STR-DE897/B

Audio/Video Receiver
7 Channel Power Rating: 110W Per Channel x 7 (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100W x 7 (8 ohms 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%) Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, dts, dts ES, dts:Neo6, Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding S-Video Up-Conversion from Composite Video Multi-Room Audio Output with Independant Source Selection Preprogrammed/Learning/Macro Remote Control Front Composite A/V and Optical Input 5.1 and 7.1 Multi-Channel Analog Inputs 2 Component Video Inputs: HD Pass (80 MHz)
Auto Channel Grouping Enjoy DVD movies that have the 5.1/6.1 audio converted to 7.1 channels. When a 5.1 channel mix is present, auto channel grouping will route the discrete information for surround left/right directly to surround left/right outputs while adding a new surround back left/right channel. When 6.1 channel mix is detected, auto channel grouping will route the discrete information for surround left/right directly to surround left/right output while the 6th channel is duplicated by both surround back channels (left/right). Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding Creating surround sound requires only a stereo source. Listening to the radio, a CD, or an old VCR tape in full surround sound. Anything stereo can be converted to digital signal and distributed to your front, surround, subwoofer, and center speakers.
Component Video Pass-Through In order to benefit from a progressive or satellite signal, you must use the component video inputs and outputs. This utilizes 3 cables (red, green and blue) to assure proper color separation while more information passes to the display source. Passing these signals through your receiver enables the user to simply switch the function on their receiver, and not worry about changing any settings on the TV.

Features

Amplifier Section Black Finish A/V Receiver (Also Available in Silver) A & B/A or B Speaker Switch 32-bit Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and dts Decoder 32-bit DSP with 13 Acoustic Environments Digital Cinema Sound system with Cinema Studio EX modes Sound Field Modes (Movie, Music, AFD, 2 Channel) Movie: 3 Modes; Music: 3 Modes; AFD: 6 Modes; 2 Channel: 1 Mode Station Presets 30 Total Analog Direct Circuit Device (Discrete) Sound Field Link Inputs and Outputs Assignable Digital Inputs 2 Component Video Inputs HD Pass 80 MHz Screw Terminals for A and B Speaker Connections Front Composite A/V with Optical Multi-Channel In (Analog) 5.1 Channel & 7.1 Channel Input Headphone Jack 1/4" Jack Gold Plated Phono (mm) Control A 1 II Analog Audio Input x 3 Digital Input x 6 (4 Optical, 2 Coaxial) Analog Audio Output x 1 Digital Output x 1 (Optical) 2nd Zone Audio Ouput Pre-Out x 1 (Subwoofer) Composite Video Input x 5 Composite Video Output x 2 S-Video Input x 3 S-Video Output x 1 Component Video Input x 2 (HD Pass 80 MHz) Component Video Output x 1 (HD Pass 80 MHz) Monitor Out x 2 (1 Composite, 1 S-Video) AC Outlet (switched) x 2

Specifications

General Power Requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz Power Consumption n/a Power Consumption (Standby) n/a Video S-Video (Y)/(C) Input Sensitivity Impedance (Y) 1 Vp-p/75 ohm; (C).286 Vp-p/75 ohm Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input Sensitivity Impedance (Y) 1 Vp-p/75 ohm; (Pb).7 Vp-p/75 ohm; (Pr).7 Vp-p/75 ohm Composite Video Output Sensitivity Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 ohm S-Video (Y)/(C) Output Sensitivity Impedance (Y) 1 Vp-p/75 ohm; (C).286 Vp-p/75 ohm Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output Sensitivity Impedance (Y) 1 Vp-p/75 ohm (Pb).7 Vp-p/75 ohm; (Pr).7 Vp-p/75 ohm Amplifier Section Stereo Power Rating 100 Watts Per Channel x 2 (8 ohms 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD.09%) Phono Input S/N Ratio 86 dB Line Input S/N Ratio 96 dB Frequency Response Line (CD) 10 Hz - 100kHz 3 dB Phono Input Sensitivity Impedance 8mV/50 kohm Line (CD) Input Sensitivity Impedance 500mV/50 k ohm Subwoofer Pre-Out Level Impedance 2V/1 kohm

Supplied Accessories

Instruction Manual Remote Model: RM-PG413

Weights & Measures

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Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 For more information: http://www.sony.com/dn
Convenience Remote Commander Remote Control Pre-Programmed + Learn + Limited Macro Easy Setup Expandable Menu System for Simplicity

UPC Codes

0272426441820
2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All trademarks referenced herein are trademarks of Sony or their respective owners.

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About This Manual

The instructions in this manual is for model STR-DE897. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. For details on the use of your remote, see pages 4453.

About area codes

Note for the supplied remote

For RM-PG413

The 2ND button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.
The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).

FRONT A

FRONT B

SPEAKERS

URROUND

ROUND BACK L SPEAKERS

CENTER

4-XXX-XXX-XX AA

Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example, Models of area code AA only. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** DTS, DTS-ES, Neo:6 and DTS 96/24 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Table of Contents

Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components.. 5 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks. 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks. 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks. 12 2: Connecting the antennas. 14 3: Connecting speakers.. 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord. 17 5: Setting up the speakers. 18 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance.. 21 TEST TONE
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
Assigning the audio input. 34 DIGITAL ASSIGN Switching the audio input mode for digital components.. 35 INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields. 35 Adjusting the equalizer.. 37 Advanced settings.. 37

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and inputs. 39 Using the Sleep Timer. 39 Selecting the speaker system. 40 Recording.. 40 Listening to the sound in another zone.. 41 CONTROL A1II Control System. 42

Amplifier Operation

Selecting the component.. 22 Listening to multi channel sound.. 23 MULTI CH IN Listening to FM/AM radio.. 23 Presetting radio stations. 24 Changing the display.. 25 About the indications in the display. 26

See Assigning the audio input (page 34).
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals. It is not possible to record analog signals to components connected to the MD/TAPE OUT, VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks if you make only digital connections. Likewise, you cannot record digital signals if you make only analog connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make digital connections. The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN or SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receivers MULTI CH IN 1/MULTI CH IN 2 jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. For details on the required cords (AH), see page 6.

MULTI CH OUT

DVD player, Super Audio CD player, Multi channel decoder, etc.
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS. Make connections to either the MULTI CH IN 1 or MULTI CH IN 2 jacks according to the number of audio output jacks of the component.
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN 1 or MULTI CH IN 2 jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.
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The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.

OUTPUT INPUT

VIDEO Y
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components

Turntable

Super Audio CD/CD player
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.

A Speaker cords (not supplied)

(+) ()

B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Surrond speaker (Left)

Front speaker (Right)

Front speaker (Left)

SPEAKERS FRONT B*

FRONT A Y

S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN S-VIDEO OUT

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK L SPEAKERS CENTER

AC OUTLET

Sub woofer
Surround back speaker (Right)**
Surround back speaker (Left)**

Center speaker

* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see Selecting the speaker system (page 40). ** If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.
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4: Connecting the AC power cord
Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the selector to the correct position before connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
The AC OUTLET(s) 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(s) connected to the receivers AC OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a malfunction.
Performing initial setup operations
Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
PUSH ENTER flashes in the display.

Press ENTER.

To a wall outlet

AC OUTLET*

AC power cord
MEMORY CLEARING appears in the display for a while, then MEMORY CLEARED appears. The following are reset to their factory settings. All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE menus. The sound field memorized for each input and preset station. All sound field parameters. All preset stations. All index names for inputs and preset stations. MASTER VOLUME /+ is set to VOL MIN. Input is set to DVD.
* The configuration, shape and number of AC outlets vary according to the area code.

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Tuning to preset stations

Changing the display

Changing the information in the display
You can check the sound field etc. by changing the information in the display.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, you can select the preset station as follows:
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows. Index name of the input* t Selected input t Sound field currently applied
When the tuner is selected Preset station name* t Frequency

Using the remote

t Sound
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or

AM band.

field currently applied
* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 39). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
2 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/ repeatedly
to select the preset station you want.
To select the preset station directly
Press the numeric buttons on the remote. The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page.
Adjusting the brightness of the display

Press DIMMER repeatedly.

The brightness of the display will change in 3 steps.
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About the indications in the display

9 q; qa

SP.A SP.B SLEEP
MULTI CH IN EQ D.RANGE ; DIGITAL EX DTS-ES ; PRO LOGIC II 96/24 NEO:6 A.DIRECT
OPT COAX MONO MEMORY D.ASSIGN STEREO

L C R SL S SR SBL SB SBR

A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to YES (page 18) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. C SP.A/SP.B: Lights up in accordance with the speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off when speaker output is turned off or when headphones are connected. D MULTI CH IN 1 or 2: Lights up when MULTI 1 DIRECT or MULTI 2 DIRECT is selected. E EQ: Lights up when the equalizer functions. F D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page 36). G ; DIGITAL EX: ; DIGITAL lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format. ; DIGITAL EX lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format. H DTS-ES 96/24: DTS lights up when DTS signals are input. DTS-ES lights up when DTS-ES signals are input. DTS 96/24 lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/ 24 bit signals.

Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO)
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

Press 2CH.

Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input you want to listen to in analog audio. Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly to select ANALOG DIRECT.
2CH STEREO appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
ANALOG DIRECT appears in the display and the analog audio is output. To cancel the ANALOG DIRECT function, press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until MULTI CH IN 1, MULTI CH IN 2 and A.DIRECT indication turns off.
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub woofer, set to the A.F.D. mode.
When the ANALOG DIRECT function is selected, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.
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Enjoying higher fidelity sound

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound.
A.F.D. mode (Display) Decoding mode
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode)
This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic. However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode.
A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. AUTO) PRO LOGIC (PRO LOGIC) PRO LOGIC II MOVIE (PLII MOVIE) PRO LOGIC II MUSIC (PLII MUSIC) Neo:6 Cinema (NEO6 CINEMA) Neo:6 Music (NEO6 MUSIC)
As encoded Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II
The selected type of decoding appears in the display.

x PRO LOGIC (PRO LOGIC)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.

DTS Neo:6

x PLII MOVIE (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
Decoding the input audio signal automatically
In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any surround effects. However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select A.F.D. AUTO.
x PLII MUSIC (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.

x NEO6 CINEMA

Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.

x NEO6 MUSIC

Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
If you connect a sub woofer
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. However the low frequency signal is not generated when Neo:6 Cinema or Neo:6 Music is selected.
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Selecting a sound field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receivers preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home.
x CINEMA ST. EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects.
x CINEMA ST. EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS
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.

SA-CD/CD COAX, SA-CD/CD OPT
SA-CD/CD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2

MD/TAPE OPT

MD/TAPE, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2
Connect the first DVD player to the DVD COAXIAL IN jack on the receiver. You can connect the second DVD player to the TV/SAT OPTICAL IN jack and its analog audio/video output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. Then, assign the DVD COAXIALs digital audio input to DVD (DVDDVD) and the TV/SAT OPTICALs digital audio input to VIDEO 2 (TV/SATVIDEO 2).
You cannot assign several audio inputs to the same input. You cannot use the audio input for the original input when it is assigned to another input. When you assign the audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 35). You cannot assign for TUNER and PHONO.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select CUSTOMIZE. Press or repeatedly to select DIGITAL ASSIGN. Press ENTER. Press or repeatedly to select the digital audio input you want to assign. Turn /+ to select the input you want to assign the digital audio input jack selected in step 4.
The input you can assign varies for each audio input. For details, see Selectable audio inputs for each input.
When you assign the SA-CD/CD digital audio input, only SA-CD appears in the display.
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Switching the audio input mode for digital components

INPUT MODE

You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks.

Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.
Note on the displayed items
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the input. Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display. This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

Adjusting the LEVEL menu

You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields except for effect level parameter. The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field.
The selected audio input mode appears in the display.

Audio input modes

AUTO 2CH Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections. If there are no digital signals, analog is selected. COAX FIXED Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack. OPT FIXED Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks. ANALOG FIXED Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL. Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust.
For details, see LEVEL menu parameters below.
While monitoring the sound, turn /+ to select the setting you want.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters.
When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used. You cannot select the digital audio input which is assigned to another function by DIGITAL ASSIGN function (page 34).

LEVEL menu parameters

The initial setting is underlined.
L R BALANCE L/R XX (Front speaker balance)1)
Initial setting: BALANCE (0) Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers. You can adjust in the range of BALANCE L (+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BALANCE R (+1 to +8) in 17 steps.
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x CENTER XXX.X dB (Center speaker level)1) x SURR L XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (Left) level)1) x SURR R XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (Right) level)1) x SB XXX.X dB (Surround back speaker level)1)2) x SB LEFT XXX.X dB (Surround back (Left) level)1)3) x SB RIGHT XXX.X dB (Surround back (Right) level)1)3) x SW XXX.X dB (Sub woofer level)1)
Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
x EFFECT XXX (Effect level)
Initial setting: STD Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect.

A.F.D. 9 Receiver

Selects the decoding mode for audio sound.
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Remote Button

Operations

Function

ALT wl

Remote

When ALT button lights up, it changes remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing. Selects viewing angle or changes the angles. Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program. Changes the sound to Multiplex, Bilingual or Multi channel TV Sound.

DUAL MONO 9 DVD w;

Receiver
Selects the language you want during digital broadcast. To watch DVD.
ANGLE 9 DVD player ANT qa VCR
ENTER qf Receiver/ Enters the selection. VCR/ Satellite tuner/ DVD player ENTER wk TV/VCR/ Satellite tuner/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck JUMP/ TIME 9 After selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons, press to enter the value.

AUDIO 9

TV/VCR/ DVD player

AV MENU qf

VCR/ Displays menu. Satellite tuner/ DVD player Select the command mode of the remote. Turns the audio and video components on or off.
Satellite tuner Toggles between the previous and the current channels. CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ MD deck Shows the time or displays the playing time of disc, etc. Selects the menu of the receiver. Adjusts the master volume of the receiver. To listen to Minidisc or DAT deck. Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for movie. Selects MULTI CH IN 1/2 source. Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for music. Mutes the sound from the receiver. To perform several commands in sequence automatically. To listen to turntable. Selects preset stations.
AV and Remote AV AV ?/1 qj TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck CLEAR qa DVD player

MAIN MENU eg

MASTER Receiver VOL +/ ed MD/DAT wa Receiver
Press if you make a mistake when you press the numeric button or press to return to continuous play etc. Adjusts the brightness of the display. Selects ANALOG DIRECT. Selects a disc directly (multi-disc changer only). Selects information displayed on the TV screen. Enters direct tuning mode.

MOVIE 9 Receiver

MULTI CH Receiver wf MUSIC wg Receiver

DIMMER eh

DIRECT 9 Receiver DISC e; CD player/ VCD player TV/VCR/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player

MUTING es Mand M2 5

Receiver Remote

DISPLAY qf

PHONO 8 Receiver PRESET/ Receiver

D.TUNING Receiver qa

CH/ TV/VCR/ Selects preset D.SKIP +/ Satellite tuner channels. wj CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ MD deck Skips discs (multi-disc changer only).
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RETURN/ EXIT qf

VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player
Returns to the previous menu.
TV VOL +/ qg VIDEOVIDEOVIDEO3 ql WIDE ej ?/1 qk 2CH 9 V/v qf B/b qf
Adjusts the volume of the TV. Turns the TV on or off. To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) To watch VCR. (VTR mode 2) Selects the wide picture mode. Turns the receiver on or off. Selects 2CH STEREO mode. Selects a menu item. Adjusts or changes the setting. Use with SHIFT to preset radio station or tuning to preset stations and with D.TUNING for direct tuning. Selects track numbers. 0/10 selects track 10.
TV ?/TV Receiver Receiver Receiver TV Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Set up the remote. To listen to Super Audio CD or compact disc. Selects the surround back decoding modes. Selects searching mode. Press to select the unit for search (track, index, etc.) Selects a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically. Selects 2ND ZONE output. Changes the subtitles.
Satellite tuner Exits the menu. RM SET UP Remote 1 SA-CD/CD Receiver ws SB Receiver DECODING wh SEARCH MODE e; DVD player

SHIFT qa

SLEEP qk

1-and Receiver 0/10 q;

SOURCE wd Remote SUBTITLE DVD player q; SYSTEM STANDBY (Press AV ?/1 qj and ?/1 qk at the same time)
Receiver/ Turns off the receiver TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/ Satellite tuner/ video components. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Receiver Receiver To listen to audio tape. Outputs test tone. Displays DVD title. To listen to radio programs. Selects preset TV channels. To watch TV programs or satellite receiver. Selects input signal: TV input or video input.

CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck
TV/VCR/ Selects channel Satellite tuner numbers. >10/11 q; CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ MD deck Selects track numbers over 10.
TAPE 5 TEST TONE 9 GUIDE qf
TOP MENU/ DVD player TUNER 7 Receiver TV CH +/ qh TV
Satellite tuner Displays guide menu.
./> VCR/ Skips tracks. q; CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck m/M qa CD player/ VCD player/ DVD player LD player/ MD deck VCR/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Searches tracks in the forward or backward direction.
TV/SAT 6 Receiver TV/VIDEO TV ef

Fastforwards or rewinds.

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VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player

Starts playback.

Selecting the command mode of the remote
Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons.
Selecting the command mode
Pauses playback or record. (Also start recording with components in record standby.)
You can switch the command mode (AV1 and AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver.
Press AV1 or AV2 while holding down RM SET UP.

Stops playback.

The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2) , then the command mode switches.
To check the command mode of the remote
Press RM SET UP. You can check the remote by the indicator.
Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu.

Mode Indicator flashes

AV1 AV2

once twice

V/v/B/b qf -/-- e;
VCR/ Selects a menu item. Satellite tuner/ DVD player TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. Selects the command mode of the remote.
To reset the remote to factory settings
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL at the same time.

2ND ql

The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
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. To activate the buttons with orange printing, press ALT first before pressing the buttons. When you press input buttons (VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 or DVD), the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want. In this case, press TV/VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV. The 2ND button on the remote is not available for receiver operation.

To delay the output of an IR code
Start over from step 1. In step 3, Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting is M1. Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is M2. 1 second delay is programmed at this program step. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.
To clear the programmed IR codes
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3, Press M1 (TV/SAT) when the macro setting is M1. Press M2 (TAPE) when the macro setting is M2. The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then the remote automatically exits the macro setting mode.

To start macro play

Press M1 (TV/SAT) or M2 (TAPE) while the ALT indicator turns on.
If the Macro Play function does not work properly, program a delay between each operation. See To delay the output of an IR code.
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On cleaning

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
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 question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On power sources

Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver. The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the receiver itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer. AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

Area code Power requirements
AR Frequency response PHONO MULTI CH IN 1, 2, SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 Inputs (Analog) PHONO

220 V AC, 50 Hz

RIAA equalization curve 0.5 dB 10 Hz 70 kHz +0.5/2 dB (with sound field and equalizer bypassed)
Sensitivity: 8 mV Impedance: 50 kiloohms S/N4): 86 dB (A, 8 mV5)) Sensitivity: 500 mV Impedance: 50 kiloohms S/N4): 96 dB (A, 500 mV5))
MULTI CH IN 1, 2, SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed). 5) Weighted network, input level. Inputs (Digital) DVD, SA-CD/CD (Coaxial) Sensitivity: Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Sensitivity: Impedance: S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF)
TV/SAT, SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3 (Optical)
Outputs (Analog) MD/TAPE (OUT), VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT) SUB WOOFER Voltage: 500 mV Impedance: 10 kiloohms Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kiloohms
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Outputs (Digital) MD/TAPE (Optical) Equalizer Gain levels 10 dB, 0.5 dB step Sensitivity:

Video section

Inputs/Outputs Video: S-video: COMPONENT VIDEO: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 V/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 V/75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 V/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB 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

80 MHz HD Pass Through

General
U, CA E2/E3 AR Power consumption
120 V AC, 60 Hz 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 220230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

U, E2/E3 CA AR

300 W 410 VA 260 W

AM tuner section
Tuning range Models of area code U, CA With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 1,710 kHz6) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 1,710 kHz6) Models of area code E2/E3 With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 1,610 kHz6) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 1,602 kHz6) Models of area code AR With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 1,610 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz) Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dB At 10 kHz: 40 dB
Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (when POWER SAVE in the CUSTOMIZE menu is set to ON) (page 38) AC outlets

Area code AC outlets

U, CA E2/E3
2 switched, 120 W/1A MAX 1 switched, 100 W MAX
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 157.mm (16 7/2/5/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 10.7 kg (23 lb 10 oz)

Supplied accessories