Conventions The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. The following icon is used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, AC-3, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. **Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Location of Parts and Basic Operations 21
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21

Enjoying Surround Sound

Selecting a Sound Field 25 Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays 28 Customizing Sound Fields 30

Receiving Broadcasts 34

Direct Tuning 36 Automatic Tuning 36 Preset Tuning 37

Other Operations

Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 39 Recording 39 Using the Sleep Timer 40 Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 41
Additional Information 42
Troubleshooting 42 Specifications 44 Glossary 46 Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, and SET UP buttons 47 Remote Button Description 48 Index 51
Hooking Up the Components
This chapter describes how to connect various audio and video components to the receiver. Be sure to read the sections for the components you have before you actually connect them to the receiver.

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the receiver: FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Remote Commander (remote) (1)
Inserting batteries into the remote
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

] } ] }

z When to replace batteries
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. Do not use a new battery with an old one. Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. If you dont use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

DVD or LD player

TV monitor

VIDEO IN

Red (R/audio)
Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)

Yellow Yellow

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT L
Jacks for connecting video components
TV or satellite tuner VCR DVD or LD player TV monitor
Note on video component hookups
You can connect your TVs audio output jacks to the TV/ SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect the TVs video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separate TV tuner (or satellite tuner), connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above.
TV/SAT jacks VIDEO jacks DVD/LD jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack
Digital Component Hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receivers digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, such as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).
Optical digital cords (not supplied)

Black Black

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

TV or Satellite tuner

VIDEO OUT

DVD player (etc.)

The optical and coaxial digital input jacks on the receiver are compatible with sampling frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48kHz. The coaxial digital input jack is also compatible with sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL OPTICAL

DIGITAL COAXIAL

Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator
Please note that you cannot connect an LD players AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to the receivers digital input jacks. You must first convert the RF signal to coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, then connect the RF demodulators coaxial digital output to the receivers COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.
DVD/LD VIDEO IN AC-3 RF OUT

SPEAKERS FRONT

Surround Speaker (L) Surround Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer

DVD player

PHONES

MEMORY

SPEAKERS SURROUND/CENTER SUB WOOFER
See page 12 for details on speaker system hookup.

Other Hookups

VOLTAGE SELECTOR*
To a wall outlet AC power cord * Models of area code E2, E3 only.
Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (models of area code E2, E3 only)
Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the player is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

120 V 240 V 220 V

Connecting the AC power cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet: Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page 12). Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, the receivers entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will start.
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
This chapter describes how to hook up your speaker system to the receiver, how to position each speaker, and how to set up your speakers to enjoy multi channel surround sound.

SET UP MENU +/

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

MULTI CH IN INPUT MODE MD/TAPE CD TUNER

MENU I/i

Brief descriptions of buttons and control used to set up the speaker system
SET UP button: Press to enter the setup mode when specifying speaker types and distances. MENU I/i buttons: Use to select parameters after pressing the SET UP button. MENU +/ buttons: Use to adjust the setting of each parameter.

Speaker System Hookup

Speaker cords (not supplied)
One for each front, surround, and center speaker (+) () (+) () Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)
Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
One for an active woofer Black Black

Active sub woofer

Surround speaker (R)

Surround speaker (L)

Center speaker
Terminals for connecting the speakers
Front speakers (8 ohm) Surround speakers (8 ohm) Center speaker (8 ohm) Active sub woofer
Notes on speaker system hookup
Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3 inch (10 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and to. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. If you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

SPEAKERS FRONT terminals SPEAKERS SURROUND terminals SPEAKERS CENTER terminals SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT jack
To avoid short-circuiting the speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the stripped end of another speaker cord. Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord
After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 18. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver. When you turn on the receiver, the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.
Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.
Performing Initial Setup Operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receivers memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system.
Performing initial setup operations
Before you use your receiver for the first time, use the SET UP button to adjust settings to correspond to your system. You can set the following items. For details on how to adjust each setting, see the page in parentheses. Speaker size and placement (page 15). Speaker distance (page 17). Select the MULTI CH IN video signal (page 41). Whether the display turns off or not when you press DIMMER (page 41). Demonstration Mode
Clearing the receivers memory
Before you use your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receivers memory, do the following. This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn the power on.

x Sub woofer selection Initial setting : S.W. YES If you connect a sub woofer, select S.W. YES. If you do not connect a sub woofer, select S.W. NO. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers. In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofers cut off frequency as high as possible.
R ) x Front speaker distance ( L Initial setting : DIST. 5.0 m (5.0 meter) 16 feet Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 15). Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters). If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
z About the surround speaker position (PL. SIDE, and PL. BEHD.)
This setting is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All of the modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the VIRTUAL sound fields will not be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is set to PL. SIDE. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using PL. BEHD. if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right. Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the Surround speaker position explanation, we recommend that you play back multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound from the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select PL. BEHD. and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.

Speaker Distance

0 Tone buttons TREBLE +/ button Press this button to adjust the tone (treble) (page 32). BASS +/ button Press this button to adjust the tone (bass) (page 32).

Dimmer range

MULTI CH IN video input
qa INPUT MODE button Press to select the input mode for your digital components (DVD/LD and TV/SAT). Each press switches the input mode of the currently selected component. Select
qd MASTER VOLUME control After turning on the component you selected, rotate to adjust the volume. qf MUTING button Press to mute the sound. MUTING appears on the display when the sound is muted. qg SOUND FIELD Use the SOUND FIELD buttons to enjoy surround sound. For details, see Enjoying Surround Sound starting from page 24. A.F.D button / indicator Press to set the receiver to automatically detect the type of audio signal being input and perform proper decoding (if necessary). MODE button / indicator Press to activate the sound field selection mode (page 25). 2CH button / indicator Press to output sound from only the front (left and right) speakers. qh NAME button / indicator Press to activate the name function and enter names for preset stations and program sources (page 39). qj ENTER button Press to enter individual characters for the preset stations and program source names. qk MENU +/ buttons Turn to adjust the selected speaker level and surround parameters (etc.). ql MENU / buttons Press to select various speaker level and surround parameters (etc.). w; PHONES jack Connects headphones.
When you connect the headphones, no sound will come from the speakers.
Give priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks (TV/SAT only) Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks (DVD/LD only) Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L and R) jack

DIGITAL (OPTICAL)

DIGITAL (COAXIAL)

ANALOG

If 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field and surround parameters do not function.
qs Function buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. To select
VCR DVD or LD player TV or satellite tuner MD or Tape deck CD player Built in tuner
VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD TUNER
After selecting the component, turn on the component you selected and play the program source.
After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TVs video input to match the component you selected.
This chapter describes how to set up the receiver to enjoy surround sound. You can enjoy multi channel surround when playing back software encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS.
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receivers pre-programmed sound modes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound modes to obtain the sound you desire by changing the various surround parameters. The receiver contains a variety of different sound modes. The cinema sound modes are designed for use when playing back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encoded with multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic. In addition to decoding the surround sound, some of these modes also provide sound effects commonly found in movie theaters. The virtual sound modes contain compelling applications of the Sony Digital Cinema Sound digital signal processing technology. They shift the sound away from the actual speaker locations to simulate the presence of several virtual speakers. The music (etc.) sound modes are designed for use with standard audio sources and TV broadcasts. They add reverberation to the source signal to make you feel as if you were in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use these sound modes with two-channel sources like CD and stereo broadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts. For more information about the sound modes, see pages 26 27. A.F.D. The Auto Format Decoding sound mode prsents the sound exactly as it was encoded, without adding any reverberation (etc.). To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register the number and location of your speakers. See MultiChannel Surround setup starting on page 15 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.

*Surround balance ( SL SR ) Initial setting : BALANCE Lets you adjust the balance between the surround left and right speakers. The balance can be adjusted 8 steps. These settings can also be adjusted using the supplied remote. See Adjusting the speaker volume (page 18). *Surround level Initial setting : SURR 0 dB Lets you adjust level of the surround (left and right) speakers. The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from 10 dB to +6 dB. These settings can also be adjusted directly using the supplied remote. See Adjusting the speaker volume (page 18). *Center level Initial setting : CTR 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from 10 dB to +6 dB.
Dynamic range compressor ( D. RANGE ) Initial setting : COMP. OFF 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. COMP. OFF reproduces the sound track with no compression. COMP. STD reproduces the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer. COMP. 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you want. COMP. MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic range.
Dynamic range compression does not work with DTS sources.

compression.

Adjusting the bass/treble
The BASS +/ or TREBLE +/ button lets you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone for each separate sound field.
Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. Press BASS +/ to adjust the bass tone and TREBLE +/ to adjust the treble tone. The setting is stored automatically. You can select a tone level of -6 dB to +6 dB in 2 dB steps.
z About the Dynamic Range Compressor
This parameter allows you to compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal. COMP. STD is standard compression, but because many sources have only light compression, you may not notice much difference when using COMP. 0.1~0.9. Therefore, we recommend using the COMP. MAX setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and allows you to view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and it provides a very natural
Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings
If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off the power. Hold down MODE and press ?/1. S.F. CLR. appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once.
Adjustable parameters for each sound field

EFFECT LEVEL

2CH A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO A CINEMA STUDIO B CINEMA STUDIO C V. MULTI DIMENSION V. SEMIM. DIMENSION HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE HOUSE GAME MULTI CH IN r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r

WALL TYPE

REVERB TIME

FRONT BAL.

r r r r r r r r r r r r r

SURR BAL.

SURR LEVEL

CENTER LEVEL

SUB WOOFER LEVEL

LFE MIX

r r r r r r

r r r r r r r

r r r r r r r r r r r r

r r r r r

r r r r
D.RANGE BASS/TREBLE COMP.
2CH A.F.D. NORMAL SURROUND CINEMA STUDIO A CINEMA STUDIO B CINEMA STUDIO C V. MULTI DIMENSION V. SEMIM. DIMENSION HALL JAZZ CLUB LIVE HOUSE GAME MULTI CH IN r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r

Receiving Broadcasts

This chapter describes how to receive FM or AM broadcasts and how to preset selected stations.
You can tune in stations on this receiver in the following ways: Direct Tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote (see page 36). Automatic Tuning If you dont know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area (see page 36). Preset Tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver (see page 37). Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2-character code (see page 37). Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset (see page 37). Before you begin, make sure you have: Connected an FM and AM antenna to the receiver (see page 5).
PRESET TUNING +/ TUNING +/
Brief descriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts
PRESET TUNING +/: Press to scan all preset radio stations. TUNING +/: Press to scan all available radio stations. FM MODE: If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button to improve the sound. You will not be able to enjoy stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted.

AM MEMORY FM MODE

AV ?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

If STEREO does not appear at all even when the FM broadcast is received normally, press this button to turn on the STEREO indication.
FUNCTION VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT PHONO MD/TAPE

FN SHIFT

FM: Press to select the FM band.

CD/SACD

AM: Press to select the AM band.

Numeric buttons

MEMORY: Uses for memorizing preset stations. SHIFT: Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C) for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. TUNER: Press to select the tuner. On the remote: D. TUNING: Press this button to enter a frequency directly using the numeric buttons. Numeric buttons: Press to enter a numeric value when inputting the frequency directly, presetting radio stations, or tuning to preset stations.

RETURN

>10

D.TUNING

POSITION

DISPLAY

Recording

Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to it. You dont have to connect the playback and recording components directly to each other: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, make sure youve connected all components properly.

Function buttons

SET UP

NAME TREBLE +

To name a preset station Press TUNER. The last station you received is tuned in. To name a program source Select the program source (component) to be named, then go to Step 3.

DIMMER

PRESET TUNING

TUNING

+ MENU
LEVEL SOUND CONTROL SURR SOUND FIELD ENTER A.F.D. MODE 2CH
Playback component (program source) : Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow
Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for. If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations, see Tuning to preset stations on page 37. Press NAME. Create an index name by using the MENU +/ and MENU / : Press MENU +/ to select a character, then press to move the cursor to the next position. To insert a space Press MENU +/- until a blank space appears in the display (you can find the space character between ] and A). If youve made a mistake Press MENU or repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then press MENU + or to select the right character.
Recording component (tape deck, MD deck, VCR)
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. Refer to the instruction manual of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help.
Select the component to be recorded. Prepare the component for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary. Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component.

Press ENTER.

To assign index names to other stations Repeat Steps 2 to 5.

Using the Sleep Timer

Recording on a video tape
You can record from a TV, or an LD player using the receiver. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your LD players instruction manual if you need help. You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below.
n 2-00-00 n 1-30-00n 1-00-00 n 0-30-00 n OFF
Select the program source to be recorded. Prepare the component for playing. For example, insert the laser disc you want to record into the LD player. Insert a blank video tape into the VCR for recording. Start recording on the recording VCR, then start playing the laser disc you want to record.

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD MODE). , Select the appropriate center mode (see pages 2527). , Adjust the speaker volume (see page 18). , Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 16). No sound is heard from the sub woofer. , Make sure the sub woofer is set to YES (see page 17). , Check that 2CH mode has not been selected (see page 27). Recording cannot be done. , Check that the components are connected correctly. , Select the source component with a FUNCTION button. , When recording from a digital component, make sure the input mode is set to ANALOG (see page 23) before recording with a component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminals. Radio stations cannot be tuned in. , Check that the antennas are connected securely. Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. , The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. , Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning) (see pages 36 and 45). , No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see page 37). , Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display.
The surround effect cannot be obtained. , Make sure the sound field function is on (press SOUND FIELD MODE). PCM--kHz appears on the display. , The sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz. Change the input player setting to 48 kHz. Nothing appears on the display. , When the display turns off immediately after the receiver is turned on, press DIMMER to change the display mode. No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. , Select the appropriate function on the receiver. , Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. , Move your TV away from the audio components. The remote does not function. , Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the receiver. , Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. , Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. , Make sure you select the correct function on the remote. , If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the receiver or other component.
Reference sections for clearing the receivers memory

Usable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 V/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB
Inputs (Digital) DVD/LD (coaxial): Sensitivity: Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) TV/SAT (Optical): Sensitivity: Impedance: S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono: 0.3% Stereo: 0.5% Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 Hz - 15 kHz +0.5/-2 dB Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 - 1710 kHz5) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1710 kHz5) Models of area code AU With 9 kHz tuning scale: 531 - 1602 kHz Models of area code E2/E3, TW With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530-1610 kHz5) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531-1602 kHz5) Antenna Loop antenna

Video section

Inputs Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms Video: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

System Tuner section: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer system Preamplifier section: Low-noise NF type equalizer Power amplifier section: Pure-complementary SEPP
Intermediate 450 kHz frequency Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50mV/m)
Power requirements Models of area code U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Models of area code AU 240 V AC, 50 Hz Models of area code E2/E3 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Models of area code TW 110 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Models of area code U 185 W In Standby Condition: 1W Models of area code CA 280 VA In Standby Condition: 1W Models of area code E2/E3, AU 175 W In Standby Condition: 1W Models of area code TW 340 W In Standby Condition: 1 W Dimensions 298 mm (6/8 116/8 in.) including projecting parts and controls
Mass (Approx.) 7.2 kg (15 lb 14 oz)
Supplied accessories See page 4. For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50mV/m, 400 Hz) Selectivity: At 9 kHz: 35 dB At 10 kHz: 40 dB
5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz y 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Hold down the TUNING + button and press the ?/1 button. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.

Glossary

Surround sound Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics of the surrounding space affect the way these three sound elements are heard. Surround sound combines these sound elements in such a way that you actually can sense the size of the venue, as well as its type.

Types of sound

Early reflections Reverberation
Dolby Digital This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a sub woofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called 5.1 because the sub woofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. Digital Cinema Sound This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies.

Direct sound

Transition of sound from surround speakers

Early reflections

Reverberation

Early reflection time

Dolby Pro Logic Surround As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from twochannel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound.
Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, and SET UP buttons
You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURR, SET UP, MENU </> and MENU +/ buttons. The table below shows each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press and light

SURR button

Press MENU I or i to select
EFFECT LEVEL WALL TYPE REVERBERATION TIME
Press MENU + or to select
depends on sound mode (in 16 steps) between 8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) 8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) between 8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) between 8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) between 10 dB to +6 dB (in 1 dB steps) between 10 dB to +6 dB (in 1 dB steps) between 10 dB to +6 dB (in 1 dB steps) OFF, or 20 dB to 0 dB (in 1 dB steps) OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (in 0.1 dB steps), STD, or MAX LARGE or SMALL LARGE, SMALL, or NO LARGE, SMALL, or NO PL. SIDE or PL. BEHD. HGT. LOW or HGT. HIGH S.W. YES or S.W. NO between 3 feet (1.0 meters) and 40 feet (12.0 meters) (in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps)

See page

LEVEL button
FRONT BALANCE SURR BALANCE SURR LEVEL CENTER LEVEL SUB WOOFER LEVEL LFE MIX LEVEL DYNAMIC RANGE COMP

*SET UP

(FRONT)
(CENTER) (SURR) (SURR) PL. XXX (SURR) HGT. XXX

S. W. (SUB WOOFER)

(FRONT) XX.X ft. (m)
(CENTER) XX.X ft. (m) (SURR) XX.X ft. (m)
between FRONT and 5 feet (1.5 meters) (in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps) between FRONT and 15 feet (4.5 meters) (in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps) NARROW or WIDE V-TV/SAT, V-DVD/LD, V-VIDEO 41

DIM.RANGE

VISUAL XXX
* When you press the SET UP button, you can select NORM. SP. (for normal speakers) or MICRO SP. (for Micro Satellite speakers). (page 15)
Remote Button Description
You can use the remote to operate the components in your system. The tables below show the settings of each button.
Remote Button SLEEP Operations Receiver Function Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Turns the audio and video components on or off.

Remote Button

Operations
TV/VCR/SAT/ Tape deck/ LD player/ VCD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Receiver

Function

After selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons, press to enter the value.
TV/VCR/ CD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Remote Receiver
Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. Tuner station direct keyin mode.
-/-Turns the receiver on or off. To watch VCR (VTR mode 3) To watch VCR (VTR mode 1) To watch VCR (VTR mode 2) To watch DVD or laser disc. To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. To listen Minidisc or audio tape. To listen to compact disc. To listen to radio programs. To listen to turn table. To listen to an audio equipment. Use simulaneously to select other function. Use with SHIFT button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode. Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10. * Selects channel numbers. Selects tracks numbers over 10. X n N m/M D.TUNING./>
?/1 VIDEO/ VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD/LD TV/SAT MD/TAPE CD/SACD TUNER PHONO AUX FN SHIFT* 0-9

Receiver

CD player/ Skips tracks. MD deck/ DVD player/ LD player/ VCD player/ Tape deck/VCR/ DAT deck CD player/ DVD player/ VCD player Searches tracks (forward or backward).
MD deck/ Fastforwards or rewinds. Tape deck/VCR/ LD player/ DAT deck Tape deck CD player/ MD deck/Tape deck/VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck CD player/ MD deck/Tape deck/VCR/ DVD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DAT deck Starts play on the reverse side. Starts play.