Home Theatre System: HT-DDW870

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Home Theatre
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
HT-DDW870
©2005 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
expose the unit to rain or moisture. provide reasonable protection against harmful
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the interference in a residential installation. This
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, particular installation. If this equipment does cause
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
Don’t throw away batteries with and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
general house waste; dispose of interference by one or more of the following measures:
them correctly as chemical waste.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
For customers in the United States
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert
Note to CATV system installer:
the user to the presence of
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
within the product’s enclosure
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
that may be of sufficient
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
magnitude to constitute a risk of
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
electric shock to persons.
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of For customers in Canada
important operating and CAUTION
maintenance (servicing) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
instructions in the literature BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
accompanying the appliance. INSERT.
For customers in the United States,
Canada and Australia
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered

mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner,
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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About area codes

About This Manual The area code of the receiver you purchased is
• The instructions in this manual are for model shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
HT-DDW870. Check your receiver’s model number the illustration below).
by looking at the lower right corner of the front
panel. In this manual, the model of area code U is SURROUND BACK R L
used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. – +
R L
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls R FRONT A

CENTER
SPEAKERS
L
FRONT B
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the – – +
supplied remote if they have the same or similar R SURROUND L
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use 2-XXX-XXX-XX AA

EAKERS
of your remote, see pages 42–50.

Area code
The HT-DDW870 consists of:
Models of area code U, CA Any differences in operation, according to the area
• Receiver STR-K870P code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
• Speaker system “Models of area code AA only”.
– Front speaker (left) SS-MSP67L
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
– Front speaker (right) SS-MSP67R
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
– Center speaker SS-CNP67 System.
– Surround speaker (left) SS-MSP67SL * Manufactured under license from Dolby
– Surround speaker (right) SS-MSP67SR Laboratories.
– Surround back speaker SS-MSP67SB “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
– Sub woofer SA-WMSP87 trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
Models of area code CEL, CEK trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• Receiver STR-K870P
• Speaker system
Note for the supplied remote
– Front speaker (right) SS-MSP87R For RM-AAP001
– Center speaker SS-CNP87 The AUX, MULTI CH and 12 buttons on the
– Surround speaker (left) SS-MSP87SL remote are not available for receiver operation.
– Surround speaker (right) SS-MSP87SR
– Surround back speaker SS-MSP87SB
– Sub woofer SA-WMSP87E
Models of other area code

• Receiver STR-K870P
• Speaker system
– Front speaker (right) SS-MSP87R
– Center speaker SS-CNP87
– Surround speaker (left) SS-MSP87SL
– Surround speaker (right) SS-MSP87SR
– Surround back speaker SS-MSP87SB
– Sub woofer SA-WMSP87
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Table of Contents
Getting Started Advanced Adjustments and

1: Check how to hookup your Settings
components....................................... 5 Switching the audio input mode for digital
1a: Connecting components with components..................................... 35
digital audio output jacks ........... 7 — INPUT MODE
1b: Connecting components with Customizing sound fields ..................... 35
only analog audio jacks ............ 10 Adjusting the tone................................. 37
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 12 Advanced settings................................. 37
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 13
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 Other Operations
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 18 Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 39
6: Setting up the sub woofer ................. 21 Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 40
7: Adjusting the speaker levels and Selecting the speaker system ................ 40
balance ............................................ 21 Recording ............................................. 41
— TEST TONE
Operations Using the Remote
Amplifier Operation RM-AAP001
Selecting the component ....................... 22 Before you use your remote.................. 42
Listening to FM/AM radio.................... 23 Remote button description.................... 42
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 24 Selecting the command mode of
— AUTOBETICAL the remote....................................... 46
(Models of area code CEL, CEK Programming the remote ...................... 47
only)
Presetting radio stations ........................ 24 Additional Information
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 25
Precautions ........................................... 51
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
Troubleshooting.................................... 52
only)
Specifications ....................................... 54
Changing the display............................. 27
List of button locations and reference
About the indications in the display...... 28
pages............................................... 58
Enjoying Surround Sound Index ..................................................... 59
Using only the front speakers and sub

woofer............................................. 30
— 2CH STEREO
Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 30
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 32
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ............................................... 33
— SURR BACK DECODING
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Getting Started
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1b 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 12).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio outputa) 7–8
With analog audio output onlyb) 7–8
TV monitor
With composite video input only 8 or 11
Satellite tuner
With digital audio outputa) 7–8
With analog audio output onlyb) 7–8
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio outputa) 9
With analog audio output onlyb) 10
MD/Tape deck
With analog audio output onlyb) 10
VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. 11
a) Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
b) Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords (A to E) (not supplied unless indicated).
A Audio cord C Video cord
White (L) Yellow
Red (R)
D Optical digital cord
B Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) E Coaxial digital cord (supplied)
Red (R/audio) Orange
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
Getting Started
Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–E), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT L
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
E A
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2 ANTENNA
IN
MONITOR
AM
SA-CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L L L
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R R R
IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 SUB
WOOFER
D A
OUTPUT OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL AUDIO
OUT
Satellite tuner
Note
You can also 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.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
Satellite tuner TV monitor
OUTPUT INPUT
VIDEO VIDEO
C C
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2 ANTENNA
IN
MONITOR
AM

CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L L L
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R R R
WOOFER
C
OUTPUT
VIDEO
DVD player
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Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player

Getting Started
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2 ANTENNA
IN
MONITOR
AM

CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L L L
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R R R
WOOFER
D A
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPTICAL LINE
OUT
L
Super Audio CD/

CD player
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Note
No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on a Super Audio CD player connected to the
SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player 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 only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components

DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2 ANTENNA
IN
MONITOR
AM

CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L L L
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R R R
WOOFER
l
OUT IN
A A A
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE LINE
L L
R R
Super Audio CD/ MD/Tape deck

CD player
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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
Getting Started
input (page 22). For details on the required cords (A–E), see page 6.
VCR
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV monitor
AUDIO
OUT
L INPUT
VIDEO
B C
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2 ANTENNA
IN
MONITOR
AM

CD
IN
DVD
IN
To the VIDEO 3 COAXIAL
IN/PORTABLE L
L L L
AV IN jacks AUDIO
OUT
(Front panel) R
R R R
WOOFER
L
OUT IN
B B B
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO VIDEO
IN OUT
AUDIO AUDIO
IN OUT
Camcorder or
video game 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
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2 ANTENNA
IN
MONITOR
AM

CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L L L
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R R R
WOOFER
* 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
Getting Started
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 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).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding
mode” on page 33).
Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration

Center speaker
Front speaker (right)
Surround speaker (right)
Front speaker (left)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker (left)
Surround back speaker
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position
(page 19).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
• For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D floor stand
(available only in certain countries).
• You can also install the front, surround and surround back speakers on the wall (see page 16).
Note
Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround and surround back speaker terminals and the short speaker
connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals.
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Attaching foot pads

To prevent speaker vibration or movement, attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker as shown in the
illustration below.
Note
Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer as well.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (supplied) B Monaural audio cord (supplied)
Getting Started
(+) Black
(–)
Front speaker Front speaker Center speaker Surround back

(right) (left) speaker
E e E e E e E e
A A A A
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
SURROUND BACK R L
– +
R L
CENTER FRONT B
SPEAKERS
R FRONT A L
+ – – +
AUDIO
OUT
R SURROUND L
SUB SPEAKERS
WOOFER
B A A
E e E e
INPUT
Sub woofer Surround speaker Surround speaker

(right) (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 40).
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3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

Installing the speakers on the
wall Hole on the back of the speaker
You can install your front, surround and 4.6 mm

(3/16 inch)
surround back speakers on the wall.
1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are 10 mm
(13/32 inch)
suitable for the hole on the back of
each speaker. See the illustrations
below.
more than 4 mm
(5/32 inch)
more than 25 mm (1 inch)
4.6 mm
(3/16 inch) Notes
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and
10 mm strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile,
(13/32 inch)
attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them
Hole on the back of the speaker to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat
wall where reinforcement is applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall
2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The material or screws to be used.
screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm (7/32 • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage
to 9/32 inch). caused by improper installation, insufficient wall
strength or improper screw installation, natural
calamity, etc.
5 to 7 mm
(7/32 to 9/32 inch)
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4: Connecting the AC Connecting the AC power

cord
power cord
Getting Started
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Setting the voltage selector

for the receiver and sub R L
woofer
If your receiver and sub woofer has a voltage
selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage R L
b
To a wall
selector is set to the local power supply voltage. FRONT B outlet
If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the
correct position before connecting the AC power
cord to a wall outlet.
Receiver
120V 220V 240V
AC power cord
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Sub woofer
120V
240V 220V
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Performing initial setup 5: Setting up the speakers

operations
Before using the receiver for the first time, You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set
initialize the receiver by performing the the distance and location of the speakers
following procedure. connected to this receiver.
This procedure can also be used to return 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ SET UP ”.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. parameter you want to adjust.
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the For details, see “SPEAKER SET UP menu
display alternatingly. parameters” below.
3 Press ENTER. Note
“CLEARING” appears in the display for a Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in
while, then “CLEARED” appears. the display. This means that they have been
adjusted automatically due to other speaker
The following are reset to their factory settings or may not be adjustable.
settings.
• All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP, 4 Press + or – repeatedly to select the
LEVEL, TONE and CUSTOMIZE setting you want.
menus. The setting is entered automatically.
• The sound field memorized for each 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set
input and preset station. all of the items that follow.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to “VOL
MIN”.
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x SB DIST. X.X m*
SPEAKER SET UP menu (Surround back speaker distance)
parameters Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
Getting Started
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
The initial setting is underlined.
to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker
x L R DIST. X.X m* distance should be set from a distance equal to the front
(Front speaker distance) speaker distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) closer to your listening position (D).
* For models of area code U and CA, “XX ft.” is
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0
displayed.
meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps. Tip
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in
from your listening position, set the distance to the terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the
closest speaker. center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the
center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters
(5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
B
Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further
A A away from the listening position than the front
30˚ 30˚
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚ (15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
C C
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
D 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
x C DIST. X.X m* meters (3–6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
(Center speaker distance) position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
Lets you set the distance from your listening position surround effect because the surround speakers are too
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
distance (A) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to sound stage.
your listening position (B). Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
x SL SR DIST. X.X m*
try!
(Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.)
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 (15 feet) 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.
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x SL SR XXXX/XX Tip
(Surround speaker position) Surround speaker position is designed specifically for
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
for proper implementation of the surround effects in For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 32). critical. Those sound fields were designed under the
premise that the surround speakers would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
120˚
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the
100˚
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
surround effects becomes unclear unless set to
“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.
A A Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
B B variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD/HI” if your speakers are
located high above the listening position, even if they
are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the above explanation, we recommend that you
playback multi channel surround encoded software and
D D
select the setting that provides a good sense of
spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a
C
60
C
cohesive space between the surround sound from the
30 surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers.
If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then use the speaker
distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to
• SIDE/LO obtain proper balance.
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and C.
• SIDE/HI
corresponds to section A and D.
• BEHD/LO
corresponds to section B and C.
• BEHD/HI
corresponds to section B and D.
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6: Setting up the sub 7: Adjusting the speaker

woofer levels and balance
Getting Started
— TEST TONE
Listening to the sub woofer
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
POWER indicator listening to the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.
POWER
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
Before playing the program source, set the 2 Press TEST TONE.
volume to minimum on the receiver. “T. TONE” appears in the display and the
1 Turn on the receiver. test tone is output from each speaker in
sequence.
2 Press input buttons (e.g., DVD) to
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t
select the program source (e.g., DVD
Surround (right) t Surround back t
player).
Surround (left) t Sub woofer
3 Press POWER on the sub woofer.
3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance
The POWER indicator on the sub woofer using the LEVEL menu so that the level
lights up. of the test tone sounds the same from
4 Play the program source. each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,
see page 35.
Adjusting the level
Tips
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance • The adjusted value are shown in the display
your sound enjoyment. during adjustment.
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.
LEVEL
4 Press TEST TONE again after
adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume. Note
Set the volume level to best suit your preference Although these adjustments can also be made via the
according to the program source. front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone
is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu
Note
automatically), we recommend you follow the
Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to maximum. procedure described above and adjust the speaker
Extraneous noise may be heard. levels from your listening position using the remote.
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To use the headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
Amplifier Operation
• When the headphones are connected, speaker
Selecting the component output is automatically canceled and the
“SP A” and “SP B” indications in the display
1 Press input buttons to select the input. turn off .
• When the headphones are connected, you can
To select the Press
select only the following sound fields
VCR VIDEO 1 or (page 33).
VIDEO 2
– HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
Satellite tuner VIDEO 2
– HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3
DVD player DVD
MD or tape deck MD/TAPE
Super Audio CD or SA-CD/CD
CD player
Built-in tuner (FM) FM
Built-in tuner (AM) AM
The selected input appears in the display.
2 Turn on the component and start
playback.
Note
If you select any video components, set the TV’s
video input to match the component you selected.
3 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.
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Listening to FM/AM radio Direct tuning

You can enter the frequency of the station you
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts want directly. Use the remote for the operation.
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
Amplifier Operation
FM or AM band.
antennas to the receiver (see page 12).
The last received station is tuned in.
Tip
The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as Tip
shown in the following table. For details on area codes, You can also use FM or AM on the receiver.
see page 3.
2 Press D.TUNING.
Area code FM AM
U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
frequency.
CEL, CEK, SP, AU 50 kHz 9 kHz
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
E51 50 kHz 10 kHz* Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0
MX 50 kHz 10 kHz Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 55).
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.)
Automatic tuning If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
If you do not know the frequency of the station
optimum reception.
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
available stations in your area. If you cannot tune in a station
1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM and the entered numbers flash
band. Make sure you have entered the right frequency.
The last received station is tuned in. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3. If the entered
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
your area.
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

automatically You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
— AUTOBETICAL Then you can easily tune in the stations you
often listen to.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM Presetting radio stations
RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the 1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM
stations with the clearest signals. band.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by The last received station is tuned in.
one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 24) .
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
2 Tune in the station that you want to
preset using Automatic Tuning
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. (page 23) or Direct Tuning (page 23).
2 Hold down MEMORY and press ?/1 to 3 Press MEMORY.

turn the receiver back on. “MEMORY” lights up in the display for a
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears in few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the
the display and the receiver scans and stores indication turns off.
all the FM and FM RDS stations in the 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
broadcast area. TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks for station number.
stations broadcasting the same program, Each time you press the button, you can
then stores only the one with the clearest select the preset station number as follows:
signal. The selected RDS stations are sorted
alphabetically by their Program Service tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
name, then assigned a 2-character preset
code. For more details on RDS, see tC0y...yC2yC1T
page 25. If the “MEMORY” indication turns off
Regular FM stations are assigned 2- before you select the preset station number,
character preset codes and stored after the start again from step 3.
RDS station.
Tip
When done, “FINISH” appears in the
You can also use the remote to select a preset
display momentarily and the receiver
station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select
returns to the normal operation. a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
Notes numeric buttons to select a preset number.
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
5 Press MEMORY again.
The station is stored to the selected preset
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure to
store stations in your new area.
number.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see “Tuning If the “MEMORY” indication turns off
to preset stations” (page 25). before you press MEMORY, start again
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with from step 3.
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
the stations again.
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Tuning to preset stations Using the Radio Data

1 Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM
System (RDS)
band.
The last received station is tuned in.
(Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
Amplifier Operation
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio
TUNING – repeatedly to select the Data System), which enables radio stations to
preset station you want. send additional information along with the
Each time you press the button, you can regular program signal. You can also display
select the preset station as follows: RDS information.
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T Notes
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.
tC0y...yC2yC1T • Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
Using the remote familiar with the RDS services in your area, check
with your local radio stations for details.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or
AM band.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want. Simply select a station on the FM band
using automatic tuning (page 23), direct
To select the preset station tuning (page 23), or preset tuning
directly (page 25).
Press the numeric buttons on the remote. When you tune in a station that provides RDS
The preset station of the selected number in the services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT program service name appears in the display.
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory Note
page. 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.
Displaying RDS information

While receiving an RDS station, press
DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically as
follows:
Program Service name t Frequency t
Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text
indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-
hour system) t Sound field currently applied
a) Type of program being broadcast (see page 26).

b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
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Notes Program type Description

• If there is an emergency announcement by indication
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the PHONE IN Programs where members of the
display. public express their views by
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more, phone or in a public forum
the message scrolls across the display.
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS service, announcements that are located by
“NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”) appears in the TP/TA
display.
LEISURE Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
Description of program types fishing, cooking, etc.
JAZZ Jazz programs
Program type Description
indication COUNTRY Country music programs
NEWS News programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on
current news OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music
INFO Programs offering information on FOLK M Folk music programs
a wide spectrum of subjects, DOCUMENT Investigative features
including consumer affairs and NONE Any programs not defined above
medical advice
SPORT Sports programs
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
VARIED Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel games,
and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras,
chamber music, opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION Programs of religious content
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Changing the display
Changing the information in

the display
Amplifier Operation
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 39). 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 8
SW LFE SP A ; DIGITAL EX ; PRO LOGIC IIx DTS-ES NEO:6 RDS MEMORY

SP B SLEEP OPT COAX 96/24 D.RANGE STEREOMONO
L C R
SL S SR
SB qs qa q; 9
qd
A SW: Lights up when the audio signal is output F DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS
from the SUB WOOFER jack. signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when
DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
24 bit signals.
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is
actually being reproduced. Note
When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
C SP A/SP B: Lights up in accordance with the
have made digital connections and that INPUT
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 35).
when speaker output is turned off or when
headphones are connected. G NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/
Music mode decoding is activated.
D ; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up
when Dolby Digital signals are input. H Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
“; DIGITAL EX” lights up when Dolby receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
Digital EX signals are input. pages 23–26 for tuner operations.
Note Note
When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be “RDS” appears for models of area code CEL,
sure that you have made digital connections and CEK only.
that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG”
I D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range
(page 35).
compression is activated (page 36).
E ; PRO LOGIC IIx: “; PRO LOGIC”
J COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic
digital signal being input through the
processing to 2 channel signals in order to
COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is
output the center and surround channel
set to “COAX IN” (page 35).
signals. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder K OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up digital signal being input through the
when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game OPTICAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is
decoder is activated. set to “OPT IN” (page 35).
Note L SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function activated.
for DTS format signals or for signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
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M 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.
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center
Amplifier Operation
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or
the surround components obtained by Pro
Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the
surround back components obtained by 6.1
channel decoding))
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L C R
SL SR
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Enjoying higher fidelity

Enjoying Surround Sound
sound
Using only the front
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
speakers and sub woofer
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
— 2CH STEREO you to select the decoding mode you want for
your audio sound.
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
A.F.D. mode Decoding mode
from the front left/right speakers and sub (Display)
woofer.
A.F.D. AUTO As encoded
When multi channel surround formats are input,
(A.F.D. AUTO)
the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with
PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic
bass frequencies being output from the sub
(DOLBY PL)
woofer.
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are
(PLII MV)
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry
will be activated. The front channel bass PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MS)
frequencies will be output from the sub woofer.
PRO LOGIC II GAME
Press 2CH. (PLII GM)
“2CH ST.” appears in the display and the PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode. (PLIIX MV)
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
(PLIIX MS)
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME
(PLIIX GM)
Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6
(NEO6 CIN)
Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUS)
MULTI STEREO
(MULTI ST.)
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x PLII MS (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)

Decoding the input audio Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding.
signal automatically This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as
CDs.
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby x PLII GM (PRO LOGIC II GAME)
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding.
and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This setting is ideal for video game softwares.
This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ x PLIIX MV (PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE)

encoded, without adding any surround effects. Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding.
However, if there are no low frequency signals This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or
(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 6.1 movie channels.
frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
x PLIIX MS (PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC)
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding.
AUTO”. This setting shares hard “back” effects across all
The receiver automatically detects the type of surround speakers.
audio signal being input and performs the proper x PLIIX GM (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME)
decoding if necessary.
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding.
Tip This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals
In most cases, “A.F.D. AUTO” provides the most panned to the surround speakers.
appropriate decoding. You may want to use SURR Note
BACK DECODING (page 33) to match the input
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for
stream to the mode you prefer.
DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz.
Enjoying stereo sound in multi x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)
channel (2 channel decoding Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
mode) x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO)
through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all
Dolby Pro Logic IIx; 6 channels through DTS speakers.
Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by
DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
The selected type of decoding appears in the
display.
x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PLII MV (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.
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x C.ST.EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS

Selecting a sound field Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
You can take advantage of surround sound ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- music is featured in the soundtrack.
programmed sound fields. They bring the About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for
and concert halls into your home.
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with
multi channel surround effects. You can
Selecting a sound field for reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony
movies Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your
home.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of
sound field you want. the following three elements.
The selected sound field appears in the display. • Virtual Multi Dimension
Sound field Display
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers.
CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS C.ST.EX A
• Screen Depth Matching
CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS C.ST.EX B
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS C.ST.EX C
from inside the screen like in theaters.
About DCS (Digital Cinema • Cinema Studio Reverberation
Sound) Reproduces the type of reverberation found in
theaters.
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate
technology.
these three elements simultaneously.
DCS is the concept name of the surround
technology for home theater developed by Sony. Notes
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) • The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
technology to reproduce the sound cause increased noise in the playback signal.
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio • When listening with sound fields that employ the
in Hollywood. virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
When played at home, DCS will create a
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic
combination of sound and action as envisioned Selecting a sound field for
by the movie director. music
x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony sound field you want.
Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
The selected sound field appears in the display.
watching most any type of movies.
Sound field Display
x C.ST.EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS HALL HALL
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony JAZZ CLUB JAZZ
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
LIVE CONCERT CONCERT
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound x HALL
effects. Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB)
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
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x CONCERT (LIVE CONCERT)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. Selecting the surround
When the headphones are back decoding mode
connected
— SURR BACK DECODING
You can select only from the following sound
fields. This function lets you select the decoding mode
x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) for the surround back signals of the multi

Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2 channel input stream.
channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound By decoding the surround back signal of DVD
field processing and multi channel surround formats software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX,
are downmixed to 2 channels. DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
format, you can enjoy the surround sound
x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER)
DCS intended by the filmmakers.
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly
while listening through a pair of headphones. to select the surround back decoding
Note
mode.
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field “SB XXXX” appears in the display.
is operating, the system will automatically switch to For details, see “How to select the surround back
“HP 2CH” if using a sound field selected with the 2CH decoding mode” on page 34.
or A.F.D. button, or to “HP THEA” if using a sound
Tip
field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button.
You can select the surround back decoding mode using
To turn off the surround effect “SB XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu (page 37).
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D. Note
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”. You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D.
Tips
button except for the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode.
• 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.
• 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
Note
Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
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How to select the surround back decoding mode

You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream.
When you select “SB AUTO”

When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to
decode the surround back signal.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1 —
Dolby Digital EXb) 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 5.1 —
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) 6.1 DTS Matrix decoder
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) 6.1 DTS Discrete decoder
When you select “SB ON”

Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode
flaga) in the input stream. This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the
decoderse) used in movie theaters.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EXb) 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) 6.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
When you select “SB OFF”

Surround back decoding is not performed.
a) 6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish
Surround EX films.
c) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
d) Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
e) This decoder can be used for all 6.1 formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1).
Note
There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital
EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB ON”.
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Customizing sound fields

Advanced Adjustments and Settings
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can
Switching the audio input customize the sound fields to suit your particular
mode for digital listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
components The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters
— INPUT MODE may be dimmed in the display. This means that the
selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and

You can switch the audio input mode for unchangeable.
components for which this receiver have digital
audio input jacks.
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
1 Press input buttons to select the input.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to You can adjust the balance and level of each
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound
select the audio input mode.
fields except for effect level parameter. The
The selected audio input mode appears in
effect level parameter settings are stored
the display.
individually for each sound field.
Audio input modes 1 Start playing a source encoded with
• AUTO IN multi channel surround effects (DVD,
Gives priority to digital signals when there are etc.).
both digital and analog connections. If there 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
are no digital signals, analog is selected. “ LEVEL ”.
• COAX IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
parameter you want to adjust.
DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters”
• OPT IN
below.
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. 4 While monitoring the sound, press + or
• ANALOG – repeatedly to select the setting you
want.
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. The setting is entered automatically.
Notes 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other

• When signals with a sampling frequency of more parameters.
than 48 kHz is input, the tone and sound field cannot
LEVEL menu parameters
be used.
• Some audio input modes may be dimmed depending The initial setting is underlined.
on the input. This means that the selected input is
x L R BAL. L/R XX
unavailable.
(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.
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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 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
(Surround speaker (right) level)
2 While holding down 2CH, press
x SB XXX dB ?/1.
(Surround back speaker level)
“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all
x S.W. XXX dB sound fields are reset to the initial setting.
(Sub woofer level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
x D.RANGE 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.
“STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light
compression. Therefore, we recommend using the
“MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic
range and lets you view movies late at night at low
volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are
predetermined and provide a very natural compression.
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 in
3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard
effect) and MAX (maximum effect).
Note
This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons.
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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 Using the CUSTOMIZE menu
menu. These settings are applied to all sound to adjust the receiver
fields.
You can adjust various receiver settings using
1 Start playing a source encoded with the CUSTOMIZE menu.
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
etc.).
“ CUSTOM ”.
2

Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“ TONE ”.
parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press or repeatedly to select the For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu
parameter you want to adjust. parameters” below.
For details, see “TONE menu parameters”
below.
3 Press + or – repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
4 While monitoring the sound, press + or The setting is entered automatically.
– repeatedly to select the setting you
want. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other
items.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
items. The initial settings are underlined.
Note x DTS 96/24 96 XXXX
You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is (DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more • AUTO
than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back
DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.
at 96 kHz sampling frequency.
TONE menu parameters • OFF
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played
x BASS XX dB back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies.
(Front speaker bass level)
Note
x TREB. XX dB This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
(Front speaker treble level) field selected with the A.F.D. button. In other sound
Initial setting: 0 dB fields, this parameter is always set to “OFF”.
You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB steps. x SB XXXX
(Surround back decoding mode)
You can also press SURR BACK DECODING to set
the surround back decoding mode (page 33).
For details on each decoding mode, see page 34.
• OFF
• AUTO
• ON
Note
You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D.
button except for the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode.
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x A.V.SYNC. X x DUAL XXX

(Time alignment) (Digital broadcast language selection)
• Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms) Lets you select the language you want to listen to
The audio output is delayed so that the time gap during digital broadcast. This feature only functions
between the audio output and visual display is for Dolby Digital sources.
minimized. • M/S (Main/Sub)
• N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms) Sound of the main language will be output through
The audio output is not delayed. the front left speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right speaker
Notes simultaneously.
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD • M (Main)
or plasma monitor or a projection TV.
Sound of the main language will be output.
• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
• S (Sub)
field selected with the 2CH or A.F.D. buttons.
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• This parameter is not valid when PCM 96kHz,
• M+S (Main + Sub)
DTS 96/24 or DTS 2048 signals are input or when
the receiver is performing DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
decoding. be output.
x DEC. XXXX x NAME IN

(Digital audio input decoding priority) (Naming preset stations and inputs)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs
input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. selected with input buttons. For details, see “Naming
preset stations and inputs” on page 39.
The initial setting is “DEC. AUTO” for VIDEO 2 and
“DEC. PCM” for DVD and SA-CD/CD.
• AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode between
DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
• PCM
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”.
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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Tips
• You can select the character type as follows by
Other Operations pressing + or – repeatedly.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols
Naming preset stations • To enter a blank space, press + or – repeatedly
until a blank space appears in the display.
and inputs • If you made a mistake, press or repeatedly
until the character you want to change flashes,
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for then press + or – repeatedly to select the correct
preset stations and inputs selected with input character.
buttons, and display it in the receiver’s display. 6 Press ENTER to store the index name.
1 To index a preset station Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only)
Press FM or AM to select the FM or AM When you name an RDS station and tune in the station,
the Program Service name appears instead of the name
band, then tune in the preset station
Other Operations
you entered. (You cannot change the name of a
you want to create an index name for
Program Service name. The name you entered will be
(page 25).
overwritten by the Program Service name.)
To index an input
Press the input button to select the
input you want to create an index name
for.
“ CUSTOM ”.
3 Press or repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”.
4 Press ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.
5 Use or and + or – to create an
index name.
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

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically system
at a specified time.
You can select the front speaker system you
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is want to use.
on.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes
repeatedly to select the front speaker
cyclically as follows:
system you want to use.
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t
OFF The selected speaker system appears in the
While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in display. To turn off the speaker output, press
the display. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until
the “SP A” and “SP B” indications in the display
Using the remote turn off.
1 Press ALT to light up the button. The speaker system
2 Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is • SP A
on. The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
Tip FRONT A terminals.
To check the remaining time before the receiver turns • SP B
off, press SLEEP. You can also use the remote by The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
pressing ALT to light up the button, then press SLEEP. FRONT B terminals.
The remaining time appears in the display. If you press • SP A and SP B
SLEEP again, the sleep timer will be canceled.
The speakers connected to both the
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals
(parallel connection).
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Recording Recording on a video tape

You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
Before you begin, make sure you have player using the receiver. You can also add
connected all components properly. audio from a variety of audio sources when
editing a video tape. See the operating
Recording on an audio tape or instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you
need help.
MiniDisc
1 Select the program source to be
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc recorded.
using the receiver. See the operating instructions
of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need 2 Prepare the component for playing.
help. For example, insert a video tape you want to
record into VCR.
Other Operations
1 Select the component to be recorded.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1) for recording.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player. 4 Start recording on the recording VCR,
then start playing the video tape or
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the DVD you want to record.
recording deck and adjust the
Tip
recording level, if necessary.
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
4 Start recording on the recording deck, a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD.
then start playback on the playback Locate the point where you want to start recording
component. from another audio source, select the program source,
then start playback. The audio from that source will be
Notes
recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output of the audio from the original medium. To resume
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. audio recording from the original medium, select the
• The analog audio signals of the current input is video source again.
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT
jacks.
• Be 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.
• The analog audio signals of the current input are
output from the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks.
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Operations Using the Remote RM-AAP001
You can use the remote RM-AAP001 to operate

the components in your system. Remote button
description
Before you use your
remote 1 TV ?/1 AV ?/1
RM SET UP P
?/1
ef
Inserting batteries into the 2 SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP

ed
3 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD
es
remote
4 AV1 AV2 ea
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AUX
properly oriented in the battery compartment. 5 e;

When using the remote, point it at the remote 6 MULTI CH
wl
sensor on the receiver. 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
wk
1 2 3 wj
DUAL SB
MONO DECODING
7 4 5 6
wh
JUMP/ PRESET/
AUDIO ANGLE TIME CH/D.SKIP
7 8 9
SUBTITLE ENTER wg
8 . >
0/10 >10/11
SHIFT D.TUNING DISC
12
ALT
wf
9 m M - wd
ANT CLEAR SEARCH MODE
ws
*q; H X x wa
Tip TOP MENU/
GUIDE AV MENU
MUTING w;
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for ql
qa V MASTER
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates VOL
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones. ENTER B b
Notes v qk*
O
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT
place.
TV VOL TV CH
TV/
VIDEO
MAIN
MENU
qj
• Do not use a new battery with an old one. qh
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or *qs WIDE
TEST
TONE
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a qg

malfunction. *qd qf
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
* The H, TV VOL +, TV CH + and MASTER VOL
from battery leakage and corrosion.
+ buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
reference when operating the receiver and other
audio/video components.
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The tables below show the settings of each Remote Operations Function
button. Button
Remote Operations Function CLEAR 9 CD player/ Clears a mistake when
Button DVD player/ you press the incorrect
A.F.D. 7 Receiver Selects the decoding Blu-ray disc numeric buttons or
mode for audio sound. recorder/PSX/ returns to continuos
Satellite tuner playback etc.
ALT wd Remote When ALT button
lights up, it changes the DISC ws CD player/ Selects a disc directly
remote key function to VCD player (multi-disc changer
activate those buttons only).
with orange printing. DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
ANGLE DVD player/ Selects viewing angle qa VCD player/ displayed on the TV
7 Blu-ray disc or changes the angles. LD player/ screen.
recorder DVD player/
Receiver/
ANT 9 VCR/ Selects output signal
CD player/
Satellite tuner from the antenna
MD deck/
terminal: TV signal or

Blu-ray disc
VCR program.
recorder/Hard
AUDIO TV/VCR/ Changes the sound to disc recorder/
7 DVD player/ Multiplex, Bilingual or PSX/Satellite
Satellite tuner/ Multi channel TV tuner
Blu-ray disc Sound.
D.TUNING Receiver Enters direct tuning
recorder/Hard
9 mode.
disc recorder/
PSX DUAL Receiver Selects the language
MONO 7 you want during
AUX e; Receiver To listen to an audio
digital broadcast.
equipment.
DVD es Receiver To watch DVD.
AV MENU VCR/ Displays menu.
qa Satellite tuner/ ENTER wf TV/VCR/ After selecting a
DVD player/ Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
Blu-ray disc LD player/ using the numeric
recorder/Hard MD deck/ buttons, press to enter
disc recorder/ DAT deck/ the value.
PSX Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
AV1 3 and Remote Selects the command
recorder/Hard
AV2 4 mode of the remote.
disc recorder/
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and PSX
ed CD player/ video components on or
ENTER qa Receiver/ Enters the selection.
VCD player/ off.
VCR/
LD player/
Satellite tuner/
DVD player/
DVD player
MD deck/
DAT deck/ JUMP/TIME Satellite tuner/ Toggles between the
Blu-ray disc 7 TV/ previous and the
recorder/Hard Blu-ray disc current channels.
disc recorder/ recorder
PSX/Satellite CD player/ Shows the time or
tuner MD deck/ displays the playing
VCD player/ time of disc, etc.
DVD player
MAIN Receiver Selects the menu of
MENU qh the receiver.
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Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function

Button Button
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master SLEEP ef Receiver Activates the sleep
VOL +/– volume of the function and the
qk receiver. duration which the
MD/TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc receiver turns off
5 or audio tape. automatically.
MOVIE 7 Receiver Selects the pre- SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.
programmed sound 8
fields for movie. SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver
MULTI CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/
wk IN source. (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components.
?/1 ed and CD player/
MUSIC wj Receiver Selects the pre-
?/1 ef at VCD player/
programmed sound
the same LD player/
fields for music.
time) DVD player/
MUTING ql Receiver Mutes the sound from MD deck/
the receiver. DAT deck
PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset TEST Receiver Outputs test tone.
CH/ stations. TONE qg
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ Selects preset TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.
wg Satellite tuner/ channels.
GUIDE qa Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu.
Blu-ray disc
Blu-ray disc
recorder/Hard
recorder/Hard
disc recorder
disc recorder/
CD player/ Skips discs (multi- PSX
VCD player/ disc changer only).
TUNER wl Receiver To listen to radio
DVD player/
programs.
MD deck/
LD player TV CH +/– TV Selects preset TV
qd channels.
RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the
EXIT qa LD player/ previous menu. TV/VIDEO TV Selects input signal:
DVD player qj TV input or video
input.
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
TV VOL TV Adjusts the volume of
RM SET UP Remote To set up the remote.
+/– qs the TV.
2
TV ?/1 1 TV Turns the TV on or
SA-CD/CD Receiver To listen to Super
off.
6 Audio CD or compact
disc. VIDEO1 3 Receiver To watch VCR.
(VTR mode 3)
SB Receiver Selects the surround
DECODING back decoding modes. VIDEO2 4 Receiver To watch VCR.
wh (VTR mode 1)
SEARCH DVD player Selects searching VIDEO3 ea Receiver To watch VCR.
MODE ws mode. Press to select (VTR mode 2)
the unit for search WIDE qf TV Selects the wide
(track, index, etc.) picture mode.
SHIFT 9 Receiver Selects a memory
page for presetting
radio stations or
tuning to preset
stations.
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Button Button
1-9 7 and Receiver Use with SHIFT to m/M CD player/ Searches tracks in the
0/10 8 preset radio station or 9 VCD player/ forward or backward
tuning to preset DVD player/ direction.
stations and with LD player/
D.TUNING for direct MD deck/
tuning. Blu-ray disc
CD player/ Selects track recorder/Hard
VCD player/ numbers. disc recorder/
LD player/ 0/10 selects track 10. PSX
DVD player/ VCR/ Fastforwards or
MD deck/ DAT deck/ rewinds.
DAT deck/ Tape deck
Tape deck N q; VCR/ Starts playback.
TV/VCR/ Selects channel CD player/
Satellite tuner/ numbers. VCD player/
Blu-ray disc LD player/

recorder/Hard DVD player/
disc recorder/ MD deck/
PSX DAT deck/
2CH 7 Receiver Selects 2CH Tape deck/
STEREO mode. Blu-ray disc
recorder/Hard
>10/11 8 CD player/ Selects track numbers
disc recorder/
VCD player/ over 10.
PSX
LD player/
MD deck/ X w; VCR/ Pauses playback or
Tape deck/ CD player/ recording. (Also starts
TV/VCR/ VCD player/ recording with
Blu-ray disc LD player/ components in
recorder/Hard DVD player/ recording standby.)
disc recorder/ MD deck/
PSX/Satellite DAT deck/
tuner Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
-/-- ws TV/ Selects the channel
recorder/Hard
Blu-ray disc entry mode, either one
disc recorder/
recorder/Hard or two digit.
PSX
disc recorder/
PSX/Satellite x wa VCR/ Stops playback.
tuner CD player/
VCD player/
?/1 ef Receiver Turns the receiver on
or off. LD player/
DVD player/
./> VCR/ Skips tracks.
MD deck/
8 CD player/
DAT deck/
VCD player/
Tape deck/
LD player/
Blu-ray disc
DVD player/
recorder/Hard
MD deck/
disc recorder/
DAT deck/
PSX
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc
recorder/Hard
disc recorder/
PSX
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Remote Operations Function

Button Selecting the command
O qa VCD player/ Returns to the
LD player/ previous menu or mode of the remote
DVD player/ exits the menu.
Blu-ray disc Set the remote command mode using the
recorder/Hard RM SET UP button and the remote command
disc recorder/ mode buttons.
PSX/Satellite
tuner Selecting the command mode
V/v qa Receiver Selects a menu item. You can switch the command mode (AV1 and
B/b qa Receiver Adjusts or changes the AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the
setting. receiver and the remote is different, you cannot
V/v/B/b qa VCR/ Selects a menu item. use the remote to operate the receiver. To
DVD player/ change the command mode of the receiver, see
Blu-ray disc page 53.
recorder/Hard
disc recorder/ Press AV1 (or AV2) while holding down
PSX/Satellite RM SET UP.
tuner The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) ,
then the command mode switches.
Notes
• The AUX, MULTI CH and 12 buttons on the remote To check the command mode of
are not available for receiver operation. the remote
• Some functions explained in this section may not
Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by
work depending on the model.
the indicator.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the Mode Indicator flashes
component the above operation may not be possible AV1 once
or may operate differently than described.
AV2 twice
• When you press input buttons (VIDEO1, VIDEO2,
VIDEO3 or DVD), the input mode of the TV might
not switch to the corresponding input mode that you
To reset the remote to factory
want. In this case, press TV/VIDEO button to switch settings
the input mode of the TV.
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
the same time.
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
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To cancel programming
Programming the remote Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
automatically exits the programming mode.
You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once To activate the input after
the control signals have been memorized, you programming
can use those components as part of your Press the programmed button to activate the
system. input you want.
Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable to If programming is unsuccessful,
control. Note that the remote can only control check the following:
components that accept infrared wireless control • If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
signals. batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
1 Press AV ?/1 while holding down • If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick
RM SET UP. succession while entering the numeric code,
The indicator lights up. an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.

2 Press the input button (including TV Notes
?/1) for the component you want to • The indicator turns off while a valid button is
control. pressed.
• In step 2, if several input buttons are pressed, only the
For example, if you are going to control a
last pressed button is valid.
CD player, press SA-CD/CD.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
numeric code (or one of the codes if reprogrammed.
more than one code exists) • In step 3, if an input button is pressed, the new input
corresponding to the component and is selected and the programming procedure returns to
the maker of the component you want the beginning of step 3.
to control. • For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers
entered are valid.
See the tables on pages 48–50 for
information on the numeric code(s) To clear the memory of the
corresponding to the component and the remote
maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code To clear all programmes, do the following to
correspond to the category and the maker’s reset the remote to factory settings.
code respectively). Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
4 Press ENTER.
the same time.
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the
programming mode.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other
components.
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The numeric codes To control a DAT deck

corresponding to the component Maker Code(s)
and the maker of the component SONY 203
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to PIONEER 219
control non-Sony components and also Sony
components that the remote is normally unable To control an MD deck
to control. Since the remote signal that a Maker Code(s)
component accepts differs depending on the
SONY 301
model and year of the component, more than one
numeric code may be assigned to a component. DENON 302
If you fail to program your remote using one of JVC 303
the codes, try using other codes. KENWOOD 304
Notes
• The numeric codes are based on the latest To control a tape deck
information available for each brand. There is a Maker Code(s)
chance, however, that your component will not SONY 201, 202
respond to some or all of the codes.
DENON 204, 205
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular component. KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
NAKAMICHI 210
To control a CD player
PANASONIC 216
Maker Code(s) PHILIPS 211, 212
SONY 101, 102, 103 PIONEER 213, 214
DENON 104, 123 TECHNICS 215, 216
JVC 105, 106, 107 YAMAHA 217, 218
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
MAGNAVOX 111, 116 To control an LD player
MARANTZ 116 Maker Code(s)
ONKYO 112, 113, 114 SONY 601, 602, 603
PANASONIC 115 PIONEER 606
PHILIPS 116
PIONEER 117 To control a video CD player
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119 Maker Code(s)
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122 SONY 605
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Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, SONY 501, 502
706 DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758 544
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 FISHER 508
BLAUPUNKT 740 GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534,
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 544
716, 750 GRUNDIG 517, 534
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
GOLDSTAR 723, 753 JVC 516
GRUNDIG 724 MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741 MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 544
ITT/NOKIA 717 NEC 503, 520, 544

JVC 726, 727, 728, 736 PANASONIC 509, 524
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738 PHILIPS 515, 518
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735 PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540
NEC 736 RCA/PROSCAN 510, 527, 528, 529, 544
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 533,
740 534, 544
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731 SANYO 508, 545, 546, 547
PIONEER 729 SHARP 535
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538
747 THOMSON 530, 537, 539
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745 TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541
SANYO 717, 720, 746 ZENITH 542, 543
SHARP 748, 749
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 To control a satellite tuner or
TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756 cable box
ZENITH 754 Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
811, 812, 813, 814
instead.
PANASONIC 818
To control a DVD player RCA 805, 819
Maker Code(s) S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
SONY 401, 402, 403
PANASONIC 406, 408 To control a tuner
PHILIPS 407 Maker Code(s)
PIONEER 409 SONY 002, 003, 004, 005
TOSHIBA 404
DENON 405
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To control a hard disc recorder

Maker Code(s)
SONY 307, 308, 309
To control a blu-ray disc recorder

Maker Code(s)
SONY 310, 311, 312
To control a PSX
Maker Code(s)
SONY 313, 314, 315
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If you encounter color irregularity on a

nearby TV screen
Additional Information The front and center speakers and the sub woofer are
magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near
Precautions a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be
observed on certain types of TV sets. As the surround
On safety and surround back speakers are not magnetically
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, shielded, we recommend that you place them slightly
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified further away from a TV set (page 13).
personnel before operating it any further. If color irregularity is observed...
On power sources Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after
• Before operating the receiver, check that the 15 to 30 minutes.
operating voltage is identical with your local power If color irregularity is observed again...
supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the Place the speakers further away from the TV set.
nameplate at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power If howling occurs
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on
outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off. the receiver.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a long On cleaning
time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall
Additional Information
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
plug itself; never pull the cord.
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
• (Models of area code U, CA only) solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only
If you have any question or problem concerning your
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
the outlet, contact your dealer.
• 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 or speakers 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 digital sources (from

Troubleshooting COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
If you experience any of the following “ANALOG” (page 35). Check that the INPUT
difficulties while using the receiver, use this MODE is not set to “COAX IN” for the sources
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the from OPTICAL input jack, or set to “OPT IN” for
the sources from COAXIAL input jack.
problem.
There is no sound or only a very low-level The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
sound no matter which component is reversed.
selected. • Check that the speakers and components are
• Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
connected correctly and securely. • Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
• Check that both the receiver and all components There is severe hum or noise.
are turned on. • Check that the speakers and components are
• Check that you have selected the correct connected securely.
component on the receiver. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10
“VOL MIN”. feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is • Move your TV away from the audio components.
not set to off (page 40). • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
• Check that the headphones are not connected. cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
There is no sound from the surround back
muting function.
speakers.
There is no sound from a specific component. • Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even
• Check that the component is connected correctly though the packages have Dolby Digital EX
to the audio input jacks for that component. logos. In this case, select “SB ON” (page 37).
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is There is no sound or only a very low-level
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the sound is heard from the center/surround/
receiver and the component. surround back speakers.
• Check that you have selected the correct • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 32).
component on the receiver.
• Adjust the speaker level (page 21).
There is no sound from one of the front
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
speakers.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
and securely.
jack to verify that sound is output from the
headphones. If only one channel is output from the The surround effect cannot be obtained.
headphones, the component may not be connected • Make sure the sound field function is on (press
to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords MOVIE or MUSIC).
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the • Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
receiver and the component. If both channels are sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
output from the headphones, the front speaker
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is
may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
not reproduced.
Check the connection of the front speaker which is
not outputting any sound. • Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in
Dolby Digital or DTS format.
There is no sound from analog 2 channel • When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the
sources. digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to setting (settings for the audio output) of the
“COAX IN” or “OPT IN” (page 35). connected component.
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Recording cannot be done. There is no picture or an unclear picture

• Check that the components are connected appears on the TV screen or monitor.
correctly. • Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
• Select the source component with input buttons. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Move your TV away from the audio components.
The FM reception is poor.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as * Models of area code CEL, CEK only.
shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
Remote control
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground The remote does not function.
wire to a gas pipe. • The AUX, MULTI CH and 12 buttons on the
remote are not available for receiver operation.
Outdoor FM antenna
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the
Receiver receiver.
ANTENNA • Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
AM
ones, if they are weak.
Ground wire • Check if the command modes of the receiver and
(not supplied) the remote is the same. If the command mode of
the receiver and the remote is different, you
cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To
To ground switch the command mode of the receiver, press
?/1 to turn off the power. Then, press ?/1 while
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. pressing ENTER. Each time you press ?/1, the
• Check that the antennas are connected securely. command mode switches between
Adjust the antennas and connect an external “C.MODE.AV2” and “C.MODE.AV1”. (The
antenna if necessary. initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.)
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak • Make sure you select the correct input on the
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct remote.
tuning. • To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly ALT first before pressing the buttons.
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 24).
MENU after pressing the input button.
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency
appears in the display.
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.*
• 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.
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Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a Specifications
message. You can check the condition of the
receiver by the message. Refer to the following AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
table to solve the problem. POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DEC. EROR DISTORTION:
Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot (Models of area code U only)
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input when “DEC. XXXX”
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “DEC. PCM”.
Set to “DEC. AUTO”.
120 – 20,000 Hz; rated 60 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7%
PROTECT total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The rated output.
receiver will automatically turn off after a few
seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on Amplifier section
the power again. If this problem persists, consult
Power Output1)
your nearest Sony dealer.
Models of area code U, CA
(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT2): 60 W/ch
If you are unable to remedy the CENTER2): 60 W
problem using the SURR2): 60 W/ch
troubleshooting guide SURR BACK2): 60 W
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
problem (page 18). However, note that all FRONT2): 100 W/ch
memorized settings will be reset to their factory CENTER2): 100 W
settings and you will have to readjust all settings SURR2): 100 W/ch
on the receiver. SURR BACK2): 100 W
If the problem persist Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP, E51, MX
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT2): 60 W/ch
Reference sections for clearing CENTER2): 60 W
the receiver’s memory SURR2): 60 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 60 W
To clear See
All memorized settings page 18 (6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
Customized sound fields page 36 FRONT2): 100 W/ch
CENTER2): 100 W
SURR2): 100 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 100 W
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Models of area code AU FM tuner section

(6 ohms 120 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
FRONT2): 50 W/ch Antenna FM wire antenna
CENTER2): 50 W Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
SURR2): 50 W/ch Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
SURR BACK2): 50 W
AM tuner section
(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
Tuning range
FRONT2): 60 W/ch
Models of area code U, CA
CENTER2): 60 W
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,710 kHz3)
SURR2): 60 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 60 W
Models of area code CEL, CEK, SP, AU
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,602 kHz
(6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
Models of area code E51
FRONT2): 100 W/ch
CENTER2): 100 W
SURR2): 100 W/ch
Models of area code MX
SURR BACK2): 100 W
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1,610 kHz
Antenna Loop antenna
1) Measured under the following conditions:
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Area code Power requirements
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz 3) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the
MX 127 V AC, 60 Hz
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING +
CEL, CEK, SP 230 V AC, 50 Hz or TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be
AU, E51 240 V AC, 50 Hz erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
2) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output. Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Inputs (Analog) Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE, Sensitivity: 800 mV
DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 Impedance: 50 k ohms General
Power requirements
Inputs (Digital) Area code Power requirements
DVD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: – U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Impedance: 75 ohms MX 127 V AC, 60 Hz
VIDEO 2, SA-CD/CD Sensitivity: – CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(Optical) Impedance: –
AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Outputs (Analog) SP 220 – 230 V AC,

50/60 Hz
MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 800 mV
E51 120/220/240 V AC,
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Impedance: 10 k ohms
50/60 Hz
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 k ohm
Reproduction frequency range:

28 – 20,000 Hz
Tone
Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step
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Power consumption Models of other area codes

Area code Power consumption • Front speakers (SS-MSP87L/SS-MSP87R)
U 170 W
• Center speaker (SS-CNP87)
• Surround speakers (SS-MSP87SL/
CA 230 VA
SS-MSP87SR)
CEL, CEK, AU, SP, MX, 190 W • Surround back speaker (SS-MSP87SB)
E51 Front/center speakers Full range, magnetically
shielded
Power consumption (during standby mode) Surround/surround back speakers
0.2 W Full range
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) Speaker units 80 mm cone type
430 × 157.5 × 310 mm Enclosure type Bass reflex
(17 × 6 1/4 × 12 1/4 inches) Rated Impedance 6 ohms
including projecting parts Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)
and controls Front/surround/surround back speakers
Mass (Approx.) 8.0 kg (17 lb 11 oz) 102 × 150 × 126 mm
Center speaker 225 × 102 × 126 mm
Speaker section Mass (Approx.)
Models of area code U, CA Front speaker 0.8 kg
• Front speakers (SS-MSP67L/SS-MSP67R) Center speaker 1.0 kg
• Center speaker (SS-CNP67) Surround/surround back speakers
• Surround speakers (SS-MSP67SL/ 0.7 kg
SS-MSP67SR)
Sub woofer
• Surround back speaker (SS-MSP67SB)
Front/center speakers Full range, magnetically • Models of area code CEL, CEK
shielded (SA-WMSP87E)
Surround/surround back speakers • Models of other area code (SA-WMSP87)
Full range
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Speaker units 70 mm (2 3/4 inches)
cone type POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
Enclosure type Close type DISTORTION:
Rated Impedance 6 ohms
(Models of area code U only)
Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)
Front/surround/surround back speakers With 6 ohm loads, from 28 – 200 Hz; rated 100
91 × 96 × 102 mm watts, minimum RMS power, with no more than
(3 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 4 inches) 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 250
Center speaker 155 × 96 × 102 mm milliwatts to rated output.
(6 1/8 × 3 3/4 × 4 inches) Speaker system Active subwoofer,
Mass (Approx.) magnetically shielded
Front speaker 0.65 kg (1 lb 8 oz) Speaker unit 200 mm (7 7/8 inches)
Center speaker 0.75 kg (1 lb 12 oz) cone type
Surround/surround back speakers Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass
0.6 kg (1 lb 6 oz) reflex
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RMS output Supplied accessories

Models of area code U, CA FM wire antenna (1)
155 W (5 ohms, 100 Hz, AM loop antenna (1)
THD 10%) Speaker connecting cord, long (3)
Models of area code CEL, CEK Speaker connecting cord, short (3)
120 W (6 ohms, 100 Hz, Monaural connecting cord (1)
THD 10%) Coaxial digital cord (1)
Models of other area code 110 W (6 ohms, 100 Hz, Foot pads (speakers) (24)
THD 10%) Foot pads (subwoofer) (4)
Input LINE IN (input pin jacks) Remote commander RM-AAP001 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Power requirements Speakers
Area code Power requirements • Front speakers (2)
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz • Center speaker (1)
• Surround speakers (2)
MX 127 V AC, 60 Hz
• Surround back speaker (1)
CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Sub woofer (1)
AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz
SP 220 – 230 V AC,
For details on the area code of the component you
50/60 Hz
are using, see page 3.
E51 120/220/240 V AC,
50/60 Hz Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Power consumption 95 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
270 × 325 × 398 mm
(10 5/8 × 12 3/4 × 15 5/8
inches)
Mass (Approx.) 9.0 kg (19 lb 14 oz)
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List of button locations and reference pages
How to use this page Illustration number

r
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are DISPLAY 5 (25, 27, 53)
mentioned in the text. R R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER INPUT MODE qk (35) SLEEP q; (40)

IR (receptor) 7 (42, 53) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 4
A-H MAIN MENU 9 (18, 35, 37, 39) (15, 40, 52)
MASTER VOLUME –/+ qj (18, SURR BACK DECODING qg
A.F.D. (button/indicator) qs (31,
21, 22, 52) (33)
33)
MD/TAPE wg (22) TUNING –/+ ea (23)
AM ws (22, 23, 24, 39)
MEMORY 2 (24) VIDEO 1 wl (22)
DIMMER 6 (27)
MOVIE (button/indicator) qd VIDEO 2 wk (22)
DISPLAY 5 (25, 27, 53)
(32, 33, 52) VIDEO 3 wj (22)
Display 8 (28)
MUSIC (button/indicator) qf (32, VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
DVD wh (22)
33, 52) (jacks) es (11)
ENTER qh (18, 39, 53)
FM wd (22, 23, 24, 39)
P-Z NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
FM MODE 3 (23)
PHONES (jack) ed (22, 52) 2CH (button/indicator) qa (30,
I-O PRESET TUNING –/+ e; (24) 33, 36)
SA-CD/CD wf (22) ?/1 (power) 1 (18, 24, 36, 53)
Input buttons wa (22, 35, 38, 39, </> w; (18, 35, 37, 39)
53) +/– ql (18, 35, 37, 39)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qh
wl wk wj wh wg wf wd ws
ed es ea e; wa w; ql qk qj
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Index
A R
Adjusting RDS 25
CUSTOMIZE parameters 37 Recording
LEVEL parameters 35 on a video tape 41
speaker levels and balance 21 on an audio tape or MD 41
SPEAKER SET UP parameters 19
TONE parameters 37
Automatic tuning 23 S
Selecting
component 22
C sound field 32–33
Changing speaker system 40
display 27 Sleep Timer 40
Clearing receiver’s memory 18 Sound field
CUSTOMIZE menu 37 customizing 35
pre-programmed 32–33
resetting 36
D selecting 32–33
Digital Cinema Sound 32 SPEAKER SET UP menu 19
Direct tuning 23 Speakers
Dual Mono 38 adjusting speaker levels and balance 21
Dubbing. See Recording connection 13
placement 13
Supplied accessories 57
E
Editing. See Recording
T
Test tone 21
I TONE menu 37
Indexing. See Naming
Tuning
automatically 23
L directly 23
to preset stations 25
Labeling. See Naming
LEVEL menu 35
N
Naming 39
P
Preset stations
how to 24
how to tune 25
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GB01COV_HT-DDW870-UCA.book Page 2 Monday, December 20, 2004 2:00 PM

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered

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About area codes

used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. – +

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls R FRONT A

on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the – – +

supplied remote if they have the same or similar R SURROUND L

names as those on the receiver. For details on the use 2-XXX-XXX-XX AA

of your remote, see pages 42–50.

Models of other area code

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Getting Started Advanced Adjustments and

Using only the front speakers and sub

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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

1 Connect the audio jacks.

SA-CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

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2 Connect the video jacks.

Satellite tuner TV monitor

SA-CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

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Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player

SA-CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

Super Audio CD/

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1b: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks

Hooking up audio components

SA-CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

Super Audio CD/ MD/Tape deck

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Hooking up video components

SA-CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

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2: Connecting the antennas

SA-CD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

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Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration

Surround speaker (right)

Front speaker (left)

Surround speaker (left)

Surround back speaker

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Attaching foot pads

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Front speaker Front speaker Center speaker Surround back

Sub woofer Surround speaker Surround speaker

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3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

You can install your front, surround and 4.6 mm

more than 25 mm (1 inch)

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4: Connecting the AC Connecting the AC power

Setting the voltage selector