

VOL – or

2 –, press and hold

?/1, then press AV ?/1.

The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3

times.

2 Release all buttons.

All the contents of the remote control

memory (i.e., all the programmed data)

are cleared.

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.

• (USA and Canada models only)

One blade of the plug is wider than the other

for the purpose of safety and will fit into the

wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to

insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact

your dealer.

• The 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.

MASTER

VOL –/

2 –

?/1

AV ?/1

Additional Information

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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 TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the

receiver is being used in combination with a

TV, 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).)

• Use caution when placing the receiver on

surfaces that have been specially treated

(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or

discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other equipment, 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.

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. Note that if service

personnel changes some parts during repair,

these parts may be retained.

The receiver is turned off

automatically.

• “Auto Standby” is set to “ON” (page 74).

• The Sleep Timer function is working

(page 15).

Dolby Digital, DTS or DTS 96/24 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 digital audio output setting

of the connected equipment is available.

• Set “Audio Out” to “AMP” in the HDMI

Settings menu.

• When DTS 96/24 audio format is not

reproduced, set the calibration type to

“Off

” and perform Auto Calibration again

(page 40).

The surround effect cannot be

obtained.

• Make sure you have selected the sound

field for movie or music (page 54 or 55).

• Sound fields do not function when

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with

sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz

are being received.

Power

Sound

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Additional Information

There is no sound, or only a very low-

level sound is heard from specific

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

equipment 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 equipment. 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 to both the

L and R jacks of an analog equipment,

analog equipment requires both L and R

jack connections. Use an audio cord (not

supplied).

• Adjust the speaker level (page 69).

• Make sure the center/surround speaker (s)

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

• Check that the speaker settings are

appropriate for the setup using the Auto

Calibration menu or “SP Pattern” in the

Speaker Settings menu. Then check that

sound is output from each speaker

correctly, using “Test Tone” in the

Speaker Settings menu.

• Some discs have no Dolby Digital

Surround EX flag even though the

packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX

logos.

• Check that the subwoofer is connected

correctly and securely.

• Make sure you have turned on your

subwoofer.

• Depending on the selected sound field, no

sound will be available from the

subwoofer.

• When all speakers are set to “Large” and

“NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” is selected,

there is no sound from the subwoofer.

There is no sound from a specific

equipment.

• Check that the equipment is connected

correctly to the audio input jacks for that

equipment.

• Check that the cord(s) used for the

connection is (are) fully inserted into the

jacks on both the receiver and the

equipment.

• Check the INPUT MODE (page 62).

• Check the setting of “Audio Out” in the

HDMI Settings menu (page 73).

• Check that the equipment is connected

correctly to the HDMI jack for that

equipment.

• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD

by connecting HDMI.

• Depending on the playback equipment,

you may need to set up the HDMI setting

of the equipment. Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with each

equipment.

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable

when you view images or listen to sound,

especially for the 1080p, Deep Color

(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.

• Sound may not be output from the receiver

while the GUI appears on the TV screen.

Press GUI MODE to select “GUI OFF”.

• Check that the selected digital audio input

jack is not reassigned to other inputs

(page 63).

• Check that the “A. DIRECT” is not being

used.

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There is no sound, no matter which

equipment is selected, or only a very

low-level sound is heard.

• Check that all connecting cords are

inserted to their input/output jacks for the

respective jacks of the receiver, speakers

and the equipment.

• Check that both the receiver and all

equipment are turned on.

• Check that MASTER VOLUME control is

not set to “VOL MIN”.

• Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to

“SPK OFF” (page 36).

• Check that headphones are not connected

to the receiver.

• Press MUTING or on the remote

control to cancel the muting function.

• Try pressing the input button on the

remote control or turning the INPUT

SELECTOR on the receiver to select the

equipment of your choice (page 43).

• 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 severe hum or noise.

• Check that the speakers and equipment 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 audio equipment away from

the TV.

• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with

alcohol.

The left and right sounds are

unbalanced or reversed.

• Check that the speakers and equipment are

connected correctly and securely.

• Adjust the sound level parameters using

the Speaker Settings menu.

When the receiver is in standby mode,

there is no sound output from the TV.

• When the receiver enters into standby

mode, sound is from the last HDMI

component selection before you turned off

the receiver. If you are enjoying other

equipment, play the equipment and

perform the One-Touch Play operation, or

turn on the receiver to select the HDMI

equipment you want to enjoy.

• Make sure “Pass Through” is set to “ON”

in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect

equipment not compatible with the

“BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page 73).

No sound is output from the receiver

and TV speaker.

• Check the setting of “Audio Out” in the

HDMI Settings menu (page 73).

• Check that the equipment is connected

correctly to the HDMI jack for that

equipment.

• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD

by connecting HDMI.

• Depending on the playback equipment,

you may need to set up the HDMI setting

of the equipment. Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with each

equipment.

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable

when you view images or listen to sound,

especially for the 1080p, Deep Color

(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.

• Sound may not be output from the receiver

while the GUI appears on the TV screen.

Press GUI MODE to select “GUI OFF”.

• 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.

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Additional Information

• When you connect the receiver to a video

equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not

be output from the receiver. In this case,

select “AMP”.

• If you cannot listen to the sound of the

equipment connected to the receiver while

TV input is selected on the receiver

– Be sure to change the input of the

receiver to HDMI when you want to

watch a program on the equipment

connected via HDMI connection to the

receiver.

– Change the TV channel when you want

to watch a TV broadcast.

– Be sure to select the correct equipment

or input you want when you watch a

program from the equipment connected

to the TV. Refer to the operating

instructions of the TV on this operation.

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the equipment is connected

correctly.

• Select the source equipment using the

input buttons (page 43).

No image appears on the TV.

• Select the appropriate input using the input

buttons.

• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.

• Move your audio equipment away from

the TV.

• Assign the equipment video input

correctly.

• The input signal should be same as the

input function when you are up-converting

an input signal with this receiver

(page 31).

• When you use an HDMI-DVI conversion

cable for the connection, the image may

not be output correctly.

• Make sure that cables are correctly and

securely connected to equipment.

• Depending on the playback equipment,

you may need to set up the equipment.

Refer to the operating instructions

supplied with each equipment.

• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable

when you view images or listen to sound,

especially for the 1080p, Deep Color

(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.

No 3D image appears on the TV.

• Depending on the TV or the video

equipment, 3D images may not be

displayed.

When the receiver is in standby mode,

there is no image output from the TV.

• When the receiver enters into standby

mode, image is from the last HDMI

component selection before you turned off

the receiver. If you are enjoying other

equipment, play the equipment and

perform the One-Touch Play operation, or

turn on the receiver to select the HDMI

equipment you want to enjoy.

• Make sure “Pass Through” is set to “ON”

in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect

equipment not compatible with the

“BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page 73).

Recording cannot be carried out.

• Check that the equipment is connected

correctly.

• Select the source equipment using the

input buttons (page 43).

The GUI menu does not appear on the

TV screen.

• Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select

“GUI ON”. If the GUI menu still does not

appear on the TV screen, press MENU.

• Check that the TV is connected correctly.

Image

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The FM reception is poor.

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

to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM

antennas (aerial) as shown below.

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.

• The signal strength of the stations is too

weak with automatic tuning. Use direct

tuning.

• Make sure you set the tuning scale

correctly (when tuning in AM stations

with direct tuning) (page 52).

• No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when tuning

by scanning preset stations is used). Preset

the stations (page 52).

• Press AMP, then press DISPLAY

repeatedly on the remote control so that

the frequency appears on the display

panel.

RDS does not work.*

• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM

RDS station.

• Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want

does not appear.*

• The service may be temporarily out of

order. Contact the radio station and find

out whether they actually provide the

service in question.

* Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only.

The sound is distorted.

• Press MASTER VOL – or

2 – on the

remote control repeatedly.

• Set the “EQ” setting of the iPhone/iPod to

“Off” or “Flat”.

The iPhone/iPod cannot be charged.

• Check that the receiver is turned on.

• Make sure the iPhone/iPod is connected

firmly.

The iPhone/iPod cannot be operated.

• Check that you have removed the protect

case of the iPhone/iPod.

• Depending on the contents of the iPhone/

iPod, it may take time to start playback.

• Disconnect the iPhone/iPod and connect

the iPhone/iPod again.

• You are using an unsupported iPhone/

iPod. See “Compatible iPod/iPhone

models” (page 45) for the supported

device types.

The ring volume of the iPhone does not

change.

• Adjust the ring volume using the controls

on the iPhone.

Tuner

Receiver

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

iPhone/iPod

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Additional Information

Are you using a supported USB

device?

• If you connect an unsupported USB

device, the following problems may occur.

See “Compatible USB devices” (page 48)

for the supported device types.

– The USB device is not recognized.

– File or folder names are not displayed

on this receiver.

– Playback is not possible.

– The sound skips.

– There is noise.

– A distorted sound is output.

There is noise, skipping, or distorted

sound.

• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the

USB device, then turn on the receiver.

• The music data itself contains noise, or the

sound is distorted.

The USB device cannot be connected

into the (USB) port.

• The USB device is being connected

backwards. Connect the USB device in the

correct orientation.

“Reading” is displayed for an extended

time, or it takes a long time before

playback starts.

• The reading process can take a long time

in the following cases.

– There are many folders or files on the

USB device.

– The file structure is extremely complex.

– The memory capacity is excessive.

– The internal memory is fragmented.

Thus, we recommend following these

guidelines.

– Total folders on USB device: 100 or less

(including “ROOT” folder)

– Total files per folder: 100 or less.

Erroneous display.

• The data stored in the USB device may

have been corrupted.

• The character codes that can be displayed

by this receiver are as follows:

– Upper cases (A to Z)

– Lower case (a to z)

– Numbers (0 to 9)

– Symbols (’ < > * + , – . / @ [ \ ] _ `)

Other characters may not be displayed

correctly.

The USB device is not recognized.

• Turn off the receiver, then disconnect the

USB device. Turn on the receiver again

and reconnect the USB device.

• Connect the supported USB device

(page 48).

• The USB device does not work properly.

Refer to the USB device operating

instruction on how to deal with this

problem.

Playback does not start.

• Turn off the receiver and reconnect the

USB device, then turn on the receiver.

• Connect the supported USB device

(page 48).

•Press N to start playback.

Audio file cannot be played back.

• MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be

played back.

• The audio file is a multiple track audio file.

• Some AAC files may not be played back

correctly.

• WMA files in Windows Media Audio

Lossless and Professional format cannot

be played back.

• USB device formatted with file systems

other than FAT16 or FAT32 are

unsupported.*

• If you use partitioned USB device, only

audio files on the first partition can be

played back.

• Playback is possible up to 8 levels

(including “ROOT” folder).

USB device

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• The number of folders has exceeded 100

(including “ROOT” folder).

• The number of files in a folder has

exceeded 100.

• Files that are encrypted or protected by

passwords, etc. cannot be played back.

* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some

USB device may not support all of these FAT.

For details, refer to the operating instruction of

each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

The remote control does not function.

• Point the remote control at the remote

control sensor on the receiver.

• Remove any obstacles in the path between

the remote control and the receiver.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote

control with new ones, if they are weak.

• Make sure you select the correct input on

the remote control.

• When you operate a programmed non-

Sony equipment, the remote control may

not function properly depending on the

model and the manufacturer of the

equipment.

The Control for HDMI function does not

work.

• Check the HDMI connection (page 23,

24).

• Make sure “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “ON”

in HDMI Settings menu.

• Make sure the connected equipment is

compatible with the Control for HDMI

function.

• Check the Control for HDMI settings on

the connected equipment. Refer to the

operating instructions of the connected

equipment.

• When “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “OFF”,

the “BRAVIA” Sync does not work

properly, even if the equipment is

connected to the HDMI IN jack.

• The types and the number of equipment

which can be controlled by the

“BRAVIA” Sync are restricted in the

HDMI CEC standard as follows.

– Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc

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

equipment

– Playback equipment (Blu-ray Disc

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

equipment

– Tuner-related equipment: up to 4

equipment

– AV receiver (audio system): up to 1

equipment

The TV’s remote control cannot be

used to control the connected

equipment when using the Control for

HDMI function.

• Depending on the connected equipment

and TV, you may need to set up the

equipment and TV. Refer to the operating

instructions supplied with each equipment

and TV.

• Change the input of the receiver to the

HDMI input connected to the equipment.

If there is a malfunction, a message appears on

the display panel. You can check the condition

of the system by the message. If any problem

persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

PROTECTOR

Irregular current is output to the speakers, or

the receiver is covered and ventilation holes

are blocked. The receiver will automatically

turn off after a few seconds. Check the

speaker connection and turn on the power

again.

Remote control

Other

Error messages

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Additional Information

USB FAIL

An over current from the (USB) port was

detected. The receiver will automatically

turn off after a few seconds. Check the

iPhone/iPod or USB device, then unplug it

and turn on the power again.

For other messages, see “Message list after

Auto Calibration measurement” (page 40),

“iPhone/iPod message list” (page 47) and

“USB message list” (page 50).

Reference sections

Specifications

AUDIO POWER

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION:

(USA model only)

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from

20 Hz – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per

channel minimum RMS power, with no more

than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from

250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

USA model

Minimum RMS Output Power

(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

100 W + 100 W

Stereo Mode Output Power

(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)

110 W + 110 W

Surround Mode Output Power

(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)

150 W per channel

Canada model

Minimum RMS Output Power

(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

95 W + 95 W

Stereo Mode Output Power

(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)

110 W + 110 W

Surround Mode Output Power

(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)

150 W per channel

Europe, Australia and Taiwan models

Stereo Mode Output Power

(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)

100 W + 100 W

Surround Mode Output Power

(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%)

140 W per channel

Clearing the memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 34

Customized sound fields page 58

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Measured under the following conditions:

Reference power output for front, center,

surround, surround back and front high speakers.

Depending on the sound field settings and the

source, there may be no sound output.

Frequency response

Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz,

+0.5 dB/–2 dB (with sound

field and equalizer

bypassed)

Input

Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/

50 kohms

S/N

: 96 dB

(A, 500 mV

)

Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms

S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB

(A, 20 kHz LPF)

Output (Analog)

AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/1 kohm

SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm

Equalizer

Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step

INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer

bypassed).

Weighted network, input level.

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz

Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)

Antenna (aerial) terminals

75 ohms, unbalanced

Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial)

Intermediate frequency

450 kHz

Video section

Inputs/Outputs

Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms

B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

80 MHz HD Pass Through

iPhone/iPod section

DC 5V 1.0 A MAX

USB section

Supported bit rate* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio

Layer-3):

32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR

WMA: 48 kbps – 192 kbps

AAC: 48 kbps – 320 kbps

* Compatibility with all

encoding/writing

software, recording

devices and recording

media cannot be

guarantee.

Transfer speed Full-speed

Supported USB device

Mass Storage Class

Maximum current 500 mA

Area Power requirements

USA, Canada,

Taiwan

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Europe, Australia 230 V AC, 50 Hz

Area Tuning scale

10 kHz step 9 kHz step

USA, Canada 530 kHz –

1,710 kHz

531 kHz –

1,710 kHz

Europe, Australia,

Taiwan

– 531 kHz –

1,602 kHz

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Additional Information

General

Power requirements

Power consumption 240 W

Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.3 W (When “Ctrl for

HDMI” is set to “OFF”)

Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)

430 mm × 158 mm ×

322.6 mm (17 in × 6 1/4 in

× 12 3/4 in) including

projecting parts and

controls

Mass (Approx.) 8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

Area Power requirements

USA, Canada,

Taiwan

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Europe, Australia 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Halogenated flame retardants are not used in

the certain printed wiring boards.

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Index

Numerics

2 channel 54

5.1 channel 19

7.1 channel 19

A.F.D. mode 54

A/V Sync 72, 78

AM 51

Audio Out 73, 78

Audio Settings 72, 78

Auto Calibration Settings 76

Auto Standby 74, 78

Auto Tuning 51

Bass 72, 78

BI-AMP 35, 65

Bi-amplifier connection 65

Blu-ray Disc player 27

BRAVIA Sync

preparing 59

Cable TV tuner 28

Calibration Type 76

Camcoder 30

CD player 32

Clear

memory 34

remote control 85

sound field 58

Connection

antennas 33

audio equipment 32

iPhone/iPod 29

speakers 21

TV 23

USB device 32

video equipment 24

Control for HDMI 73

Crossover frequency 70, 77

DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto

Calibration) 36

Direct Tuning 51

Display panel 10

Distance Unit 71, 77

Dolby Digital EX 57

Dual Mono 73, 78

DVD player 27

DVD recorder 30

Dynamic range compression

71, 76

Effect level 71

EQ Settings 72, 78

FM 51

FM Mode 51, 78

GUI (Graphical User

Interface) 41

HDMI Settings 73, 78

iPhone/iPod 45, 90

Input 43

Input Assign 63

INPUT MODE 62

Level Settings 76

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

Manual Setup 69

Menu 68, 76

Message

Auto Calibration 40

Error 92

Movie mode 54

Multi zone 65

Music mode 55

Muting 44

Name Input 44, 53

One-Touch Play 60

Option menu 42

Pass Through 73, 78

PlayStation 3 29

Preset channels 80

Preset stations 52

PROTECTOR 92

RDS 53

Recording 50

Remote control 13, 80

Resetting 34

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Additional Information

SB Assign 69

Scene Select 62

Settings menu 68

Sound field 54

SOUND OPTIMIZER 58

Speaker Pattern 69, 76

Speaker Settings 69, 76

SPEAKERS 36

Super Audio CD player 32

Surround Settings 71, 78

System Audio Control 61

System Power-Off 61

System Settings 74, 78

Test Tone 70, 76

Theater/Theatre Mode Sync

Treble 72, 78

Tuner 51

Tuner Settings 78

TV 23

Up converting 31

USB device 48

VCR 30

Video Settings 78

Viewing information in the

display 80

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