STR-DH800

Key Features
7.1 channel Blu-ray Disc A/V Receiver with more power & connectivity
7.1 Channel A/V Receiver (110W x7 @ 8 ohms 1kHz 1% THD) 7 HD Inputs (4 Active HDMI and 3 Component Inputs) Enhanced Color Range (Deep Color and x.v.Color technology)6 Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding (Dolby TrueHD/dtsHD/LPCM) Wireless Multi-Room Audio Ready (S-Air Ready)1 Satellite Radio Ready (Sirius Radio Ready) Quick Speaker Set Up (Digital Cinema Audio Calibration)
Key Technologies HD input x 7 Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI inputs (up to
1080/60p capable)1 let you connect a Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multichannel digital audio on a single cable per device2. Three HD component inputs provide added HDcapable connectivity and added versatility.
Enhanced Color Range (Deep Color & x.v.Color technology) x.v.Color and Deep Color
technology takes HDTV color expression to new levels. When the STR-DH800 is connected to x.v.Color capable video sources, such as Sony Blu-ray Disc players, x.v.Color capable BRAVIA HDTVs can display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard, resulting in more natural, life-like images.6
Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding (Dolby TrueHD/dts-HD/LPCM) Support for enhanced audio
formats from Dolby and dts capable of reproducing high definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio so you can enjoy uncompromised audio the way the director intended. Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD bitstream internal decoding via HDMI.
Wireless Multi-Room Audio (S-Air Ready) Share music from room to room with ease. Simply
plug and listen with the optional S-Air transmitter and the AirStation client (each sold separately); you can instantly listen to your favorite music in another room or in multiple rooms1.
Satellite Radio Ready (Sirius Radio Ready) A world of digital radio is at your fingertips. Connect
the optional accessory antenna, sign up for Sirius service (fees apply) and enjoy the variety of digital radio with the superior sound quality of an A/V receiver.
Quick Speaker Set Up (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Simply place the included microphone
in your listening position, push a single button and speaker placement, distance and delays are automatically adjusted. Your ideal listening experience is only a button away.
One Touch Play (BRAVIA Sync) BRAVIA Sync capability utilizes the HDMI CEC function to
reduce the hassle and time consuming job of powering up and routing signals to your home theater components. With the simple push of one button on the remote, the BRAVIA Sync feature powers on and selects the appropriate inputs for your BRAVIA HDTV and HDMI-connected A/V components.3

Features

dts Decoding: Yes Dolby TrueHD Decoding: Yes Dolby Digital Decoding: Yes Dolby Digital EX Decoding: Yes dts-ES Decoding: Yes (MATRIX 6.1, DISCRETE 6.1) dts 96/24 Decoding: Yes dts NEO:6 Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding: Yes Dolby Pro Logic IIX Decoding: Yes Dolby Digital Dual Mono: Yes Digital Cinema Sound Technology: Yes 96k/24Bit PCM: Yes Cinema Studio EX. A/B/C mode: Yes LPCM: Yes via HDMI input dts-HD Decoding: Yes Dolby Digital +: Yes Neural - THX Surround: Yes (225, 227 only) S-Air Ready: Yes
HDMI Connection Output(s): 1 (Rear) HDMI Connection Input(s): 4 (Rear) Optical Audio Input(s): 3 (Rear) Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1 (Rear) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): 1 (Rear) HD Component Video Input(s): 3 (Rear) HD Component Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) Composite Video Input(s): 4 (1 Front/3 Rear) Composite Video Output(s): 1 (Rear) RCA Audio Input(s): 5 (Rear) RCA Audio Output(s): 2 (Rear) Subwoofer Output(s): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (AM Loop): 1 (Rear) Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm): 1 (Rear) Headphone Output(s): Yes (Gold)
Power Requirements: 120V 60Hz Power Consumption (in Operation): 240W Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.3W

Hardware

Remote Control: U-RM, RM-AAU021

Convenience

A/B Speaker Switch: Yes (A / B) Digital Cinema Auto Calibration: Bronze (Mic - Mono)

Speaker

Speaker Terminal Type: A: Front (Screw)/Others(Push), B:Push

Specifications

Impedance: 8 Ohms Channel Power Rating: 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, 1KhzTHD 1.0%) Sound Fields: Cinema - 4; Music - 6; Auto Format Decoding - 3(7); 2 Channel - 2; Headphone - 2 Tuner Type: Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name A/V Sync: Yes (Variable)-300msec/192kHz DCAC: Yes (Mono)- 6 band Equalizer: BASS and Treble control Sub Woofer Crossover: 17 Point (40-200Hz) Bi-AMP: Yes Bravia Sync : Yes2

Weights and Measurements

Weight (Approx.): 18.3 lbs. (8.3kg) Dimensions (Approx.): 16.9 x 6.2 x 12.6 in (430 x 157.5 x 322mm)

Supplied Accessories

RM-AAP043 Remote 2 AA Batteries Mono Microphone for setup Owners Manual Quick Start Guide Color: Black UPC Code: 027242754379
1. Transmits up to 164 feet. Signal and sound quality may vary. 2. Works with BRAVIA or Theatre Sync TM labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI. 3. Sirius requires optional antenna and subscription service. 4. Requires Digital Media Port accessory compatible with the device (sold separately). 5. Requires HDTV with HDMI connector (sold separately) and equivalent display capability. Image quality will vary. 6. iPod support is limited based upon which optional Digital Media Port is being used. The TDM-IP10 will support the following players: iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod Nano 1st, 2nd & 3rd generation, iPod 4th& 5th generation &iPod Mini. The TDM-IP 50 adds iPhone support as well. 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Walkman, x.v.Color, Bravia, S-Air, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, Theatre Sync, and 24p True Cinema are trademarks of Sony. Playstation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. dts is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, L.P. BD-Live is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
Preset Memory: 90 (30 Sirius, 30 FM, 30 AM) AM/FM Memory Presets: 30 AM, 30 FM Auto Tuning: Yes Direct Tuning: Yes Sleep Timer: Yes Station Name Display: Yes Sirius Radio Ready: Yes- with optional accessory

Inputs and Outputs

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 3 (Rear) Digital Media Inc. 1 (Rear) Sony Electronics Port: 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1.800.222.7669 www.sony.com
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P NEO:6

Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated (page 63). Lights up one of the respective indicators when the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD format signals. DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Lights up when Linear PCM signals are detected. Lights up when DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is connected and DMPORT is selected. Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 25). The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes or upmixes the source sound (based on the speaker settings). Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding) Example: Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 Recording format: 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO

Q DTS-HD indicators

MONO ST SIRIUS
DTS-HD MSTR DTS-HD HI RES R LPCM S DMPORT

I SP A/SP B/ SP A+B

T HDMI

J SLEEP K A.DIRECT

U Playback channel indicators

L S-AIR

M Dolby Pro Logic indicators

L R C SL SR S SBL SBR SB

PL PL II PL IIx

N BI-AMP

Rear panel

ANTENNA

AM IN 4 IN 3

EZW-T100

ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

MONITOR OUT

SIRIUS DMPORT

DC5V 0.7A MAX

DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE)

DVD IN

SAT IN

PB/ CB

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

OPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

CENTER

PR/ CR

COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)

OUT IN IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR
SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B FRONT A

R L R L

SA-CD/CD/CD-R

VIDEO 1

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKERS

D DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section

A S-AIR (EZW-T100)

With slot cover
CAUTION Please do not remove the slot cover until you want to install the wireless transmitter. Connects to a wireless transmitter (not supplied) (page 86).
OPTICAL IN Connects to a DVD jacks player, etc. The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jack sound quality (page 21, 27, 28, 29). HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks Connects to a DVD player, satellite tuner, or a Blu-ray disc player, etc. The image is output to a TV or a projector while the sound can be output from a TV or/and speakers connected to this receiver (page 25).

B DMPORT section

DMPORT jack Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 97).

C ANTENNA section

FM ANTENNA jack AM ANTENNA terminals SIRIUS jack Connects to the supplied FM wire antenna (page 31). Connects to the supplied AM loop antenna (page 31). Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 72).

E SPEAKERS section

Connects to speakers (page 18).
F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks

Red (R)

Remote commander
You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. For details, see Programming the remote (page 104).
Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. (page 21, 23).
AUDIO OUT Connects to a jack subwoofer (page 18).
G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

White (L) Red (R) Yellow

RM-AAP043

AUDIO IN/ OUT jacks

Connects to a VCR, Blu-ray disc player, etc. (page 28 30).

THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks

VIDEO 2
H COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section
Green (Y) Blue (P B/CB) Red (P R/CR)

SA-CD/ CD

DMPORT

-/-HDMI1

ENT/MEM
Y, PB/CB, PR/CR IN/ OUT* jacks
Connects to a DVD player, TV, satellite tuner, etc. (page 21, 27, 28, 29).

CLEAR/>10

wf wd ws wa

AUTO CAL DISPLAY

NIGHT MODE AMP MENU
* You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page 21, 25).

RETURN/ EXIT

HOME MENU

CATEGORY +

TOOLS/ OPTIONS

TUNING +

TUNING CATEGORY MODE

DISC SKIP

D.TUNING

TV VOL

PRESET

MASTER VOL

qk qj qh
BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU TV INPUT WIDE F1 F2

A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the (on/standby) audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate. To turn the TV on or off, press TV (C) and then press AV ?/1. 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 (5). B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or (on/standby) set it to standby mode. To turn off all components, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).
Numeric Press SHIFT (wg) and then press numeric buttons to buttons (number 5a)) preset/tune to preset stations. select track numbers of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, or tape deck. Press 0/10 to select track number 10. select channel numbers of the VCR, satellite tuner, Bluray disc player, PSX, DVD/ VHS COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. Press TV (3) and then press the numeric buttons to select the TV channels. -/-Press SHIFT (wg) and then press -/-- to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit of the VCR or satellite tuner. To select the channel entry mode of the TV, press TV (C) and then press -/--. Press SHIFT (wg) and then press ENT/MEM to enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, satellite tuner, Bluray disc player, or PSX. To enter the value of Sony TV, press TV (C) and then press ENT/MEM. Press SHIFT (wg) and then press ENT/MEM to store a station during tuner operation. Press SHIFT (wg) and then press CLEAR/>10 to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button of the DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, satellite tuner, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/ HDD COMBO. Press SHIFT (wg) and then press CLEAR/>10 to select track numbers over 10 of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, tape deck, TV, VCR, or satellite tuner. continued
Saving the power in standby mode
When CTRL:HDMI is set to CTRL OFF (page 49) and S-AIR STBY is set to STBY OFF (page 49). C TV Press to light up the button. It changes the remote key function to activate the buttons with yellow printing. It also activate the (J), V/v/B/b (J), TOOLS/OPTIONS (K), MENU/HOME (L), RETURN/EXIT O (w;), and DISPLAY (wa) buttons to perform menu operations for Sony TVs only. Press to light up the button to activate the receiver operation (page 36). CLEAR/>10 ENT/MEM
E Input buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components. You can program the remote to control non-Sony components following the steps in Programming the remote on page 104.

CATEGORY +/ Press to select the category for satellite tuner (page 75). TUNING +/ CATEGORY MODE D.TUNING N TV CH +a)/ Press to scan a station. Press to select the category mode for satellite tuner (page 75). Press to enter direct tuning mode. Press TV (C) and then press TV CH +/ to select preset TV channels. Press to select preset stations. select preset channels of the VCR, satellite tuner, Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. Press F1 or F2 to select a component. DVD/HDD COMBO F1: HDD mode F2: DVD mode DVD/VHS COMBO F1: DVD mode F2: VHS mode Press to display the menu or on-screen guide of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/b and to perform menu operations.

S DISC SKIP

T RETURN/ EXIT O

PRESET +a)/

O F1, F2

U DISPLAY

P BD/DVD TOP MENU
BD/DVD MENU Press to display the menu of the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/b and to perform menu operations. TV INPUT Press TV (C) and then press TV INPUT to select the input signal (TV input or video input). Press TV (C) and then press WIDE to select the wide picture mode. Press TV (C) and then press TV VOL +/ to adjust the TV volume level. Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.
V INPUT MODE Press AMP (4), then press INPUT MODE to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 93). W AUTO CAL Press to activate the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function. Press to select sound field or to switch the audio of the selected input to analog signal without any adjustment (page 66).

X 2CH/ A.DIRECT

Q TV VOL +/

MASTER VOL +/

Y SHIFT
Press to light up the buttons. It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing. Press to turn the Theater mode on and off when connecting the receiver to products featuring BRAVIA Sync. Press to set up the remote.

Z THEATER

wj RM SET UP

a) The number

5/SAT, TV CH +/PRESET + and N buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. b) This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
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.

Getting Started

1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel).

You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display.
Turn on the component and start playback. Press MASTER VOL +/ to adjust the volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
To activate the muting function
Press MUTING on the remote. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. Press MUTING again. Increase the volume. Turn off the receiver.
Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position.
If you made a mistake Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press V/v to select the correct character. Tips
To avoid damaging your speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.

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.
The name you entered is registered.
Press one of the input buttons to select the input you want to create an index name for.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
Press AMP MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select SYSTEM. Press menu. or b to enter the
Press V/v repeatedly to select NAME IN. Press or b to enter the parameter.
The cursor flashes and you can select a character.
Listening/Watching a component
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

TONE SPEAKERS

MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ ENTER 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING

NIGHT MODE

The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player.
Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD player, then place the disc on the tray. Turn on the receiver. Press SA-CD/CD.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select SA-CD/CD/CD-R.
You can select the sound field to suit the music. See page 63 for details. Recommended sound fields: Classical: HALL Jazz: JAZZ Live concert: CONCERT You can listen to the sound that was recorded in the 2 channel format from all speakers (multi channel). See page 60 for details.
Play back the disc. Adjust to a suitable volume. After you have finished listening to the Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn off the receiver and Super Audio CD player or CD player.

x SB ASSIGN (Surround back speaker assign)
SPK B If you connect an additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT B terminals, select SPK B. BI-AMP If you connect front speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT B terminals using a bi-amplifier connection, select BI-AMP. OFF If you connect surround back speakers to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT B terminals, select OFF. Note
Set SB ASSIGN to OFF, then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier connection or speakers front B connection to a surround back speakers connection. Re-set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers. See 8: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) (page 33).
x FL DIST. (Front left speaker distance) x FR DIST. (Front right speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.
x SB DIST. (Surround back speaker distance) x SBL DIST. (Surround back left speaker distance) x SBR DIST. (Surround back right speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speakers. Amplifier Operations
With only one surround back speaker
x SW DIST. (Subwoofer distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer. Note
Depends on the speaker pattern setting. Some parameters may not be available.
The distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 5 feet closer than the one between the listening position and the front speaker A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 5 feet closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance B to 15 feet or more when the distance A is 20 feet. Also, the distance between the surround speakers/ surround back speakers and the listening position C cannot be more than 15 feet closer than the distance between the listening position and the front speakers A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of C in the following diagram is no more than 15 feet closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance C to 5 feet or more when the distance A is 20 feet. This is important because incorrect speaker placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that placing the speakers closer than the required will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

EQ menu parameters

x BASS (Front speakers bass level)* x TREBLE (Front speakers treble level)*
* You can also adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE +/ on the receiver (page 7).

TUNER menu parameters

x FM MODE (FM station receiving mode)
STEREO This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal when the radio station is broadcast in stereo. MONO This receiver will decode the signal as mono signal regardless of the broadcast signal.
This function does not work in the following cases. Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received. PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are being received.
x NAME IN (Naming preset stations)
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For details, see Naming preset stations (page 71).
x PARENTAL (Parental lock)
Lets you restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code. For details, see Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock) (page 77).
x CODE EDIT (Lock code edit)
Lets you change the lock code. For details, see To change the lock code (page 78).
x SR ANT AIM (SIRIUS antenna aiming mode)
This parameter helps you to aim the SIRIUS antenna for optimal signal reception. For details, see Checking receiving conditions (SIRIUS Antenna Aiming) (page 73).

Settings for the audio

(AUDIO menu)
You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select AUDIO in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see Navigating through menus (page 45) and Overview of the menus (page 46).
x SIRIUS ID (SIRIUS radio ID)
Lets you check the SIRIUS Radio ID. For details, see Checking the Sirius Radio ID (page 73).

AUDIO menu parameters

x A/V SYNC (Synchronizes audio with video output)
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display. You can adjust from 0 ms to 300 ms in 10 ms steps. Notes

Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels

(NIGHT MODE)

This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. Enjoying Surround Sound

Press NIGHT MODE.

The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you press NIGHT MODE. Note
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound (DCS), see Glossary (page 108).
To turn off the surround effect for movie/music mode
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to select 2CH ST. or press A.F.D. repeatedly to select A.F.D. AUTO.
Using only the front speakers

(2CH STEREO)

In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel except LFE signals.
Listening to the sound without any adjustment

(ANALOG DIRECT)

You can switch the audio of the selected input to 2 channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted.
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to select 2CH ST.
No sound is output from the subwoofer in the 2CH STEREO mode. To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left/right speakers and a subwoofer, select A.F.D. AUTO (page 61).

Sound field buttons

Press one of the input buttons to select the input you want to listen to in analog audio.
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to select A.DIRECT.
The analog audio is output.

To cancel ANALOG DIRECT

Press 2CH/A.DIRECT again. You can also press any sound field buttons. Notes
When headphones are connected, HP DIRECT appears on the display. You cannot select ANALOG DIRECT when you select DVD, DMPORT and HDMI 14 as input.
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 31). Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 4. Area code FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz*
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1.

TONE MODE INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING MEMORY/ ENTER 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY DIMMER MUTING
Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press ?/1. Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).
To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure above.
All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale.

PRESET +/

Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 68) or Direct Tuning (page 68).
Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 68).
Tuning to preset stations
Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press PRESET + or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want.
Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as follows:

5 28. 27

Press SHIFT. Press ENT/MEM.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. MEM lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 5 and 6 before MEM goes out.
Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number.
You can also press PRESET + or PRESET to select a preset number. If MEM goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3.
You can also press SHIFT and then press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENT/MEM to enter the selection.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. MEM lights off. The station is stored as the selected preset number.

PRESET.

3 Press TUNING + or TUNING to select the

preset station you want.

Repeat steps 1 to 6 to preset another station.

Naming preset stations

Listening to Satellite Radio
To listen to Satellite Radio, youll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your Sirius-Ready receiver. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams. Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local traffic and weather and news from your most trusted sources. Once youve purchased a SIRIUS tuner youll need to activate it and subscribe to begin enjoying the service. Easy to follow installation and setup instructions are provided with the SIRIUS tuner. There are a variety of programming packages available, including the option of adding The Best of XM programming to the SIRIUS service. The Best of XM service is not available to SIRIUS Canada subscribers at this time. Please check with SIRIUS Canada for any updates using the numbers and web address below. Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels featuring content that may be inappropriate for children. To subscribe to SIRIUS, U.S. and Canadian customers can call 1-888-539-SIRI (1-888539-7474) or visit sirius.com (US) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada).

You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. MEM lights off. The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 2.
Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another channel.
You can store channels from 1 to 30.
Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers
Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only)
You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code. The lock code is set to 0000 as the default. Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time. See To change the lock code (page 78).
Press PRESET + or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset channel you want.
You can also press SHIFT and then press the numeric buttons to select the preset channel you want. Then press ENT/MEM to enter the selection. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select PRESET, and then press TUNING + or TUNING. You can select preset channels from 1 to 30.
The channel information you have preset may be changed if Sirius XM Radio Inc. change their channel programming.

Numeric buttons TUNER

Select a channel you want to lock using Category Tuning (page 74) or Direct Tuning (page 75). Press AMP MENU.
Press V/v repeatedly to select TUNER. Press menu. or b to enter the
9 Enter a new 4-digit lock code using the
numeric buttons. CONF. x appears on the display.
10Reenter the new lock code with the
numeric buttons. CHANGED appears on the display.
Press V/v repeatedly to select PARENTAL. Press or b to enter the parameter. Press V/v repeatedly to select LOCK ON then press.
CODE x appears on the display.
To listen to the locked channels 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select
SIRIUS. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
2 Select a locked channel you want to
listen to using Direct Tuning (page 75). LOCKED CH appears on the display.
9 Press SHIFT. 10 Enter your 4-digit lock code
using the numeric buttons.
LOCKED appears on the display and the Parental Lock is set. To delete the numbers you have entered, repeat the procedure above from step 3. Select LOCK OFF in step 8.
3 Press SHIFT. 4 Enter your 4-digit lock code using the
numeric buttons. The channel is tuned in.
To cancel the Parental Lock 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select
To change the lock code 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select
2 Select a channel you want to unlock
using Direct Tuning (page 75). LOCKED CH appears on the display.
2 Press AMP MENU. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

TUNER.

4 Press
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select CODE 6 Press
or b to enter the parameter. CODE x appears on the display.
5 Press AMP MENU. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select
7 Press SHIFT. 8 Enter your 4-digit lock code using the
numeric buttons. NEW x appears on the display.

Room B

S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver)

About S-AIR products

This receiver is compatible with the S-AIR function (page 111), which allows wireless sound transmission between S-AIR products. When you purchase the S-AIR product, you need to establish sound transmission (page 87). There are two types of S-AIR product. S-AIR main unit (this receiver): The S-AIR main unit is for transmitting sound. You can use up to 3 S-AIR main units. (The number of usable S-AIR main unit depends on the use environment.) S-AIR sub unit (not supplied): The S-AIR sub unit is for receiving sound. Surround amplifier: You can enjoy surround and surround back speaker sound wirelessly. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier. S-AIR receiver: You can enjoy system sound in another room. These S-AIR products can be purchased as an option (the S-AIR product lineup differs depending on the area). Notes or instructions for the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver in this operating instructions refer only to when the surround amplifier or S-AIR receiver is used. Room A
S-AIR main unit (this receiver)
S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier)

S-AIR Operations 85US

Setting up an S-AIR product
Before using an S-AIR product, be sure to perform the following settings to establish the sound transmission.
To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main unit 1 Remove the screws and detach the slot

cover.

Slot cover
Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver
To make use of the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter (not supplied) into the S-AIR main unit and the wireless transceiver (not supplied) into the S-AIR sub unit.

ASSIGN

0 -T10 EZW
Before inserting the wireless transmitter/ transceiver, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Do not touch the terminals of the wireless transmitter/transceiver.

Y PB/ CB PR/ CR

DIGITAL (ASSIGN
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ FRONT B
Remove the screws from the slot cover bearing the caution mark. Do not remove other screws. The slot cover is no longer necessary. However, keep it after detaching.
2 Insert the wireless transmitter.

-T10 EZW

Wireless transmitter
Insert the wireless transmitter with the S-AIR logo facing up. Insert the wireless transmitter so that the V marks are aligned. Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot.
Establishing sound transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting)
When you match the ID of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission. You can use multiple S-AIR main unit by setting a different ID for each unit.

Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want, then press.
START: The S-AIR main unit starts pairing. SEARCHING flashes on the display. CONDITION: You can check the current ID. When the pairing setting is not made, NO PAIRING appears on the display.

No transmission

Start pairing of the S-AIR sub unit. x For the surround amplifier
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the surround amplifier.

Pairing

x For the S-AIR receiver
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S-AIR receiver.
Place the S-AIR sub unit that you want to pair near the S-AIR main unit. Match the IDs of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit.
To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit, see To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit (page 87). To set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S-AIR sub unit.

10 Pairing completed.

COMPLETE appears on the display.
Perform the pairing within several minutes after step 8. Otherwise, the pairing is canceled automatically and INCOMPLETE appears on the display.

To cancel pairing

Reset the ID of the S-AIR main unit. For details, see To set the ID of the S-AIR main unit (page 87). You can select the same ID as before.
Press AMP MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select S-AIR. Press menu. or b to enter the
Press V/v repeatedly to select PAIRING. Press or b to enter the parameter.
Enjoying the systems sound in another room
(For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied)) You can enjoy the systems sound in another room by using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the systems sound there. For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S-AIR receiver.
When you are using another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID of the S-AIR main unit. Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to match the ID of the S-AIR main unit. When you pair the S-AIR main unit and another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, you also need to pair the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR receiver. For details, see Pairing the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) (page 88).
Press V/v repeatedly to select S-AIR MODE. Press or b to enter the parameter. Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want.

Press AMP MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select AUDIO or VIDEO. Press menu. or b to enter the
Press V/v repeatedly to select A. ASSIGN or V. ASSIGN. Press or b to enter the parameter. Press V/v repeatedly to select the input name you want to assign (for example, DVD). Press or b to enter your selection. Press V/v repeatedly to select the input jack you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 6.

Press B.

Input name Assignable video input jacks COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 COMPONENT3 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 COMPOSITE NONE Assignable audio input jacks SAT OPT BD OPT DVD COAX ANALOG * Initial setting VIDEO1 VIDEO2 a a a a a a a a* a a a a* a a a a a a a a* a a a a* BD a* a a a a a a a a* a a DVD a a* a a a a a a a a a* SAT a a a* a a a a a a* a a SA-CD/ CD a a a a a a a a* a a a a*
You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver. When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 93). You cannot reassign more than one HDMI input to the same input. You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input. You cannot reassign more than one component video input to the same input.

Other Operations 95US

Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

(DMPORT)

The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Notes
Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on. Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video output may not be possible. The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are available for purchase depending on the area.
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
You can listen to the sound and view the images from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
A Video cord (not supplied)
To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack
When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in. As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver.