SUB WOOFER

C SPEAKERS section
Connects to speakers (page 15).
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL IN jacks Connects to a DVD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack quality of loud sound (page 18, 21, 23). HDMI IN/ OUT jacks* Connects to a DVD player, etc. The image and the sound are output to a TV or a projector (page 18).
Connects to a sub woofer (page 15).
D VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
White (L) OUT jacks Red (R)
B COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section
Green (Y) Blue (PB/CB) Red (PR/CR)

AUDIO IN/

Connects to a VCR, a DVD player, etc. (page 2024).
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT jacks*
Connects to a DVD player, TV, or a satellite tuner. You can enjoy high quality image (page 20, 21, 23).

Yellow

VIDEO IN/ OUT jacks*

E AUDIO INPUT section

White (L) jacks Red (R)

AUDIO IN

Connects to a CD player, etc. (page 16).

F ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25). Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25).

Remote commander

You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU013 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 61). Getting Started

AM ANTENNA terminals

TV INPUT SLEEP AUTO CAL TV ?/1 AV ?/1 ?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD
* You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV or projector (page 18, 20).

SA-CD/CD TUNER

A.F.D.

AMP MENU

FM MODE
D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER TOOLS MUTING

ql qk qj qh qg qf

>10/

CLEAR DISPLAY

F G f g

TV VOL MASTER VOL

RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH TV CH + PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < <. > TUNING m TV H TUNING + M

continued

A TV ?/1 (on/standby) AV ?/1 (on/standby)
Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 61). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C). 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).
D 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC E AMP MENU
Press to select a sound field.

2: Connecting speakers

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminalsa)
Y IN VIDEO 2 /BD IN OUT PB/CB
A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied)
AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSub wooferb)
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) on the receiver (page 27). b) 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.
3a: Connecting the audio components
Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player
The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD/CD player. After connecting your Super Audio CD/CD player, proceed to 3b: Connecting the video components (page 17).
Super Audio CD player/CD player
A Audio cord (not supplied)
3b: Connecting the video components
How to connect your components
This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to Component to be connected below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After connecting all your components, proceed to 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) (page 25).
Video input/output jacks to be connected
The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. Select the connection according to the jacks on your components.
TV, etc. INPUT jack HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO
Component to be connected
Component With HDMI jack TV DVD player/DVD recorder Satellite tuner/Set-top box VCR Page 21
MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B)
Receiver MONITOR OUT, HDMI OUT jack

COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO

HDMI Receiver INPUT jack Video component OUTPUT jack HDMI

High quality image

Connecting components with HDMI jacks
HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.
DVD player Audio signals Audio/video signals Blu-ray disc player Audio/video signals Audio signals TV, projector, etc. Audio/video signals
A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
C Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Notes on HDMI connections
The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this receiver, as well as this receiver and the TV are connected via the HDMI jack. To output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take advantage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to connect the digital audio jacks on the playback component to the receiver. turn off or mute the TVs volume. The multi/stereo area audio signals of a Super Audio CD are not output. Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. The input video signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT jacks, or MONITOR OUT jacks. Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. This receiver may not be able to transfer video or audio signals with certain types of components. Refer to the operating instructions of each component connected for details. Notes
Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your blu-ray disc player. For details, see Changing button assignments (page 61). You can also rename the VIDEO 2 input so that it can be displayed on the receivers display. For details, see Naming inputs (page 59).
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.

Connecting a TV

The image from a video component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

Place the optimizer microphone at your listening position.You can also use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears.
Performing Auto Calibration

Measurement starts.

The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete. The table below shows the display when measurement starts.

Measurement for Display

?/1 switch Input buttons

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3

Environment noise level

NOISE.CHK

Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET. appears alternately* Speaker level Speaker distance MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately* MEASURE and DISTANCE appears alternately*

RETURN/EXIT

MUTING
* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement.

MASTER VOL +/

Measurement ends.
COMPLETE appears on the display and the settings are registered.

Press AUTO CAL.

Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the display changes as follows: A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1] While the time is counting down, stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error.
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer. Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be maintained.
During the measurement process, Auto Calibration is canceled when you do the following. Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING. Change the volume level. Press AUTO CAL again.

Error and warning codes

When error codes appear
When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows: Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display)a) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER
When warning codes appear
During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows: Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display)b) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER

b) Appears

when there are more than one warning
Appears when there are more than one error code.

To rectify the error

1 Record down the error code. 2 Press. 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Rectify the error.
For details, see Error codes and remedies below. 5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto Calibration again (page 29).

You can choose to ignore the warning code as the Auto Calibration function will automatically adjust the settings. You can also change the settings manually.
To change the settings manually
1 Record down the warning code. 2 Press. 3 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 4 Follow the solution provided in the
Warning codes and solutions below.

Error codes and remedies

Error code ERROR 10 Cause and remedy The environment is too noisy. Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration. The speakers are placed too near the optimizer microphone. Place your speakers further away from the optimizer microphone. None of the speakers are detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform Auto Calibration again. Front speakers are not detected or only one front speaker is detected. Check the front speaker connection. Only one surround speaker is detected. Check the surround speaker connection.
5 Turn on the receiver and perform Auto
Calibration again (page 29).

ERROR 11

ERROR 12

ERROR 20

ERROR 21
Warning codes and solutions
Warning code WARN. 40 Explanation and solution The environment is noisy. Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration. The front speaker balance is out of range. Reposition your front speakers.c) The center speaker level is out of range. Reposition your center speaker.d) The surround left speaker level is out of range. Reposition your surround left speaker.e) The surround right speaker level is out of range. Reposition your surround right speaker.f) The front speaker distance is out of range. Reposition your front speakers.c) The center speaker distance is out of range. Reposition your center speaker.d) The surround left speaker distance is out of range. Reposition your surround left speaker.e) The surround right speaker distance is out of range. Reposition your surround right speaker.f)
8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

(TEST TONE)

You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

WARN. 60

WARN. 62

WARN. 63

WARN. 64

Input buttons

WARN. 70

WARN. 72

WARN. 73

WARN. 74

For details, refer Front speaker distance (page 44). d) For details, refer Center speaker distance (page 44). e) For details, refer Surround left speaker distance (page 44). f) For details, refer Surround right speaker distance (page 44).
RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH TV CH + PRESET REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < <. >

Press AMP MENU.

1-LEVEL appears on the display.

CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX B]
CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS [C.ST.EX C]
HALL [HALL] JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] LIVE CONCERT [CONCERT]

Headphone*

HEADPHONE 2CH [HP 2CH]
HEADPHONE DIRECT [HP DIR] HEADPHONE THEATER DCS [HP THEA]
* You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver.
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
Sound fields with D CS 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.
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. This function does not work when: ANALOG DIRECT is selected. signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input. When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the speakers are set to LARGE on the SYSTEM menu. However, the sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains LFE signals. the front and surround speakers are set to SMALL. the sound field for movie is selected.
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainments dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements. Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers. Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters. Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously.

D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press TUNING + or TUNING.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
Press D.TUNING. 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 (aerial) for optimum reception.
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 Press TUNING + or TUNING.

Press ENTER.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.
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.
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.
Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 53) or Direct Tuning (page 53).
Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 53).

Press MEMORY.

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. MEMORY lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before MEMORY goes out.
Tuning to preset stations
Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.
You can also press PRESET + or PRESET to select a preset number. If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3.

Numeric buttons

CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The station is stored as the selected preset number. If MEMORY goes out before you press ENTER, start again from step 3.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset another station.
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press PRESET + or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

OTHER M

Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input.
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Press INPUT MODE repeatedly on the receiver to select the audio input mode.
The selected audio input mode appears on the display.

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. 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. Notes
Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input. When the ANALOG DIRECT function is being used, the audio input mode is set to ANALOG automatically. You cannot select other modes.

TRAVEL

LEISURE
JAZZ COUNTRY NATION M OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT NONE

Naming inputs

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receivers display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.

Changing the display

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.
Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.
All inputs except the FM and AM band
Index name of the inputa) t Selected input t Sound field currently applied
Press V/v repeatedly to select 5-AUDIO. Press menu. or b to enter the

FM and AM band

Program Service nameb) or preset station namea) t Frequency t Program Type indicationb) t Radio Text indicationb) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode)b) t Sound field currently applied
Press V/v to select NAME IN. Press or b to enter the parameter.
The cursor flashes and you can select a character. Follow the procedure given in To create an index name (page 56).
Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station (page 56, 59). Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the input name. b) During RDS reception only (models of area code CEL, CEK only) (page 57).

x Dolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 channel surround sound.

On placement

Precautions

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. (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. The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
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 (aerial). Therefore, we recommend using an outdoor antenna (aerial). Use caution when placing the receiver on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver. Additional Information

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 (10 feet) 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. There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround speakers. Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 49). Adjust the speaker level (page 31). Make sure the center/surround speakers are set to either SMALL or LARGE (page 38). 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. Make sure the sub woofer is set to YES (page 38). There is no sound from the sub woofer depending on the sound field. There is no sound from the speakers of the receiver when you connect the receiver and the playback component via a HDMI connection. Make sure that you have connected the digital audio jacks on the playback component to the receiver. Then, turn off or mute the TVs volume.
The surround effect cannot be obtained. Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE, or MUSIC). 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. 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.
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen. Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. Move your audio components away from the TV. Additional Information The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV. Check the HDMI connection. Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component. Recording cannot be carried out. Check that the components are connected correctly. Select the source component using the input buttons.
The FM reception is poor. Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna (aerial), ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Tuning range
Area code U, CA Tuning scale 10 kHz step 9 kHz step 1,710 kHz6) 1,710 kHz6) 531 1,602 kHz
Reference power output for front, center and surround speakers. Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. 3) Measured under the following conditions: Area code KR, TH6 Power requirements 220 V AC, 50 Hz

1,610 kHz6) 1,602 kHz6)

Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. 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.

Supplied accessories

FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) Remote commander RM-AAU013 (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2 or ECM-AC2a) (1)

Video section

Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through
For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Power requirements
Area code U, CA CEL, CEK AU KR, TH6 E2 TW SP Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 240 V AC, 50 Hz V AC, 50/60 Hz 120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110 V AC, 60 Hz V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Area code U, CEL, CEK, AU, KR, E2 CA TH6, SP TW Power consumption 220 W 300 VA 200 W 500 W
Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430.5 157.mm (16 7/2/1/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 7.7 kg (16 lb 16 oz)

Numerics

2 channel 51 2CH STEREO 51 5.1 channel 14
Menu A. CAL 46 AUDIO 41 LEVEL 39 SUR 40 SYSTEM 42 TONE 40 TUNER 41 Muting 33
TEST TONE 31 Tuner connecting 25 Tuning automatically 53 directly 53 to preset stations 55 TV connecting 20
AUTO CALIBRATION 28 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 46
Blu-ray disc player connecting 18

Naming 56, 59

VCR connecting 24

CD player connecting 16 playback 34
RDS 57 Recording onto a recording media 60
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 50 Dolby Digital 62 DTS 62 DVD player connecting 21 playback 35 DVD recorder connecting 21
Satellite tuner connecting 23 Selecting component 32 sound field 48 speaker system 27 Set-top box connecting 23 Sleep Timer 60 Sound fields resetting 52 selecting 48 Speakers connecting 15 Super Audio CD player connecting 16 playback 34

Error messages 66

HDMI connecting 18
Initial setup 26 INPUT MODE 58
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