User Manual

4-266-497-11(2)
Multi Channel AV Receiver
Operating Instructions STR-DH820

2011 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with batteryinstalled to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of the Hot Surface that may be hot if it is touched during the normal operation.
For customers in the United States
Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________ _____________________________ _________ Serial No. ________________ _____________________________ _________ This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord should be connected to the apparatus and the speakers in accordance with the following instructions. 1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS. 2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the speaker cord. 3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS before disconnecting the speaker cord from the apparatus and the speakers.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For customers in Europe

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DH820. The model number is located at the lower right front panel of the receiver. The illustrations used in this manual are of the USA model and they may be different from your model. Any differences in operation are marked in the manual as Europe model only. The instructions in this manual describe the operation of the receiver with the supplied remote control. You can also use the control buttons on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote control.
On copyrights
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
Notice for customers: The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
For customers in Australia

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 4GB
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, and marks are not specified.
Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. BRAVIA is a trademark of Sony Corporation. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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Table of Contents
About This Manual........................................4 Supplied accessories......................................7 Description and location of parts...................9 Getting started .............................................18
Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting the sound field............................. 54 Using the SOUND OPTIMIZER................ 58 Resetting sound fields to the default settings ................................................... 58
Connections
1: Installing the speakers .............................19 2: Connecting the speakers ..........................21 3: Connecting the TV ..................................23 4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........24 4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........32 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............33 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) ............................................33
BRAVIA Sync Features

What is BRAVIA Sync? .......................... 59 Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync ............. 59 Playing back equipment with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play)................... 60 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control)......................... 61 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off) ............................... 61 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 62 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select)............................... 62
Preparing the Receiver

Initializing the receiver ................................34 Setting the speakers .....................................34 Using AUTO CALIBRATION ....................36 Guide to on-screen display operation ..........41
Basic Operations
Playing an input source equipment..............43 Playing an iPhone/iPod................................45 Playing a USB device ..................................48 Recording using the receiver .......................50
Other Operations
Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) .................................... 62 Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign) ........................................ 63 Using a bi-amplifier connection.................. 65 Using multi-zone features ........................... 65
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................51 Presetting FM/AM radio stations (Preset Tuning) .......................................52 Receiving RDS broadcasts ..........................53 (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only)
Adjusting Settings
Using the Settings menu ............................. 68 Speaker Settings menu................................ 69 Surround Settings menu.............................. 71 EQ Settings menu ....................................... 72 Audio Settings menu................................... 72 HDMI Settings menu .................................. 73 System Settings menu ................................. 74 Operating without connecting to a TV ....... 74
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Using the Remote Control

Programming the remote control ................ 80 Resetting the remote control ....................... 85
Supplied accessories
Operating Instructions (this manual) Quick Setup Guide GUI Menu List FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
Additional Information
Precautions .................................................. 85 Troubleshooting .......................................... 86 Specifications .............................................. 93 Index............................................................ 96
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
Remote control (1) RM-AAP061 (USA and Canada models only) RM-AAP062 (Other models)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)
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Inserting batteries into the remote control

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by matching 3 and # on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment of the remote control.
Notes
Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not use a new battery with old ones. Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries. Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you do not intend to use the remote control for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. When you replace or remove the batteries, the programmed codes may be cleared. If this happens, reprogram the remote control (page 80). When the receiver no longer responds to the remote control, replace all the batteries with new ones.
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Description and location of parts

Front panel
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A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 34, 52, 58) B TONE, TONE MODE Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the level. C SOUND OPTIMIZER (page 58) D AUTO VOL Adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function). This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs. Notes Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn off this function. As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats. This function does not work in the following cases. Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received.
E Display panel (page 10) F Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. G INPUT SELECTOR (page 44, 50, 62) H INPUT MODE (page 62) I MASTER VOLUME (page 43) J VIDEO 2 IN jacks (page 30) K iPhone/iPod terminals (page 29) Connects the (USB) port and the video jack to output audio/video from iPhone/iPod. L (USB) port (page 32) M AUTO CAL MIC jack (page 37) N DISPLAY (page 80) O DIMMER Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 levels. P 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.), MUSIC (page 54, 56) Q TUNING MODE, MEMORY/ENTER, TUNING Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM). Turn TUNING to scan a station. R SPEAKERS (page 36) S PHONES jack (page 87)
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Indicators on the display panel

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A SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. B USB Lights up when iPhone/iPod or USB device is detected. C D.L.L. Lights up when the D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear) function is activated. D Input indicator Lights up to indicate the current input. ANALOG No digital signal is being input. INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG. The A. DIRECT is being selected. HDMI The receiver recognizes the equipment connected via an HDMI IN jack. COAX Digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack (page 62). OPT Digital signal is input through the OPTICAL jack (page 62). ARC TV input is selected and the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals are detected. E Dolby Digital Surround indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby Digital format signals. D D EX D+ TrueHD Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD
G DTS-HD indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD format signals. DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD HI RES DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD Low Bit Rate DTS-HD LBR Audio H ZONE 2 Lights up while operation in zone 2 is being enabled. I SP A/SP B/SP A B (page 36) J BI-AMP Lights up when surround back speakers selection is set to BI-AMP (page 65). K SLEEP Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated. L LPCM Lights up when the receiver is decoding the Linear PCM signals. M DTS(-ES) indicator* Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS format signals. DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS DTS-ES DTS 96 kHz/24 bit
F NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 55).
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N Tuning indicators Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio station. RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Tuned to a station with RDS services. MEM Memory function, such as Preset Memory (page 52), etc., is activated. ST Stereo broadcast O EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated. P D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 71). Q A.P.M. Lights up when the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function is activated. R Dolby Pro Logic indicator Lights up the respective indicator when the receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. This matrix surround decoding technology can enhance input signals. PL PL II PL IIx PL IIz Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz
T Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. Based on the speaker settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. LH RH L R C SL SR S Front Left High Front Right High Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround equipment obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back equipment obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)
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Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
Note These indicators may not light up depending on the speaker pattern setting. S Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.
* When playing a Dolby Digital or DTS format disc, make sure that you have completed the digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG (page 62) or A. DIRECT is not selected.
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Rear panel
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HDMI IN/OUT* jacks (page 23, 27, 28, 29, 30) OPTICAL IN jacks (page 23, 27, 28) COAXIAL IN jack (page 27)
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B ANTENNA section
FM ANTENNA jack (page 33)
F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 23, 27, 28, 30)

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AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

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IR REMOTE IN/OUT jacks (page 66)
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D SPEAKERS section (page 21)
AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack (page 66)
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G COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section (page 23, 27, 28)

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Remote control
Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate Sony audio/video equipment. You can also program the remote control to operate non-Sony equipment. For details, see Programming the remote control (page 80). RM-AAP061 (USA and Canada models only) RM-AAP062 (Other models)
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* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 23).
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A ?/1 (on/standby) Turns the receiver on or sets it to the standby mode. If you press ZONE (C) to switch the remote to zone 2 mode, you can turn the power for zone 2 on or off using ?/1. Saving the power in standby mode When Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF (page 59). B AV ?/11) (on/standby) Turns on or off the audio/video equipment that the remote control is programmed to operate. To turn the TV on or off, press TV (W) and then press AV ?/1. If you press ?/1 (A) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and all other equipment including an amplifier in zone 2 (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (D). C ZONE (page 67) D Input buttons2) Selects the equipment you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are assigned to control Sony equipment. You can program the remote control to control non-Sony equipment following the steps in Programming the remote control on page 80. Numeric buttons1)2) Press SHIFT (V), then press numeric buttons to preset/tune to the preset stations (page 52). select track numbers. Press 0/10 to select track number 10. select channel numbers. Press TV (W), then press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels. -/--1) Press SHIFT (V), then press -/-- to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. Press TV (W), then press -/-- to select the TV channel entry mode. >101) Press SHIFT (V), then press >10 to select track numbers over 10. ENT/MEM1) Press SHIFT (V), then press ENT/MEM to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc, or track using numeric buttons. store a station during tuner operation.
CLEAR1) Press SHIFT (V), then press CLEAR to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button.
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Press TV (W), then press / to display text information. E SOUND FIELD +/ Selects a sound field (page 54). F Color buttons1) Displays an operation guide on the TV screen when the color buttons are available. Follow the operation guide to perform a selected operation. G GUI MODE Displays the GUI menu on the TV screen. H TOOLS/OPTIONS1) Displays and selects items from the option menus. Press TV (W), then press TOOLS/OPTIONS to display the TV function options. I MENU, HOME1) Displays the menu to operate the audio/video equipment. Press TV (W), then press HOME to display the menus of Sony TV. J ./>1), m/M1), N1)2), X1), x1) Skip, backward/forward, play, pause, stop operation.
1) < / < Press to replay the previous scene or fast forward the current scene. skip to previous or next album when using iPhone/iPod.
REPEAT1) Press SHIFT (V), then press REPEAT to play a track or a folder repeatedly. SHUFFLE1) Press SHIFT (V), then press SHUFFLE to play a track or a folder in random order. FOLDER +/1) Selects a folder. TUNING +/1) Scans a station. D.TUNING Enters direct tuning mode.
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K TV CH +/1)2) or PROG +/1)2) Press TV (W), then press TV CH +/ or PROG +/ to scan for the preset TV channels. PRESET +/1)2) Selects preset stations or channels.
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Press TV (W), then press c/C to select the next or previous page while in the text mode. L F1/F21) Press BD/DVD (D), then press F1 or F2 to select the equipment. DVD/HDD COMBO F1: HDD F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc DVD/VCR COMBO F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc F2: VCR AUTO VOL Press AMP (X), then press AUTO VOL to adjust the volume automatically depending on the input signal or content from the connected equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME function). This function is useful, for example, when the sound of a commercial is louder than the TV programs. Notes Be sure to reduce the volume level before you turn off this function. As this function is available only when Dolby Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input, the sound may suddenly increase when you switch to other formats. This function does not work in the following cases. Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received.
SLEEP Press AMP (X), then press SLEEP to set the receiver to turn off automatically at specified time. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 2:00:00 t OFF Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears on the display panel. If you press SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled. M BD/DVD TOP MENU1), MENU1) Displays the menu or on-screen guide on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/b (R) and (R) to perform menu operations.
1) (Input select) TV INPUT1) or Press TV (W), then press TV INPUT or to select the input signal (TV input or video input). 1) (Text hold) Press TV (W), then press to hold the current page while in the text mode. 1) (Wide mode) WIDE1) or Press TV (W), then press WIDE or repeatedly to select the wide picture mode. 1) N MUTING1) or Turns off the sound temporarily. Press the button again to restore the sound. Press TV (W), then press MUTING or to activate the TVs muting function.
O TV VOL +/1) or +/1) Press TV (W), then press TV VOL +/ or +/ to adjust the TV volume level. +/1) MASTER VOL +/1) or Adjusts the volume level of all speakers at the same time. P DISC SKIP/iPhone CTRL1) Press to skip disc when using a multi-disc changer. enter iPhone/iPod control mode when using iPhone/iPod. Q RETURN/EXIT O1) Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu while the menu or on-screen guide is displayed on the TV screen. Press TV (W), then press RETURN/EXIT O to return to the previous menu of Sony TV. R , V/v/B/b Press V/v/B/b to select the menu items, then press to enter/confirm the selection. continued
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T AUTO CAL Press SHIFT (V), then press AUTO CAL to perform Auto Calibration. Note This button is not available when the receiver is in GUI MODE. DISPLAY1) Views information on the display panel. (RM-AAP061 only) Press TV (W), then press DISPLAY to display information of TV. , (Info, Text reveal) Press TV (W), then press to display information such as current channel number and screen mode. Press TV (W), then press to reveal hidden information (e.g. answers to a quiz) while in the text mode. U SOUND OPTIMIZER Activates the sound optimizer function (page 58). V SHIFT Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in pink. W TV Changes the remote control button function to activate the buttons printed in yellow. X AMP Activates the receiver operation for main zone (page 75). Y RM SET UP Programs the remote control (page 80).
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the table on page 17 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each equipment. 2) The 5/VIDEO 2, N and TV CH +/PROG +/ PRESET +/c buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as reference when operating the receiver.
Notes
The above explanation is intended to serve as examples. Depending on the model of your connected equipment, some functions explained in this section may not work with the supplied remote control.
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To control other Sony equipment

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Getting started
You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps below. Installing and connecting the speakers (page 19, 21) Preparing the receiver
See 6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) (page 33) and Initializing the receiver (page 34).
Checking the connection appropriate for your equipment Connecting the TV and video equipment (page 23, 24)
The image quality depends on the connecting jack. See the illustration below. Select the connection according to the jacks on your equipment. We recommend that you connect your video equipment via HDMI connection if they have HDMI jacks.
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Setting the speakers

Select the speaker pattern (page 34), then perform Auto Calibration (page 36).
Note
You can check the speaker connection using Test Tone (page 70). If the sound is not output correctly, check the speaker connection and make the settings explained above again.
HDMI
VIDEO
Digital
Analog
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Connecting the audio equipment (page 32)
Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment

To output multi channel digital audio, check the digital audio output setting on the connected equipment. For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that Audio (HDMI), Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical), and DTS (Coaxial/ Optical) are set to Auto, Dolby Digital and DTS respectively (as of September 2010). For a PlayStation 3, check that BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI) is set to Bitstream (with system software version 3.5). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
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Connections
Connections
1: Installing the speakers

This receiver allows you to use a 7.2 channel system (7 speakers and 2 subwoofers).
5.1 channel speaker system

To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer.
Example of speaker system configuration
7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers

You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by connecting additional one surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel).
7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers

You can enjoy vertical sound effects by connecting additional two front high speakers in PLIIz mode (page 55). AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (Left) ESurround speaker (Right) FSurround back speaker (Left)* GSurround back speaker (Right)* HFront high speaker (Left)* IFront high speaker (Right)* JSubwoofer
* You cannot use the surround back speakers and the front high speakers simultaneously.
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Tips
When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two surround back speakers, all the angles A should be the same.
When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system with two front high speakers, place the front high speakers at an angle between 22 to 45. at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front speakers.
When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position.
Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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2: Connecting the speakers

Connections
1
10 mm (13/32")
Center speaker
Surround speaker Right Left
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Right Subwoofer *
Left
Right
Left
Surround back/Front high/ Bi-amplifier/Front B speaker**
Front A speaker
A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied)
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* When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to the subwoofer, and the sound may not be output. **Notes on the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals connection. If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to L of this terminals. If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to this terminals. Set the SB Assign to Speaker B in the Speaker Settings menu (page 35). You can select the front speaker system you want by using the SPEAKERS button on the receiver (page 36). You can connect the front speakers to this terminals using bi-amplifier connection (page 22). Set the SB Assign to BI-AMP in the Speaker Settings menu (page 35).
Bi-amplifier connection
If you are not using surround back speakers and front high speakers, you can connect the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection.
Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left)
Hi Lo
Hi Lo
Notes
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other within the SPEAKERS terminals. After you have install and connect your speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern from the Speaker Settings menu (page 34).
Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals. Make sure that metal fittings of Hi/Lo attached to the speakers have been removed from the speakers to avoid receiver malfunction. After you have made the bi-amplifier connection, set the SB Assign to BI-AMP in the Speaker Settings menu (page 65).
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3: Connecting the TV
Connections You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) if you connect HDMI TV OUT jack to a TV.
TV Audio signals Video signals Audio/video signals
or
or
ARC
A*
E*
**
A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Component video cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
Recommended connection Alternative connection
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* To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, connect A or E. Be sure to turn off the TVs volume or activate the TVs muting function. **If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound will output from the speakers connected to the receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. Be sure to set the Ctrl for HDMI to ON in HDMI Settings menu (page 60). If you want to select an audio signal using other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch the audio input mode using INPUT MODE (page 62).
4a: Connecting the video equipment

Using HDMI connection
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. By connecting Sony BRAVIA Synccompatible equipment using HDMI cables, operations can be simplified. See BRAVIA Sync Features (page 59).
Notes
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording equipment. Depending on the status of the connection between the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case, place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver. When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
HDMI features
A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. For details, see Digital audio formats supported by the receiver (page 57). The receiver can receive Multi Channel Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection. Analog video signals input to the receivers VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be output as HDMI signals (page 31). Audio signals are not output from an HDMI TV OUT jack while the image is converted. This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.
Tips
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see Function for conversion of video signals (page 31). When you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the sound output jack of the TV to Fixed if it can be switched between either Fixed or Variable.
Notes on HDMI connections

An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output through the SPEAKERS terminals, HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack. It is not output through any other audio jacks. Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output through the HDMI TV OUT jack. The video input signals cannot be output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT jacks.
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The audio and video signals of HDMI input are not output from the HDMI TV OUT jack while the GUI menu is displayed. When you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker, set the Audio Out to TV+AMP in the HDMI Settings menu (page 73). If you cannot play back multi channel audio source, set to AMP. However, the sound will not output through the TV speaker. DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not input and output. Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the receiver. If you set the Pass Through to OFF, video and audio signals will not be transmitted when the power is turned off. Audio signals (format, sampling frequency, bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack may be suppressed by the connected equipment. Check the setup of the connected equipment if the image is poor or the sound does not come out of the equipment connected via the HDMI cable. Sound may be interrupted when the sampling frequency, the number of channels or audio format of audio output signals from the playback equipment is switched. When the connected equipment is not compatible with copyright protection technology (HDCP), the image and/or the sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be distorted or may be lost. If this is the case, check the specification of the connected equipment. You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI connection. Set the image resolution of the playback equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD). The image resolution of the playback equipment may need to be at certain settings before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment.
To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back a 3D-compatible content. Depending on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images may not be displayed. Not every HDMI equipment supports all functions that are defined by the specific HDMI version. For example, equipment that support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support Audio Return Channel (ARC). Refer to the operating instructions of each connected equipment for details.
Connections
When connecting cords

Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect according to the availability of jacks on the connected equipment. Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D images may not be displayed properly. We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D equipment, the sound and/or the image may be lost. Connect a separate audio cords or digital connecting cords, then set the Input Assign in the Input Option menu when the sound is not output correctly. When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
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If you want to connect several digital equipment, but cannot find an unused input
See Using the sound/images from other inputs (Input Assign) (page 63).
Converting video signals

This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. For details, see Function for conversion of video signals (page 31).
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Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

Connections
Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player Audio/video signals Video signals or Audio signals or or
E*
A HDMI cable (not supplied)


* When you connect the equipment equipped with an OPTICAL jack, set the Input Assign in the Input Option menu (page 63).
B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) E Optical digital cord (not supplied) F Audio cord (not supplied)
Note
Be sure to change the default setting of the BD/DVD input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD player. For details, see Programming the remote control (page 80).
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Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner Audio/video signals Video signals or Audio signals or
A HDMI cable (not supplied)

B Component video cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Optical digital cord (not supplied) E Audio cord (not supplied)
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Connecting a PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3 Audio/video signals
Connecting an iPhone, iPod for video contents
Connections
A Apple composite AV cable (not supplied) A HDMI cable (not supplied)

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Connecting other equipment

DVD recorder, VCR Audio signals Video signals Audio/video signals
A *
Camcorder, video game
A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied)
D Audio/video cord (not supplied)

* If you want to record, you must make this connection (page 50).
Note
Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote control so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see Programming the remote control (page 80).
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Function for conversion of video signals

The receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT jack only). As the default setting, video signals input from the connected equipment are output as shown in the table with solid arrows.
INPUT jack HDMI IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN OUTPUT jack HDMI TV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT MONITOR VIDEO OUT
Connections
: Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. : Video signals are upconverted and output.
Notes on converting video signals

When video signals from a VCR, etc., are up converted on this receiver and then viewed on your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image can be seen. If you are using an image improvement circuitry with your VCR, it may impact the video signal conversion. It is recommended to turn off this function on your VCR. Converted HDMI image output does not support x.v.Color (x.v.Colour), Deep Color (Deep Colour) and 3D. HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals. The converted video signals are output through the HDMI TV OUT jack. The resolution of the signals output to the HDMI TV OUT jack are converted up to 1080p.
Note
Signals output from the HDMI TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded properly.
To connect a recording equipment

When recording, connect the recording equipment to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT jacks of the receiver. Connect cords for input and output signals to the same type of jack, as VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an upconversion function. 31GB
4b: Connecting the audio equipment

Connecting a Super Audio CD player, CD player, MD deck, Tape deck
Connecting an iPhone, iPod, USB device
Super Audio CD player, CD player
A A
iPhone, iPod, USB device
A USB cable (not supplied)
MD deck, Tape deck
A Audio cord (not supplied)

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5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied)
6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet.
AC power cord (mains lead)
Connections
To the wall outlet
Note Notes
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment. Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and audio signals of a playback equipment are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.
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Setting the speakers

Selecting the speaker pattern
Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using.
Initializing the receiver

Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to revert back to the factory default settings. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation.
?/1
Press GUI MODE.

After GUI ON appears on the display panel for a while, the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.
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Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
The CLEARING appears on the display panel for a while, then changes to CLEARED !. Changes or adjustments made to the settings are now reset to the defaults.
Press V/v repeatedly to select Settings, then press or b.

The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.
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Press V/v repeatedly to select Speaker, then press or b.
Press GUI MODE.

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Press V/v repeatedly to select SP Pattern, then press or b.
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Press V/v repeatedly to select Speaker, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select SB Assign, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then press .
Speaker B: If you connect an additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select Speaker B. BI-AMP: If you connect front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/ FRONT B terminals using a biamplifier connection, select BI-AMP. OFF: If you connect surround back or front high speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select OFF.
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Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker pattern you want, then press . Press RETURN/EXIT O.
Setting the surround back speakers

You can switch the usage of the speaker(s) connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals in accordance with the intended use. Notes
This setting is only available if the SP Pattern is set to a setting without surround back and front high speakers. Be sure to set the SB Assign before you perform Auto Calibration.
Press RETURN/EXIT O.
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Selecting the front speaker

You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation.
SPEAKERS
Using AUTO CALIBRATION

This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. Adjust the speaker level. Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position.* Measure the speaker size.* Measure the frequency characteristics.*
* The measurement result is not utilized when A. DIRECT is selected.
Press SPEAKERS repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to drive.
You can confirm the selected speakers terminals by checking the indicator on the display panel.
Indicators SP A SP B* Selected speakers The speaker connected to the SPEAKER FRONT A terminals. The speaker connected to the SPEAKER SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals. The speaker connected to both the SPEAKER FRONT A and SPEAKER SURROUND BACK/ FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals (parallel connection). SPK OFF appears on the display panel. No audio signals are output from any speaker terminals. * To select SP B or SP A B, set the SB Assign to Speaker B in the Speaker Settings menu (page 35).
The DCAC is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room. However, you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to your preference. For details, see Test Tone (page 70).
Before you perform Auto Calibration

Before you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items. Set up and connect the speakers (page 19, 21). Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Do not connect any other microphones to this jack. Set the SB Assign to BI-AMP in the Speaker Settings menu if you use bi-amplifier connection (page 65). Set the SB Assign to Speaker B in the Speaker Settings menu if you use speakers front B connection (page 35). Make sure the speaker output is not set to SPK OFF (page 36). Disconnect the headphones.
SP A B*
Note
This setting is not available when headphones are connected.
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Remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors. Get accurate measurement by making sure the environment is free from noise and quiet. Notes
The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted. Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in presence. If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will shut off automatically. The correct measurements may not be able to take or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.
Select the speaker pattern (page 34).

If you connect front high speakers, select the speaker pattern that has front high speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time you perform Auto Calibration. Otherwise, the characteristics of the front high speakers cannot be measured.
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Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Set up the optimizer microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears.
Setting up the Auto Calibration

Optimizer microphone
Confirm active subwoofer setup

When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to activating the subwoofer. Turn the LEVEL to just before the mid-point. If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover frequency function, set the value to maximum. If you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, set it to off (deactivated).
Example of using surround back speakers
Note
Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be different from the actual position.
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Performing Auto Calibration
Press V/v repeatedly to select Auto Cal., then press or b.
?/1
Input buttons
Press B/b repeatedly to select Standard, then press .

The calibration type is automatically set to Engineer.
GUI MODE V/v/B/b,
MENU
MUTING/
MASTER VOL +// 2 +/
5 6
Press
to select START.
The measurement starts in five seconds.

The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the screen switches.
Press GUI MODE.


The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. Note
If an error code appears on the screen, see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement (page 40).
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Press V/v repeatedly to select the item you want, then press .
Retry: Performs the Auto Calibration again. Save: Save the measurement results and exits the setting process. Warning: Displays warning related to the measurement results. See Message list after Auto Calibration measurement (page 40). Exit: Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results.
To cancel Auto Calibration

The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you perform the following during the measurement process: Press ?/1. Press the input buttons on the remote control or turn the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Press MUTING or . Press SPEAKERS on the receiver. Change the volume level. Connect the headphones. Press SHIFT, then press AUTO CAL.
Save the measurement result.

Select Save in step 7. Note
You can select the calibration type you want by using the Custom Auto Calibration (page 40).
Checking the Auto Calibration results

To check error code or warning message obtained in Performing Auto Calibration (page 38), proceed with the following steps.
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver.
Note
If you reposition your speaker, we recommend that you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound.
Press V/v to select Warning in step 7 in Performing Auto Calibration (page 39) then press .
If a warning message appears, check the message and use the receiver without change. Or if necessary, perform Auto Calibration again.
Tips
You can change the unit of distance in Distance Unit in the Speaker settings menu (page 71). The size of a speaker (Large/Small) is determined by the low frequency characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you apply the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker Settings menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings.
When Error Code appears

Check the error and perform Auto Calibration again.
1 Press
to select ENTER. RETRY ? appears on the TV screen. .
2 Press B/b to select YES, then press 3 Repeat steps 6 to 9 in Performing Auto
Calibration (page 38).
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Message list after Auto Calibration measurement

Display and explanation Error Code 31 The SPEAKERS is set to off. Set to other speaker settings and perform the Auto Calibration again. Error Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the Auto Calibration again. If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code still appears, the optimizer microphone cable may be damaged. Error Code 33 None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected. The optimizer microphone is not connected. Either the surround left or surround right speaker is not connected. Surround back speakers or front high speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected. Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals. The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B R terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B L terminals. Either the front left high or front right high speaker is not connected. Warning 40 The measurement process has completed with high noise level detection. You may be able to achieve better results if you try in a quiet environment again. Warning 41 Warning 42 The input from the microphone is too big. The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be too close. Set them apart and perform the measurement again. Warning 43 The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment. No Warning There is no warning information.
Customizing the Auto Calibration

You can customize the Auto Calibration by selecting the calibration type you want.
Press GUI MODE.


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Press V/v repeatedly to select Auto Cal., then press or b. Press B/b repeatedly to select Custom, then press . Press V/v repeatedly to select the calibration type you want, then press .
Full Flat: Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Engineer: Sets to the Sony listening room standard frequency characteristics. Front Reference: Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. Off: Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off.
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Press to confirm the selected calibration type. Repeat steps 5 to 9 in Performing Auto Calibration (page 38).
Tip
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value.
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Guide to on-screen display operation

You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b and on the remote control. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in GUI MODE following the steps in To turn GUI MODE on and off (page 41).
Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu.
The menu item list appears on the TV screen. Input. Example: When you select
GUI MODE V/v/B/b,
RETURN/ EXIT O
TOOLS/ OPTIONS MENU
Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust, then press to enter the menu item. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select the parameter you want.
Using the menu
To return to the previous screen

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Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the menu is displayed. Press GUI MODE.
To exit the menu

Press MENU.
To turn GUI MODE on and off

Press GUI MODE. GUI ON or GUI OFF appears on the display panel, depending on the mode selected.
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Overview of the main menus

Menu icon Input Description Selects the input source equipment connected to the receiver (page 43). Selects the music from iPhone/iPod (page 46) or USB device (page 48). Selects the video from iPhone/iPod (page 46). Selects the built-in FM/AM radio (page 51). You can adjust the settings of the speakers, the surround effect, equalizer, audio and other inputs connected to the HDMI jacks (page 68).
Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want, then press or b to enter the menu.
The menu item list appears on the TV screen. Input. Example: When you select
Music
Video FM/AM Settings
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS while the menu item list is displayed.

The option menu appears.
Using the option menus

When you press TOOLS/OPTIONS, the option menus for the selected main menu are displayed. You can select a related function without reselecting the menu.
Press GUI MODE.

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Press V/v repeatedly to select the option menu item you want, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then press .
To exit the option menu

Press MENU.
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Basic Operations
Select the equipment you want, then press .

The menu screen disappears and the playback screen of the external input appears. The input that can be selected: BD/DVD: Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player, etc., connected to the BD/DVD jack. GAME: PlayStation 3, etc., connected to the GAME jack. SAT/CATV: Satellite tuner, etc., connected to the SAT/CATV jack. VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2: VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jack. TV: TV connected to the TV jack. MD/TAPE: MD deck, Tape deck, etc., connected to the MD/TAPE jack. SA-CD/CD: Super Audio CD or CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/ CD jack.
Playing an input source equipment

?/1
Basic Operations
Input buttons
SOUND FIELD +/ GUI MODE V/v/B/b,
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Turn on the equipment and start playback. Press MASTER VOL +/ or 2 +/ to adjust the volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
TOOLS/ OPTIONS MENU
6
MUTING/ MASTER VOL +// 2 +/
Press SOUND FIELD +/ to enjoy the surround sound.

You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.) or MUSIC button on the receiver. For details, see page 54.
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Press GUI MODE.

Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.
Select or b.
Input, then press
The menu item list appears on the TV screen.
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Tips
You can turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver or press input buttons on the remote control to select the equipment you want. You can adjust the volume differently depending on the speed you turn the MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly. You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL +/ or 2 +/ on the remote control. To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and hold the button. To make a fine adjustment: press the button and release it immediately.
Naming the input (Name Input)

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. It is more recognizable having the equipment named on the display than the jacks.
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Select the input you want to name from Input screen. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.
Select Name Input, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select a character, then press b.
You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing B/b.
To activate the muting function

Press MUTING or . The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. Press MUTING or again. Increase the volume. Turn off the receiver. Perform Auto Calibration.
Repeat step 4 to input a character one by one, then press .

The name you entered is registered.
To avoid damaging your speakers

Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.
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Playing an iPhone/iPod
You can enjoy music/video contents from the iPhone/iPod by connecting it to the iPhone/iPod terminals on the receiver. For details on connecting the iPhone/iPod, see page 29, 32.
Compatible iPod/iPhone models

Basic Operations You can use the following iPod/iPhone models on this receiver. Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software before using it.
iPod touch 4th generation
iPod touch 3rd generation
iPod touch 2nd generation
iPod touch 1st generation
iPod nano 6th generation
iPod nano 5th generation (video camera)
iPod nano 4th generation (video)
iPod nano 3rd generation (video)
iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
iPod classic
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
Notes
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone connected to this receiver. This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod/iPhone and has been certified to meet Apple performance standards.
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Selecting the iPhone/iPod control mode

You can select the iPhone/iPod control mode using the GUI menu or iPhone CTRL on the remote control. You can use the GUI menu to browse contents on the iPhone/iPod. You can also control all operations by viewing the information on the display panel when GUI MODE is turned off.
GUI MODE V/v/B/b,
Operating the iPhone/iPod using System GUI mode
Make sure that System GUI is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPhone/iPod control mode (page 46). Press iPod. to select iPhone/
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Select the content you want from the contents list, then press .
The selected content starts playback and the information of music/video contents appears on the TV screen. Note
The video signals from iPhone/iPod are up converted on this receiver and then viewed on your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output. For details, see Function for conversion of video signals (page 31).
TOOLS/ OPTIONS MENU
iPhone CTRL
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Press GUI MODE.

To select the playback mode

You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control. Repeat: Off / One / All Shuffle: Off / Songs / Albums Audiobooks: Slower / Normal / Faster
Select Music or Video, then press b.
or
When the iPhone or iPod is connected, iPhone/iPod appears on the TV screen.
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Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.
Operating the iPhone/iPod using iPod mode
Select System GUI or iPod, then press .
Make sure that iPod is selected in step 4 in Selecting the iPhone/iPod control mode (page 46). Press iPod. to select iPhone/
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Select the content you want using iPhone/iPod menu.

For details on operating the iPhone/iPod, refer to the operating instructions supplied with iPhone/iPod.
Press USB before you use the following buttons.

Press N X, x m/M Operation Starts play. Pauses play. Fast reverses or forwards. Goes to the previous/next file. Skips to the previous/next album. Enters the selected item. Returns to previous display/ folder hierarchy. Selects the previous/next item. Enters repeat mode. Enters shuffle mode.
To operate the iPhone/iPod using the remote control

You can operate the iPhone/iPod using the following buttons on the remote control of the receiver.
./> B/b ,b MENU, RETURN, B V/v REPEAT* SHUFFLE*
Basic Operations
SHIFT
* Press SHIFT, then press this button.
Notes on iPhone/iPod
USB
V/v/B/b,
The iPhone/iPod is charge when connected to the receiver while the receiver is turned on. You cannot transfer songs onto the iPhone/ iPod. Do not remove the iPhone/iPod during operation. To avoid data corruption or damage to the iPhone/iPod, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the iPhone/iPod.
RETURN MENU B/b N x X ./>, REPEAT, SHUFFLE m/M
iPhone/iPod message list

Message and explanation Reading The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the iPhone or iPod. Loading The receiver is loading information of the iPhone or iPod. No Support An unsupported iPhone or iPod is connected. No Device No iPhone or iPod is connected. No Music/No Video No music or video was found. HP No Support No sound is output from the headphones when iPhone or iPod is connected.
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Playing a USB device

You can enjoy music from the USB device by connecting it to the (USB) port on the receiver. For details on connecting a USB device, see Connecting an iPhone, iPod, USB device (page 32). The music file formats that can be played back by this receiver are as follows:
File format MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) AAC* WMA9 Standard* Extensions .mp3 .m4a, .3gp, .mp4 .wma
Product name Model name NWZ-X1050 / X1060 NWZ-S744 / S745 NWZ-E443 / E444 / E445 NWZ-S543 / S544 / S545 NWZ-A844 / A845 / A846 / A847 NWZ-W252 / W253 NWZ-B152 / B153 / B152F / B153F MICROVAULT USM1GL / 2GL / 4GL / 8GL / 16GL USM1GLX / 2GLX / 4GLX / 8GLX / 16GLX
Notes
The receiver is unable to read data in NTFS format. The receiver is unable to read data other than that saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive. Do not use USB devices other than these USB devices. Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed. Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices. Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas. When formatting the above models, be sure to format using the model itself or the dedicated formatting software for that model. When connecting a USB device to the receiver, be sure to connect after the display Creating Library or Creating Database on the USB device has disappeared.
* The receiver does not play files encoded with DRM.
Compatible USB devices

You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver. Other USB devices cannot be used on this receiver.
Verified Sony USB device

Product name Model name Walkman NWZ-S754 / S755 NWZ-E453 / E454 / E455 NWZ-E353 / E354 / E355 NWZ-B133 / B135 / B133F / B135F NWZ-B142 / B143 / B142F / B143F NWD-E023F / E025F NWZ-E435F / E436F / E438F NWZ-E343 / E344 / E345 NWZ-S636F / S638F / S639F NWZ-S736F / S738F / S739F NWZ-A726 / A728 / A729 / A726B / A728B NWZ-A826 / A828 / A829 NWZ-W202
Operating the USB device
GUI MODE V/v/B/b,
MENU
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Press GUI MODE.

Press USB or AMP before you use the following buttons.

Press N Operation Starts play. Pauses play. Stops play. Fast reverses or forwards. Goes to the previous/next file. Goes to the previous/next folder. Enters repeat mode.
Select or b.
Music, then press
X x m/M ./>
When the USB device is connected, USB appears on the TV screen.
Press
to select USB.
FOLDER +/ REPEAT*
Basic Operations
You can operate the USB device using the remote control of the receiver. The information of music contents appear on the TV screen.
* Press SHIFT, then press this button.
Notes on the USB device To select the playback mode

You can change the playback mode using the TOOLS/OPTIONS on the remote control. Repeat: Off / One / All / Folder When USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device to be connected for details on the operation method. Do not connect the receiver and the USB device through a USB hub. When the USB device is connected, Reading appears. It may take about 10 seconds before Reading appears depending on the type of USB device connected. When the USB device is connected, the receiver reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device. The receiver can recognize up to 100 folders (including ROOT folder). 100 audio files for each folder. 8 folder levels (tree structure of files, including ROOT folder). The maximum number of audio files and folders may vary depending on the file and folder structure. Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device.
To operate the USB device using the remote control

You can operate the USB device using the following buttons on the remote control of the receiver.
AMP SHIFT
USB
FOLDER +/ N
./>, REPEAT m/M x X
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Compatibility with all encoding/writing softwares, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all. Some time may be needed to start playback when: the folder structure is complex. the memory capacity is excessive. This receiver does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device. The playback order for the receiver may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device. Folders that have no audio files are skipped. When playing a very long track, some operations may cause playback delay.
Press one of the input buttons to select the playback equipment that you want to record.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
Prepare the playback equipment for playing.

Example 1 (audio recording): Tune to the radio station you want to record. Example 2 (video recording): Insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR.
Prepare the recording equipment.

Example 1 (audio recording): Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level. Example 2 (video recording): Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the recording equipment (connected to VIDEO 1 OUT jacks) for recording.
USB message list

Message and explanation Reading The receiver is recognizing and reading information of the USB device. Device Error The memory of the USB device could not be recognized (page 48). No Support An unsupported USB device is connected, an unknown device is connected, or the USB device is connected through a USB hub (page 48). No Device No USB device is connected. No Track No track was found.
Start recording on the recording equipment, then start the playback equipment.
Notes
Some sources contain copyright protection to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the source. Only analog input signals are output from the analog output jack (for recording). HDMI sound cannot be recorded. While only composite video signals are being recorded, the auto standby function of the receiver may start up and interrupt the recording. In this case, set the Auto Standby to OFF (page 74).
Recording using the receiver

You can record from an audio equipment (e.g., CD recorder) or video equipment (e.g., VCR, DVD recorder) using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording equipment. 50GB
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Tuner Operations
Select FM FM or AM AM from the menu, then press or b.

The FM or AM menu list appears on the TV screen.
Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, be sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 33). Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. Area USA, Canada Europe, Australia, Taiwan FM 100 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz* 9 kHz
Tuning to a station automatically (Auto Tuning)
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Select Auto Tuning, then press or b. Press V/v.

Tuner Operations Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 52).
In case of poor FM stereo reception

1 Tune in the station you want to listen to
SHIFT
Numeric buttons
using Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning (page 51), or select the preset station you want (page 52). 2 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. 3 Select FM Mode, then press or b. 4 Select MONO, then press .
Tuning to a station directly (Direct Tuning)

GUI MODE V/v/b,
You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons.
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TOOLS/ OPTIONS MENU
Select Direct Tuning, then press or b. Press SHIFT, then press numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 (b 0*) Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
* Press 0 for Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only. continued
Press GUI MODE.

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Tip
Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station.
Presetting FM/AM radio stations

(Preset Tuning)
You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations as your favorite stations.
Press
If you cannot tune to a station

. MHz appears and then the screen returns to the current frequency. Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat step 2. If you still cannot tune to a station, the frequency may not be in use in your area.
V/v/B/b,
Changing the AM tuning scale

(USA and Canada models only)
You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver.
?/1
TOOLS/ OPTIONS
Tune to the station that you want to preset using Auto Tuning (page 51) or Direct Tuning (page 51). Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.
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TUNING MODE
Select Memory, then press or b. Select a preset number, then press .

The station is stored as the selected preset number.
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Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1 on the receiver. Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).
To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store another station.

You can store station as follows: AM band: AM 1 to AM 30 FM band: FM 1 to FM 30
Note
All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale.
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Tuning to preset stations
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Select FM FM or AM AM from the menu, then press or b. Select the preset station you want.
Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available.
Receiving RDS broadcasts

(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only)
This receiver allows you to use Radio Data System (RDS), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular programming signal. This receiver offers convenient RDS features, such as Program Service name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.* Tuner Operations
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area, check with your local radio stations for details.
Naming preset stations (Name Input)
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On FM FM or AM AM screen, select the preset number which you want to name. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.
Select Name Input, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select a character, then press b.
You can move the input position backward and forward by pressing B/b.
Simply select a station on the FM band.

When you tune to a station that provides RDS services, RDS lights up and the Program Service name* appears on the TV screen and the display panel.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, a Program Service name will not appear.
Repeat step 4 to input a character one by one, then press .

The name you entered is registered.
Notes
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal or if the signal strength is weak. Some letters that can be displayed on the TV screen cannot be displayed on the display panel.
Tip
While a Program Service name is displayed, you can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly (page 80).
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Note
You cannot select A. DIRECT when you select GAME and USB as input.
Selecting the sound field

This receiver can create multi channel surround sound. You can select one of the optimized sound fields from the receivers pre-programmed sound fields.
SOUND FIELD +/
Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to high fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound.
x A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto)

Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. However, for USA and Canada models, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signals.
Press SOUND FIELD +/ repeatedly to select the sound field you want.
You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE (HD-D.C.S.) or MUSIC on the receiver.
x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo)

Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. However, sound may not be output from certain speakers depending on the speaker settings.
2 channel sound mode

You can switch the output sound to 2 channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver.
Movie mode
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receivers preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.
x 2CH ST. (2ch Stereo)

The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.
x A. DIRECT (Analog Direct)

You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker level can be adjusted.
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x HD-D.C.S.
HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD-D.C.S.) is Sonys new innovative home theater technology using the latest acoustic and digital signal processing technologies. It is based on precise response measurement data of a mastering studio. With HD-D.C.S., you are able to enjoy Blu-ray and DVD movies at home with not only the high quality of sound, but also the best sound ambience, just as the movies sound engineer intended in the mastering process. You can select the effect type for HD-D.C.S. For details, see Surround Settings menu (page 71).
x HALL (Hall)
Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
x CONCERT (Live Concert)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
x STADIUM (Stadium)
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
x SPORTS (Sports)
Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
x PLII MV (PLII Movie)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
x P. AUDIO (Portable Audio)

Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.
x PLIIX MV (PLIIx Movie)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels.
x PLII MS (PLII Music)

Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
x PLIIX MS (PLIIx Music)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
x PLIIZ (PLIIz Height)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical equipment gives a dimension of presence and depth.
x PLIIZ (PLIIz Height)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. This setting increases flexibility to expand a 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical equipment gives a dimension of presence and depth.
x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels.
x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)

Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. A source recorded in 2 channel format is decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
Music mode
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receivers preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home.
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When headphones are connected

You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.
x HP 2CH (HP (2CH))

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones (except A. DIRECT). Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals.
x HP DIRECT (HP (Direct))

This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones when A. DIRECT is selected. Outputs the analog signals without processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
If you connect a subwoofer

This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS when all speakers are set to Large. In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofers cut off frequency as high as possible.
The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases. DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. A. DIRECT is selected. PLII MV, PLIIX MV, PLII MS, PLIIX MS, PLIIZ, NEO6 CIN and NEO6 MUS do not work when the speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1. When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to Large in the Speaker Settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals. the front or surround speakers are set to Small. MULTI ST., PLII MV, PLII MS, PLIIX MV, PLIIX MS, HD-D.C.S. or P. AUDIO is selected.
To turn off the surround effect for movie/music

Press SOUND FIELD +/ repeatedly to select 2CH ST. or A.F.D. AUTO. You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly on the receiver to select 2CH ST. or press A.F.D. repeatedly on the receiver to select A.F.D. AUTO.
Notes on sound fields

Depending on the speaker pattern settings, some sound fields may not be available. You cannot select PLIIx and PLIIz at the same time. PLIIx is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with surround back speaker(s). PLIIz is available only when the speaker pattern is set to a setting with front high speakers.
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Digital audio formats supported by the receiver

Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the equipment connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats.
Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHDa) DTS DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audioa) DTS-HD Master Audioa)b) Multi Channel Linear PCMa)
a) Audio signals are output in another format a)
Maximum number of channels 5.1 6.1 7.1 7.1 5.1 6.1 5.1 7.1 7.1 7.1
Connection between the playback equipment and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL a a a a a HDMI a a a a a a a a a a
if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment. b) Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
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Using the SOUND OPTIMIZER

The Sound Optimizer lets you enjoy clear and dynamic sound at low volume levels. It automatically calibrates the sound which cannot be heard well when you turn down the volume level. After Auto Calibration is performed, the sound level is optimized to suit your environment.
SOUND OPTIMIZER
Resetting sound fields to the default settings

Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation.
?/1
MUSIC
Press SOUND OPTIMIZER to select SOUND.OP. ON.

The Sound Optimizer function is activated. The Sound Optimizer is set to on and off as you press SOUND OPTIMIZER. Note
This function does not work when A. DIRECT is being used.
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Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1.
S.F. CLEAR appears on the display panel and all sound fields are reset to their default setting.
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What is BRAVIA Sync?

The BRAVIA Sync function allows communication between Sony products such as TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc. that supports the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony equipment that is compatible with the BRAVIA Sync with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows: One-Touch Play (page 60) System Audio Control (page 61) System Power-Off (page 61) Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 62) Scene Select (page 62) Control for HDMI is a mutual control function standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface). We recommend that you connect the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync. Note
Depending on the connected equipment, the Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment.
Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync

The receiver is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function. If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function, you can set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and playback equipment automatically by setting the Control for HDMI function on your TV (page 59). If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function, set the Control for HDMI function of the receiver, playback equipment and TV individually (page 60).
If your TV is compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function

The Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning on the Control for HDMI function of the TV.
1 Connect the receiver, TV and playback

equipment via HDMI connection (page 23, 24). (The respective equipment must be compatible with the Control for HDMI function.)
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback

equipment.
3 Turn on the Control for HDMI function

of the TV. The Control for HDMI function of the receiver and all the connected equipment are turned on simultaneously. When the setup is completed, COMPLETE will appear on the display panel. For details on setup of the TV, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
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If your TV is not compatible with the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting function
GUI MODE V/v/b,
Notes
Before you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting on your TV, be sure to turn on the TV and other connected equipment including the receiver first. If the playback equipment cannot function after you have made the settings for Control for HDMIEasy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting on your TV. If the connected equipment does not support the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, but still supports the Control for HDMI, then you need to set the Control for HDMI function for the connected equipment before you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV. If you have assigned the HDMI input to another input using HDMI Assign in HDMI menu, the One-Touch Play function is not available.
MENU
1 Press GUI MODE.

2 Select
Settings from the menu, then press or b. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. or b. or
Playing back equipment with one-touch operation

(One-Touch Play)
By a simple operation (one-touch), equipment connected to the receiver with Bravia Sync function start automatically. You can enjoy the sound/image using connected equipment. When you set Pass Through to AUTO or ON, sound and image can be output only from the TV while the receiver remains in standby mode. When you start playback a connected equipment, the receiver and TV operation are simplified as follow: Receiver and TV Turns on (if in standby mode)
3 Select HDMI, then press

b.
4 Select Ctrl for HDMI, then press 5 Select ON, then press
. The Control for HDMI function is set to on. If the GUI menu is displayed, the Control for HDMI function of the playback equipment will not work properly.
6 Press GUI MODE to exit the GUI menu.
7 Set the Control for HDMI function of the

connected equipment to on. If the Control for HDMI function is already set to on, you do not need to change the setting. For details on setting the TV and connected equipment, refer to the operating instructions of the respective equipment.
Switches to appropriate HDMI input
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Notes
Be sure that the System Audio Control function is set to on using TV menu. Depending on the TV, the start of the content may not appear. Depending on the settings, the receiver may not turns on when Pass Through is set to AUTO or ON.
When you adjust the TV volume, the System Audio Control function adjusts the receivers volume simultaneously. Notes
If System Audio Control does not function according to your TV setting, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. When Ctrl for HDMI is set to ON, the Audio Out settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings. If the TV is turned on before turning on the receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the sound output.
Tip
You can also select a connected equipment, such as Blu-ray Disc/DVD player from the TV menu. The receiver and TV will automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver

(System Audio Control)
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. TV Sets System Audio Control to on Receiver Turns on (if in standby mode) Switches to appropriate HDMI input
Turning off the receiver with the TV

(System Power-Off)
When you turn the TV off, using the POWER button on the TVs remote control, the receiver and the connected equipment turn off automatically. You can also use the receivers remote control to turn off the TV.
AV ?/1
TV
Press TV, then press AV ?/1.

Minimizes TV volume Outputs TV sound The TV, receiver and the equipment connected via HDMI are turned off. Notes
Set the TV power supply interlock function to ON before using the System Power-Off function. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Depending on the connected equipment, it may not be turned off. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
You can also use the System Audio Control function as follows. If you turn on the receiver while the TV is turned on, the System Audio Control function will automatically activate to output TV sound through the speakers connected to the receiver. However, if you turn off the receiver, the sound will output from the TV speakers.
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Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field

(Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)
Press THEATER or THEATRE on the remote control of the TV or the Blu-ray Disc player, while pointing the remote control towards the TV.
The sound field switches to HD-D.C.S.. To return to the previous sound field, press THEATER or THEATRE again. Note
The sound field may not switch depending on the TV.
Other Operations
Switching between digital and analog audio

(INPUT MODE)
When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.
Tip
The sound field may revert to the previous field when you change the TVs input.
Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input.

You can also use the input buttons on the remote control.
2 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene

(Scene Select)
The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy the optimum picture quality and switches the sound field according to the selected scene on your TV. For details on the operation, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Note
The sound field may not switch depending on the TV.
Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears on the display panel. AUTO: Gives priority to digital audio signals. If there are more than one digital connection, HDMI audio signals have priority. If there are no digital audio signals, analog audio signals are selected. When TV input is selected, priority is given to the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signals. If your TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function, the digital optical audio signals are selected. COAX: Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack. OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack. ANALOG: Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
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Notes
Some audio input modes may not be set up based on the input. When the USB input is selected, ------ appears on the display panel, and you cannot change to other modes. Select another input, then set the audio input mode. When A. DIRECT is being used, audio input is set to ANALOG. You cannot select other modes. The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does not work in the following cases. Your TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel (ARC) function. Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF. When you do not connect the receiver to the ARC compatible TVs HDMI jack via an HDMI cable.
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Press GUI MODE.

Select or b.
Input, then press
Select the input name you want to assign. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS.

The options menu appears.
Select Input Assign, then press or b.

The Input Assign screen appears.
Using the sound/images from other inputs

(Input Assign)
You can reassign audio and/or video signals to another input when they are not currently being used. After you have reassigned the input jacks, you can use the input button (or INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the equipment you connected.
Select the audio and/or video signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b. Press .
Other Operations
Component video and digital audio input assign

You can reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment. Example: When you connect the DVD player to the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN and COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks. Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to BD/DVD. Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/ CATV (IN 2) jacks to BD/DVD.
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Input name Assignable video input jacks COMP.1 COMP.2 CVBS NONE Assignable audio input jacks BD COAX SAT OPT ANALOG NONE * Default setting
BD/DVD a* a a a* a a
GAME a a a* a a a*
SAT/ CATV a a* a a a* a
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MD/TAPE SA-CD/ CD a a a* a a a* a a a* a a a* a a a* a a a* a a a* a a a*
Notes
You cannot assign other optical input to the inputs to which optical input jack is initially assigned. When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically. One reassignment is allowed for each input.
HDMI input assign

You can reassign the HDMI input jacks to other input if the default settings of the jacks do not correspond to your connected equipment. Example: When you connect the CD player to the HDMI SAT/CATV (IN 3) jack, assign HDMI 3 jack to SA-CD/CD. Note
Before you reassign the HDMI input jacks, be sure to set Ctrl for HDMI to OFF.
Select press
Settings, then or b.
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Select HDMI, then press or b. Select HDMI Assign, then press or b. Select the HDMI jack you want to assign, then press . Select the input name you want to assign, then press .
SA-CD/ CD a a a a NONE a a a a
Press GUI MODE.

Input name Assignable HDMI 1 HDMI input HDMI 2 jacks HDMI 3 HDMI 4 * Default setting
BD/DVD GAME a* a a a a a* a a
SAT/ VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 MD/ CATV TAPE a a a* a a a a a* a a a a a a a a
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Using a bi-amplifier connection 1 Press GUI MODE.

Using multi-zone features

You can enjoy images and sounds from the equipment connected to the receiver in zone 2 other than the main zone. For example, you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can operate both equipment in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2.
Select press
Settings, then or b.
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Select Speaker, then press or b. Select SP Pattern, then press or b. Select the appropriate speaker pattern so that there are no surround back speakers and front high speakers, then press . Select SB Assign, then press or b. Select BI-AMP, then press .
The same signals output from the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals can be output from the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/ BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals.
To operate the receiver from zone 2

You can operate the receiver without pointing the remote control towards the receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not supplied) to the IR REMOTE jack. Use an IR repeater when you install the receiver in a place where signals from the remote control cannot reach.
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Other Operations
To exit the menu

Press MENU. Notes
Set the SB Assign to BI-AMP before you perform Auto Calibration. If you set the SB Assign to BI-AMP, the speaker level and distance settings of the surround back speakers and front high speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used.
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Making a zone 2 connection

Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier.
Main zone
STR-DH820
Zone 2
A B
TV
C
IR REMOTE IN
E C
ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT
RM-AAP061/RM-AAP062
A Audio equipment B Video equipment C IR repeater (not supplied) D Speakers E Sony Amplifier/Receiver
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Operating the receiver from zone 2

The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone.
Tips
Even when this receiver is in standby mode (press ?/1 on the remote control to turned off this receiver), the receiver in zone 2 remains turned on. To turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the remote control at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). Only signals from equipment connected to the analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2 OUT jacks. No signals are output from equipment connected to only the digital input jacks. The TV input or USB input can be selected in main zone only. When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the HDMI IN jacks, DIGITAL IN jacks and USB port are not output from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks. You can select either FM or AM from the main zone and zone 2. Priority is given to the choice which has most recently been selected, even if a different choice has already been selected in one of the zones.
?/1 ZONE Input buttons
SOURCE
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Turn on the main receiver (this receiver). Turn on the receiver in zone 2.
Other Operations
Press ZONE.
The remote control switches to zone 2.
Press ?/1.
The zone function is activated.
Press the input buttons to select the source you want.

For zone 2, analog video and audio signals are output. When you select SOURCE, the signals of the current input in main zone are output.
Adjust to a suitable volume using the receiver in zone 2.
To exit the zone 2 operation

Press ZONE, then press ?/1.
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Adjusting Settings
Select the menu item you want, then press .

Example: When you select Auto Cal..
Using the Settings menu

You can adjust various settings for speakers, surround effects, etc. using the Settings menu. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in GUI MODE by following the steps in To turn GUI MODE on and off (page 41).
GUI MODE V/v/b,
Select the parameter you want, then press .
RETURN/ EXIT O MENU
To return to the previous screen

Press GUI MODE.

To exit the menu

Press MENU.
Settings menu list

Settings menu Auto Cal. Description Sets the speaker level or distance and makes the measurement automatically (page 36). Sets the speaker position manually (page 69). Selects the sound field and adjusts the surround effect you choose (page 71). Adjusts the equalizer (bass/ treble sound) (page 72). Sets various sound items (page 72). Makes settings for sound/ images from equipment connected to the HDMI jacks (page 73). Makes settings for the system of the receiver (page 74).
Speaker Surround
Select Settings from the menu, then press or b to enter the menu mode.
EQ Audio HDMI
System
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2 Select Lvl.
Speaker Settings menu

You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed. Note
The speaker settings are only for the current seating position.
3 Set the level of the selected speaker,

then press . You can adjust the level from 10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals. Note
When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to Large. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals. the front or surround speakers are set to Small. MULTI ST., PLII MV, PLII MS, PLIIX MV, PLIIX MS, HD-D.C.S. or P. AUDIO is selected.
x SP Pattern (Speaker Pattern)

Select SP Pattern according to the speaker system which you are using. Select the speaker pattern before you perform Auto Calibration.
x SB Assign (Surround back speaker assign)

Lets you set the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT HIGH/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals for a bi-amplifier or speakers front B connection. Speaker B BI-AMP OFF Note
When you change the connection from a biamplifier or speakers front B to surround back or front high speakers connection, set the SB Assign to OFF, then set up the speakers again. See Using AUTO CALIBRATION (page 36) or Manual Setup (page 69).
To adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker

You can adjust the distance from the seating position to each speaker (front left/right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer).
1 Select the speaker on the screen for

which you want to adjust the distance from the seating position, then press .
2 Select Dist. 3 Set the distance of the selected

speaker, then press . You can adjust the distance from 1 m 0 cm to 10 m 0 cm (3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches) in 10 cm (1 inch) intervals. Tip
You can adjust the distance in 1 cm interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result.
Adjusting Settings
x Manual Setup
You can adjust each speaker manually on the Manual Setup screen. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed.
To adjust the speaker level

You can adjust each speakers level (front left/ right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right, subwoofer).
Notes
Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available. This function does not work when A. DIRECT is being used.

which you want to adjust the level, then press .
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To adjust the size of each speaker

You can adjust each speakers (front left/right, front left/right high, center, surround left/right, surround back left/right) size.
When the front speakers are set to Small, the center, surround, and front high speakers are also automatically set to Small. If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers are automatically set to Large.

which you want to adjust the size, then press .
x Crossover Freq (Speaker crossover frequency)

Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that the speaker size has been set to Small in the Speaker Settings menu. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration.
2 Select Size. 3 Set the size of the selected speaker,

then press . Large: If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select Large. Normally, select Large. Small: If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select Small to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other Large speakers. Note
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Select the speaker on the screen you want to adjust, then press . Adjust the value, then press .
x Test Tone
You can select the test tone type on the Test Tone screen. Tips
To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/ or 2 +/. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. The adjusted value is shown on the TV screen during adjustment.
Tips
The Large and Small settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other Large speakers. However, since bass sound has a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to Large if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to Small. If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to Large. If there is not enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass levels. The surround back speakers will be set to the same setting as that of the surround speakers.
To output test tone from each speaker

You can output test tone from the speakers in sequence.
1 Select Test Tone, then press 2 Adjust the parameter, then press
or b.
. OFF AUTO: The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. .
3 Adjust the speaker level, then press
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When a test tone is not output from the speakers

The speaker cords may not be connected securely. Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly. The speaker cords may have short-circuit problem.
x Distance Unit
Lets you select the unit of measurement for setting distances. FEET: The distance is displayed in feet. METER: The distance is displayed in meters.
When a test tone is output from a different speaker than the speaker displayed on the TV screen
The speaker pattern set up is incorrect. Make sure that the speaker connections and the speaker pattern match correctly.
Surround Settings menu

You can select the sound field and adjust the effect level, etc. on the Sound Field Setup screen. For details on the sound field, see Enjoying Surround Sound (page 54). Note
The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field.
x D.Range Comp (Dynamic range compression)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. MAX: The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. STD: The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. AUTO: The dynamic range is compressed automatically. OFF: The dynamic range is not compressed. Tips
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. STD is the standard setting, and enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the MAX setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.
To adjust the effect level for HD-D.C.S. 1 Select HD-D.C.S., then press
b. or
2 Select the effect type you want, then

press . HD-D.C.S. has three different types: Theater, Dynamic and Studio. Each type has different reflection and reverberation sound mixture levels and is optimized to match a listeners room uniqueness, taste and mood. Dynamic: Want to enjoy the sound effects to the full extent, just like at the movie theaters? Dynamic type emphasizes on the reflection sound. Without HD-D.C.S., many rooms are often somewhat reverberant but lack a spacious feeling. This type acoustically opens up those types of rooms and provides a spacious and dynamism feeling equivalent to a mastering studio.
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Theater: Theater type (default setting) mixes reflection and reverberation sound creating the characteristics of a mastering studio. Additionally, this type mixes in frequency characteristics that are often found in professional studios and movie theaters. It is ideal for watching movies in a listening room that has less reverberation. Studio: In Studio type, effects are kept to a minimum, while still providing a great theater experience. This type provides the accuracy of the original recording.
Audio Settings menu

You can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference.
x D.L.L. (Digital Legato Linear)

The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality digital audio signals and analog audio signals to be played back with high quality sound. AUTO 1: This function is available for lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals. AUTO 2: This function is available for Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals. OFF Note
This function works when 2CH ST., A.F.D. AUTO, MULTI ST. or HP 2CH is selected. However, this function does not work in the following cases. Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency of other than 44.1 kHz are being received. Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio signals are being received.
EQ Settings menu
You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front speakers. Bass Treble
Bass Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Treble
Note
x A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio with video output)

Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. HDMI AUTO: The time gap between audio output and visual display for the monitor connected via an HDMI connection will be adjusted automatically based on the information for the TV. This feature is available only when the monitor supports the A/V Sync function. 0 ms 300 ms: You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms intervals.
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Notes
This function is useful when you use a large LCD or plasma monitor or a projector. This function does not work when A. DIRECT is being used.
x Pass Through
Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode. ON: When the receiver is in the standby mode, the receiver continuously outputs HDMI signals from the receivers HDMI TV OUT jack. AUTO: When the TV is turned on while the receiver is in the standby mode, the receiver outputs HDMI signals from the receivers HDMI TV OUT jack. Sony recommends this setting if you use a BRAVIA Sync compatible Sony TV. This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the ON setting. OFF: The receiver does not output HDMI signals when the receiver is in the standby mode. Turn on the receiver to enjoy the connected equipments source on the TV. This setting saves power in the standby mode when compared with the ON setting. Notes
This function is not available when Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF. When AUTO is selected, it may take a little more time for the image and sound to be output to the TV than when ON is selected. When the receiver is in standby mode, A. STANDBY appears on the display panel if Pass Through is set to AUTO or ON. However, A. STANDBY will disappear when Pass Through is set to AUTO and no signals are detected.
x Dual Mono (Digital broadcast language selection)

Lets you select the language you want when you listen to the dual audio of a digital broadcast when available. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. MAIN/SUB: Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. MAIN: Sound of the main language will be output. SUB: Sound of the sub language will be output.
HDMI Settings menu

You can make the required settings for equipment connected to the HDMI jack.
x Ctrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI)

Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see Preparing for the BRAVIA Sync (page 59). ON OFF Note
When you set Ctrl for HDMI to ON, Audio Out may be changed automatically.
Adjusting Settings
x Audio Out
Lets you set the HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment connected to the receiver via an HDMI connection. AMP: The HDMI audio signals from the playback equipment is only output to the speakers connected to the receiver. Multi channel sound can be played back as it is. Note
Audio signals are not output from the TVs speaker when Audio Out is set to AMP.
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TV+AMP: The sound is output from TVs speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. Notes
The sound quality of the playback equipment depends on the TVs sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also in stereo as that of the TV, even if you play back multi channel source. When you connect the receiver to an image display equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select AMP. When you select the input that you have assigned the HDMI input, sound does not output from the TV.
Operating without connecting to a TV

You can operate this receiver using the display panel even if the TV is not connected to the receiver.
AMP
x HDMI Assign
Lets you reassign the HDMI input jacks. For details, see HDMI input assign (page 64).
GUI MODE V/v/B/b,
System Settings menu

You can customize the settings of the receiver.
x Auto Standby
Lets you set the receiver switch to standby mode automatically when you do not operate the receiver or when there is no signals input to the receiver. ON: Switches to standby mode after approximately 30 minutes. OFF: Does not switch to standby mode. Notes
This function does not work when TUNER input is selected. If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
RETURN/ EXIT O MENU
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Using the menu in the display panel

Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF.
The receiver is switched to front panel display mode.
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Press AMP. Press MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want, then press .
To return to the previous display

Press B or RETURN/EXIT O. Adjusting Settings
To exit the menu

Press MENU. Note
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display panel. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
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Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 75.
Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Default setting ENGINEER FULL FLAT, ENGINEER, FRONT REF, OFF OFF, AUTO xxxc) FL 10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) FR 10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) CNT 10.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) SL 10.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) SR 10.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) SB 10.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) SBL 10.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) SBR 10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) LH 10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) RH 10.0 dB to RH +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) SW 10.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB (0.5 dB interval) COMP. MAX, COMP. STD, COMP. AUTO, COMP. OFF 5/2.1 to 2/0 (20 patterns) LARGE, SMALL LARGE, SMALL FULL FLAT OFF FL 0 dB FR 0 dB CNT 0 dB SL 0 dB SR 0 dB SB 0 dB SBL 0 dB
Auto Calibration Auto Calibration (Standard) settings [STANDARD] [<AUTO CAL>] Auto Calibration (Custom) [CUSTOM] Level settings [<LEVEL>] Test toneb) [TEST TONE] Front left speaker levelb) [FL LEVEL] Front right speaker levelb) [FR LEVEL] Center speaker levelb) [CNT LEVEL] Surround left speaker levelb) [SL LEVEL] Surround right speaker levelb) [SR LEVEL] Surround back speaker levelb) [SB LEVEL] Surround back left speaker levelb) [SBL LEVEL] Surround back right speaker levelb) [SBR LEVEL] Front left high speaker levelb) [LH LEVEL] Front right high speaker levelb) [RH LEVEL] Subwoofer levelb) [SW LEVEL] Dynamic range compression [D. RANGE] Speaker settings [<SPEAKER>] Speaker pattern [SP PATTERN] Front speakers sizeb) [FRT SIZE] Center speaker sizeb) [CNT SIZE]
SBR 0 dB
LH 0 dB RH 0 dB SW 0 dB COMP. AUTO 3/4.1 LARGE LARGE
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Menu [Display]
Parameters [Display] Surround speakers sizeb) [SUR SIZE] Front high speakers sizeb) [FH SIZE] Surround back speaker assignd) [SB ASSIGN] Front left speaker distanceb) [FL DIST.] Front right speaker distanceb) [FR DIST.] Center speaker distanceb) [CNT DIST.]
Settings LARGE, SMALL LARGE, SMALL SPK B, BI-AMP, OFF FL 1.00 m to FL 10.00 m (FL 33 to FL 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e) FR 1.00 m to FR 10.00 m (FR 33 to FR 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e) CNT 1.00 m to CNT 10.00 m (CNT 33 to CNT 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e)
Default setting LARGE LARGE OFF FL 3.00 m (FL 910) FR 3.00 m (FR 910) CNT 3.00 m (CNT 910) SL 3.00 m (SL 910) SR 3.00 m (SR 910) SB 3.00 m (SB 910) SBL 3.00 m (SBL 910) SBR 3.00 m (SBR 910) LH 3.00 m (LH 910) RH 3.00 m (RH 910) SW 3.00 m (SW 910) METERf) CROSS 120 Hz
Surround left speaker distanceb) SL 1.00 m to SL 10.00 m [SL DIST.] (SL 33 to SL 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e) Surround right speaker distanceb) SR 1.00 m to SR 10.00 m [SR DIST.] (SR 33 to SR 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e) Surround back speaker distanceb) SB 1.00 m to SB 10.00 m [SB DIST.] (SB 33 to SB 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e) Surround back left speaker distanceb) [SBL DIST.] Surround back right speaker distanceb) [SBR DIST.] SBL 1.00 m to SBL 10.00 m (SBL 33 to SBL 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e) SBR 1.00 m to SBR 10.00 m (SBR 33 to SBR 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e)
Adjusting Settings
Front left high speaker distanceb) LH 1.00 m to LH 10.00 m [LH DIST.] (LH 33 to LH 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e) Front right high speaker distanceb) [RH DIST.] Subwoofer distanceb) [SW DIST.] Distance unit [DIST. UNIT] Front speakers crossover frequencyg) [FRT CROSS] Center speaker crossover frequencyg) [CNT CROSS] RH 1.00 m to RH 10.00 m (RH 33 to RH 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e) SW 1.00 m to SW 10.00 m (SW 33 to SW 329) (0.1 m (1 inch) interval)e) FEET, METER CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz interval) CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz interval)
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Menu [Display]
Parameters [Display] Surround speakers crossover frequencyg) [SUR CROSS] Front high speakers crossover frequencyg) [FH CROSS]
Settings CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz interval) CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz (10 Hz interval) DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO BASS 10 dB to BASS +10 dB (1 dB interval)
Default setting CROSS 120 Hz
CROSS 120 Hz
Surround settings Effect levelh) [<SURROUND>] [EFFECT] EQ settings [<EQ>] Front speakers bass level [BASS] Front speakers treble level [TREBLE] Tuner settings [<TUNER>] FM station receiving mode [FM MODE] Naming preset stations [NAME IN] Audio settings [<AUDIO>] Digital Legato Linear [D.L.L.] Synchronizes audio with video output [A/V SYNC] Digital broadcast language selection [DUAL MONO] Digital audio input assignment [A. ASSIGN] Video settings [<VIDEO>] HDMI settings [<HDMI>] Video input assignment [V. ASSIGN] Control for HDMI [CTRL: HDMI] Pass Through [PASS THRU] Audio out [AUDIO OUT] HDMI input assignment [H. ASSIGN] System settings [<SYSTEM>] Auto standby mode [AUTO STBY] Naming inputs [NAME IN]
THEATER BASS 0 dB
TREBLE 10 dB to TREBLE +10 dB TREBLE 0 dB (1 dB interval) STEREO, MONO For details, see Naming preset stations (Name Input) (page 53). D.L.L. OFF, D.L.L. AUTO1, D.L.L. AUTO2 HDMI AUTO, 0 ms to 300 ms (10 ms interval) MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB D.L.L. OFFi) 0 ms STEREO
MAIN
For details, see Using the sound/ images from other inputs (Input Assign) (page 63). For details, see Using the sound/ images from other inputs (Input Assign) (page 63). CTRL ON, CTRL OFF ON, AUTO, OFF AMP, TV+AMP For details, see HDMI input assign (page 64). STBY ON, STBY OFF For details, see Naming the input (Name Input) (page 44). STBY ON CTRL ON OFF AMP
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a)
You can only select this parameter after you have performed Auto Calibration. on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters or settings may not be available. c) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW). d) You can only select this parameter if SP PATTERN is not set to a setting with surround back or front high speakers (page 34). e) You can only adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the measurement result. f) FEET for USA and Canada models. g) You can only select this parameter if your speaker is set to SMALL. h) You can only select this parameter if you select HD-D.C.S. as sound field. i) D.L.L. AUTO1 for Europe, Australia and Taiwan models.
b) Depends
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To view the information on the display panel

The display panel provides various information of the receiver status such as sound field.
1 Select the input for which you want to

check the information.
Programming the remote control

You can customize the remote control to match the equipment connected to your receiver. You can even program the remote control to operate non-Sony equipment and also Sony equipment that the remote control is normally unable to control. Before you begin, note that: You cannot change the settings of TUNER and USB input buttons. The remote control can only control equipment that accept infrared wireless control signals.
RM SET UP SHIFT
2 Press AMP, then press DISPLAY

repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows. Index name of the input* t Input you selected t Sound field currently applied t Volume level t Stream information** When listening to FM and AM radio Preset station name* t Frequency t Sound field currently applied t Volume level When receiving RDS broadcasts (Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) Program Service name or preset station name* t Frequency, band and preset number t Sound field currently applied t Volume level
* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station. Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is same as the input name. **Stream information may not be displayed.
AV ?/1 TV
Input buttons
Numeric buttons
ENT/MEM
1 2
Press and hold RM SET UP, then press AV ?/1.

The RM SET UP indicator flashes slowly.
Note
Character or marks may not be displayed for some languages.
Tip
You cannot switch the display while GUI MODE is shown on the display panel. Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI OFF.
Press the input button of the equipment you want to program.

For example, if you are going to program a VCR connected to VIDEO 1 jacks, press VIDEO 1. The RM SET UP and SHIFT indicator light up.
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Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code.

If more than one code exists, try to enter either one which corresponds to the equipment including TV. Use the tables on page 8184 to find the numeric code(s) corresponding to the equipment. Note
Only the codes in the 500s are valid for the TV button.
The numeric codes corresponding to the equipment and the maker of the equipment
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to program non-Sony equipment and also Sony equipment that the remote control is normally unable to control. Since the signal from the remote control received by the equipment differs by its model and the year, more than one numeric code may be assigned to the equipment. If you fail to program your remote control using one of the codes, try using other codes. Notes
The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your equipment will not respond to some or all of the codes. All of the input buttons on this remote control may not be available when used with your particular equipment.
Press ENT/MEM.
Once the numeric code has been verified, the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote control automatically exits the programming mode.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to program other equipment.
Note
The RM SET UP indicator turns off while a numeric button is pressed.
To control a CD player
Maker Code(s) 101, 102, 103 104, 123 105, 106, 107 108, 109, 110 111, 116 116 SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA
To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote control automatically exits the programming mode.
To activate the input after programming

Press the programmed button to activate the input you want.
112, 113, 114 115 116 117 115, 118, 119 120, 121, 122
If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

If the RM SET UP indicator does not light up in step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries. If the RM SET UP indicator flashes 5 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code, an error has occurred. Start again from step 1.
To control a DAT deck

Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 203 219
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To control a tape deck

Maker SONY DENON KENWOOD NAKAMICHI PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA Code(s) 201, 202 204, 205 206, 207, 208, 209 210 216 211, 212 213, 214 215, 216 217, 218
To control a DVD player

Maker SONY BROKSONIC DENON HITACHI JVC MITSUBISHI ORITRON PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA SAMSUNG TOSHIBA ZENITH Code(s) 401, 402, 403 424 405 416 415, 423 419 417 406, 408, 425 407 409, 410 414 416, 422 404, 421 418, 420
To control an MD deck
Maker SONY DENON JVC KENWOOD Code(s) 301 302 303 304
To control a DVD recorder

Maker Code(s) 401, 402, 403 SONY
To control an HDD recorder

Maker SONY Code(s) 307, 308, 309
To control a DVD/VCR COMBO

Maker Code(s) 411 SONY
To control a Blu-ray Disc player/ recorder

Maker SONY PANASONIC SAMSUNG LG Code(s) 310, 311, 312 335 336 337
To control a DVD/HDD COMBO

To control a PSX
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To control a TV
Maker SONY AIWA AKAI AOC CENTURION CORONADO CURTIS-MATHES DAYTRON DAEWOO FISHER FUNAI FUJITSU GOLDSTAR/LG GRUNDIG HITACHI Code(s) 501, 502 501, 536, 539 503 503 566 517 503, 551, 566, 567 517, 566 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, 544 508, 545 548 528 503, 512, 515, 517, 534, 544, 556, 568 511, 533, 534 503, 513, 514, 515, 517, 519, 544, 557, 571 521, 522 503, 510, 566 516, 552 517 503, 515, 517, 518, 544, 566 527 503, 519, 527, 544, 566, 568 503, 517, 520, 540, 544, 554, 566 530, 558 521, 522, 573, 575 509, 524, 553, 559, 572 515, 518, 557, 570, 571 503, 504, 514, 517, 518 509, 525, 526, 540, 551, 555 503 509, 535
Maker RADIO SHACK RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG
Code(s) 503, 510, 527, 565, 567 503, 510, 523, 529, 544 503, 515, 517, 531, 532, 534, 544, 556, 557, 562, 563, 566, 569 566 530, 537, 547, 549, 558 508, 545, 546, 560, 567 503, 566 503, 508, 510, 517, 518, 551 517, 535, 550, 561, 565 503, 518, 566 530, 537, 547, 549 535, 539, 540, 541, 551 530, 537, 538, 547, 549, 558 517, 518, 567 503, 517, 566 566 542, 543, 567 503, 509, 510, 544 515, 534, 556 576, 577
SAMPO SABA SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SYLVANIA THOMSON TOSHIBA TELEFUNKEN TEKNIKA WARDS YORK ZENITH GE LOEWE VIZIO
ITT/NOKIA J.C.PENNY JVC KMC MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI/MGA NEC NORDMENDE NOKIA PANASONIC PHILIPS PHILCO PIONEER PORTLAND QUASAR
To control an LD player
Maker SONY PIONEER Code(s) 601, 602, 603 606
To control a Video CD player

Maker SONY Code(s) 605
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To control a VCR
Maker SONY AIWA* BLAUPUNKT EMERSON FISHER GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) GOLDSTAR/LG HITACHI ITT/NOKIA JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI/MGA NEC PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA/PROSCAN SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP TOSHIBA Code(s) 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706 710, 750, 757, 758 740 750 717, 720 722, 730 723, 753 722, 725, 729, 741 717 726, 727, 728, 736 730, 731, 738 732, 733, 734, 735 736 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, 740 729, 730, 731 729 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, 747 742, 743, 744, 745 717, 720, 746 748, 749 747, 756
To control a satellite tuner (box)

Maker SONY AMSTRAD BskyB GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) GRUNDIG HUMAX THOMSON PACE PANASONIC PHILIPS NOKIA RCA/PROSCAN BITA/HITACHI HUGHES JVC/Echostar/Dish Network MITSUBISHI SAMSUNG TOSHIBA Code(s) 801, 802, 803, 804, 824, 825, 865 845, 846 862 866 859, 860 846, 847 857, 861, 864, 876 848, 849, 850, 852, 862, 863, 864 818, 855 856, 857, 858, 859, 860, 864, 874 851, 853, 854, 864 866, 871 868 867 873 872 875 869, 870
To control a cable box

Maker SONY HAMLIN/REGAL JERROLD/G.I./ MOTOROLA JERROLD OAK PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA TOCOM/PHILIPS ZENITH Code(s) 821, 822, 823 836, 837, 838, 839, 840 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 819 830, 831 841, 842, 843 816, 826, 832, 833, 834, 835 830, 831 828, 829 805 830, 831 826, 827
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead.
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815, 816, 817, 844
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Resetting the remote control

AV ?/1 ?/1
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
MASTER VOL / 2
While holding down MASTER VOL or 2 , press and hold ?/1, then press AV ?/1.
The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3 times.
Release all buttons.

All the contents of the remote control memory (i.e., all the programmed data) are cleared.
Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. (USA and Canada models only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Additional Information
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.
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On placement
Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the receiver is being used in combination with a TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too close to that equipment, noise may result, and picture quality may suffer. This is especially likely when using an indoor antenna (aerial). Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna (aerial).) Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
Power
The receiver is turned off automatically. Auto Standby is set to ON (page 74). The Sleep Timer function is working (page 15).
Sound
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format. When connecting the DVD player, etc., to the digital input jacks of this receiver, make sure the digital audio output setting of the connected equipment is available. Set Audio Out to AMP in the HDMI Settings menu. The surround effect cannot be obtained. Make sure you have selected the sound field for movie or music (page 54 or 55). Sound fields do not function when DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.
On operation
Before connecting other equipment, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from specific speakers. Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the equipment may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the equipment. If both channels are output from the headphones, the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound. Make sure you have connected to both the L and R jacks of an analog equipment, analog equipment requires both L and R jack connections. Use an audio cord (not supplied). Adjust the speaker level (page 69). Make sure the center/surround speaker (s) is (are) set to either Small or Large. Check that the speaker settings are appropriate for the setup using the Auto Calibration menu or SP Pattern in the Speaker Settings menu. Then check that sound is output from each speaker correctly, using Test Tone in the Speaker Settings menu. Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos. Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer. Depending on the selected sound field, no sound will be available from the subwoofer. When all speakers are set to Large and NEO6 CIN or NEO6 MUS is selected, there is no sound from the subwoofer.
There is no sound from a specific equipment. Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that equipment. Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the equipment. Check the INPUT MODE (page 62). Check the setting of Audio Out in the HDMI Settings menu (page 73). Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the HDMI jack for that equipment. You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. Depending on the playback equipment, you may need to set up the HDMI setting of the equipment. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound, especially for the 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. Sound may not be output from the receiver while the GUI appears on the TV screen. Press GUI MODE to select GUI OFF. Check that the selected digital audio input jack is not reassigned to other inputs (page 63). Check that the A. DIRECT is not being used.
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There is no sound, no matter which equipment is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. Check that all connecting cords are inserted to their input/output jacks for the respective jacks of the receiver, speakers and the equipment. Check that both the receiver and all equipment are turned on. Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set to VOL MIN. Check that the SPEAKERS is not set to SPK OFF (page 36). Check that headphones are not connected to the receiver. Press MUTING or on the remote control to cancel the muting function. Try pressing the input button on the remote control or turning the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the equipment of your choice (page 43). The protective device on the receiver has been activated. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem, and turn on the power again. There is severe hum or noise. Check that the speakers and equipment are connected securely. Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. Move your audio equipment away from the TV. The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly and securely. Adjust the sound level parameters using the Speaker Settings menu.
When the receiver is in standby mode, there is no sound output from the TV. When the receiver enters into standby mode, sound is from the last HDMI component selection before you turned off the receiver. If you are enjoying other equipment, play the equipment and perform the One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy. Make sure Pass Through is set to ON in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver (page 73). No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker. Check the setting of Audio Out in the HDMI Settings menu (page 73). Check that the equipment is connected correctly to the HDMI jack for that equipment. You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. Depending on the playback equipment, you may need to set up the HDMI setting of the equipment. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound, especially for the 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. Sound may not be output from the receiver while the GUI appears on the TV screen. Press GUI MODE to select GUI OFF. Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function. If the TV does not have System Audio Control function, set the Audio Out settings in HDMI Settings menu to TV+AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the TV speaker and receiver. AMP if you want to listen to the sound from the receiver.
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When you connect the receiver to a video equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not be output from the receiver. In this case, select AMP. If you cannot listen to the sound of the equipment connected to the receiver while TV input is selected on the receiver Be sure to change the input of the receiver to HDMI when you want to watch a program on the equipment connected via HDMI connection to the receiver. Change the TV channel when you want to watch a TV broadcast. Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want when you watch a program from the equipment connected to the TV. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV on this operation. Recording cannot be carried out. Check that the equipment is connected correctly. Select the source equipment using the input buttons (page 43).
Depending on the playback equipment, you may need to set up the equipment. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment. Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable when you view images or listen to sound, especially for the 1080p, Deep Color (Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. No 3D image appears on the TV. Depending on the TV or the video equipment, 3D images may not be displayed. When the receiver is in standby mode, there is no image output from the TV. When the receiver enters into standby mode, image is from the last HDMI component selection before you turned off the receiver. If you are enjoying other equipment, play the equipment and perform the One-Touch Play operation, or turn on the receiver to select the HDMI equipment you want to enjoy. Make sure Pass Through is set to ON in the HDMI Settings menu if you connect equipment not compatible with the BRAVIA Sync to the receiver (page 73). Recording cannot be carried out. Check that the equipment is connected correctly. Select the source equipment using the input buttons (page 43). The GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select GUI ON. If the GUI menu still does not appear on the TV screen, press MENU. Check that the TV is connected correctly.
Image
No image appears on the TV. Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Move your audio equipment away from the TV. Assign the equipment video input correctly. The input signal should be same as the input function when you are up-converting an input signal with this receiver (page 31). When you use an HDMI-DVI conversion cable for the connection, the image may not be output correctly. Make sure that cables are correctly and securely connected to equipment.
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Tuner
The FM reception is poor. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antennas (aerial) as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
The RDS information that you want does not appear.* The service may be temporarily out of order. Contact the radio station and find out whether they actually provide the service in question.
* Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only.
iPhone/iPod
Receiver
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aerial), if necessary. The signal strength of the stations is too weak with automatic tuning. Use direct tuning. Make sure you set the tuning scale correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning) (page 52). No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations is used). Preset the stations (page 52). Press AMP, then press DISPLAY repeatedly on the remote control so that the frequency appears on the display panel. RDS does not work.* Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station. Select a stronger FM station.
The sound is distorted. Press MASTER VOL or 2 on the remote control repeatedly. Set the EQ setting of the iPhone/iPod to Off or Flat. The iPhone/iPod cannot be charged. Check that the receiver is turned on. Make sure the iPhone/iPod is connected firmly. The iPhone/iPod cannot be operated. Check that you have removed the protect case of the iPhone/iPod. Depending on the contents of the iPhone/ iPod, it may take time to start playback. Disconnect the iPhone/iPod and connect the iPhone/iPod again. You are using an unsupported iPhone/ iPod. See Compatible iPod/iPhone models (page 45) for the supported device types. The ring volume of the iPhone does not change. Adjust the ring volume using the controls on the iPhone.
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USB device
Are you using a supported USB device? If you connect an unsupported USB device, the following problems may occur. See Compatible USB devices (page 48) for the supported device types. The USB device is not recognized. File or folder names are not displayed on this receiver. Playback is not possible. The sound skips. There is noise. A distorted sound is output. There is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the receiver. The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is distorted. The USB device cannot be connected into the (USB) port. The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the correct orientation. Reading is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts. The reading process can take a long time in the following cases. There are many folders or files on the USB device. The file structure is extremely complex. The memory capacity is excessive. The internal memory is fragmented. Thus, we recommend following these guidelines. Total folders on USB device: 100 or less (including ROOT folder) Total files per folder: 100 or less.
Erroneous display. The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted. The character codes that can be displayed by this receiver are as follows: Upper cases (A to Z) Lower case (a to z) Numbers (0 to 9) Symbols ( < > * + , . / @ [ \ ] _ `) Other characters may not be displayed correctly. The USB device is not recognized. Turn off the receiver, then disconnect the USB device. Turn on the receiver again and reconnect the USB device. Connect the supported USB device (page 48). The USB device does not work properly. Refer to the USB device operating instruction on how to deal with this problem. Playback does not start. Turn off the receiver and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the receiver. Connect the supported USB device (page 48). Press N to start playback. Audio file cannot be played back. MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back. The audio file is a multiple track audio file. Some AAC files may not be played back correctly. WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back. USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.* If you use partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can be played back. Playback is possible up to 8 levels (including ROOT folder).
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The number of folders has exceeded 100 (including ROOT folder). The number of files in a folder has exceeded 100. Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB device may not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instruction of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
Remote control
The remote control does not function. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the receiver. Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote control and the receiver. Replace all the batteries in the remote control with new ones, if they are weak. Make sure you select the correct input on the remote control. When you operate a programmed nonSony equipment, the remote control may not function properly depending on the model and the manufacturer of the equipment.
When Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF, the BRAVIA Sync does not work properly, even if the equipment is connected to the HDMI IN jack. The types and the number of equipment which can be controlled by the BRAVIA Sync are restricted in the HDMI CEC standard as follows. Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 3 equipment Playback equipment (Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player, etc.): up to 3 equipment Tuner-related equipment: up to 4 equipment AV receiver (audio system): up to 1 equipment The TVs remote control cannot be used to control the connected equipment when using the Control for HDMI function. Depending on the connected equipment and TV, you may need to set up the equipment and TV. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each equipment and TV. Change the input of the receiver to the HDMI input connected to the equipment.
Other
The Control for HDMI function does not work. Check the HDMI connection (page 23, 24). Make sure Ctrl for HDMI is set to ON in HDMI Settings menu. Make sure the connected equipment is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected equipment. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
Error messages
If there is a malfunction, a message appears on the display panel. You can check the condition of the system by the message. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. PROTECTOR Irregular current is output to the speakers, or the receiver is covered and ventilation holes are blocked. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again.
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USB FAIL An over current from the (USB) port was detected. The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Check the iPhone/iPod or USB device, then unplug it and turn on the power again.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
For other messages, see Message list after Auto Calibration measurement (page 40), iPhone/iPod message list (page 47) and USB message list (page 50).
(USA model only)

With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 Hz 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section
USA model1) Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 100 W + 100 W Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 110 W + 110 W Surround Mode Output Power2) (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) 150 W per channel Canada model1) Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 95 W + 95 W Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 110 W + 110 W Surround Mode Output Power2) (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) 150 W per channel Europe, Australia and Taiwan models1) Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 100 W + 100 W Surround Mode Output Power2) (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) 140 W per channel
Clearing the memory

Reference sections
To clear All memorized settings Customized sound fields See page 34 page 58
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1)
Measured under the following conditions: Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50 Hz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Area USA, Canada Europe, Australia, Taiwan Tuning scale 10 kHz step 530 kHz 1,710 kHz 9 kHz step 531 kHz 1,710 kHz 531 kHz 1,602 kHz
Area USA, Canada, Taiwan Europe, Australia

2) Reference
power output for front, center, surround, surround back and front high speakers. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.
Frequency response Analog 10 Hz 70 kHz, +0.5 dB/2 dB (with sound field and equalizer bypassed) Input Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/ 50 kohms S/N3): 96 dB (A, 500 mV4)) Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Output (Analog) AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/1 kohm SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm Equalizer Gain levels 10 dB, 1 dB step
3) INPUT
Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial) Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Video section
Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through
iPhone/iPod section
DC 5V 1.0 A MAX
USB section
Supported bit rate* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps 320 kbps, VBR WMA: 48 kbps 192 kbps AAC: 48 kbps 320 kbps * Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording devices and recording media cannot be guarantee. Transfer speed Full-speed Supported USB device Mass Storage Class Maximum current 500 mA
SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed). 4) Weighted network, input level.
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
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General
Power requirements
Area USA, Canada, Taiwan Europe, Australia Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 240 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (When Ctrl for HDMI is set to OFF) Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.) 430 mm 158 mm 322.6 mm (17 in 6 1/4 in 12 3/4 in) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.
Additional Information 95GB
Index
Numerics
2 channel 54 5.1 channel 19 7.1 channel 19
D
DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 36 Direct Tuning 51 Display panel 10 Distance Unit 71, 77 Dolby Digital EX 57 Dual Mono 73, 78 DVD player 27 DVD recorder 30 Dynamic range compression 71, 76
M
Manual Setup 69 Menu 68, 76 Message Auto Calibration 40 Error 92 Movie mode 54 Multi zone 65 Music mode 55 Muting 44
A
A.F.D. mode 54 A/V Sync 72, 78 AM 51 Audio Out 73, 78 Audio Settings 72, 78 Auto Calibration Settings 76 Auto Standby 74, 78 Auto Tuning 51
N
Name Input 44, 53
E
Effect level 71 EQ Settings 72, 78
B
Bass 72, 78 BI-AMP 35, 65 Bi-amplifier connection 65 Blu-ray Disc player 27 BRAVIA Sync preparing 59
O
One-Touch Play 60 Option menu 42
F
FM 51 FM Mode 51, 78
P
Pass Through 73, 78 PlayStation 3 29 Preset channels 80 Preset stations 52 PROTECTOR 92
G
GUI (Graphical User Interface) 41
C
Cable TV tuner 28 Calibration Type 76 Camcoder 30 CD player 32 Clear memory 34 remote control 85 sound field 58 Connection antennas 33 audio equipment 32 iPhone/iPod 29 speakers 21 TV 23 USB device 32 video equipment 24 Control for HDMI 73 Crossover frequency 70, 77
H
HDMI Settings 73, 78
R
RDS 53 Recording 50 Remote control 13, 80 Resetting 34
I
iPhone/iPod 45, 90 Input 43 Input Assign 63 INPUT MODE 62
L
Level Settings 76 LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 11
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S
SB Assign 69 Scene Select 62 Settings menu 68 Sound field 54 SOUND OPTIMIZER 58 Speaker Pattern 69, 76 Speaker Settings 69, 76 SPEAKERS 36 Super Audio CD player 32 Surround Settings 71, 78 System Audio Control 61 System Power-Off 61 System Settings 74, 78
T
Test Tone 70, 76 Theater/Theatre Mode Sync 62 Treble 72, 78 Tuner 51 Tuner Settings 78 TV 23
U
Up converting 31 USB device 48
V
VCR 30 Video Settings 78 Viewing information in the display 80
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4-266-497-11(2)

Multi Channel AV Receiver

Operating Instructions STR-DH820

For customers in the United States

Important Safety Instructions

For customers in Europe

About This Manual

For customers in Australia

Enjoying Surround Sound

BRAVIA Sync Features

Preparing the Receiver

Using the Remote Control

AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)

Inserting batteries into the remote control

Description and location of parts

Indicators on the display panel

A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (page 23, 32)

AUDIO OUT jacks (page 21)

F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 23, 27, 28, 30)

AM ANTENNA terminals (page 33)

AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

C Controls jacks for Sony equipment and other external equipment

VIDEO IN/OUT* jacks

D SPEAKERS section (page 21)

AUDIO OUT jacks VIDEO OUT jack (page 66)

G COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section (page 23, 27, 28)

Y, PB, PR IN/OUT* jacks

To control other Sony equipment

F Color buttons H TOOLS/

z z z ze) z z z ze) z z z z z z z z z z zg) z

I MENU, HOME J ./>

REPEAT SHUFFLE m/TUNING , M/TUNING + N, X, x z z z z z z

L F1/F2 M BD/DVD TOP

R V/v/B/b, S GUIDE, T DISPLAY

a) USA and Canada models b) Other models. c) DVD player only. d)

e) Deck B only. f) Video CD player g) m/M only. h)

Setting the speakers

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Connecting the audio equipment (page 32)

Setting the audio output settings on the connected equipment

1: Installing the speakers

5.1 channel speaker system

Example of speaker system configuration

7.1 channel speaker system using surround back speakers

7.1 channel speaker system using front high speakers

2: Connecting the speakers

Surround speaker Right Left

Surround back/Front high/ Bi-amplifier/Front B speaker**

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied)

Recommended connection Alternative connection

4a: Connecting the video equipment

Notes on HDMI connections

When connecting cords

Converting video signals

Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Recommended connection Alternative connection