Sony Stereo Receiver STR DE497 User Manual

4-252-084-13(1)  
FM Stereo  
FM/AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DE497  
©2004 Sony Corporation  
 
About This Manual  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DE497. Check your model number by looking  
at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls  
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the  
supplied remote if they have the same or similar  
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use  
of your remote, see pages 38-41.  
About area codes  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see  
the illustration below).  
+
R
L
CENTER  
FRONT  
A
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA  
Area code  
Any differences in operation, according to the area  
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“Models of area code AA only”.  
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro  
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround  
System.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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digital audio output jacks ...........7  
1c: Connecting components with only  
— TEST TONE  
Customizing sound fields ..................... 31  
Adjusting the tone................................. 33  
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 35  
Selecting the speaker system................ 36  
Before you use your remote.................. 38  
button.............................................. 41  
Listening to multi channel sound..........21  
— AUTOBETICAL  
only)  
Precautions ........................................... 42  
Troubleshooting.................................... 43  
Specifications ....................................... 45  
List of button locations and reference  
pages............................................... 48  
Index..................................................... 50  
Changing the display.............................26  
About the indications in the display......27  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Using only the front speakers ...............28  
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............28  
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
Selecting a sound field..........................29  
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Getting Started  
1: Check how to hookup your components  
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.  
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to  
connect each component.  
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 14).  
Connectable components  
Component to be connected  
DVD player  
Page  
a)  
With digital audio output  
7–8  
b)  
With multi channel audio output  
10–11  
7–8  
c)  
With analog audio output only  
TV monitor  
With composite video input only  
Satellite tuner  
With digital audio output  
With analog audio output only  
Super Audio CD/CD player  
With digital audio output  
8, 11 or 13  
a)  
7–8  
7–8  
c)  
a)  
9
b)  
With multi channel audio output  
10  
12  
c)  
With analog audio output only  
MD/Tape deck  
With analog audio output only  
Multi channel decoder  
c)  
12  
10  
13  
VCR  
a)  
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.  
Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the  
component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.  
b)  
c)  
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.  
continued  
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Required cords  
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection  
cords (A to F) (not supplied).  
A Audio cord  
D Optical digital cord  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
E Coaxial digital cord  
B Audio/video cord  
Yellow (video)  
White (L/audio)  
Red (R/audio)  
F Monaural audio cord  
Black  
C Video cord  
Tip  
Yellow  
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio  
cords F.  
Notes  
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.  
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the  
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.  
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.  
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.  
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks  
Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner  
For details on the required cords (AF), see page 6.  
1 Connect the audio jacks.  
DVD player  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
L
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
R
E
A
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
SA-CD/  
CD  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
DVD IN  
COAXIAL  
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
OUT R  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO  
2
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SA-CD/CD  
MULTI CH IN  
D
A
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
L
R
Satellite tuner  
Note  
You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks  
on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the  
receiver.  
continued  
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2 Connect the video jacks.  
TV monitor  
Satellite tuner  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
C
C
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
SA-CD/  
CD  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
DVD IN  
COAXIAL  
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
OUT R  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO  
2
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SA-CD/CD  
MULTI CH IN  
C
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
DVD player  
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Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player  
For details on the required cords (AF), see page 6.  
Super Audio CD/CD player  
OUTPUT  
LINE  
DIGITAL  
L
OPTICAL  
OUT  
R
D
A
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
SA-CD/  
CD  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
DVD IN  
COAXIAL  
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
OUT R  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO  
2
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SA-CD/CD  
MULTI CH IN  
Tip  
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.  
Note  
The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/  
CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.  
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output  
jacks  
1 Connect the audio jacks.  
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect  
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi  
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.  
For details on the required cords (AF), see page 6.  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
SA-CD/  
CD  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
DVD IN  
COAXIAL  
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
OUT R  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO  
2
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SA-CD/CD  
MULTI CH IN  
A
A
F
F
FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
L
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH OUT  
DVD player,  
Super Audio CD player,  
Multi channel decoder, etc.  
Tip  
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby  
Digital and DTS.  
Note  
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers  
and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.  
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2 Connect the video jacks.  
DVD player  
TV monitor  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
C
C
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
SA-CD/  
CD  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
DVD IN  
COAXIAL  
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
OUT R  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO  
2
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SA-CD/CD  
MULTI CH IN  
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks  
Hooking up audio components  
For details on the required cords (AF), see page 6.  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
SA-CD/  
CD  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
DVD IN  
COAXIAL  
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
OUT R  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
MD/TAPE  
DVD VIDEO  
2
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SA-CD/CD  
MULTI CH IN  
OUT  
IN  
A
A
A
OUTPUT  
INPUT OUTPUT  
LINE  
LINE  
LINE  
L
L
R
R
Super Audio CD/CD  
player  
MD/Tape deck  
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Hooking up video components  
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected  
input (page 21). For details on the required cords (AF), see page 6.  
VCR  
INPUT OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
OUT  
TV monitor  
AUDIO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
L
R
B
B
C
OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
SA-CD/  
CD  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
DVD IN  
COAXIAL  
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
OUT R  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO  
2
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SA-CD/CD  
MULTI CH IN  
B
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
R
VCR  
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2: Connecting the antennas  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
FM wire antenna  
(supplied)  
DIGITAL  
ANTENNA  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO  
IN  
2
MONITOR  
AM  
SA-CD/  
CD  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
DVD IN  
COAXIAL  
L
L
L
L
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
CENTER  
R
R
R
R
OUT R  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
AUDIO IN  
SUB  
SUB  
FRONT SURROUND  
WOOFER  
MD/TAPE  
DVD VIDEO  
2
VIDEO 1  
WOOFER  
SA-CD/CD  
MULTI CH IN  
*
*
The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.  
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3: Connecting speakers  
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel speaker system.  
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a  
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).  
Example of 5.1 channel speaker system configuration  
Center speaker  
Front speaker (Right)  
Surround speaker (Right)  
Front speaker (Left)  
Sub woofer  
Surround speaker (Left)  
Tip  
Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.  
continued  
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Required cords  
A Speaker cords (not supplied)  
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
(+)  
(–)  
Black  
Surround speaker  
(Right)  
Surround speaker  
(Left)  
Center speaker  
E
e
E
e
E
e
A
A
A
MONITOR  
VIDEO OUT  
+
R
R
L
L
+
+
R
L
R
L
AUDIO  
OUT  
SUB  
FRONT B  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT A  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
SPEAKERS  
FRONT B*  
A
A
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
E
e
E
e
Sub woofer  
Front speaker  
(Right)  
Front speaker  
(Left)  
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can  
select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting  
the speaker system” (page 36).  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
4: Connecting the AC  
power cord  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure.  
This procedure can also be used to return  
settings you have made to their factory defaults.  
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.  
Setting the voltage selector  
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear  
panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the  
local power supply voltage. If not, use a  
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct  
position before connecting the AC power cord to  
a wall outlet.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the  
display alternatingly.  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
3
Press ENTER.  
120V  
220V  
240V  
“CLEARING” appears in the display for a  
while, then “CLEARED” appears.  
The following are reset to their factory  
settings.  
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL,  
TONE and CUSTOMIZE menus.  
• The sound field memorized for each  
input and preset station.  
Connecting the AC power  
cord  
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.  
• All sound field parameters.  
• All preset stations.  
• All index names for inputs and preset  
stations.  
AC power cord  
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to “VOL  
MIN”.  
To a wall outlet  
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SW  
x
S.W. XXX (SUB WOOFER)  
(Sub woofer selection)  
• YES  
If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.  
• NO  
If you did not connect a sub woofer, select  
5: Setting up the speakers  
You can use the SET UP menu to set the size,  
distance and location of the speakers connected  
to this receiver.  
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically  
set to “LARGE” and you cannot change this  
setting. This activates the bass redirection  
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from  
other speakers.  
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby  
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we  
recommend that you set the cut off frequency  
on the sub woofer as high as possible.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
SET UP ”.  
3
Press or repeatedly to select the  
parameter you want to adjust.  
For details, see “Speaker setup parameters”  
below.  
Note  
L
R
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in  
the display. This means that they have been  
adjusted automatically due to other speaker  
settings or may not be adjustable.  
x
XXXXX (FRONT)  
(Front speaker size)  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
• SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
front channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer. When the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, the center and surround speakers  
are also automatically set to “SMALL”  
(unless previously set to “NO”).  
4
5
Press + or – repeatedly to select the  
setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Note  
Press ENTER on the receiver if you select the  
setting for “SP. PAT. X–X”.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set  
all of the items that follow.  
Speaker setup parameters  
The initial settings are underlined.  
C
x
XXXXX (CENTER)  
x XXXX SET (Speaker easy setup)  
(Center speaker size)  
• EASY  
• LARGE  
If you want to set up your speakers  
automatically, select “EASY SET”. You can  
select a pre-defined speaker pattern (see the  
supplied “Easy Setup Guide”).  
• NORM  
If you connect a large speaker that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
However, if the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker  
to “LARGE”.  
If you want to adjust the settings of each  
speaker manually, select “NORM SET”.  
• SMALL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the front  
x SP. PAT. X–X (Speaker setup pattern)  
When you select “EASY SET”, select the  
speaker setup pattern. Press + or – repeatedly to  
select the speaker setup pattern and press  
ENTER to enter the selection. Check your  
speaker pattern using the supplied “Easy Setup  
Guide”.  
a)  
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.  
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L
R
x
DIST. X.X m  
(Front speaker distance)  
• NO  
If you did not connect a center speaker, select  
Initial setting: 3.0 m  
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be  
output from the front speakers.  
b)  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0  
meter to 7.0 meters in 0.1 meter steps.  
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance  
from your listening position, set the distance to the  
closest speaker.  
SL  
SR  
x
XXXXX (SURROUND)  
(Surround speaker size)  
• LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.  
However, if the front speakers are set to  
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround  
speakers to “LARGE”.  
B
A
A
30˚ 30˚  
100˚-120˚  
100˚-120˚  
• SMALL  
C
C
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the  
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.  
• NO  
C
x
DIST. X.X m  
(Center speaker distance)  
Initial setting: 3.0 m  
If you did not connect surround speakers,  
c)  
select “NO”.  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should  
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker  
distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters closer to your  
listening position (B).  
Tips  
• a) – c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic  
modes  
a) NORMAL  
b) PHANTOM  
SL  
SR  
x
DIST. X.X m  
(Surround speaker distance)  
c) 3 STEREO  
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each  
speaker determine whether the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”  
speakers.  
Initial setting: 3.0 m  
Lets you set the distance from your listening position  
to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance  
should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker  
distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your  
listening position (C).  
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal  
distance from your listening position, set the distance  
to the closest speaker.  
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of  
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can  
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass  
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if  
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have  
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to  
“SMALL”.  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,  
you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu  
to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see  
page 33.  
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Tip  
The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in  
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the  
center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the  
center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters  
closer than the front speakers.  
6: Adjusting the speaker  
levels and balance  
— TEST TONE  
Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further  
away from the listening position than the front  
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters  
closer.  
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while  
listening to the test tone from your listening  
position. Use the remote for the operation.  
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not  
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.  
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than  
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in  
the output of the sound from that speaker. In other  
words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.  
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2  
meters closer than the actual speaker position will  
create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the  
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround  
effect because the surround speakers are too close,  
setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)  
than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage.  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound  
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a  
try!  
Tip  
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency  
centered at 800 Hz.  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
Press TEST TONE.  
“T. TONE” appears in the display and the  
test tone is output from each speaker in  
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t  
Surround (right) t Surround (left) t  
Sub woofer  
3
Adjust the speaker levels and balance  
using the LEVEL menu so that the level  
of the test tone sounds the same from  
each speaker.  
SL  
SR  
x
PL. XXXX  
(Surround speaker placement)*  
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,  
see page 31.  
Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers  
for proper implementation of the surround effects of  
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 29).  
Tips  
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or  
turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.  
• The adjusted value are shown in the display  
during adjustment.  
B
A
B
A
60  
30  
4
Press TEST TONE again after  
adjustment.  
The test tone turns off.  
Notes  
• LOW  
• The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN  
function is used.  
Select if the height of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section A.  
• Although these adjustments can also be made via the  
front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test  
tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL  
menu automatically), we recommend you follow the  
procedure described above and adjust the speaker  
levels from your listening position using the remote.  
• HIGH  
Select if the height of your surround speakers  
corresponds to section B.  
* This setup item is not available when the surround  
speaker size parameter is set to “NO”.  
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Listening to multi channel  
sound  
Amplifier Operation  
Selecting the component  
— MULTI CH IN  
1
Press input buttons to select the input.  
You can select the audio directly from the  
components connected to the MULTI CH IN  
jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality  
analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD.  
When MULTI CH IN is selected, the tone and  
sound field cannot be used.  
To select the  
Press  
VCR  
VIDEO 1 or  
VIDEO 2  
Satellite tuner  
DVD player  
VIDEO 2  
DVD  
MD or tape deck  
MD/TAPE  
SA-CD/CD  
Press MULTI CH IN.  
Super Audio CD or  
CD player  
Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN  
function.  
Built-in tuner (FM/AM)  
TUNER FM/AM  
When MULTI CHANNEL  
DECODING indicator lights up  
The selected input appears in the display.  
2
3
Turn on the component and start  
playback.  
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator  
lights up when the receiver is decoding multi  
channel sources.  
However, this indicator does not light up if you  
select 2CH STEREO mode.  
Note  
If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the  
TV’s video input to match the component you  
selected.  
Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust  
the volume.  
Note  
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that  
you turn down the volume before you turn off the  
receiver.  
To mute the sound  
Press MUTING on the remote.  
The muting function will be canceled when you  
do the following.  
• Press MUTING on the remote again.  
• Turn the power off.  
• Increase the volume.  
To use the headphones  
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.  
When the headphones are connected, speaker  
output is automatically canceled and “SP A” and  
“SP B” do not light up in the display.  
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Direct tuning  
Listening to FM/AM radio  
You can enter the frequency of the station you  
want directly. Use the remote for the operation.  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and AM  
antennas to the receiver (see page 14).  
1
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the  
FM or AM band.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Tip  
Tip  
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as  
shown in the following table. For details on area codes,  
see page 3.  
You can also use TUNER FM/AM on the  
receiver.  
2
3
Press D.TUNING.  
Area code  
FM  
AM  
Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
frequency.  
CEL, CEK, SP, TW, KR, 50 kHz  
AU  
9 kHz  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
E2/E3  
50 kHz  
9 kHz*  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 47).  
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when  
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)  
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust  
the direction of the AM loop antenna for  
optimum reception.  
Automatic tuning  
If you do not know the frequency of the station  
you want, you can let the receiver scan all  
available stations in your area.  
1
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
and the entered numbers flash  
The last received station is tuned in.  
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.  
If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered  
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in  
your area.  
2
Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;  
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
Tip  
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo  
reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to  
monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the  
stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To  
return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.  
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Storing FM stations  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.  
Then you can easily tune in the stations you  
often listen to.  
— AUTOBETICAL  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM  
RDS stations in alphabetical order without  
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the  
stations with the clearest signals.  
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by  
one, see “Presetting radio stations”.  
Presetting radio stations  
1
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2
3
Tune in the station that you want to  
preset using Automatic Tuning  
(page 22) or Direct Tuning (page 22).  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.  
Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to  
turn the receiver back on.  
Press MEMORY.  
“MEMORY” appears in the display for a  
few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the  
display goes out.  
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in  
the display and the receiver scans and stores  
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the  
broadcast area.  
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for  
stations broadcasting the same program,  
then stores only the one with the clearest  
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted  
alphabetically by their Program Service  
name, then assigned a 2-character preset  
code. For more details on RDS, see  
page 24.  
4
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET  
TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset  
station number.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select the preset station number as follows:  
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T  
tC0y...yC2yC1T  
Regular FM stations are assigned 2-  
character preset codes and stored after the  
RDS station.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select  
the preset station number, start again from  
When done, “FINISH” appears in the  
display momentarily and the receiver  
returns to the normal operation.  
Tip  
You can also use the remote to select a preset  
station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select  
a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the  
numeric buttons to select a preset number.  
Notes  
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied  
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.  
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to  
store stations in your new area.  
5
Press MEMORY again.  
The station is stored to the selected preset  
number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
MEMORY, start again from step 3.  
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning  
to preset stations”.  
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with  
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be  
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store  
the stations again.  
6
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another  
station.  
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Tuning to preset stations  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
1
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
2
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET  
TUNING – repeatedly to select the  
preset station you want.  
This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio  
Data System), which enables radio stations to  
send additional information along with the  
regular program signal. You can also display  
RDS information.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select the preset station as follows:  
Notes  
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T  
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.  
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they  
provide the same types of services. If you are not  
familiar with the RDS services in your area, check  
with your local radio stations for details.  
tC0y...yC2yC1T  
Using the remote  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or  
AM band.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
2 Press CH/PRESET –/+ repeatedly to select  
the preset station you want.  
Simply select a station on the FM band  
using automatic tuning (page 22), direct  
tuning (page 22), or preset tuning  
(page 24).  
To select the preset station  
directly  
Press the numeric buttons on the remote.  
The preset station of the selected number in the  
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT  
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory  
page.  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the  
program service name appears in the display.  
Note  
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to  
is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the  
signal strength is weak.  
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Program type  
indication  
Description  
Displaying RDS information  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
While receiving an RDS station, press  
DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Performances of major orchestras,  
chamber music, opera, etc.  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically as  
follows:  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
Program Service name t Frequency t  
a)  
Program Type indication t Radio Text  
b)  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Weather information  
indication t Current Time indication (in 24-  
Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
hour system) t Sound field currently applied  
a)  
Type of program being broadcast (see page 25).  
b)  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Programs for children  
Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
Notes  
• If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the  
display.  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
Programs of religious content  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,  
the message scrolls across the display.  
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service,  
“NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the  
display.  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located by  
TP/TA  
Programs on recreational  
activities such as gardening,  
fishing, cooking, etc.  
Description of program types  
Program type  
indication  
Description  
JAZZ  
Jazz programs  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
NEWS  
News programs  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
OLDIES  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
INFO  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
FOLK M  
DOCUMENT  
NONE  
Investigative features  
Any programs not defined above  
SPORT  
Sports programs  
EDUCATE  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials  
CULTURE  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel games,  
and comedy  
POP M  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Easy Listening  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
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Changing the display  
Changing the information in  
the display  
You can check the sound field etc. by changing  
the information in the display.  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will  
change cyclically as follows.  
*
Index name of the input t Selected input t  
Sound field currently applied  
When the tuner is selected  
**  
*
Program Service name or preset station name  
**  
t Frequency t Program Type indication  
**  
t Radio Text indication t Current Time  
**  
indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field  
currently applied.  
* Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station (page 35). Index  
name does not appear when only blank spaces have  
been entered, or it is the same as the input name.  
**During RDS reception only. (Models of area code  
CEL, CEK only. See page 25).  
Adjusting the brightness of  
the display  
Press DIMMER repeatedly.  
The brightness of the display will change in 3  
steps.  
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About the indications in the display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
;
DIGITAL  
;PRO LOGIC II DTS  
L F E SP A  
RDS  
STEREO MONO  
MEMORY  
SW  
SP B SLEEP OPT COAX  
D.RANGE  
L
C
S
R
SL  
SR  
qs  
qa  
0
9
8
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is  
set to “YES” (page 18) and audio signal is  
output from the SUB WOOFER jack.  
G Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See  
pages 22–25 for tuner operations.  
Note  
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played  
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency  
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is  
actually being reproduced.  
“RDS” appears for models of area code CEL,  
CEK only.  
H D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated (page 32).  
C SP A/SP B: Lights up in accordance with the  
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off  
when speaker output is turned off or when  
headphones are connected.  
I COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
COAXIAL terminal.  
D ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital  
format.  
J OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
OPTICAL terminal.  
E ; PRO LOGIC II: ; PRO LOGIC” lights  
up when the receiver applies Pro Logic  
processing to 2 channel signals in order to  
output the center and surround channel  
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when  
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music decoder is  
activated. However, both indicators do not  
light up if both the center and surround  
speakers are set to “NO” and “A.F.D. AUTO”,  
“DOLBY PL”, “PLII MOV” or “PLII MUS”  
is selected.  
K SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is  
activated.  
L Playback channel indicators: The letters  
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being  
played back. The boxes around the letters vary  
to show how the receiver downmixes the  
source sound (based on the speakers settings).  
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center  
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR  
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or  
the surround components obtained by Pro  
Logic processing))  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II  
decoding do not function for DTS format signals.  
Example:  
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2  
F DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.  
Output channel: Surround speakers absent  
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO  
Note  
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you  
have made digital connections and that INPUT  
MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 31).  
L
C
R
SL  
SR  
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Enjoying higher fidelity  
sound  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Using only the front  
speakers  
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT  
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows  
you to select the decoding mode you want for  
your audio sound.  
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound  
from the front left/right speakers only. There is  
no sound from the sub woofer.  
A.F.D. mode  
(Display)  
Decoding mode  
A.F.D. AUTO  
As encoded  
Listening to 2 channel stereo  
sources (2CH STEREO)  
(A.F.D. AUTO)  
PRO LOGIC  
(DOLBY PL)  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely  
bypass the sound field processing and multi  
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2  
channel.  
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II  
(PLII MOV)  
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC  
(PLII MUS)  
Press 2CH.  
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the  
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.  
Decoding the input audio  
signal automatically  
Note  
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH  
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo  
sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub  
woofer, set to the A.F.D. mode.  
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects  
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby  
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)  
and performs the proper decoding if necessary.  
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/  
encoded, without adding any surround effects.  
However, if there are no low frequency signals  
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low  
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.  
AUTO”.  
The receiver automatically detects the type of  
audio signal being input and performs the proper  
decoding if necessary.  
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Enjoying stereo sound in multi  
channel (2 channel decoding  
mode)  
Selecting a sound field  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-  
programmed sound fields. They bring the  
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters  
and concert halls into your home.  
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding  
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can  
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels  
through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels  
through Dolby Pro Logic.  
Selecting a sound field for  
movies  
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2  
channel decoding mode.  
The selected type of decoding appears in the  
display.  
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
The selected sound field appears in the display.  
xDOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source  
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.  
Sound field  
Display  
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS  
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS  
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS  
C.ST.EX A  
C.ST.EX B  
C.ST.EX C  
xPLII MOV (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.  
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby  
Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound  
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or  
old movies.  
About DCS (Digital Cinema  
Sound)  
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS  
technology.  
xPLII MUS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)  
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.  
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as  
CDs.  
DCS is the concept name of the surround  
technology for home theater developed by Sony.  
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)  
technology to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio  
in Hollywood.  
Note  
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does  
not function for DTS format signals.  
When played at home, DCS will create a  
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic  
combination of sound and action as envisioned  
by the movie director.  
If you connect a sub woofer  
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if  
the source signal does not include a LFE signal,  
the receiver generates a low frequency signal for  
output to the sub woofer.  
x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema  
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for  
watching most any type of movies.  
x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema  
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching  
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound  
effects.  
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x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS  
Selecting a sound field for  
music  
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony  
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is  
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra  
music is featured in the soundtrack.  
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the  
sound field you want.  
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes  
The selected sound field appears in the display.  
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for  
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with  
multi channel surround effects. You can  
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony  
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your  
home.  
Sound field  
HALL  
Display  
HALL  
JAZZ CLUB  
LIVE CONCERT  
JAZZ  
CONCERT  
x HALL  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of  
the following three elements.  
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.  
x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)  
• Virtual Multi Dimension  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single  
pair of actual surround speakers.  
• Screen Depth Matching  
x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.  
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming  
from inside the screen like in theaters.  
• Cinema Studio Reverberation  
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in  
theaters.  
To turn off the surround effect  
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.  
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.  
Tips  
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate  
these three elements simultaneously.  
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound  
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field  
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the  
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input  
and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will  
automatically be applied again.  
Notes  
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may  
cause increased noise in the playback signal.  
• When listening with sound fields that employ the  
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any  
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.  
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD  
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package.  
: Dolby Digital discs  
: Dolby Surround encoded  
programs  
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs  
Notes  
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
• When one of the following sound fields are selected,  
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the  
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SET UP menu.  
However, the sound will be output from the sub  
woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front, center, or  
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”.  
– HALL  
– JAZZ CLUB  
– LIVE CONCERT  
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Customizing sound fields  
Advanced Adjustments and Settings  
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can  
customize the sound fields to suit your particular  
listening situation.  
Switching the audio input  
mode for digital  
components  
Note on the displayed items  
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary  
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters  
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the  
selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and  
unchangeable.  
— INPUT MODE  
You can switch the audio input mode for  
components which have digital audio input  
jacks.  
Adjusting the LEVEL menu  
1
2
Press input buttons to select the input.  
You can adjust the balance and level of each  
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound  
fields except for the effect level parameter. The  
effect level parameter settings are stored  
individually for each sound field.  
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to  
select the audio input mode.  
The selected audio input mode appears in  
the display.  
Audio input modes  
1
Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
• AUTO IN  
Gives priority to digital signals when there are  
both digital and analog connections. If there  
are no digital signals, analog is selected.  
• COAX IN  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.  
• OPT IN  
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the  
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.  
• ANALOG  
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the  
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.  
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
LEVEL ”.  
Press or  
repeatedly to select the  
parameter you want to adjust.  
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”  
below.  
4
5
While monitoring the sound, press + or  
– repeatedly to select the setting you  
want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
parameters.  
Note  
When signals with a sampling frequency of more than  
48 kHz is input, the tone and sound field cannot be  
used.  
LEVEL menu parameters  
The initial setting is underlined.  
L
R
x
BAL. L/R XX  
(Front speaker balance)  
Initial setting: BALANCE (0)  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right  
speakers. You can adjust in the range of BAL. L (+1 to  
+8), BALANCE (0), BAL. R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.  
continued  
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x CTR XXX dB  
(Center speaker level)  
Resetting sound fields to the  
initial settings  
x SUR.L. XXX dB  
(Surround speaker (left) level)  
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.  
x SUR.R. XXX dB  
(Surround speaker (right) level)  
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn off the power.  
While holding down 2CH, press  
?/1.  
x S.W. XXX dB  
(Sub woofer level)  
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all  
sound fields are reset to the initial setting.  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.  
D.RANGE  
x
COMP. XXX  
(Dynamic range compressor)  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound  
track. This may be useful when you want to watch  
movies at low volumes late at night.  
• OFF  
The dynamic range is not compressed.  
• STD  
The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the  
recording engineer.  
• MAX  
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.  
Tip  
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the  
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic  
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.  
We recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatly  
compresses the dynamic range and lets you view  
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog  
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a  
very natural compression.  
Note  
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby  
Digital sources only.  
x EFCT. XXX (Effect level)  
Initial setting: STD  
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect.  
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Adjusting the tone  
Advanced settings  
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble  
level) of the front speakers using the TONE  
menu.  
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu  
to adjust the receiver  
1
Start playing a source encoded with  
multi channel surround effects (DVD,  
etc.).  
You can adjust various receiver settings using  
the CUSTOMIZE menu.  
1
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
CUSTOM ”.  
2
3
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
TONE ”.  
Press or repeatedly to select the  
parameter you want to adjust.  
Press or  
parameter you want to adjust.  
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu  
parameters” below.  
For details, see “TONE menu parameters”  
below.  
3
4
Press + or – repeatedly to select the  
setting you want.  
4
5
While monitoring the sound, press + or  
– repeatedly to select the setting you  
want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other  
items.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other  
items.  
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters  
The initial setting is underlined.  
Note  
You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is  
decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more  
than 48 kHz.  
x DEC. XXXX  
(Digital audio input decoding priority)  
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal  
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.  
TONE menu parameters  
The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2 and  
“DEC. PCM” for DVD and SA-CD/CD.  
• AUTO  
xBASS XX dB  
(Front speaker bass level)  
Automatically switches the input mode between  
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.  
xTREB. XX dB  
(Front speaker treble level)  
• PCM  
Initial setting: 0 dB  
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the  
interruption when playback starts). Even when other  
signals are input, the sound is output. However, this  
receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC.  
PCM”.  
You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps.  
Note  
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the  
digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when  
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.  
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x DUAL XXX  
(Digital broadcast language selection)  
Lets you select the language you want to listen to  
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions  
for Dolby Digital sources.  
• M/S (Main/Sub)  
Sound of the main language will be output through  
the front left speaker and sound of the sub language  
will be output through the front right speaker  
simultaneously.  
• M (Main)  
Sound of the main language will be output.  
• S (Sub)  
Sound of the sub language will be output.  
• M+S (Main + Sub)  
Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will  
be output.  
x NAME IN  
(Naming preset stations and inputs)  
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs  
selected with input buttons. For details, see “Naming  
preset stations and inputs” on page 35.  
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Tips  
• You can select the character type as follows by  
pressing + or – repeatedly.  
Other Operations  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols  
• To enter a blank space, press + or – repeatedly  
until a blank space appears in the display.  
• If you made a mistake, press or repeatedly  
until the character you want to change flashes,  
then press + or – repeatedly to select the correct  
character.  
Naming preset stations  
and inputs  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
preset stations and inputs selected with input  
buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display.  
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.  
6
Press ENTER to store the index name.  
Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)  
When you name an RDS station and tune in the station,  
the Program Service name appears instead of the name  
you entered. (You cannot change the name of a  
Program Service name. The name you entered will be  
overwritten by the Program Service name.)  
1 To index a preset station  
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band, then tune in  
the preset station you want to create an  
index name for (page 24).  
To index an input  
Press the input button to select the  
input you want to create an index name  
for.  
2
3
4
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select  
CUSTOM ”.  
Press or repeatedly to select  
“NAME IN”.  
Press ENTER.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character.  
5
Use  
index name.  
or  
and + or – to create an  
Press + or – repeatedly to select a character,  
then press to move the cursor to the next  
position.  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
Selecting the speaker  
system  
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically  
at a specified time. Use the remote for the  
operation.  
You can select the front speaker system you  
want to use.  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is  
on.  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly to select the front speaker  
system you want to use.  
Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes  
cyclically as follows:  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t  
OFF  
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in  
the display.  
The selected speaker system appears in the  
display. To turn off the speaker output, press  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until  
“SP A” and “SP B” indication turn off.  
The speaker system  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns  
off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the  
display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will  
be canceled.  
• SP A  
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS  
FRONT A terminals.  
• SP B  
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS  
FRONT B terminals.  
• SP A and SP B  
The speakers connected to both the  
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals  
(parallel connection).  
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Recording on a video tape  
Recording  
You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD  
using the receiver. You can also add audio from  
a variety of audio sources when editing a video  
tape. See the operating instructions of your VCR  
or DVD player if you need help.  
Before you begin, make sure you have  
connected all components properly.  
Recording on an audio tape or  
MiniDisc  
1
2
Select the program source to be  
recorded.  
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc  
using the receiver. See the operating instructions  
of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need  
help.  
Prepare the component for playing.  
For example, insert a video tape you want to  
record into VCR.  
3
4
Insert a blank video tape into the VCR  
(VIDEO 1) for recording.  
1
2
Select the component to be recorded.  
Prepare the component for playing.  
Start recording on the recording VCR,  
then start playing the video tape or  
DVD you want to record.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
3
4
Insert a blank tape or MD into the  
recording deck and adjust the  
recording level, if necessary.  
Tip  
You can record the sound from any audio source onto  
a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD.  
Locate the point where you want to start recording  
from another audio source, select the program source,  
then start playback. The audio from that source will be  
recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead  
of the audio from the original medium. To resume  
audio recording from the original medium, select the  
video source again.  
Start recording on the recording deck,  
then start playback on the playback  
component.  
Notes  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.  
• The analog audio signals of the current input is  
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.  
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not  
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when  
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio  
signals of the current or previously used input are  
output.  
Notes  
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a  
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT  
jacks.  
• Make sure to make both digital and analog  
connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs.  
Analog recording is not possible if you make only  
digital connections.  
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record  
from the sources.  
• The analog audio signals of the current input are  
output from the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.  
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not  
output from VIDEO 1 OUT jacks even when MULTI  
CH IN is being used. The analog audio signals of the  
current or previously used input are output.  
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Operations Using the Remote RM-U306B  
You can use the remote RM-U306B to operate  
the components in your system.  
Remote button  
description  
Before you use your  
remote  
AV  
?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP  
ea  
e;  
1
SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
2
3
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
SA-CD  
DVD  
wl  
wk  
wj  
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –  
properly oriented in the battery compartment.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote  
MD/TAPE  
TUNER  
4
TOP MENU  
DVD MENU  
V
1
2
5
8
0
3
b
sensor  
on the receiver.  
B
ENTER  
4
6
O
9
wh  
wg  
v
7
SHIFT  
D.TUNING  
>10  
ENTER  
RETURN  
5
-
+
>
.
CH/PRESET  
TV/VIDEO  
wf  
wd  
6
7
ANT  
TV/VTR  
M
m
D.SKIP  
Tip  
ws  
wa  
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for  
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates  
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.  
8
9
q;  
X
N
x
MOVIE/  
MUSIC  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
w;  
ql  
qk  
Notes  
TEST TONE  
MAIN MENU  
MULTI CH  
qa  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
MENU  
MUTING  
qs  
qd  
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or  
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
qj  
MASTER  
VOL  
qh  
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of  
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage  
from battery leakage and corrosion.  
TV VOL  
TV CH  
qf  
qg  
The tables below show the settings of each  
button.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
A.F.D. 9 Receiver  
Selects the decoding  
mode for audio sound.  
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Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
ANT  
VCR  
Selects output signal  
MENU </> Receiver  
Selects a menu item.  
TV/VTR  
wd  
from the antenna  
terminal: TV signal or  
VCR program.  
qs  
MENU –/+ Receiver  
qd  
Adjusts or changes the  
setting.  
AV ?/1  
ea  
TV/VCR/  
CD player/  
VCD player/ off.  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
Turns the audio and  
video components on or  
MOVIE/  
MUSIC w;  
Receiver  
Selects the pre-  
programmed sound  
fields for movie and  
music.  
MULTI CH Receiver  
qk  
Selects MULTI CH IN  
source.  
DAT deck  
MUTING Receiver  
qj  
Mutes the sound from  
the receiver.  
CH/  
PRESET  
Receiver  
Selects preset stations.  
RETURN VCD player Returns to the previous  
–/+ 6  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner  
Selects preset channel.  
Skips discs (multi-disc  
wg  
menu.  
SA-CD wk Receiver  
To listen to Super Audio  
CD or compact disc.  
D.SKIP wd CD player/  
VCD player/ changer only).  
DVD player/  
MD deck  
SHIFT 5 Receiver  
Selects a memory page  
for presetting radio  
stations or tuning to  
preset stations.  
D.TUNING Receiver  
Enters direct tuning  
mode.  
wg  
SLEEP 1 Receiver  
Activates the sleep  
function and the  
duration which the  
receiver turns off  
automatically.  
DVD wl  
Receiver  
To watch DVD.  
DVD  
MENU wh  
DVD player Displays DVD menu.  
ENTER wg TV/VCR/  
After selecting a  
Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track  
SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off the receiver  
STANDBY VCR/Satellite and other Sony audio/  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
using the numeric  
buttons, press to enter  
the value.  
(Press AV tuner/  
video components.  
?/1eaand CD player/  
?/1 e; at VCD player/  
the same  
time)  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
ENTER wh DVD player Enters the selection.  
MAIN  
Receiver  
Selects the menu of the  
receiver.  
MENU ql  
DAT deck  
MASTER Receiver  
VOL +/–  
qh  
Adjusts the master  
volume of the receiver.  
TEST  
TONE qa  
Receiver  
Outputs test tone.  
TOP  
MENU wh  
DVD player Displays DVD title.  
MD/TAPE Receiver  
4
To listen to Minidisc or  
audio tape.  
continued  
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Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
TUNER wj Receiver  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
./> VCR/  
CD player/  
Skips tracks.  
6
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
TV CH  
+/– qg  
TV  
Selects preset TV  
channels.  
TV/VIDEO TV  
wf  
Selects input signal:  
TV input or video  
input.  
TV VOL  
+/– qf  
TV  
Adjusts the volume of  
the TV.  
m/M CD player/  
Searches tracks in the  
7
VCD player/ forward or backward  
DVD player direction.  
VIDEO 1 3 Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 3)  
VCR/  
Fastforwards or  
rewinds.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
VIDEO 2 2 Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
(VTR mode 1)  
0-9 wh  
Receiver  
Use with SHIFT to  
preset radio station or  
tuning to preset stations  
and with D.TUNING  
for direct tuning.  
N 8  
VCR/  
Starts playback.  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
CD player/  
VCD player/ 0 selects track 10.  
LD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck  
Selects track numbers.  
X ws  
VCR/  
Pauses playback or  
recording. (Also starts  
TV/VCR/  
Satellite tuner numbers.  
Selects channel  
CD player/  
VCD player/ recording with  
LD player/ components in  
DVD player/ recording standby.)  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
2CH q;  
Receiver  
Selects 2CH STEREO  
mode.  
>10 5  
CD player/  
VCD player/ over 10.  
LD player/  
Selects track numbers  
Tape deck  
x wa  
VCR/  
Stops playback.  
MD deck  
CD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DVD player/  
MD deck/  
DAT deck/  
Tape deck  
-/-- 5  
TV  
Selects the channel  
entry mode, either one  
or two digit.  
?/1 e;  
Receiver  
Turns the receiver on or  
off.  
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Remote  
Button  
Operations Function  
Changing the factory  
setting of an input button  
O wh  
DVD player Returns to the previous  
menu or exits the menu.  
V/v/B/b DVD player Selects a menu item.  
If the factory settings of the input buttons do not  
match your system components, you can change  
them. For example, if you have a tape deck and  
you do not have an MD deck, you can assign the  
MD/TAPE button to your tape deck.  
wh  
Notes  
• When you press the input buttons (VIDEO 1, VIDEO  
2, DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch  
to the corresponding input mode that you want. In  
this case, press the TV/VIDEO button to switch the  
input mode of the TV.  
Note that the settings of the TUNER button  
cannot be changed.  
1
Hold down the input button whose input  
you want to change (for example, MD/  
TAPE).  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model of the receiver.  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an  
example only. Therefore, depending on the  
component the above operation may not be possible  
or may operate differently than described.  
2
Press the corresponding button of the  
component you want to assign to the  
input button (for example, 4 – Tape deck).  
The following buttons are assigned to select  
the input:  
To operate  
Press  
CD player  
1
DAT deck  
2
MD deck  
3
Tape deck A  
4
Tape deck B  
5
LD player  
6
VCR (command mode VTR 1*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 2*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 3*)  
TV  
7
8
9
0
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)  
DVD player  
>10  
ENTER  
.
VCD player  
*Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3  
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and  
VHS respectively.  
Now you can use the MD/TAPE button to  
control the tape deck.  
To reset a button to its factory  
setting  
Repeat the above procedure.  
To reset all the input buttons to  
their factory setting  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at the  
same time.  
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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.  
Additional Information  
Precautions  
On safety  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,  
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any further.  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that the  
operating voltage is identical with your local power  
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.  
• The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power  
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long  
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall  
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the  
plug itself; never pull the cord.  
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
On heat buildup  
Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is  
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver  
at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning  
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the  
life of the receiver.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a  
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or  
mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that  
might block the ventilation holes and cause  
malfunctions.  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces  
that have been specially treated (with wax, oil,  
polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface  
may result.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
off and unplug the receiver.  
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There is no sound from analog 2 channel  
sources.  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX  
IN” or “OPT IN” (page 31).  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
• Check that you have not selected “MULTI CH IN”.  
There is no sound from digital sources (from  
COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).  
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to  
“ANALOG” (page 31). Check that the INPUT  
MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources  
from OPTICAL input jack, or set to “OPT IN” for  
the sources from COAXIAL input jack.  
There is no sound or only a very low-level  
sound no matter which component is  
selected.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely and correctly.  
• Check that both the receiver and all components  
are turned on.  
• Check that you have not selected “MULTI CH IN”.  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at  
VOL MIN.  
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is  
not set to off (page 36).  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
• Check that the headphones are not connected.  
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the  
muting function.  
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away  
from a TV set or fluorescent light.  
There is no sound from a specific component.  
• Check that the component is connected correctly  
to the audio input jacks for that component.  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is  
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
There is no sound or only a very low-level  
sound is heard from the center or/and  
surround speaker.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component on the receiver.  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
• Select the CINEMA STUDIO EX mode  
(page 29).  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES  
jack to verify that sound is output from the  
headphones. If only one channel is output from the  
headphones, the component may not be connected  
to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords  
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component. If both channels are  
output from the headphones, the front speaker  
may not be connected to the receiver correctly.  
Check the connection of the front speaker which is  
not outputting any sound.  
• Adjust the speaker level (page 20).  
• Make sure the center or/and surround speaker size  
parameter is set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE”  
(page 18).  
There is no sound from the sub woofer.  
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly  
and securely.  
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is  
set to “YES” (page 18).  
• There is no sound output from the sub woofer  
depending on the sound field.  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
A.F.D., MOVIE or MUSIC).  
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a  
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.  
continued  
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*
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is  
not reproduced.  
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in  
Dolby Digital or DTS format.  
RDS does not work.  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS  
station.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the  
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio  
setting (settings for the audio output) of the  
connected component.  
The RDS information that you want does not  
appear.  
• Contact the radio station and find out whether they  
actually provide the service in question. If so, the  
service may be temporarily out of order.  
*
Recording cannot be done.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
There is no picture or an unclear picture  
appears on the TV screen or monitor.  
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver.  
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
• Move your TV away from the audio components.  
• Select the source component with input buttons.  
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to  
“ANALOG” (page 31) before recording from a  
digital component connected to the analog MD/  
TAPE terminals.  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to  
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as  
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an  
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To  
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground  
wire to a gas pipe.  
Remote control  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor  
receiver.  
on the  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
Outdoor FM antenna  
Receiver  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
ANTENNA  
• Make sure you select the correct input on the  
remote.  
AM  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
Error message  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
message.  
To ground  
PROTECT  
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The  
receiver will automatically turn off after a few  
seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on  
the power again. If this problem persists, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct  
tuning.  
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly  
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).  
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations  
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning  
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 23).  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency  
appears in the display.  
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If you are unable to remedy the  
problem using the  
troubleshooting guide  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
POWER OUTPUT  
Models of area code CEL, CEK  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the  
problem (page 17). However, note that all  
memorized settings will be reset to their factory  
settings and you will have to readjust all settings  
on the receiver.  
1)  
80 W + 80 W  
1)  
Reference Power Output  
If the problem persist  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
2)  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
FRONT : 80 W/ch  
CENTER : 80 W  
SURR : 80 W/ch  
2)  
2)  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
Models of area code AU  
To clear  
See  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
50 W + 50 W  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 17  
page 32  
1)  
1)  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
80 W + 80 W  
1)  
Reference Power Output  
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
2)  
FRONT : 50 W/ch  
2)  
CENTER : 50 W  
2)  
SURR : 50 W/ch  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
2)  
FRONT : 80 W/ch  
CENTER : 80 W  
SURR : 80 W/ch  
2)  
2)  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
2)  
FRONT : 100 W/ch  
2)  
CENTER : 100 W  
2)  
SURR : 100 W/ch  
Models of area code KR  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
1)  
3)  
80 W + 80 W  
70 W + 70 W  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
2)  
FRONT : 100 W/ch  
2)  
CENTER : 100 W  
2)  
SURR : 100 W/ch  
continued  
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Models of other area code  
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)  
Inputs (Digital)  
DVD (Coaxial)  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 100 dB  
1)  
80 W + 80 W  
1)  
Reference Power Output  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
2)  
VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD  
(Optical)  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: –  
S/N: 100 dB  
FRONT : 100 W/ch  
CENTER : 100 W  
SURR : 100 W/ch  
2)  
2)  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
1) Measured under the following conditions:  
Outputs (Analog)  
Area code  
SP, CEL, CEK, KR  
E2/E3, AU  
TW  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
110 V AC, 60 Hz  
MD/TAPE (OUT),  
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT)  
Voltage: 500 mV  
Impedance: 10 kiloohms  
SUB WOOFER  
Voltage: 2 V  
Impedance: 1 kiloohms  
2) Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
TONE  
Gain levels  
6 dB, 1 dB step  
3) Measured under the following conditions:  
Area code  
Power requirements  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
Antenna  
Antenna terminals  
Intermediate frequency  
Sensitivity  
Mono:  
KR  
220 V AC, 50 Hz  
87.5 - 108.0 MHz  
FM wire antenna  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
10.7 MHz  
Frequency response  
MULTI CH IN,  
SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE, +0.5/–2 dB (with sound  
DVD, VIDEO 1, 2  
10 Hz – 70 kHz  
18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms  
38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
field and tone bypassed)  
Stereo:  
Useable sensitivity  
S/N  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Inputs (Analog)  
MULTI CH IN,  
SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE, Impedance: 50 kiloohms  
DVD, VIDEO 1, 2  
Sensitivity: 500 mV  
76 dB  
70 dB  
4)  
S/N : 96 dB  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
5)  
(A, 500 mV  
)
Mono:  
0.3%  
Stereo:  
Separation  
Frequency response  
0.5%  
4) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone  
bypassed).  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
30 Hz – 15 kHz,  
+0.5/–2 dB  
5) Weighted network, input level.  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
46GB  
 
AM tuner section  
Supplied accessories  
Tuning range  
FM wire antenna (1)  
Models of area code E2/E3  
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,610 kHz  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz  
AM loop antenna (1)  
Remote commander RM-U306B (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
6)  
6)  
Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP, AU, TW, KR  
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz  
For details on the area code of the component you  
are using, see page 3.  
Antenna  
Loop antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
Usable sensitivity  
450 kHz  
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or  
999 kHz)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
S/N  
54 dB (at 50 mV/m)  
0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)  
Harmonic distortion  
Selectivity  
At 9 kHz:  
35 dB  
40 dB  
At 10 kHz:  
6) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10  
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the  
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +  
or TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be  
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset  
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.  
Video section  
Inputs/Outputs  
Video:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
General  
Power requirements  
Area code  
CEL, CEK  
SP, KR  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
220 – 230 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
E2/E3  
120/220/240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
AU  
TW  
240 V AC, 50 Hz  
110 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Area code  
Power consumption  
CEL, CEK, SP, AU,  
E2/E3, KR  
180 W  
TW  
440 W  
Power consumption (during standby mode)  
0.3 W  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
430 × 145 × 310.5 mm  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
7.5 kg  
47GB  
 
     
List of button locations and reference pages  
Illustration number  
How to use page 48 and 49  
r
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are  
DISPLAY 3 (25, 26, 44)  
R
R
Name of button/part  
Reference page  
Main unit  
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS  
M - Z  
ALPHABETICAL ORDER  
2CH (button/indicator) qa (28,  
30, 32)  
MAIN MENU 8 (18, 31, 33, 35)  
MASTER VOLUME –/+ qg (17,  
20, 21, 43)  
A - L  
A.F.D. (button/indicator) qs (28,  
29, 30, 43)  
+/– qj (18, 31, 33, 35)  
</> qk (18, 31, 33, 35)  
?/1 (power) 1 (17, 18, 23, 32,  
47)  
MD/TAPE wj (21)  
DIMMER 4 (26)  
MEMORY ws (23)  
DISPLAY 3 (25, 26, 44)  
Display 7 (25, 26)  
MOVIE (button/indicator) qd  
(29, 43)  
DVD wk (21)  
MULTI CH IN q; (21)  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
(indicator) 6 (21)  
ENTER 9 (17, 18, 35)  
FM MODE wd (22)  
Input buttons ql (21, 31, 34, 35)  
INPUT MODE qh (31)  
IR (receptor) 5 (38, 44)  
MUSIC(button/indicator) qf (30,  
43)  
PHONES (jack) wf (21, 43)  
PRESET TUNING –/+ w; (23,  
47)  
SA-CD/CD wh (21)  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2  
(16, 36, 43)  
TUNER FM/AM wg (21, 22, 23,  
24, 35)  
TUNING –/+ wa (22, 47)  
VIDEO 1 e; (21)  
VIDEO 2 wl (21)  
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2 3 4  
5
6
7
8 9 q; qa qs qd qf  
1
wf wdws  
wa  
w;  
ql  
qk qj qh  
qg  
e; wl wk wj wh wg  
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Index  
A
R
Adjusting  
CUSTOMIZE parameters 33  
RDS 24  
LEVEL parameters 31  
SET UP parameters 18  
speaker levels and balance 20  
TONE parameters 33  
on a video tape 37  
on an audio tape or MD 37  
S
Automatic tuning 22  
Selecting  
component 21  
C
front speaker system 36  
sound field 2930  
SET UP menu 18  
Sleep Timer 36  
Changing  
display 26  
Clearing receiver’s memory 17  
CUSTOMIZE menu 33  
Sound field  
customizing 31  
pre-programmed 2930  
D
resetting 32  
Digital Cinema Sound 29  
Direct tuning 22  
selecting 2930  
Speakers  
Dual Mono 34  
Dubbing. See Recording  
adjusting speaker levels and balance 20  
connection 15  
placement 15  
Supplied accessories 46  
E
Editing. See Recording  
T
Test tone 20  
TONE menu 33  
Tuning  
I
Indexing. See Naming  
automatically 22  
directly 22  
to preset stations 24  
L
Labeling. See Naming  
LEVEL menu 31  
N
Naming 35  
P
Preset stations  
how to 23  
how to tune 24  
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