2-662-257-11 (1)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DG300
©2006 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................32
Storing FM stations automatically
Presetting radio stations...............................35
3: Connecting the audio/video
4: Connecting the antennas ......................... 18
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote..... 19
6: Selecting the speaker system .................. 20
7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance
Switching the audio input mode
(INPUT MODE).....................................38
Recording audio using the receiver .............39
Playback
Listening/Watching a component................ 23
Amplifier Operations
Navigating through the setup parameters.... 25
Glossary.......................................................41
Precautions ..................................................41
Troubleshooting...........................................42
Specifications ..............................................45
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS sound
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field .... 29
Listening to the sound without any
adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT) .......... 31
Resetting sound fields to the initial
settings ................................................... 32
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Getting Started
Description and location of parts
Front panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
?/1
MASTER VOLUME
DISPLAY
INPUT MODE
TUNING MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
–
+
TUNING
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
VIDEO
3
IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN
WOOFER
BASS
TREBLE
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
DIRECT
ON/OFF
MUTING
PHONES
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Name
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Function
Name
Function
A ?/1
Press to turn the receiver
on or off (page 19, 23, 24,
32, 34).
G INPUT MODE
Press to select the input
mode when the same
to both digital and analog
jacks (page 38).
B SPEAKERS
Press to select the speaker
system (page 20).
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
H MASTER
Turn to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 21, 22,
23, 24).
C TUNING MODE
Press to select the tuning
mode (page 33, 36).
VOLUME
D Display
The current status of the
selected component or a
list of selectable items
I MUTING
Press to mute the sound
(page 22).
J WOOFER
Press to turn the sub
woofer on or off.
E Remote sensor
Receives signals from
remote commander.
ON/OFF
K INPUT
source to playback (page
22, 23, 24, 31, 33, 36, 38,
39).
F DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the display
(page 37, 38).
SELECTOR
L DIRECT
Press to listen to high
quality analog sound
(page 31).
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Name
Function
M MOVIE,
Press to select sound fields
for movie or music (page
29).
MUSIC
N A.F.D.
Press to select A.F.D.
mode (page 29).
O TREBLE +/–
Press to adjust the treble
level of the front speakers
(page 28).
P BASS +/–
Press to adjust the bass
level of the front speakers
(page 28).
Q TUNING +/–
Turn to scan a station
(page 33, 35).
R VIDEO 3 IN/
PORTABLE
To connect a portable
audio such as MP3 player,
etc. (page 15, 22).
AUDIO IN jack
S PHONES jack
Connects to a headphone
(page 43).
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About the indicators on the display
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SP A
;
DIGITAL
DTS
RDS
STEREO MONO
LFE
MEMORY
A.DIRECT
SW
SP B SLEEP OPT COAX
D.RANGE
L
C
R
SL
SR
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Name
Function
Name
Function
A SW
Lights up when you press
WOOFER ON/OFF on the
receiver to turn on the sub
woofer and the audio signal is
output from the SUB WOOFER
jack.
G A.DIRECT
DIRECT is selected (page 31).
H Preset
station
Lights up when using the
you have preset. For details on
presetting radio stations, see
page 35.
indicators
B LFE
Lights up when the disc being
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
I Tuner
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio stations
(page 32), etc.
indicators
J D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page
27).
C SP A/SP B
Lights up according to the
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if a headphone is
connected.
K COAX
is set to “AUTO IN” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack, or when
INPUT MODE is set to “COAX
IN” (page 38).
D ;DIGITAL Lights up when Dolby Digital
signals are input.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is not
set to “ANALOG” (page 38).
L OPT
is set to “AUTO IN” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack, or when
INPUT MODE is set to “OPT
IN” (page 38).
E DTS
Lights up when DTS signals are
input.
Note
M SLEEP
Lights up when the sleep timer
is activated (page 39).
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have made
digital connections and that
INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 38).
F MEMORY
Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 35), etc., is
activated.
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Name
Function
N Playback
channel
The letters (L, C, R, etc.)
indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around
L and R show the receiver
downmixes the source sound to
2 channels.
indicators
L
R
Front Left
Front Right
C
SL
SR
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Surround Right
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
SW
L
C
R
SL
SR
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Rear panel
1
2
AC OUTLET
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
SWITCHED 100W/0.4A MAX
VIDEO
IN
1
ANTENNA
VIDEO
IN
2
AM
L
L
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L
L
L
+
–
+
–
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R
R
R
R
R
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT
A
FRONT
B
SUB
WOOFER
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
4
3
A DIGITAL INPUT section
D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL
IN jack
Connects to a DVD
player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
quality of loud
AUDIO IN/
OUT jack
Connectsto an MD
deck or VCR, etc.
(page 15, 16).
White (L)
Red (R)
COAXIAL IN
jack
sound (page 16).
B ANTENNA section
FM
Connects to the
ANTENNA
FM wire antenna
supplied with this
receiver (page 18).
AM
Connects to the
ANTENNA
AM loop antenna
supplied with this
receiver (page 18).
C SPEAKER section
Connects to
speakers (page 13).
Connects to sub
woofer (page 13).
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Name
Function
Remote commander
A AV ?/1
Press to turn on or off the
Sonyaudio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 40).
If you press ?/1 (B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
receiver and other
You can operate the receiver with the supplied
remote. You can also use the remote to control
the Sony audio/video components that the
remote is assigned to operate (page 40).
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
RM-AAU007
Note
AV ?/1
wf
1(on/standby) switch
The function of the AV ?/1
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (W).
TV ?/1
?/1
TV/VIDEO
SLEEP
TEST
TONE
AV
?/1
TV ?/1, ?/1
wd
2(
on/standby) switch
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD
B TV ?/1
Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at
the same time to turn the TV
on or off.
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
ws
wa
3
4
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
?/1
Press to turn the receiver on or
off.
To turn off all components,
press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at
the same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
5
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
FM MODE
w;
6
7
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
8
>10/
-
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
0/10
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8
9
CLEAR
C AMP MENU
Press to display the menu of
the receiver. Then, use the
control buttons to perform
menu operations.
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qj
MUTING
TV VOL
DISPLAY
TOOLS
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F
f
MASTER VOL
G
g
qh
D MOVIE,
Press to select sound fields for
movie or music.
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MUSIC
qg
qf
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
MENU
TV CH +
E SUB
Press to adjust the sub woofer
level.
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
.
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<
>
WOOFER
LEVEL +/–
TUNING –
TUNING +
m
H
X
M
qs
F FM MODE
G D.TUNING
D.SKIP
Press to select FM monaural
or stereo reception.
TV
x
qd
Press to enter direct tuning
mode.
Press to skip disc of the CD
player or DVD player (multi-
disc changer only).
H DVD MENU
Press to display the menu of
the DVD player on the TV
screen. Then, use the control
buttons to perform menu
operations.
I ENTER
Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons.
MEMORY
Press to store a station.
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Name
Function
Name
Function
J MUTING
Press to mute the sound.
N MENU
Press to display the menus of
the VCR, DVD player, or
satellite tuner on the TV
screen. Then, use the control
buttons to perform menu
operations.
K TV VOL
Press TV VOL +/– and TV
(M) at the same time to adjust
the TV volume level.
a)
+ /–
MASTER
Press to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time.
a)
VOL + /–
O RETURN/
Press to
EXIT O
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the
menu or on-screen guide of
the DVD player, or satellite
tuner is displayed on the TV
screen.
L ./>
Press to skip tracks of the CD
player, DVD player, MD
deck, or tape deck.
<
REPLAY
ADVANCE
/
Press to replay the previous
<
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR or
DVD player.
P Control
After pressing AMP MENU
(C), DVD MENU (H), or
MENU (N), press the control
button V, v, Bor bto select the
settings. When you press DVD
MENU or MENU, press the
control button to enter the
selection.
buttons
m/M
Press to
– search tracks in the forward/
backward direction of the
DVD player.
– fast forward/rewind of the
VCR, CD player, MD deck,
or tape deck.
Q DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player, or MD
deck.
a)
H
Press to start playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD player,
MD deck, or tape deck.
X
Press to pause playback or
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player, MD
deck, or tape deck. (Also
starts recording with
components in recording
standby.)
R TOOLS
Press to display options
applicable to the entire disc
(e.g. disc protection), recorder
(e.g. audio settings during
recording), or multiple items
on a list menu (e.g. erasing
multiple titles).
x
Press to stop playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD player,
MD deck, or tape deck.
S -/--
Press -/-- and TV (M) at the
same time to select the
channel entry mode, either one
or two digits of the TV.
TV CH +/–
Press TV CH +/– and TV (M)
at the same time to select
preset TV channels.
x
>10/
Press to select
– track numbers over 10 of the
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player or MD deck.
– channel numbers of the
Digital CATV terminal.
PRESET +/– Press to select
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
or satellite tuner.
CLEAR
Press to
TUNING +/–
M TV
Press to scan a station.
– clear a mistake when you
press the incorrect numeric
button.
– return to continuous
playback, etc. of the satellite
tuner or DVD player.
To activate the buttons with
orange printing, press TV and
the button with orange
printing simultaneously.
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Notes
Name
Function
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
T Numeric
Press to
– preset/tune to preset
stations.
buttons
(number 5 )
a)
– select track numbers of the
CD player, DVD player or
MD deck. Press 0/10 to
select track number 10.
– select channel numbers of
the VCR or satellite tuner.
Press the numeric buttons and
TV (M) at the same time to
select the TV channels.
U A.F.D.
Press to select A.F.D. mode.
V Input buttons Press one of the buttons to
select the component you
want to use. When you press
any of the input buttons, the
receiver turns on. The buttons
are factory assigned to control
Sony components as follows.
You can change the button
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 40.
Button
Assigned Sony
component
VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)
VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)
VIDEO 3 Not assigned
DVD
DVD player
MD/TAPE MD deck
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD
player
TUNER
Built-in tuner
W TV/VIDEO
Press TV/VIDEO and TV
(M) at the same time to select
the input signal (TV input or
video input).
SLEEP
Press to activate the Sleep
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically.
X TEST TONE Press to activate the Test Tone
function.
a)
The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and
H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as
references when operating the receiver.
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2: Connecting speakers
C
SPEAKERS FRONT Ba)
A
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W/0.4A MAX
L
L
L
L
L
+
–
+
–
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R
R
R
R
R
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT A
FRONT B
SUB
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
WOOFER
B
A
B
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
BSpeaker cords (not supplied)
a)
b)
If you have an additional front speaker system,
connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminal. You can select the front speakers you
want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
button. For details, see “6: Selecting the speaker
system” (page 20).
When you connect a sub woofer 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 a sub
woofer, then sound may not be output.
AFront speaker A (Left)
BFront speaker A (Right)
b)
CSub woofer
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3: Connecting the audio/video components
components
This section describes how to hook up your
components to this receiver. Before you begin,
for the pages which describe how to connect
the audio/video components.
After hooking up all your components,
proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page
18).
Component to be connected
To connect
See
Audio components
• Super Audio CD player/
CD player
page 15
• MD deck
• Tape deck
• Portable audio such as MP3
player, etc.
Video components
• DVD player
• DVD recorder
• Satellite tuner
• VCR
page 16
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Connecting audio components
The following illustration shows how to
connect audio components such as Super
Audio CD player, MD deck, etc.
Super Audio CD
player/CD player
MD deck/
tape deck
A
A
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
1
ANTENNA
VIDEO
IN
2
AM
L
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L
L
L
+
–
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R
R
R
R
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT A
SUB
WOOFER
SA-CD
/CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
VIDEO 3 IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN
To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack
(Front panel)
Portable audio
B
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BRCA cable with stereo headphone jack (not supplied)
• If the sound from the component connected to the
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack is very
low, you may increase the volume level. However,
before you select other component, be sure to
reduce the volume level to avoid damaging your
speakers.
Notes
• Distortion may occur when listening to a
component connected to the VIDEO 3 IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of
this receiver. This is not a malfunction and will
depend on the connected component.
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Be sure to change the factory setting of the
VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that
you can use the button to control your DVD
recorder. For details, see “Changing button
assignments” (page 40).
Connecting video components
The following illustration shows how to
connect video components such as DVD
player, DVD recorder, satellite tuner or VCR.
Satellite tuner
A
B
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
1
ANTENNA
VIDEO
IN
2
AM
L
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L
L
L
+
–
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R
R
R
R
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
FRONT A
SUB
WOOFER
SA-CD
/
CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
C
B
B
A
DVD player
DVD recorder/
VCR
AOptical digital cord (not supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
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Notes
• You can only record the audio signals of the video
component (such as DVD recorder, VCR, etc.)
connected to this receiver. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the connected
video component.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in 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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4: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and
FM wire antenna.
FM wire antenna (supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO
IN
1
ANTENNA
VIDEO
IN
2
AM
L
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L
L
L
+
–
L
AUDIO
OUT
R
R
R
R
R
IN
OUT
IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
FRONT A
SUB
SA-CD
/CD
MD/TAPE
DVD VIDEO
2
VIDEO 1
SPEAKERS
WOOFER
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.
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Performing initial setup
operations
5: Preparing the receiver
and the remote
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure. This procedure can also
be used to return settings you have made to
their factory defaults.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
AC power cord
AC OUTLET
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED 100W/0.4A MAX
1,2
?/1
MASTER VOLUME
DISPLAY
INPUT MODE
TUNING MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
–
+
TUNING
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
VIDEO
3
IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN
WOOFER
ON/OFF
BASS
TREBLE
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
DIRECT
MUTING
L
L
PHONES
+
–
+
–
R
R
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
FRONT A
FRONT B
SPEAKERS
receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
After “CLEARING” appears on the
display for a while, “CLEARED”
appears.
The following items are reset to their
factory settings.
• All settings for the speaker system and
sound adjustment.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL
MIN”.
To the wall outlet
Notes
• Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
• The AC OUTLET on the rear of the receiver is a
switched outlet, which supplies power to the
connected component only while the receiver is
turned on.
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET does not exceed the wattage stated on the
rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical
home appliances such as electric iron, fan, or TV to
this outlet. This may cause a malfunction.
• Input is set to “DVD”.
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Inserting batteries into the
remote
6: Selecting the speaker
system
You can select the front speakers you want to
drive.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the
RM-AAU007 remote commander.
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
?/1
MASTER VOLUME
DISPLAY
INPUT MODE
TUNING MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
–
+
TUNING
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
VIDEO
3
IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN
WOOFER
ON/OFF
BASS
TREBLE
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
DIRECT
MUTING
PHONES
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly to select the front
speaker system you want to drive.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
To select
Light up
The speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals
SP A
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
The speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
SP B
The speakers connected to both the
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B
terminals (parallel connection)
SP A and
SP B
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer
operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with
new ones.
To turn off the speaker output, press
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until
the “SP A” and “SP B” indicators on the
display do not light up.
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3 Press SUB WOOFER LEVEL +/–
repeatedly to adjust the sub
woofer level.
7: Adjusting the speaker
levels and balance
(TEST TONE)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in
1 dB step.
You can adjust the speaker levels and balance
while listening to the test tone from your
listening position.
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also
use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
• The adjusted value are shown on the display
during adjustment.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
4 Press TEST TONE again.
TV ?/1
?/1
TV/VIDEO
SLEEP
TEST
TONE
AV
?/1
The test tone turns off.
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD
1,4
Note
The test tone does not work when ANALOG
DIRECT is selected.
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
3
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
FM MODE
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
8
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
>10/
-
0/10
CLEAR
MUTING
TV VOL
DISPLAY
TOOLS
F
f
MASTER VOL
G
g
MASTER
VOL +/–
RETURN/EXIT
MENU
1 Press TEST TONE.
“T. TONE” appears on the display.
The test tone is output from each speaker
in sequence as follows:
Left t Right t Sub woofer
2 Adjust the front speaker
balance using the “FRT BAL”
parameter (page 26).
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The selected input appears on the display.
Playback
Selected input Components that can
[Display]
be played back
VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2
[VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2]
VCR, etc., connected to
the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
jack
Selecting a component
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
DVD
VIDEO 3
[VIDEO 3]
Portable audio such as
MP3 player etc.,
connected to the VIDEO
3 IN/PORTABLE
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
1
SUB WOOFER
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
AUDIO IN jack
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
DVD
[DVD]
DVD player, etc.,
connected to DVD jack
FM MODE
MD/TAPE
[MD/TAPE]
MD deck, tape deck, etc.,
connected to the MD/
TAPE jack
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
8
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
>10/
-
0/10
CLEAR
SA-CD/CD
[SA-CD/CD]
Super Audio CD/CD
player, etc., connected to
the SA-CD/CD jack
MUTING
TV VOL
DISPLAY
TOOLS
MUTING
F
f
MASTER VOL
TUNER
[FM or AM band]
Built-in radio tuner
G
g
3
2 Turn on the component and
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
MENU
TV CH +
start playback.
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
.
<
<
>
3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to
adjust the volume.
1 Press the input button to select
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on
the receiver.
a component.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING.
The muting function will be canceled when
you do the following.
• Press MUTING again.
• Increase the volume.
• Turn off the receiver.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn
down the volume level.
To playback a digital multi
channel source
When you playback a digital multi channel
source, the multi channel sound will be
downmixed to 2 channels.
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Listening/Watching a component
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD
TV ?/1
?/1
TV/VIDEO
SLEEP
TEST
TONE
AV
?/1
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO DVD
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
3
2
3
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
?/1
MASTER VOLUME
FM MODE
DISPLAY
INPUT MODE
TUNING MODE
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
8
INPUT SELECTOR
–
+
TUNING
>10/
-
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
0/10
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
CLEAR
5
3
DISPLAY
TOOLS MUTING
F
f
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
VIDEO
3
IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN
G
g
WOOFER
ON/OFF
BASS
TREBLE
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
DIRECT
MUTING
PHONES
5
RETURN/EXIT
MENU
TV CH
–
TV CH
+
+
PRESET
.
–
REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET
<
<
>
TUNING
–
TUNING
+
m
H
X
M
TV
x
Notes
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD
• The operation is described for a
Sony Super Audio CD player.
• Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
Super Audio CD player or CD
player.
player, then place the disc on the tray.
3 Press SA-CD/CD.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to
select “SA-CD/CD”.
Tip
You can select the sound field to
suit the music. Refer to page 29
for details.
Recommended sound fields:
Classical: HALL
4 Playback the disc.
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.
6 After you have finished listening to the
Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn
off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/
CD player.
Jazz: JAZZ
Live concert: CONCERT
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Watching a DVD
TV ?/1
?/1
TV/VIDEO
SLEEP
TEST
TONE
AV
?/1
2
3
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO DVD
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
3
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
?/1
MASTER VOLUME
FM MODE
5
8
DISPLAY
INPUT MODE
TUNING MODE
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
INPUT SELECTOR
–
+
TUNING
>10/
-
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
0/10
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
CLEAR
7
3
DISPLAY
TOOLS MUTING
F
f
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
VIDEO
3
IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN
G
g
WOOFER
ON/OFF
BASS
TREBLE
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
DIRECT
MUTING
PHONES
7
RETURN/EXIT
MENU
TV CH
–
TV CH
+
+
PRESET
–
REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET
.
<
<
>
TUNING
–
TUNING
+
m
H
X
M
TV
x
Note
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.
2 Turn on the receiver.
3 Press DVD.
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the TV and DVD
player.
Tips
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
select “DVD”.
• Select the audio format of the
disc to be played, if necessary.
• You can select the sound field to
suit the movie/music. Refer to
page 29 for details.
Recommended sound fields:
Movie: C.ST.EX
Music: CONCERT
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image
of the DVD is displayed.
If no image is displayed on the TV screen, make sure that
the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV.
5 Set up the DVD player.
Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the receiver.
6 Playback the disc.
7 Adjust to a suitable volume.
8 After you have finished watching the DVD,
eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV
and DVD player.
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To return to the previous
display
Press control button B.
Amplifier Operations
Navigating through the
setup parameters
By using the amplifier setup parameters, you
can make various adjustments to customize the
receiver.
To exit the menu
Press AMP MENU.
Note
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed
on the display. This means that they are either
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
DVD
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
1
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
FM MODE
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
8
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
>10/
-
0/10
CLEAR
MUTING
TV VOL
DISPLAY
TOOLS
F
f
MASTER VOL
G
g
2-4
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
MENU
TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
.
<
<
>
1 Press AMP MENU.
“FRT BAL” appears on the display.
2 Press control button V/v
repeatedly to select the
parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press the control button or
control button b to enter the
parameter.
4 Press control button V/v
repeatedly to select the setting
you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
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Overview of the setup
parameters
For details on navigating through the setup
parameters, see page 25.
Parameters
[Display]
Settings
Initial
setting
Front speaker balance
[FRT BAL] (page 27)
BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE,
BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +8
BALANCE
COMP. OFF
Dynamic range compressor
[D. RANGE] (page 27)
COMP. OFF, COMP. STD,
COMP. MAX
Digital audio input decoding priority DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM
[DEC. PRI.] (page 27)
DEC. AUTO for:
VIDEO 1, 2;
DEC. PCM for:
DVD
Digital broadcast language selection DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S,
DUAL M
A.V.SYNC. N
NORMAL
0% dim
[DUAL] (page 27)
DUAL M+S
(page 28)
A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N
Sub woofer phase polarity
[SW PHASE] (page 28)
NORMAL, REVERSE
Brightness of the display
[DIMMER] (page 28)
0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim
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x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input
decoding priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital
• DEC. AUTO
settings
Automatically switches the input mode
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
• DEC. PCM
PCM signals are given priority (to prevent
interruption when playback starts).
However, when other signals are input, there
may be no sound depending on the format.
In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.
You can adjust various receiver settings to suit
your preference. For details on adjusting the
parameters, see “Navigating through the setup
parameters” (page 25) and “Overview of the
setup parameters” (page 26)
x FRT BAL (Front speaker
balance)
Lets you adjust the balance between front left
and right speakers.
Note
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the
digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.
x D. RANGE (Dynamic range
compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
sound track. This may be useful when you
want to watch movies at low volumes late at
night. Dynamic range compression is possible
with Dolby Digital sources only.
• COMP. OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
• COMP. STD
The dynamic range is compressed as
intended by the recording engineer.
• COMP. MAX
x DUAL (Digital broadcast
language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen
to during digital broadcast. This feature only
functions for Dolby Digital sources.
• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub)
Sound of the main language will be output
through the front left speaker and sound of
the sub language will be output through the
front right speaker simultaneously.
• DUAL M (Main)
The dynamic range is compressed
dramatically.
Sound of the main language will be output.
• DUAL S (Sub)
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the main and sub
languages will be output.
Tip
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the
dynamic range information included in the Dolby
Digital signal.
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only
enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend
using the “COMP. 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.
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x A.V. SYNC. (A/V Sync)
Adjusting the tone
• A.V.SYNC. Y (Yes) (Delay time: 68 ms)
The audio output is delayed so that the time
gap between the audio output and visual
display is minimized.
You can adjust the tonal quality of the front
speakers using the TREBLE +/– and BASS
+/– buttons on the receiver.
• A.V.SYNC. N (No) (Delay time: 0 ms)
The audio output is not delayed.
Press TREBLE +/– repeatedly to
adjust the treble level and press
BASS +/– repeatedly to adjust the
bass level.
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –6 dB to +6 dB in 1 dB
step.
Notes
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD
or plasma monitor or a projector.
• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
field selected with the A.F.D. button.
• This parameter is not valid when
– PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are input.
– ANALOG DIRECT function is selected.
x SW PHASE (Sub woofer phase
polarity)
Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity.
• NORMAL
Normally, select “NORMAL”.
• REVERSE
Depending on the type of front speakers, the
position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off
frequency of the sub woofer, setting the
phase polarity to “REVERSE” may produce
better bass. Besides bass reproduction, the
richness and tightness of the overall sound
may also be affected. While listening from
the main listening position, select the setting
that best suits your environment.
x DIMMER (Brightness of the
display)
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.
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Selecting a pre-
Selecting a Sound Field
programmed sound field
Enjoying Dolby Digital
and DTS sound
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to listen to higher fidelity sound.
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
This mode presents the sound as it was
recorded/encoded without adding any
surround effects. However, this receiver will
generate a low frequency signal for output to
the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals.
SUB WOOFER
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
A.F.D.
1
4
2
5
3
6
MOVIE
MUSIC
FM MODE
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
sound field for movies or press
MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound
field for music.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
A.F.D.
1
2
3
For details, see “Types of sound field
available” (page 30).
Press A.F.D.
“A.F.D. AUTO” appears on the display.
The receiver automatically detects the type of
audio signal being input and performs the
proper decoding if necessary.
If you connect a sub woofer
This receiver will generate a low frequency
signal for output to the sub woofer when there
is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound
effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel
signal.
Note
This function does not work when ANALOG
DIRECT is selected.
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Types of sound field available
Sound field
for
Sound field
[Display]
Effect
Movie
CINEMA STUDIO EX A
DCS [C.ST.EX A]
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any
type of movie.
CINEMA STUDIO EX B
DCS [C.ST.EX B]
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or
action movies with lots of sound effects.
CINEMA STUDIO EX C
DCS [C.ST.EX C]
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the
soundtrack.
Music
HALL [HALL]
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ]
LIVE CONCERT
[CONCERT]
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
Headphone
HEADPHONE 2CH
[HP 2CH]
This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone
when A.F.D. mode (page 29) is selected. Standard 2 channel
stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing
and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channels.
HEADPHONE DIRECT
[HP DIR]
Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone,
sound field, etc.
HEADPHONE THEATER This mode is selected automatically if you use headphone
DCS [HP THEA]
when sound field for movie/music is selected. It allows you to
experience a theater-like environment while listening through
a pair of headphones.
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About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
Listening to the sound
without any adjustment
(ANALOG DIRECT)
Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS
technology.
DCS is a unique sound reproduction
technology for home theater developed by
Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and
powerful sound of movie theaters at home.
With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed
by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor)
and measured data, the ideal sound field
intended by film makers can be experienced at
home.
You can switch the audio of the selected input
to two channel analog input. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
sources.
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker balance can be adjusted.
?/1
MASTER VOLUME
DISPLAY
INPUT MODE
TUNING MODE
Note
INPUT SELECTOR
–
+
TUNING
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
This function does not work in the following cases:
– ANALOG DIRECT is selected.
– For signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz.
VIDEO
3
IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN
WOOFER
ON/OFF
BASS
TREBLE
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
DIRECT
MUTING
PHONES
Tip
2 1
You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package.
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the
receiver to select the input you
want to listen to in analog
audio.
•
•
: Dolby Digital discs
: Dolby Surround
encoded programs
: DTS Digital Surround encoded programs
•
You can also use the input buttons on the
remote.
To turn off the surround effect
for movie/music
Press A.F.D.
2 Press DIRECT on the receiver.
The analog audio is output.
Note
When headphone is connected, “HP DIR” appears
on the display.
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Resetting sound fields to
the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and
AM antennas to the receiver (page 18).
1,2
?/1
MASTER VOLUME
Tip
DISPLA
Y
INPUT MODE
TUNING MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
–
+
TUNING
The tuning scale is:
FM: 50 kHz
AM: 9 kHz
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
VIDEO
3
IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN
WOOFER
ON/OFF
BASS
TREBLE
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
DIRECT
MUTING
PHONES
Automatic tuning
2
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
DVD
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
2 While holding down A.F.D.,
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
1
press ?/1.
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all
sound fields are reset to their initial
setting.
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
FM MODE
FM MODE
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
8
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
>10/
-
0/10
CLEAR
MUTING
TV VOL
DISPLAY
TOOLS
F
f
MASTER VOL
G
g
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
MENU
TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
.
<
<
>
TUNING –
TUNING +
m
H
X
M
2
TV
x
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
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2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Direct tuning
Press TUNING + to scan from low to
high; press TUNING – to scan from high
to low.
You can enter the frequency of a station
directly by using the numeric buttons.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
DVD
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
Using the controls on the
receiver
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM
or AM band.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select
“AUTO T.”.
3 Turn TUNING +/–.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
1
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
FM MODE
3
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
8
2
4
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
>10/
-
0/10
CLEAR
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
If the FM stereo reception is poor and
“STEREO” flashes on the display, select
monaural audio so that the sound will be less
distorted.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
Press FM MODE repeatedly until the
“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.
To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE
repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the
display do not light up.
2 Press D.TUNING.
3 Press the 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
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna for
optimum reception.
4 Press ENTER.
If you cannot tune in a station
Make sure you have entered the right
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still
cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not
used in your area.
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2 Hold down INPUT MODE and
press ?/1 to turn the receiver
back on.
Storing FM stations
automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)
“AUTO-BETICAL SELECT” appears on
the display and the receiver scans and
stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in
the broadcast area.
For RDS stations, the tuner first checks
for stations broadcasting the same
the clearest signal. The selected RDS
stations are sorted alphabetically by their
Program Service name, then assigned a 2-
character preset code. For more details on
RDS, see page 36.
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by
one, see “Presetting radio stations” (page 35).
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
Regular FM stations are assigned 2-
character preset codes and stored after the
RDS stations.
1,2
2
?/1
MASTER VOLUME
When this process is finished, “FINISH”
appears on the display momentarily and
the receiver returns to normal operation.
DISPLA
Y
INPUT MODE
TUNING MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
–
+
TUNING
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
VIDEO
3
IN/
PORTABLE AUDIO IN
WOOFER
ON/OFF
BASS
TREBLE
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
DIRECT
MUTING
PHONES
Notes
• Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied
remote during autobetical operation, except ?/1.
• If you move to another area, repeat this procedure
to store stations in your new area.
• For details on tuning the stored stations, see
“Tuning to preset stations” (page 35).
• If you move the antenna after storing stations with
this procedure, the stored settings may no longer be
valid. If this happens, repeat this procedure to store
the stations again.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
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4 Press the numeric buttons to
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the
stations you often listen to.
select a preset number.
You can also press TUNING + or
TUNING – to select a preset number.
If “MEMORY” goes out before you select
the preset number, start again from step 3.
5 Press ENTER.
Presetting radio stations
The station is stored as the selected preset
number.
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
DVD
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press
MEMORY, start again from step 3.
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
1
another station.
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
FM MODE
Tuning to preset stations
4
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
8
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
>10/
-
0/10
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
DVD
CLEAR
3,5
MUTING
TV VOL
DISPLAY
TOOLS
MD/TAPE SA-CD/CD TUNER AMP MENU
SUB WOOFER
F
f
MASTER VOL
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
LEVEL
1
G
g
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
FM MODE
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
MENU
Numeric
buttons
TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
.
<
<
>
8
TUNING –
TUNING +
MEMORY DVD MENU
ENTER
>10/
-
TUNING
+/–
0/10
m
H
M
CLEAR
ENTER
MUTING
TV VOL
DISPLAY
TOOLS
F
f
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
MASTER VOL
select the FM or AM band.
G
g
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
MENU
TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
2 Tune in the station that you
want to preset using automatic
tuning (page 32) or direct
tuning (page 33).
.
<
<
>
2
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
Switch the FM reception mode, if
necessary (page 33).
3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.
Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY”
goes out.
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2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –
repeatedly to select the preset
station you want.
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
This receiver also allows you to use RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio
stations to send additional information along
with the regular program signal. You can
display RDS information.
Each time you press the button, you can
select a preset station as follows:
01
02
03
30
04
29
05
28
...
27
You can also press the numeric buttons to
select the preset station you want. Then,
press ENTER to enter the selection.
Notes
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same type of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
Using the controls on the
receiver
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM
or AM band.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select
“PRESET T.”.
3 Turn TUNING +/– to select the preset
station you want.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM
band using direct tuning (page 33),
automatic tuning (page 32), or
preset tuning (page 35).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, “RDS” lights up and the program
service name appears on the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if
the signal strength is weak.
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Program type Description
indication
Displaying RDS information
While receiving an RDS station,
press DISPLAY repeatedly on the
receiver.
Each time you press the button, RDS
information on the display changes cyclically
as follows:
VARIED
Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel
games, and comedy
POP M
Popular music programs
Rock music programs
Easy Listening
ROCK M
EASY M
LIGHT M
Program Service name t Frequency t
Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
a)
Program Type indication t Radio Text
b)
indication t Current Time indication (in
CLASSICS
OTHER M
Performances of major
orchestras, chamber music,
opera, etc.
24-hour system mode) t Sound field
currently applied
a)
Type of program being broadcast (page 37).
Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
b)
Notes
WEATHER
FINANCE
Weather information
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS
service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)
appears on the display.
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
Programs for children
Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION
PHONE IN
Programs of religious content
Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum
Description of program types
Program type Description
indication
TRAVEL
LEISURE
Programs about travel. Not for
announcements that are located
by TP/TA.
NEWS
News programs
Programs on recreational
activities such as gardening,
fishing, cooking, etc.
AFFAIRS
Topical programs that expand on
current news
INFO
Programs offering information on
a wide spectrum of subjects,
including consumer affairs and
medical advice
JAZZ
Jazz programs
COUNTRY
NATION M
Country music programs
Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
SPORT
Sports programs
EDUCATE
Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs
OLDIES
FOLK M
Programs featuring oldies music
Folk music programs
DRAMA
Radio plays and serials
DOCUMENT Investigative features
NONE Any programs not defined above
CULTURE
Programs about national or
regional culture, such as language
and social concerns
SCIENCE
Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
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Changing the display
Other Operations
You can check the sound field, etc., by
changing the information on the display.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
Switching the audio input
mode
(INPUT MODE)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows.
You can select the audio input mode by setting
the audio input mode when you connect
components to both digital and analog audio
input jacks on the receiver.
All inputs except the FM and AM
band
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the
Selected input t Sound field currently
receiver to select the input.
applied
You can also use the input buttons on the
remote.
FM and AM band
Program Service name* t Frequency t
indication* tCurrent Time indication (in 24-
hour system mode)* t Sound field currently
applied
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly
on the receiver to select the
audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears on
the display.
* During RDS reception only (page 36).
Audio input modes
• AUTO IN
Gives priority to digital audio signals when
there are both digital and analog
connections. If there are no digital audio
signals, analog audio signals are selected.
• COAX IN
Specifies the digital audio signals input to
the DIGITAL COAXIAL jack.
• OPT IN
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.
Note
Some audio input modes may not be set up
depending on the input.
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Using the Sleep Timer
You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
Recording audio using
the receiver
You can record audio from a VCR, TV,
cassette deck or MD deck using the receiver.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your recording component.
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the
power is on.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
1 Press one of the input buttons
to select the playback
component.
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00
t OFF
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”
lights up on the display.
Tip
2 Prepare the playback
To check the remaining time before the receiver
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep
timer will be canceled.
component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3 Prepare the recording
component.
For example, insert a blank MD, etc. into
the recording deck and adjust the
recording level.
4 Start recording on the
recording component, then
start playback on the playback
component.
Notes
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the source.
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Categories and the
corresponding buttons
Using the Remote
Categories
Press
a)
Changing button
assignments
You can change the factory settings of the
input buttons to suit the components in your
system. For example, if you connect a DVD
recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver,
you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote
to control the DVD recorder.
VCR (command mode VTR 3)
1
2
3
a)
VCR (command mode VTR 2)
DVD player/DVD recorder
b)
(command mode DVD1)
DVD recorder
(command mode DVD3)
4
b)
CD player
5
6
7
8
9
MD deck
Tape deck B
1 Hold down the input button of
which you want to change the
assignment.
Tuner (this receiver)
DVR (Digital CATV terminal)
Example: Hold down VIDEO 1.
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 0/10
a)
2 Referring to the table below,
press thecorrespondingbutton
for the category you want.
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3
setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS
respectively.
Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.
b)
Example: Press 4.
Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to
control the DVD recorder.
To clear all remote button
assignments
Press ?/1, TEST TONE and MASTER VOL –
at the same time.
The remote is reset to its factory settings.
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Precautions
Additional Information
On safety
Glossary
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.
x Dolby Digital
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It
consists of front (left/right), center, surround
(left/right) and sub woofer channels. It is a
designated audio standard for DVD-video and
also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround
information is recorded and reproduced in
stereo, more realistic sound with fuller
presence is delivered than with Dolby
surround.
On power sources
• Before operating the receiver, check that the
operating voltage is identical with your local
power supply.
The operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate on the back of the receiver.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
x DTS Digital Surround
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
for theaters developed by Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than
Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality
sound reproduction.
x Sampling frequency
• The AC power cord must be changed only at
a qualified service shop.
To convert analog audio to digital, analog data
should be quantified. This process is called
sampling, and the number of times per second
the analog data is quantified is called the
sampling frequency. A standard music CD
stores data quantified at 44,100 times per
second, which is expressed as a sampling
frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a
higher sampling frequency means better sound
quality.
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 television, VCR, or tape deck. (If
the receiver is being used in combination
with a television, 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. Therefore, we recommend
using an outdoor antenna.)
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the receiver, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem.
There is no sound, no matter which
component is selected, or only a very
low-level sound is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components
are connected securely.
• Check that both the receiver and all
components are turned on.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set
to “VOL MIN”.
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/
A+B) is not set to off.
• Check that headphone is not connected.
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting
function.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component with the input buttons.
• The protective device on the receiver has
been activated. Turn off the receiver,
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and
turn on the power again.
• Use caution when placing the receiver on
surfaces that have been specially treated
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or
discoloration of the surface may result.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure
to turn off and unplug the receiver.
There is no sound from a specific
component.
• Check that the component is connected
correctly to the audio input jacks for that
component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the
connection is (are) fully inserted into the
jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
• Check that you have selected the correct
component with the input buttons.
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 from one of the front
speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check that the speakers and components
are connected securely.
• Check that the connecting cords are away
from a transformer or motor, and at least
3 m away from a TV set or fluorescent
light.
• Move your audio components away from
the TV.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them
with a cloth slightly moistened with
alcohol.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the
PHONES jack to verify that sound is
output from the headphones. If only one
channel is output from the headphones, the
component may not be connected to the
receiver correctly. Check that all the cords
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component. If both
channels are output from the headphones,
the front speaker may not be connected to
the receiver correctly. Check the
There is no sound from the sub woofer.
• Check that the sub woofer is connected
correctly and securely.
• Make sure you have turned on your sub
woofer.
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 component, and
not only to either the L or R jack. Use an
audio cord (not supplied).
• There is no sound from the sub woofer
depending on the sound field.
There is no sound from analog 2
channel sources.
• Adjust the sub woofer level (page 21).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“COAX IN” or “OPT IN” for the selected
input (page 38).
The surround effect cannot be
obtained.
• Make sure the sound field function is on
(press MOVIE, or MUSIC).
There is no sound from digital sources
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
• Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 38).
• Sound fields do not function for signals
with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz.
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.
The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components
are connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust the balance parameters using the
front speaker balance parameter (page 26).
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to
the digital input jacks of this receiver,
check the audio setting (the settings for the
audio output) of the connected component.
Recording cannot be carried out.
• Check that the components are connected
correctly.
• Select the source component using the
input buttons.
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The FM reception is poor.
The RDS information that you want
does not appear.
• Contact the radio station and find out
whether they actually provide the service
in question. If so, the service may be
temporarily out of order.
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM
antenna as shown below. If you connect
the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground
it against lightning. To prevent a gas
explosion, do not connect the ground wire
to a gas pipe.
There is no picture or an unclear
picture appears on the TV screen or
monitor.
Outdoor FM antenna
• Make sure you have connected the video
output of your video component to the TV.
• Move your audio components away from
the TV.
Receiver
ANTENNA
AM
Ground wire
(not supplied)
Remote control
To ground
The remote does not function.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on
the receiver.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected
securely. Adjust the antennas and connect
an external antenna, if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too
weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning (page 33).
• Make sure you set the tuning interval
with direct tuning).
• Remove any obstacles in the path between
the remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
new ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct input on
the remote.
• No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the
stations (page 35).
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver
so that the frequency appears on the
display.
RDS does not work.
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM
RDS station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
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Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message. You can check the condition of the
system by the message. Refer to the following
table to solve the problem. If any problem
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifications
Amplifier section
1)
Stereo Power Output , Reference Power
1)2)
Output
8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%
90 W + 90 W, 110 W/ch
DEC. EROR
Appears when a signal the receiver cannot
decode (ex. DTS-CD) is input and “DEC.
PRI.” is set to “DEC. PCM”. Change the
setting to “DEC. AUTO” (page 26).
8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%
105 W + 105 W, 120 W/ch
8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%
130 W + 130 W, 160 W/ch
PROTECT
1)
Measured under the following conditions:
230 V AC, 50 Hz
Reference power output for front speakers.
Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
Irregular current is output from the receiver.
The receiver will automatically turn off after
a few seconds. Check the speaker
connection and turn on the power again.
2)
Frequency response
Analog
10 Hz – 70 kHz
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and tone bypassed)
troubleshooting guide
Inputs
Analog
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy
the problem (page 19). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their
factory settings and you will have to readjust
all settings on the receiver.
Sensitivity: 500 mV/
50 kohms
3)
S/N : 96 dB
4)
(A, 500 mV )
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms
S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if
service personnel changes some parts during
repair, these parts may be retained.
Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Outputs (Analog)
AUDIO OUT
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm
Tone
Gain levels
Voltage: 500 mV/10 kohms
Reference sections for clearing
the receiver’s memory
6 dB, 1 dB step
To clear
See
3)
4)
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and tone
bypassed).
Weighted network, input level.
All memorized settings
Customized sound fields
page 19
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FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz
Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms
S/N
Mono/Stereo
76 dB/70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Mono/Stereo
Separation
0.3%/0.5%
45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB
AM tuner section
Tuning range
With 9-kHz tuning scale:
531 – 1,602 kHz
Intermediate frequency
450 kHz
Usable sensitivity
50 dB µ/m (at 1,000 kHz or
999 kHz)
General
Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 220 W
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.2 W
AC outlet
1 switched, 100 W/0.4A
MAX
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
430 × 157.5 × 316 mm
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.)
7.5 kg
Supplied accessories
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander RM-AAU007 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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Index
Numerics
2.1 channel 12
T
Tape deck
connecting 15
connecting 15
Muting 22
TEST TONE 21
Tuner
connecting 18
A
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
(A.F.D.) 29
AUTOBETICAL 34
Portable audio
automatically 32
directly 33
to preset stations 35
connecting 15
C
R
CD player
connecting 15
playback 23
Customizing receiver 27
RDS 36
connecting 16
D
Satellite tuner
connecting 16
Selecting
Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS) 31
Dolby Digital 41
DTS 41
component 22
speaker system 20
Sleep Timer 39
Sound fields
resetting 32
selecting 29
Speakers
DVD player
connecting 16
playback 24
DVD recorder
connecting 16
connecting 13
Super Audio CD player
connecting 15
playback 23
E
Error messages 45
I
Initial setup 19
INPUT MODE 38
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