Receiver Sony STR DA-3400s Manual

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3-289-137-12(1)
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DA3400ES
©2008 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the
apparatus. This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such “dangerous voltage” within the
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects risk of electric shock to persons.
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
Install this system so that the power cord can be operating and maintenance
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the (servicing) instructions in the
event of trouble. literature accompanying the
appliance.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or WARNING
the like. This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
For customers in the United to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
States designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
Owner’s Record radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear in accordance with the instructions, may cause
of the unit. Record the serial number in the space harmful interference to radio communications.
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call However, there is no guarantee that interference will
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. not occur in a particular installation. If this
Model No. ______________________________________________________ equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
Serial No. ______________________________________________________ turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification About This Manual
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment. • The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DA3400ES. Check your model number by
Note to CATV system installer: looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.
This reminder is provided to call CATV system • The instructions in this manual describe the
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC controls on the supplied remote. You can also use
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in the controls on the receiver if they have the same
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be or similar names as those on the remote.
connected to the grounding system of the building, • “Neural-THX” and “NEURAL-THX” introduced
as close to the point of cable entry as practical. in the Operating Instructions and displayed in the
display window and on the GUI menu screen mean
Neural-THX Surround.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
#’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,226,616; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a
registered trademark and the DTS logos,
Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM

Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
©2008 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS” and

the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
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This product is manufactured under license from

Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony
Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive,
non-transferable, limited right of use to this product
under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and
other technology or trademarks owned by Neural
Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. “Neural
Surround”, “Neural Audio”, “Neural” and “NRL”
are trademarks and logos owned by Neural Audio
Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd.,
which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All
rights reserved.
The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver

is provided by MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
These names are the trademarks of MORISAWA &
COMPANY LTD., and the copyright of the font also
belongs to MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the

U.S. and other countries.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ®
marks are not specified.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by

the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Sony Corporation is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
“M-crew Server” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.
“x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color

(x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started Enjoying Surround Sound

Description and location of parts ................. 7 Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field ....59
1: Installing the speakers ............................ 15 Resetting sound fields to the initial
2: Connecting the speakers ........................ 17 settings ...................................................64
3: Connecting the TV ................................. 19 Enjoying the surround effect at low volume
4a: Connecting the audio components ....... 20 levels (NIGHT MODE) .........................65
4b: Connecting the video components ....... 25
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) .......... 36
6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .... 37
Advanced Speakers Set Up
7: Operating the receiver using the GUI Adjusting the speaker settings manually ....65
(Graphical User Interface) .................... 39 Adjusting the equalizer ...............................70
8: Setting the speakers ................................ 42
9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings
automatically (Auto Calibration) .......... 44
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio .........................71
Listening to satellite radio ..........................74
Playback
Selecting a component ............................... 50
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD ........... 52
Control for HDMI
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc .................. 53 Using the Control for HDMI function for
Enjoying video games ................................ 54 “BRAVIA” Sync ....................................85
Preparing Control for HDMI function ........87
Watching video ........................................... 55
Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) ...........88
Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
Amplifier Operations connected to the receiver
(System Audio Control) ........................89
Settings for the audio
Turning off the receiver with the TV
(Audio settings menu) ........................... 56
(System Power Off) ...............................89
Settings for the video
(Video settings menu) ........................... 57
Settings for HDMI
(HDMI settings menu) .......................... 57
Settings for the system
(System settings menu) ......................... 58
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Other Operations
Converting analog video input signals .......90
Enjoying the sound/images from the
components connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT .......................................90
Naming inputs ............................................94
Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE) ....................................94
Enjoying the sound/images from other
inputs .....................................................95
Changing the display window ....................98
Using the sleep timer ................................101
Recording using the receiver ....................102
Using multi-zone features .........................103
Using a bi-amplifier connection ...............107
Operating without connecting to the TV ..108
Using the Remote

Operating each component using the
remote ..................................................120
Programming the remote ..........................122
Performing several commands in sequence
automatically (Macro Play) .................126
Setting remote control codes that are not
stored in the remote .............................128
Clearing all the contents of the remote’s
memory ................................................129
Additional Information
Glossary ....................................................130
Precautions ...............................................133
Troubleshooting ........................................134
Specifications ............................................139
Index .........................................................141
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Description and location of parts
Front panel
To remove the cover

Press PUSH.
When you remove the cover, keep it out
of reach from children.
Status of the POWER button

Off
The receiver is turned off (the ON/
STANDBY lamp lights off) (initial
setting).
Press POWER to turn the receiver on.
You cannot turn the receiver on using
the remote.
On/Standby
Press ?/1 on the remote to
- turn the receiver on (the ON/
STANDBY lamp lights up in green).
- set the receiver to standby mode (the
ON/STANDBY lamp lights up in red).
When you press POWER on the
receiver, the receiver will be turned off.
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Name Function Name Function

A POWER Press to turn the I MASTER Turn to adjust the
receiver on or off. VOLUME volume level of all
speakers at the same
ON/STANDBY Shows the status of the
time.
lamp receiver.
J INPUT Turn to select the input
B TONE MODE Adjust the bass and
SELECTOR source to play back.
TONE +/– treble for the front,
To select the input
center and surround/
source for zone 2, press
surround back
ZONE SELECT (H)
channels. Press TONE
to select zone 2 first,
MODE repeatedly to
then turn INPUT
select the item you
SELECTOR to select
want, then turn TONE
the input source.
+/– to adjust the level
(page 112). K 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select a sound
field (page 116) or to
C TUNING MODE Press to operate a tuner
switch the audio of the
TUNING +/– (FM/AM) and satellite
selected input to analog
radio (XM/SIRIUS)
MEMORY/ signal without any
(page 116-119).
ENTER adjustment (page 116).
D Remote sensor Receives signals from A.F.D. Press to select a sound

remote commander. MOVIE field (page 59).
E Display The current status of MUSIC

window the selected component
L DISPLAY Press repeatedly to
or a list of selectable
select information
items appears here
displayed on the
(page 99).
display window.
F MULTI Lights up when multi
M AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the
CHANNEL channel audio signals
jack supplied optimizer
DECODING are decoded.
microphone for the
lamp
Digital Cinema Auto
G Digital Cinema Lights up when a sound Calibration function
Sound lamp field with DCS (page 45).
mark is selected
N VIDEO 2 IN/ Connect to a portable
(page 63).
PORTABLE AV audio/video component
H ZONE POWER/ Press ZONE SELECT IN jacks such as a camcorder or
SELECT repeatedly to select video game.
zone 2 or main zone.
O SPEAKERS Switch to OFF, A, B,
Each time you press
(OFF/A/B/A+B) A+B of the front
ZONE POWER, the
speakers (page 43).
output signals for the
selected zone will be P PHONES jack Connects to
turned on or off headphones.
(page 103).
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Rear panel
Getting Started
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section B ANTENNA section
OPTICAL IN/ Connect to a DVD FM ANTENNA Connects to the
OUT jacks player, Super Audio jack supplied FM wire
CD player, etc. The antenna (aerial)
COAXIAL IN COAXIAL jack (page 36).
jacks provides a better AM Connects to the
sound quality (page ANTENNA supplied AM loop
19, 21, 29, 30). jack antenna (aerial)
HDMI IN/ Connect to a DVD (page 36).
OUT* jacks player, Blu-ray disc
XM jack Connects to the XM
player, or a satellite
Mini Tuner and
tuner, etc. The image
Home Dock (not
is output to a TV or a
supplied) (page 76).
projector while the
sound can be output SIRIUS jack Connects to a
from a TV or/and SiriusConnect Home
speakers connected tuner (not supplied)
to this receiver (page (page 76).
19, 26).
C RS-232C port
Used for
maintenance and
service.
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D Control jack for Sony equipment H VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

and other external components section
IR REMOTE Connect an IR AUDIO IN/ Connect to a VCR or
IN/OUT jacks repeater (page 104). White (L)
OUT jacks a DVD player, etc.
(page 19, 29, 30, 31,
TRIGGER Connects to an Red (R)
32).
OUT jack interlock on/off of
the power supply of VIDEO IN/
Yellow
other 12V OUT* jacks
TRIGGER
compliant AUDIO OUT Connects to the
components, or the jacks component in zone 2
amplifier/receiver of VIDEO OUT (page 104).
zone 2 (page 106). jack
E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
White (L)
AUDIO IN/ Connect to a tape I DMPORT
OUT jacks deck or MD deck,
etc. (page 19, 21, Connects to a Sony
Red (R) DIGITAL MEDIA
24).
PORT adapter
MULTI Connect to a Super (page 21).
CHANNEL Audio CD player or
INPUT jacks DVD player with an * You can watch the selected input image when you
analog audio jack for connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack
7.1 channel or 5.1 to a TV (page 19). You can operate this receiver
channel sound (page using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 39).
23).
PRE OUT jacks Connect to an
external power
amplifier (page 17).
F SPEAKERS section
Connects to speakers
(page 17).
G COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

OUTPUT section
Green (Y) Y, PB/CB, PR/ Connect to a DVD
CR IN/OUT* player, TV, satellite
Blue
(PB/CB) jacks tuner, etc.
Red (page 19, 29, 30, 31).
(PR/CR)
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Remote commander Name Function

A AV ?/1 (on/ Press to turn on or off the audio/
You can use the supplied RM-AAL017
Getting Started
standby) video components that the
Remote Commander to operate the receiver remote is assigned to operate
and to control the Sony audio/video (page 122).
components that the remote is assigned to To turn the TV on or off, press
TV (Z), then press AV ?/1.
operate (page 122). If you press the ?/1 (B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
RM-AAL017 receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1
THEATER
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
button (E).
1 2 3 TV INPUT
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD B ?/1 (on/ Press to turn the receiver on or
4 5 6 WIDE standby) set it to standby mode.
MD/ SA-CD/
SAT TV TAPE CD If ZONE 2 is selected, only the
7 8 9 D.TUNING
main receiver is turned on or off
MULTI
TUNER PHONO DMPORT
IN
with this button. To turn off all
-/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM CLEAR
HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
Sony components including an
amplifier in zone 2, press ?/1
XM SIRIUS SOURCE and AV ?/1 (A) at the same
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC time (SYSTEM STANDBY).
INPUT NIGHT
To save the power in standby
RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE
mode, set “Control for HDMI”
GUI
MODE (page 57) and “RS-232C
Control” to “OFF” (page 58).
C ZONE Press to light up the button to
enable the zone 2 operation
(page 103).
HOME D AMP Press to light up the button to
enable the receiver operation
CATEGORY
(page 39).
E Input
TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING
Press one of the buttons to
DISC SKIP buttons select the component you want
(TVb)) to use. When you press any of
the input buttons, the receiver
turns on. The buttons are
factory assigned to control Sony
components (page 51). You can
BD/DVD
TOP MENU MENU F1 F2 program the remote to control
MACRO 1 MACRO 2 non-Sony components
following the steps in
“Programming the remote”
(page 122).
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Numeric Press SHIFT (Y), then G NIGHT Press to activate the NIGHT
buttons press numeric buttons to MODE MODE function (page 65).
(number 5b)) – preset/tune to preset stations.
– select the track numbers of H SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer
the DVD player, MD deck, function and the duration which
etc. Press 0/10 to select track the receiver turns off
number 10. automatically (page 101).
– select the channel numbers I GUI MODE Press to display the menu on the
of the VCR, satellite tuner, TV screen to operate the
etc. receiver.
Press TV (Z), then press the
numeric buttons to select the J Press V/v/B/b to select the
TV channels. menu items. Then press to
enter the selection.
TV INPUT Press TV (Z), then press TV V/v/B/b
INPUT to select the input signal K OPTIONS Press to display and select the
(TV input or video input). TOOLS items from the option menus of
WIDE Press TV (Z), then press the receiver, DVD player, Blu-
WIDE repeatedly to select the ray disc player, etc.
wide picture mode. Press TV (Z), then press
OPTIONS TOOLS to display
D.TUNING Press SHIFT (Y), then press the options of the Sony TV.
D.TUNING to enter direct
tuning mode (page 116, 118). L MENU Press AMP (4), then press
MENU to display the menu to
-/-- Press SHIFT (Y), then operate the receiver.
press -/-- to select the channel Press MENU to display the
entry mode, either one or two menu to operate the audio/video
digit of the VCR, satellite tuner, components.
etc.
Press TV (Z), then press -/-- to HOME Press TV (Z), then press
select the channel entry mode of HOME to display the TV’s
the TV. menu. Then use V/v/B/b and
to perform menu
ENT/MEM Press SHIFT (Y), then operations.
press ENT/MEM to
– enter the value after selecting M m/M a) Press to operate the DVD
a channel, disc or track using x a) player, Blu-ray disc player,
the numeric buttons. X a) component connected to the
– to store a station during tuner N a) b) DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
operation. ./> a) adapter, etc.
Press TV (Z), then press B·/·b Press to select an album.
ENT/MEM to enter the value of
Sony TV. CATEGORY Press to select the category for
+/– satellite tuner (page 118).
CLEAR Press SHIFT (Y), then
press CLEAR to CATEGORY Press to select the category
– clear a mistake when you MODEb) mode for satellite tuner
press the incorrect numeric (page 118).
button. TUNING +/– Press to select a station
– return to continuous (page 116, 118).
playback, etc. of the satellite
tuner, DVD player, etc. N PRESET Press to register FM/AM/
+ b)/– satellite tuner stations or to
F A.F.D. Press to select a sound field select preset stations.
(page 116).
MOVIE TV CH + b)/– Press TV (Z), then press TV
MUSIC CH +/– to operate the TV,
satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
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O F1/F2 Press to select a component to W RESOLUTION Press repeatedly to change the
Getting Started
operate. resolution of signals output
• HDD/DISC combo from the HDMI OUT or
F1: HDD COMPONENT VIDEO
F2: DVD, Blu-ray disc MONITOR OUT jack
• DVD/VHS combo (page 90).
F1: DVD, Blu-ray disc
F2: VHS X 2CH/ Press to select a sound field
A.DIRECT (page 116) or to switch the
P BD/DVD Press to display the menu of the audio of the selected input to
TOP MENU, DVD or Blu-ray disc on the TV analog signal without any
MENU screen. Then, use V/v/B/b and adjustment (page 116).
to perform menu operations
Y SHIFT Press to light up the button to
(page 121).
activate the buttons with pink
MACRO 1, Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 printing.
MACRO 2 to set up the macro function
Z TV Press to light up the button to
(page 126).
enable the TV operation
Q MASTER Press to adjust the volume level (buttons with yellow printing).
VOL +/– of all speakers at the same time.
wj THEATER Press to enjoy optimal image
TV VOL +/– Press TV (Z), then press TV suited for movies and to output
VOL +/– to adjust the volume the sound from the speakers
level of the TV. connected to this receiver
automatically.
R MUTING Press to turn off the sound
Note
temporarily. Press MUTING
This button will only function if
again to restore the sound.
your TV is compatible with
Press TV (Z), then press
Theater Mode.
MUTING to activate the TV’s
Refer to the operating
muting function.
instructions supplied with the
S DISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using TV for details.
a multi-disc changer.
wk RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.
T RETURN/ Press to return to the previous a)
EXIT O menu or exit the menu while the See the table on page 121 for information on the
menu or on-screen guide of the buttons that you can use to control each
VCR, DVD player, etc. is component.
b)
displayed on the TV screen. The TV/5, N /CATEGORY MODE and PRESET
Press TV (Z), then press +/TV CH+ buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile
RETURN/EXIT O to return to dots as references when operating the receiver.
the previous menu or exit the
TV’s menu while the menu is Notes
displayed on the TV screen. • Some functions explained in this section may not
U DISPLAY Press to select information work depending on the model.
displayed in the display • The above explanation is intended to serve as an
window, TV screen of the VCR, example only. Therefore, depending on the
satellite tuner, etc. component, the above operation may not be
Press TV (Z), then press possible or may operate differently than described.
DISPLAY to display TV’s
information on the TV screen.
V INPUT Press to select the input mode
MODE when the same components are
connected to both digital and
analog jacks (page 94).
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RM-AAU039 Name Function

This remote can only be used to operate the
G INPUT Press to select the input source
receiver. You can control the main functions of SELECTOR to play back.
the receiver with simple operations using this U/u
remote. H MASTER Press to adjust the volume level.
VOLUME
+/–
I MUTING Press to turn off the sound
SLEEP
temporarily. Press the button
again to restore the sound.
J DMPORT Press to operate the component
DISPLAY GUI MODE connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter
(page 50).
N Starts play.
x Stops play.
./> Skips tracks.
K RETURN/ Press to return to the previous
EXIT O menu or exit the menu.
L DISPLAY Press to select information
displayed in the display
window.
M 2CH/ Press to select sound field
A.DIRECT (page 116) or to switch the
audio of the selected input to
analog signal without any
adjustment (page 116).
N SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer
function and the duration which
the receiver turns off
Name Function automatically (page 101).
A ?/1 (on/ Press to turn a receiver on or off.
standby)
B A.F.D. Press to select a sound field
(page 116).
MOVIE
MUSIC
C GUI MODE Press to display the menu on the
TV screen to operate the
receiver.
D After pressing GUI MENU
(3), press V/v/B/b to select
the menu item. Then press
V/v/B/b to enter the selection.
E OPTIONS Press to display and select items
from option menus.
F MENU Press to display the menu to
operate the receiver.
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1: Installing the speakers
Getting Started
This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). DVD software recorded sound in the Surround
EX format if you connect one additional
surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or
Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel two surround back speakers (7.1 channel
system system).
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel
surround sound requires five speakers (two Example of a 7.1 channel
front speakers, a center speaker, and two speaker system configuration
surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1
channel system).
Example of a 5.1 channel

speaker system configuration
AFront speaker (left)

BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
AFront speaker (left) FSurround back speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right) GSurround back speaker (right)
CCenter speaker HSubwoofer
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
HSubwoofer
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Tips
• The angle A should be the same.
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,

place the surround back speaker behind the seating
position.
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly

directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.
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2: Connecting the speakers
Getting Started
Before connecting cords, make sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
G F
13/32 in.
(10 mm)
SPEAKERS FRONT
A B B terminals a)
B B
B
D E B A C
A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

B Speaker cords (not supplied)
a)
AFront speaker A (Left) If you have an additional front speaker
BFront speaker A (Right) system, connect them to the SPEAKERS
CCenter speaker FRONT B terminals. You can select the front
DSurround speaker (Left) speaker system you want to use with the
ESurround speaker (Right) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button on the
front panel (page 43).
FSurround back speaker (Left)b)
GSurround back speaker (Right)b)
HSubwooferc)
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b)
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK L terminals.
c)
When you connect a subwoofer 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 subwoofer, then sound may not be
output.
Notes
• When you connect all the speakers with a nominal
impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” in
the Speaker settings menu to “8 Ω”. In other
connections, set it to “4 Ω”. For details, see “8:
Setting the speakers” (page 42).
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
Tip
To connect certain speakers to another power
amplifier, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal
is output from both the SPEAKERS terminals and
the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to
connect just the front speakers to another amplifier,
connect that amplifier to the PRE OUT FRONT L
and R jacks.
ZONE 2 connection
You can assign the SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK terminals F and G to the speakers of
the zone 2. Set “Sur Back Assign” to “ZONE
2” in the Speaker settings menu.
See “Using multi-zone features” (page 103)
for details on connection and operation in zone
2.
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3: Connecting the TV
Getting Started
You can watch the selected input image when It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI Connect the audio and video cords according
OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this to the jacks of your components.
receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect
Interface). the AC power cord (mains lead).
TV
Audio signals Audio/Video Video signals
signals
A B C D E
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

B Audio cord (not supplied)
C HDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
D Component video cord (not supplied)
E Video cord (not supplied)
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Notes
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and
audio signals of a playback component are being
4a: Connecting the audio
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be
components
transmitted.
• Depending on the status of the connection between
the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the
How to hook up your
TV screen may be distorted. In this case, place the components
antenna (aerial) farther away from the receiver.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cord.
This section describes how to hook up your
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the components to this receiver. Before you begin,
plugs straight in until they click into place. see “Component to be connected” below for
the pages which describe how to connect each
Tips component. Before connecting cords, be sure
• The receiver has a video conversion function. For
to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
details, see “Notes on converting video signals”
After hooking up all your components,
(page 34).
• The sound of the TV is output from the speakers proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas
connected to the receiver if you connect the audio (aerials)” (page 36).
output jack of the TV and the TV IN jacks of the Component to be connected Page
receiver. In this configuration, set the audio output
Super Audio CD With digital audio 21
jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched player, CD player output
between either “Fixed” or “Variable”.
• The screen saver is activated when the GUI menu With multi channel 23
audio output
is displayed on the TV screen and there has been no
operation attempted for 15 minutes. With analog audio 24
output only
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling MD deck With digital audio 21
frequencies. output
With analog audio 24
output only
Tape deck, Analog disc turntable 24
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 21
Notes
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
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Connecting components with

digital audio input/output jacks
Getting Started
The following illustration shows how to
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player,
an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter.
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT MD deck Super Audio CD

adapter player, CD player
A B B C
A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

B Audio cord (not supplied)
C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
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Notes on connecting a DIGITAL

MEDIA PORT adapter
• 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.
• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, squeeze the sides of the connector,
since the connector is locked in place.
Notes on playing a Super Audio

CD on a Super Audio CD player
• No sound is output when playing a Super
Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player
connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/
CD IN jack on this receiver. When you play
a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD
IN jacks on this receiver. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
Super Audio CD player.
• You cannot make digital recordings of a
Super Audio CD.
If you want to connect several

digital components, but cannot
find an unused input
See “Enjoying the sound/images from other
inputs” (page 95).
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multi channel output jacks
Getting Started
If your DVD player, Blu-ray disc player or
Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi
channel output jacks, you can connect them to
the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this
receiver to enjoy multi channel sound.
Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks
can be used to connect an external multi
channel decoder.
DVD player, Blu-ray disc

player, Super Audio CD
player, etc.
A Audio cord (not supplied)

B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Notes • When “Sur Back Assign” is set to “BI-AMP” or

• DVD player, Blu-ray disc player and Super Audio “ZONE 2” in the Speaker settings menu, the input
CD player may not have the SURROUND BACK to the SUR BACK jacks is invalid.
jacks. • Audio signals input from the MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT jacks are not output to other audio output
jacks. The signals cannot be recorded.
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analog audio jacks
connect a component with analog jacks, such
as a tape deck, turntable, etc.
Super MD deck, Tape deck

Audio CD
player, CD
player
A A
Turntable
Note
If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect
it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.
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4b: Connecting the video components
Getting Started
How to hook up your Video input/output jacks to be
components connected
This section describes how to hook up your The image quality depends on the connecting
components to this receiver. Before you begin, jack. See the illustration that follows. Select
see “Component to be connected” below for the connection according to the jacks on your
the pages which describe how to connect each components.
component.
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
After hooking up all your components,
proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas
(aerials)” (page 36).
Component to be connected Page Digital Analog
TV 19
With HDMI jack 26
High quality image
DVD player 29
Blu-ray disc player 30 Note
Satellite tuner, Set-top box 31 Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and
DVD recorder, VCR 32
audio signals of a playback component are being
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is
Camcorder, video game, etc. 32 turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be
transmitted.
If you want to connect several
digital components, but cannot
find an unused input
See “Enjoying the sound/images from other
inputs” (page 95).
Notes
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cord.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies.
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HDMI jacks
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an
interface which transmits video and audio
signals in digital format.
HDMI features
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI
can be output from the speakers and the PRE
OUT jacks on this receiver. This signal
supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and Linear
PCM.
• This receiver can receive multi channel
Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a
sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with
an HDMI connection.
• Analog video signals input to the VIDEO
jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be
up-converted as HDMI signals. Audio
signals are not output from an HDMI OUT
jack when the image is converted.
• This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio
(DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD)
and HDMI (Deep Color (Deep Colour),
x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)).
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI
function. For details, see “ Control for
HDMI” (page 85).
• HDMI 3 input has a better sound quality.
When you need a higher sound quality,
connect your component to the HDMI IN 3
(for AUDIO) jack and select HDMI 3 as
input.
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Satellite tuner, set-top box Blu-ray disc player, PS3™, DVD player
hard disk recorder
Audio/video Audio/video
Getting Started
signals Audio/video signals
signals
A A A
Audio/video
signals
TV, projector, etc.
A HDMI cable (not supplied)
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Notes on connecting cables • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit

• We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI jack
cable. may be suppressed by the connected
• We recommend that you use an HDMI cable component. Check the setup of the
with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the connected component if an image is poor or
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an the sound does not come out of a component
HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when connected via the HDMI cable.
you view images or listen to sound during a • Sound may be interrupted when the
Deep Color (Deep Colour) transmission or sampling frequency, the number of channels
when you watch a video image of 1080p or or the audio format of audio output signals
higher. from the playback component is switched.
• We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI • When the connected component is not
conversion cable. When you connect an compatible with copyright protection
HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D technology (HDCP), the image and/or the
component, the sound and/or the image may sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be
not be output. Connect other audio cords or distorted or may not be output.
digital connecting cords, then set “Input In this case, check the specification of the
Assign” in the Input Option menu when the connected component.
sound is not output correctly. • You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD
Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), multi
channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI
Notes on HDMI connections connection.
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack • Set the image resolution of the playback
is output from the speaker output jacks, component to more than 720p/1080i to
HDMI OUT jack and PRE OUT jacks. It is enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master
not output from any other audio jacks. Audio, Dolby TrueHD).
• A video signal input to the HDMI IN jack • The image resolution of the playback
can only be output from the HDMI OUT component may need certain settings be
jack. The video input cannot be output from made before you can enjoy multi channel
the VIDEO OUT jacks or MONITOR OUT Linear PCM. Refer to the operating
jacks. instructions of the playback component.
• The audio and video signals of HDMI input • Not every HDMI component supports all
are not output from the HDMI OUT jack functions that are defined by the specified
while the receiver menu is displayed. HDMI version. For example, components
• When you want to listen to the sound from that support HDMI version 1.3a, may not
the TV speaker, set “Audio Out” to support Deep Color (Deep Colour).
“TV+AMP” in the HDMI settings menu. If • Refer to the operating instructions of each
set to “AMP”, the sound is not output from connected component for details.
the TV speaker.
• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not
input and output.
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Note
Connecting a DVD player To output multi channel digital audio from the DVD
player, set the digital audio output setting on the
Getting Started
The following illustration shows how to DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions
connect a DVD player. supplied with the DVD player.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
Connect the audio and video cords according
to the jacks of your components.
DVD player
Audio signals Video signals
A B C D E
A Optical digital cord (not supplied) Tip

B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 IN jacks
C Audio cord (not supplied) have been assigned to the DVD player. If you
D Component video cord (not supplied) connect your DVD player to the COMPONENT
E Video cord (not supplied) VIDEO COMPO 1 or COMPO 3 IN jacks, set
“Input Assign” in the Input menu.
* When you connect a component equipped with
an OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the
Input menu.
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Note
Connecting a Blu-ray disc player To output multi channel digital audio from the
Blu-ray disc player, set the digital audio output
The following illustration shows how to setting on the Blu-ray disc player. Refer to the
connect a Blu-ray disc player. operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray disc
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. player.
Blu-ray disc player

A B C D E
A Optical digital cord (not supplied) Tip

B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 IN jacks
C Audio cord (not supplied) have been assigned to the Blu-ray disc player. If you
D Component video cord (not supplied) connect your Blu-ray disc player to the
E Video cord (not supplied) COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 or COMPO 3 IN
jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input menu.
* When you connect a component equipped with
an OPTICAL jack, set “Input Assign” in the
Input menu.
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Connecting a satellite tuner,

set-top box
Getting Started
connect a satellite tuner or set-top box.
Satellite tuner, set-top box

A B C
A Audio cord (not supplied) Tip

B Component video cord (not supplied) The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 3 IN jacks
C Video cord (not supplied) have been assigned to the satellite tuner or set-top
box. If you connect your satellite tuner or set-top
box to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 1 or
COMPO 2 IN jacks, set “Input Assign” in the Input
menu.
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Connecting components with Connect the audio and video cords according
analog video and audio jack to the jacks of your components.

connect a component which has analog jacks
such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc.
DVD recorder, VCR

A B
(On the front panel)
Camcorder, C
video game

B Video cord (not supplied)
C Audio/video cord (not supplied)
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• Video signals can be up-converted as HDMI

Function for conversion of video video and component video signals.
signals • Component video signals can be output as
Getting Started
HDMI video and video signals.
This receiver is equipped with a function for
converting video signals. You can output the For details on the video converting function,
video signal after connecting this receiver via see “In the video input/output conversion table
the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as classified by the menu settings” (page 35).
shown in the illustration.
In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver

Output Signals
Input Signals
OUTPUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO

HDMI OUT MONITOR VIDEO OUT
INPUT jack MONITOR OUT
HDMI IN 1/2/3/4 A f X X
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
a a/f a
B
VIDEO IN C a a a/f*
a : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter.
f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.
X : Video signals are not output.
* Video signals are output when “Resolution” is set to “DIRECT” in the Video settings menu.
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Notes on converting video signals To display Closed Caption

• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are Set “Resolution” to “DIRECT” in the Video
converted on this receiver and then output to settings menu when receiving a signal that
your TV, depending on the status of the supports Closed Captions.
video signal output, the image on the TV Use the same kind of cords for the input/output
screen may appear distorted horizontally or signals.
no image may be output.
• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to
component video signals and video signals.
• The converted video signals are output only
from the MONITOR OUT jacks. They are
not output from the VIDEO OUT jacks or
the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jack.
• When you play a VCR with an image
improvement circuit, such as Time Base
Corrector (TBC), the images may be
distorted or may not be output. In this case,
set the image improvement circuit function
to off.
• The resolution of the signals output to the
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks is converted up to 1080i. The
resolution of the signals output to the HDMI
OUT jack is converted up to 1080p.
• COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks have restrictions on resolution when
the resolution of video signals protected by
copyright technology is converted.
Resolution of up to 480p can be output to the
jacks. The HDMI OUT jack has no
restriction on resolution.
• Video signals for which the resolution has
been converted can be output from either the
jacks or the HDMI OUT jack. The video
signals are output from the HDMI OUT jack
when both are connected.
• Set “Resolution” to “AUTO” or “480i/576i”
in the Video settings menu to output the
video signals from the MONITOR VIDEO
OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR
OUT jack when both are connected.
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In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu

settings
For details on “Resolution” menu setting, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)”
Getting Started
(page 57) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 90).
“Resolution” Output from HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT MONITOR VIDEO

menu setting VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack
Input signals OUT jacks
DIRECT Component video X f X
Video X X f
AUTO (initial Component video aa) ab) ab)
setting)
Video aa) ab) ab)
480i/576i Component video ac) a a
c)
Video a a a
480p/576p Component video a a X
Video a a f
720p, 1080i Component video a ad) X
d)
Video a a f
1080p Component video a f X
Video a X f
a : Video signals are converted and output through the video converter.
f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output. Video signals are not converted.
X : Video signals are not output.
a)
The resolution is set automatically, depending on the connected TV.
b) When
the TV is connected to jacks other than the HDMI jacks, 480i/576i signals are output when
“Resolution” is set to “AUTO”.
c)
480p/576p signals are output even if 480i/576i is set.
d) Video signals without copyright protection are output based on the settings menu. Video signals with
copyright protection are output as 480p.
Notes
• Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR VIDEO OUT
jacks when the TV, etc., is connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
• If you select a resolution that the connected TV does not support in the “Resolution” menu, the images from
the TV cannot be output correctly.
• Converted HDMI image output signals do not support “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and Deep Color (Deep
Colour).
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5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna
(aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).
Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be
sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead).
AM loop antenna (aerial)

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)
(supplied)
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna
(aerial) away from the receiver and other
components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna
(aerial).
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),
keep it as horizontal as possible.
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Performing initial setup

6: Preparing the receiver operations
Getting Started
and the remote Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
Connecting the AC power cord following procedure. This procedure can also
(mains lead) be used to return settings you have made to
their factory defaults.
Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
lead) to the AC INLET terminal on the this operation.
receiver, then connect the AC power cord
(mains lead) to a wall outlet (mains).
1,2 2,3 2,3
Notes
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other between the
SPEAKERS terminals.
• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.
AC INLET terminal
1 Press POWER to turn off the

receiver.
2 While holding down TONE

MODE and 2CH/A.DIRECT,
press POWER to turn on the
receiver.
3 Release the TONE MODE and

2CH/A.DIRECT after a few
seconds.
To the wall outlet (mains) After “CLEARING” appears on the
display window for a while,
“CLEARED !” appears.
All the settings you have changed or
AC power cord adjusted are reset to the initial settings.
(mains lead)
(supplied)
A several space is left between the plug and the

rear panel even when the power cord (mains
lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed
be connected this way. This is not malfunction.
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You can switch the command mode (AV

Inserting batteries into the SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver
remote and the remote. If both the receiver and the
other Sony component respond to the same
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM- remote command, switch the command mode
AAL017 Remote Commander. of either the component or the receiver to
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM- another command mode so that the component
does not respond to the same remote command
AAU039 Remote Commander.
as the receiver.
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries.
To switch the command mode
of the receiver
POWER 2CH/A.DIRECT
RM-AAL017 RM-AAU039
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
While holding down the 2CH/
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of A.DIRECT, press POWER to turn on
batteries. the receiver.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight When the command mode is set to “AV2”,
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
“C. MODE AV2” appears on the display
malfunction.
window.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to When the command mode is set to “AV1”,
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and “C. MODE AV1” appears on the display
corrosion. window.
• When you replace the batteries, the programmed
remote codes may be cleared. If this happens,
program the remote codes again (page 122).
To switch the command mode
of the RM-AAL017 remote
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the receiver,
replace all the batteries with new ones. 1 THEATER
1
2
SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
1 2 3 TV INPUT
About the command mode VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
3
4 5 6 WIDE
MD/ SA-CD/
The receiver and the remote use the same SAT TV TAPE CD
7 8 9 D.TUNING
command mode. TUNER PHONO
MULTI
IN DMPORT
If the command modes of the receiver and the

remote are different, you cannot use the
-/-- 0/10
HDMI1 HDMI2
ENT/MEM CLEAR
HDMI3 HDMI4 4
remote to operate the receiver. XM SIRIUS SOURCE
2CH/
If the command modes of both the receiver and A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
the remote are those of the initial setting (AV INPUT

RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP
NIGHT
MODE
SYSTEM 2), it is not necessary to reset them. GUI

MODE
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1 While holding down RM SET UP, press

?/1.
The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.
7: Operating the receiver
Getting Started
2 Press AMP. using the GUI (Graphical User
The ZONE button lights off, the AMP Interface)
button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button
lights up. You can change the display mode of the menu
to screen mode using the following
3 Press 1 or 2 while the AMP buttons is
procedures. “GUI MODE” appears in the
flashing.
display window in screen mode.
The AMP button lights up.
By using the GUI menu, you can make various
When you press 1, the command mode is
settings and adjustments.
set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2,
See “Operating without connecting to the TV”
the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM
(page 108) if you are not going to use a GUI
2.
menu.
The AMP button lights up.
4 Press ENT/MEM before the AMP
button lights off. Displaying the GUI menu on the
The AMP button flashes twice, then the TV screen
command mode setting process is
completed.
2
THEATER
To switch the command mode SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
of the RM-AAU039 remote 1 2 3 TV INPUT

3
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
4 5 6 WIDE
MD/ SA-CD/
SAT TV TAPE CD
SLEEP
7 8 9 D.TUNING
MULTI
TUNER PHONO IN DMPORT

DISPLAY GUI MODE
DISPLAY
XM SIRIUS SOURCE
2CH/
A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT NIGHT
GUI
MODE
4
5
MUTING HOME
MENU
CATEGORY
1 Connect a TV to this receiver.

See “3: Connecting the TV” (page 19).
Press and hold DISPLAY, then press

MUTING and at the same time.
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Settings
2 Turn on the receiver and the TV. You can use the Settings menu to set and adjust
3 Press AMP to enable receiver this receiver.
operation.
Auto Calibration
4 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to You can use the Auto Calibration settings
select “GUI ON”. menu to adjust the speakers automatically.
“GUI MODE” appears in the display For details, see “9: Calibrating the
window of the receiver and the GUI menu appropriate speaker settings automatically
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if (Auto Calibration)” (page 44).
the GUI menu does not appear on the TV
screen. Speaker
You can use the Speaker settings menu to
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select a adjust the speakers manually for the current
menu you want, then press position, and to set the speaker impedance.
or b. For details, see “Setting the speaker
impedances” (page 42) and “Adjusting the
speaker settings manually” (page 65).
Surround
You can use the Surround settings menu to
select the sound field you want for your
listening pleasure. For details on adjusting
the parameters, see “Enjoying a pre-
programmed sound field” (page 59).
EQ
Overview of the menus
You can use the EQ settings menu to adjust
The following menu items are available in the equalizer. For details, see “Adjusting the
each settings menu. equalizer” (page 70).
Input Multi Zone

Selects the input to the receiver. You can use the Multi Zone settings menu to
For details on each input, see “Selecting a operate components in the multi zone. For
component” (page 50). details on adjusting the parameters, see
“Using multi-zone features” (page 103).
Music
You can listen to the music from an audio Audio
component connected the DIGITAL MEDIA For details on adjusting the audio using the
PORT adapter. Audio settings menu, see “Settings for the
For details on the Music function, see audio (Audio settings menu)” (page 56).
“Enjoying the sound/images from the
components connected to the DIGITAL Video
MEDIA PORT” (page 90). For details on adjusting the video using the
Video settings menu, see “Settings for the
FM/AM/XM/SIRIUS video (Video settings menu)” (page 57).
You can listen to the radio using the receiver.
For details on the Tuner operation, see “Tuner
Operations” (page 71).
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HDMI 3 Press or b to enter the

You can use the HDMI settings menu to menu.
Getting Started
operate components connected to the HDMI The menu item list appears on the TV
jacks. For details on adjusting the screen.
parameters, see “Settings for HDMI (HDMI
settings menu)” (page 57).
System
For details on adjusting the system using the
System settings menu, see “Settings for the
system (System settings menu)” (page 58).
Navigating through menus using

the GUI 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
U G
the menu item you want to
GUI
adjust.
1
MODE
2-9
RETURN/
EXIT O HOME
MENU
CATEGORY
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to

select “GUI ON”. 5 Press or b to enter the menu
“GUI MODE” appears in the display item.
window of the receiver and the GUI menu
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the parameter you want.
screen.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select a

menu you want.
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7 Press or b to enter the

parameter. 8: Setting the speakers
Setting the speaker impedances
Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the
speakers you are using.
GUI
1
MODE
8 Press V/v repeatedly to select 2-5

the settings you want.
9 Press to enter the setting.

HOME
CATEGORY
MENU

To return to the previous screen
Press B or RETURN/EXIT O. 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
select “GUI ON”.
To exit the menu “GUI MODE” appears in the display
Press MENU. window of the receiver and the GUI menu
To exit “GUI MODE” the GUI menu does not appear on the TV
Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI screen.
OFF”.
“Settings”, then press or b.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.

“Speaker”, then press or b.
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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select Selecting the front speakers

“Impedance”, then press .
Getting Started
You can select the front speakers you want to
drive.
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

“4 Ω” or “8 Ω” depending on
the speakers you are using, Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
then press . repeatedly to select the front
speaker system you want to drive.
Note
This setting is not available when headphones are
connected.
To select Light up
The speakers connected to the SP A
FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals.
Notes The speakers connected to the SP B
• If you are not sure of the impedances of the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.
speakers, refer to the operating instructions
The speakers connected to both the SP A+B
supplied with your speakers. (This information is
often found on the back of the speaker.) FRONT SPEAKERS A and B
• When you connect all speakers with a normal terminals (parallel connection).
impedance of 8 ohms or higher, set “Impedance” to
“8 Ω”. When connecting other types of speakers, To turn off the speaker output
set it to “4 Ω”.
• When you connect front speakers to both the Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
SPEAKERS A and B terminals, connect the repeatedly until the “SP A”, “SP B” and “SP
speakers with a normal impedance of 8 ohms or A+B” indicators on the display window lights
higher. off.
– When you connect speakers with impedance of “ALL OFF” appears in the display window.
16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B”
configuration:
Set “Impedance” to “8 Ω” in the Speaker
settings menu.
– For other types of speakers in other
configurations:
Set “Impedance” to “4 Ω” in the Speaker
settings menu.
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Before you perform the Auto

9: Calibrating the Calibration
appropriate speaker Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set
settings automatically up and connect the speakers (page 15-18).
• The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the
(Auto Calibration) supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not
connect other microphones. Doing so may
The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration)
damage the receiver and the microphone.
function allows you to perform automatic
• During the measurement, the sound that
calibration as follows:
comes out of the speakers is very loud. The
• Check the connection between each speaker
volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay
and the receiver.a)
attention to the presence of children or to the
• Measure the polarity of speakers.
effect on your neighborhood.
• Measure the distance of each speaker from
• Perform the measurement in a quiet
your seating position automatically.a)
environment to avoid the effect of noise and
• Measure the speaker size.a)
get a more accurate measurement.
• Adjust the speaker level.
• If there are any obstacles in the path between
• Measure the frequency characteristics.a)b)
the optimizer microphone and the speakers,
a) the calibration cannot be performed
The measurement result is not utilized in the
correctly. Remove any obstacle from the
following cases.
– The multi channel input is selected. measurement area to avoid measurement
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. error.
b)
The measurement is not utilized in the following • When you use a bi-amplifier connection, set
cases. “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling Speaker settings menu before you perform
frequency of more than 96 kHz are being Auto Calibration.
received.
– PCM signals with a sampling frequency of Notes
more than 96 kHz are being received. • The Auto Calibration function does not work if
– headphones are connected.
The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound – SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off.
• If the muting function has been activated before
balance in your room. However, you can adjust
you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function
the speaker levels and balance manually
will be set to off automatically.
according to your preference. For details, see
“Making settings with the Test Tone menu”
(page 68).
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Optimizer microphone On setting up the active

subwoofer
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the
Getting Started
subwoofer and turn up the volume
beforehand. Turn the MASTER VOLUME
knob to just before the mid-point.
• If you connect a subwoofer with the
crossover frequency function, set the value
to maximum.
• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto
standby function, set it to off (deactivated).
Note
1 Connect the supplied optimizer Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer
you are using, the setup distance value may be
microphone to the AUTO CAL further away from the actual position.
MIC jack.
2 Set up the optimizer Using the receiver as a pre-

microphone. amplifier
Place the optimizer microphone at your You can use the Auto Calibration function
seating position. Use a stool or tripod so when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier.
that the optimizer microphone remains at In this case, the distance value shown on the
the same height as your ears. display may differ from the actual distance
value. However, there will be no problems
even if you continue to use the receiver with
that value.
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Performing Auto Calibration 5 Press V/v repeatedly and press

to un-check the items you
do not want to measure.
GUI
MODE
1 • Speaker Distance
• Speaker Level
2-7 • Frequency Characteristic
HOME
MENU
CATEGORY

“GUI MODE” appears in the display
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if 6 Press b.
screen.
7 Press to select “Start”.

screen.

“Auto Calibration”, then press
or b.

8 The measurement starts in five
seconds.
“Quick Setup”, then press .
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9 Measurement starts. Confirming/saving the

The measurement process will take measurement results
Getting Started
approximately 30 seconds with a test
tone. Wait until the measurement process 1 Confirm the measurement
completes. result.
When the measurement ends, a beep
sounds and the measurement result
appears on the TV screen.
Tips
• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off
are deactivated during the measurement.
• In the following situations, the measurements have
not been performed correctly or Auto Calibration Note
cannot be performed. When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase,
– when connecting special speakers, such as “Out Phase” is displayed on the TV screen.
dipole speakers. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may
– when using the zone 2 function in zone 2. be connected the other way around. However,
depending on the speakers, “Out Phase”
appears on the TV screen even though the
To cancel the measurement speakers are connected properly. This is
The measurement will be canceled when you because of the speakers’ specifications. In this
do the following: case, you can continue to use the receiver.
– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.
Tip
– Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the The displayed unit of distance is feet. You can
receiver. change the unit of distance to meters in
– Change the volume level. “Distance Unit” in the Speaker settings menu.
– Connect the headphones.
– Press GUI MODE. 2 Press to select “Next”.
When “Save auto calibration (auto
speaker setup) results?” appears on the
TV screen, you can select whether to
confirm the warning (“Yes”) or not
(“No”).
Follow the instructions of the TV screen
when you select “Yes”.
For details on warning and error codes,
see “Message list after Auto Calibration
measurement” (page 49).
Tip
Press on the remote when “Please Press
ENTER.” appears on the TV screen.
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3 Press B/b repeatedly to select 5 Press b.

“Yes”, then press . The exit screen appears.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select 6 Press to exit.

the Auto Calibration type, then
Note
press . The frequency response measurement result is not
The measurement results are saved. utilized in the following cases.
– The multi channel input is selected.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
– 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.
Tip
The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is
determined by the low characteristics. The
measurement results may vary, depending on the
Parameter Explanation position of the optimizer microphone and speakers,
Full Flat Makes the measurement of and the shape of the room. It is recommended that
frequency from each you follow the measurement results. However, you
speaker flat. can change those settings in the Speaker settings
menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to
Engineer Sets the frequency to one
change the settings if you want.
that matches that of the
Sony listening room
standard.
Front Reference Adjusts the characteristics
of all the speakers to match
the characteristics of the
front speaker.
OFF Sets the Auto Calibration
EQ to off.
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Message list after Auto Calibration measurement
Getting Started
Message Explanation
appears in
GUI menu
[Display
window]
Error Code: 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off. Set it to others and perform the measurement
[E-xxx: 31]* again.
Error Code: 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected
[E-xxx: 32]* properly and perform the measurement again.
If the optimizer microphone is connected properly but the error code appears, the optimizer
microphone cable may be damaged or improperly connected.
Error Code: 33 • None of the front speakers are connected or only one front speaker is connected.
[E-xxx: 33]* • The optimizer microphone is not connected.
• Either the left or right surround speakers is not connected.
• Surround back speakers are connected even though surround speakers are not connected.
Connect the surround speaker(s) to the SURROUND terminals.
• The surround back speaker is connected only to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK R
terminals. When you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK L terminals.
Warning The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high. You may be able to
Code: 40 perform the measurement properly if you try it again, even though the measurement cannot
[W-xxx: 40]* be performed in all environments. Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.
Warning The input from the microphone is too loud.
Code: 41 • The distance between the speaker and the microphone may be too close with each other.
[W-xxx: 41]* Retry the measurement after setting them further apart from each other.
Warning • The volume may be too loud when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier.
Code: 42
[W-xxx: 42]*
Warning The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be detected. This may be caused by noise.
Code: 43 Try to perform the measurement in a quiet environment.
[W-xxx: 43]*
NO WARNING There is no warning information.
* xxx represent a speaker channel. •Error Code: 31, 32, 33

F Front 1 Press B/b to select “Retry”, then press .
FL Front Left 2 Press to select “Start”.
FR Front Right 3 Follow the instructions from step 7 of
CNT Center “Performing Auto Calibration”.
SL Surround Left
SR Surround Right
SB Surround Back
SBL Surround Back Left
SBR Surround Back Right
SW Subwoofer
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When a warning code appears

If a warning on the measurement result is
present, detailed information is displayed. Playback
Press to return to step 1 of
“Confirming/saving the measurement Selecting a component
results” (page 47).
Tip
THEATER
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the
measurement results for polarity may vary. SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
However, there will be no problems even if you 1 2 3 TV INPUT

continue to use the receiver with that value.
1
4 5 6 WIDE
MD/ SA-CD/
SAT TV TAPE CD
To set Auto Calibration items 7

TUNER
8
PHONO
9
MULTI
D.TUNING
DMPORT
more precisely (Enhanced -/-- 0/10
IN
ENT/MEM CLEAR
Setup) HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
On the Auto Calibration menu, select XM SIRIUS SOURCE
2CH/
“Enhanced Setup”, then press . A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
• Seating Position INPUT

NIGHT
MODE
You can register three patterns as position 1, GUI

MODE
2, and 3, depending on the seating position,

listening environment, and measurement
conditions.
• Calibration Type
For details, see the table on page 48. HOME
CATEGORY
Optional menu parameters for TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING

Enhanced Setup settings
• EQ Curve 3 DISC SKIP
Activates/deactivates the EQ curve

measurement.
MUTING
• Name Input
You can rename the position number. For BD/DVD
TOP MENU MENU F1 F2
details, see “Naming inputs” (page 94). MACRO 1 MACRO 2
1 Press one of the input buttons

to select the component you
want.
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You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on

the receiver. 2 Turn on the component and
start playback.
Selected Components that can be
input played back 3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to
VIDEO1 VCR, etc., connected to the adjust the volume.
VIDEO 1 jack.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on
Playback
VIDEO2 Camcorder and video game, the receiver.
etc., connected to the VIDEO
2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack. Tips
BD Blu-ray disc player, etc., • You can adjust the volume differently depending
connected to the BD jack. on the speed with which you turn the MASTER
VOLUME knob.
DVD DVD player, etc., connected To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the
to the DVD jack.
knob quickly.
SAT Satellite tuner, etc., connected To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.
to the SAT jack. • You can adjust the volume differently depending
TV TV connected to the TV jack. on the length of time you press and hold the
MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote.
MD/TAPE MD or Tape deck, etc., To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and
connected to the MD/TAPE
hold the button.
jack.
To make fine adjustment: press the button and
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD or CD release it immediately.
player, etc., connected to the
SA-CD/CD jack.
TUNER Built-in radio tuner. To activate the muting function
Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel,
PHONO Turntable, etc., connected to
the PHONO jack.
press MUTING on the remote again or turn
MASTER VOLUME clockwise to raise the
MULTI IN Component connected to the volume.
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
jack.
DMPORT Portable audio, etc., To avoid damaging your
connected to the DIGITAL speakers
MEDIA PORT adapter Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn
connected to the receiver.
down the volume level.
HDMI1, 2, 3, 4 HDMI components connected
to the HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN
2, HDMI IN 3 or HDMI IN 4
jack.
XM XM Mini-Tuner and Home
Dock connected to the XM
jack.
SIRIUS SiriusConnect Home tuner
connected to the SIRIUS jack.
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Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

SLEEP
2
DISPLAY GUI MODE
5
3
3
5
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player or CD

• The operation is described for a player, then place the disc in the tray.
Sony Super Audio CD player.
• Refer to the operating 2 Turn on the receiver.
Super Audio CD player or CD 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to select “SA-
player. CD/CD”.
z You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
You can select the sound field to select “SA-CD/CD”.
suit the music. See page 63 for
details. 4 Play back the disc.
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.
6 After you have finished listening to a Super

Audio CD or CD, eject the disc and turn off
the receiver and the Super Audio CD player
or CD player.
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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc
SLEEP
Playback
DISPLAY GUI MODE
6
3
3
6
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray

• Refer to the operating disc player.
TV and DVD player or Blu-ray 2 Turn on the receiver.
disc player.
• Check the following if you 3 Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to select “DVD”
cannot listen to the multi or “BD”.
channel sound.
– Be sure the sound source You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
corresponds to the multi select “DVD” or “BD”.
channel format (the MULTI
CHANNEL DECODING 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image
lamp on the front panel lights of the DVD or Blu-ray Disc is displayed.
up during playback).
– Be sure this receiver is 5 Play back the disc.
connected to the DVD player
or Blu-ray disc player via a 6 Adjust to a suitable volume.
digital connection.
– Be sure the digital audio 7 After you have finished watching a DVD or
output of the DVD player or Blu-ray Disc, eject the disc and turn off the
Blu-ray disc player is set up receiver, the TV, and the DVD player or Blu-
properly.
ray disc player.
z
• Select the sound format of the
disc to be played, if necessary.
• You can select the sound field to
suit the movie or the music. See
page 63 for details.
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Enjoying video games
SLEEP
DISPLAY GUI MODE

2
6
3
6 3
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
1 Turn on the TV and video game.

Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the TV and video 2 Turn on the receiver.
game.
3 Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to select
“VIDEO 2”*.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
select “VIDEO 2”*.
* When you connect a video game to the VIDEO 2 IN/

PORTABLE AV IN jack on the front panel.
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the video game is displayed.
5 Place the disc in the tray and play it back on

the video game.
7 After you have finished playing a game, eject

the disc and turn off the receiver, the TV, and
the video game.
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Watching video
SLEEP
Playback
DISPLAY GUI MODE
6
3
3
6
1 Turn on the VCR.

supplied with the TV and VCR. 2 Turn on the receiver.
3 Press INPUT SELECTOR U/u to select

“VIDEO 1”*.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
select “VIDEO 1”*.
* When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack.
4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image

of the VCR is displayed.
5 Play back the tape on the VCR.
7 After you have finished watching a video,

eject the tape and turn off the receiver, the
TV, and the VCR.
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x Decode Priority
(Digital audio input decoding
Amplifier Operations priority)
Lets you specify the input mode for the digital
Settings for the audio signal input to the HDMI IN jacks.
• PCM
(Audio settings menu) When signals from the HDMI IN jack are
selected, only PCM signals are output from
You can use the Audio settings menu to make the connected player. To prevent interruption
settings for the audio to suit your preference. when playback starts, set to “PCM”. When
Select “Audio” in the Settings menu. For signals in other format are received, set this
details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: item to “AUTO”.
Operating the receiver using the GUI • AUTO
(Graphical User Interface)” (page 39). Automatically switches the input mode
between Dolby Digital, DTS, or PCM.
Note
Audio settings menu parameters Even when “Decode Priority” is set to “PCM”, the
sound may be interrupted at the very beginning of
x A/V Sync the first track depending on the CD being played
(Audio with video output back.
synchronization)
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize
the time gap between audio output and visual
display. You can adjust the delay from 0 ms to
300 ms in 10 ms steps.
Notes
• This function is useful when you use a large LCD
or plasma monitor or a projector.
• This function does not work in the following cases.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
x Dual Mono
(Digital broadcast language
selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen
to during a digital broadcast. This feature only
functions for Dolby Digital sources.
• MAIN/SUB
Sound of the main language will be output
through the front left speaker, and sound of
the sub language will be output through the
front right speaker simultaneously.
• MAIN
Sound of the main language will be output.
• SUB
Sound of the sub language will be output.
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Settings for the video Settings for HDMI

(Video settings menu) (HDMI settings menu)
You can use the Video settings menu to make You can use the HDMI settings menu to make
settings for video. Select “Video” in the the required settings for components
Settings menu. For details on adjusting the connected to the HDMI jack. Select “HDMI”
parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting
using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver
(page 39). using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)”
Amplifier Operations
(page 39).
Video settings menu parameters
HDMI settings menu parameters
x Resolution
(Video signals conversion) x Control for HDMI
Lets you convert the resolution of analog video (Control for HDMI)
input signals. Lets you turn the components connected to the
• DIRECT HDMI jack using an HDMI cable on or off.
• AUTO • OFF
• 480i/576i • ON
• 480p/576p For details on operation, see “Using the
• 720p Control for HDMI function for “BRAVIA”
• 1080i Sync” (page 85).
• 1080p
For details on operation, see “In the video x Audio Out
input/output conversion table classified by the (HDMI audio input setting)
menu settings” (page 35). Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from
the playback component connected to the
receiver via an HDMI connection.
• TV+AMP
The sound is output from the TV’s speaker
and the speakers connected to the receiver.
Notes
• The sound quality of the playback component
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the
number of channels, the sampling frequency, etc.
When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound
output from the receiver is also stereo as that of
the TV, even if you play multi channel source.
• When you connect the receiver to a video
component (projector, etc.), sound may not be
output from the receiver. In this case, select
“AMP”.
• When you select the input that you have assigned
the HDMI input, sound does not output from the
TV.
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• AMP
The HDMI audio signals from the playback
component is only output to speakers
Settings for the system
connected to the receiver. The multi channel (System settings menu)
sound can be played back as it is.
Note You can use the System settings menu to
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s customize the settings of the receiver. Select
speakers when “Audio Out” is set to “AMP”. “System” in the Settings menus. For details on
adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the
x Subwoofer Level receiver using the GUI (Graphical User
(Subwoofer level for HDMI) Interface)” (page 39).
Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB
or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an
HDMI connection. You can set the level for System settings menu
each HDMI input independently. parameters
• 0 dB
• +10 dB x Screen Saver (Screen Saver)
• AUTO Lets you activate the screen saver function for
The subwoofer level is automatically set to 0 the GUI menu on the TV connected to the
dB or +10 dB depending on the frequency. receiver.
• ON
When there has been no operation attempted
for 15 minutes, the screen saver function is
activated automatically.
• OFF
The screen saver function is disabled.
x RS-232C Control
(RS-232C Control)
Lets you use this menu for the zone 2
operation.
For details, see “Option menu parameter of
zone 2 operations” (page 107) in “Using
multi-zone features”.
• ON
• OFF
x Language (Language)
Lets you select the language for the GUI menu
on the TV connected to the receiver.
• English
• Español
• Français
• Deutsch
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Enjoying Surround Sound the sound field you want.
Enjoying a pre-
programmed sound field
GUI
2
MODE
3-6
To select the Enhanced
Surround mode
Enjoying Surround Sound

1 Start playing a sound source
you want to listen to (CD, DVD, 1 Select “Enhanced Sur Mode” in step 5.
etc.). 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the
enhanced surround sound you want.
select “GUI ON”. 3 Press .
“GUI MODE” appears in the display Note
window of the receiver and the GUI menu The selected Enhanced Surround mode can only be
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if applied if you have selected “Enhanced Surround”
the GUI menu does not appear on the TV as a sound field in the “Sound Field Setup”
screen. parameter.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select To adjust the effect level

1 After selecting the sound field in step 6,
press .
screen.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select effect level, then press .
“Surround”, then press or Higher settings apply more surround effect.
b. You can adjust the effect level in 4 steps
(50%, 80%, 100%, 150%).
“Sound Field Setup”, then Note
You may not able to adjust the effect level for some
press .
sound fields.
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Types of 2CH mode

x 2ch Stereo
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.
Note
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”.
This receiver will generate a low frequency signal
for output to the subwoofer when there is no LFE
signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from
a subwoofer to a 2 channel signal.
x 2ch 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.
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When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD

players
This receiver supports the following audio formats.
Connection of the playback component and
Maximum number the receiver
Audio format
of channels
COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI
Dolby Digital 5.1ch a a
Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch a a
Dolby Digital Plus a) 7.1ch × a

a)
Dolby TrueHD 7.1ch × a
DTS 5.1ch a a

DTS-ES 6.1ch a a
DTS 96/24 5.1ch a a
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) 7.1ch × a
a) b)
DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1ch × a
Multi channel Linear PCM a) 7.1ch × a
a) Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback component.

b)
Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz.
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Types of A.F.D. mode

The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel
stereo sound as multi channel sound.
A.F.D. mode Multi channel Effect
audio after
decoding
A.F.D. Auto (Detecting Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without
automatically) adding any surround effects.
Enhanced Surround
Pro Logic II* 5-channel signals Perform Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.
Pro Logic IIx* 7-channel signals Perform Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding.
Neo:6 Cinema 7-channel signals Perform DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
Neo:6 Music 7-channel signals Perform DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
Neural-THX 7-channel signals Next generation of Neural-THX® Surround. In
addition to stereo enhancement processing and pure
discrete 5.1 surround sound, now capable for full
360° 7.1 surround sound playback from Neural-
THX® surround encoded content.
Multi Stereo (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.
However, sound may not be output from certain
speakers depending on the speaker settings.
* Depending on the speaker pattern setting, the appropriate Enhanced Surround mode appears.
Notes Tips
• This function does not work in the following cases. • You can identify the encoding format of DVD
– The multi channel input is selected. software, etc., by looking at the logo on the
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of package.
more than 48 kHz are being received. • Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding is effective when a
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling multi channel signal is input.
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being
received.
If you connect a subwoofer
than 96 kHz are being received. This receiver will generate a low frequency
– DTS 96/24 signals are being received. signal for output to the subwoofer when there
• Neural-THX is activated as a PCM signal when a is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound
sampling frequency of less than 48 kHz, a 2 effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel
channel analog signal or Linear PCM signals are signal. However, the low frequency signal is
input. The Neural-THX processing will be turned not generated for “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6
off automatically when another type of signal is Music” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.
input. The beginning of the sound may drop out
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
when the SURROUND processing is turned on/off.
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off
frequency as high as possible.
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Types of music/movie mode

You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s
preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
Sound field Sound field Effect
for
Movie Cinema Studio EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
DCS Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any
type of movie.
Cinema Studio EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures

DCS Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or
action movies with lots of sound effects.
Cinema Studio EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
DCS Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the
soundtrack.
V.Multi Dimension Creates many virtual speakers from a single pair of actual
DCS surround speakers.
Music Hall Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
Stadium Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
Sports Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
Portable Audio Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable
audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other
compressed music.
Headphone* Headphone (2ch) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones
when “2ch Stereo” mode or A.F.D. mode is selected. Standard
2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field
processing and multi channel surround formats are
downmixed to 2 channels except LFE signals.
Headphone Theater This mode is selected automatically when you use headphones
DCS when sound field is selected for movie/music. It allows you to
experience a theater-like environment while listening through
a pair of headphones.
Headphone (Direct) Outputs the analog signals without processing by the tone,
sound field, etc.
Headphone (Multi) This mode is selected automatically if you use headphones
when the multi channel input is selected. Outputs the front
analog signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks.
* You can select this sound field mode if the headphones are connected to the receiver.
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Notes
• The sound fields for music and movie do not work
in the following cases.
Resetting sound fields to
– DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of
the initial settings
more than 48 kHz are being received.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling
frequency of more than 48 kHz are being
this operation.
received.
than 48 kHz are being received.
1,2
– DTS 96/24 signals are being received.
• 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.
• When one of the sound fields for music is selected,
no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the Speaker
2
settings menu. However, the sound will be output
from the subwoofer if the digital input signal 1 Press POWER to turn off the
contains LFE signals, or if the front or surround receiver.
speakers are set to “SMALL”, the sound field for
movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected. 2 While holding down MUSIC,
press POWER.
Tips
• Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS “S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display
technology. See “Glossary” (page 130). window and all sound fields are reset to
• When a sound field with DCS mark is selected, their initial setting.
the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the
display window.
To turn off the surround effect

for MOVIE/MUSIC
Select “2ch Stereo” or “A.F.D. Auto” in the
Surround settings menu.
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Enjoying the surround Advanced Speakers Set Up

effect at low volume
levels Adjusting the speaker
(NIGHT MODE) settings manually
You can adjust each speaker manually.
This function allows you to retain a theater like
You can also adjust the speaker levels after the
environment at low volume levels. This
Auto Calibration is completed.
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
Making settings with the
volume level.
Manual Setup menu
2CH/
INPUT NIGHT
INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE
NIGHT GUI
1
GUI MODE
MODE MODE

Press NIGHT MODE. 2-8
The NIGHT MODE function is activated. The
HOME
NIGHT MODE is set to on and off as you MENU
press NIGHT MODE. CATEGORY
Note TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING
This function does not work in the following cases. DISC SKIP

– Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency
of more than 96 kHz are being received.
than 96 kHz are being received. “GUI MODE” appears in the display
screen.
screen.

“Speaker”, then press or b.
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x Distance
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select (Distance from the seating
“Manual Setup”, then press . position to each speaker)
You can adjust the distance from the seating
position to each speaker (front left/right,
center, surround left/right, surround back left/
right, subwoofer).
You can adjust the distance from 3 feet
3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches (1.00 meter to
10.00 meters) in 1 inch (0.01 meter) steps.
5 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to

select speaker you want to
adjust.
6 Press .
7 Press B/b repeatedly to select

the parameter you want. x Size
(Size of each speaker)
8 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust You can adjust each speaker’s (front left/right,
the setting. center, surround left/right, surround back left/
right) size.
Manual Setup menu parameters
x Level
(Level of speaker)
You can adjust each speaker’s level (center,
surround left/right, surround back left/right,
subwoofer). You can adjust the level from –20
dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
For the front left/right speakers, you can adjust
the balance on either side. You can adjust the • LARGE
front left level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in If you connect large speakers that will
0.5 dB steps. You can also adjust the front right effectively reproduce bass frequencies,
level from –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB select “LARGE”. Normally, select
steps. “LARGE”.
• SMALL
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
bass frequencies of each channel from the
subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
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Note
When one of the sound fields for music is selected, Making settings with the
no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the Speaker Pattern menu
speakers are set to “LARGE”. However, the sound
will be output from the subwoofer if the digital input INPUT NIGHT
signal contains LFE signals, or if the front or
GUI
surround speakers are set to “SMALL”, the sound
field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is
MODE
1
selected.
2-5
Tips
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
HOME
speaker determine whether the internal sound MENU
processor will cut the bass signal from that CATEGORY
channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass DISC SKIP
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE”

speakers. 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
However, since bass sound has a certain amount of select “GUI ON”.

directionality, it is best not to cut it, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you “GUI MODE” appears in the display
can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the window of the receiver and the GUI menu
bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if
hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not the GUI menu does not appear on the TV
to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, screen.
set it to “SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough “Settings”, then press or b.
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass
levels.
• The surround back speakers will be set to the same screen.
setting as that of the surround speakers.
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
center, surround, and surround back speakers are “Speaker”, then press or b.
also automatically set to “SMALL”.
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
are automatically set to “LARGE”. “Speaker Pattern”, then press
.
Select “Speaker Pattern” according to the
speaker system which you are using. You
do not need to select the speaker pattern
after Auto Calibration.
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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the speaker pattern you want. “Test Tone”, then press .

Making settings with the Test test tone type, then press .
Tone menu 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select
INPUT NIGHT
the speaker you want to adjust,
GUI
then press .
1
MODE
The test tone is output from each speaker
in sequence.
2-7 7 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust
the parameter, then press .
HOME
MENU
CATEGORY
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/–.
DISC SKIP • The adjusted value is shown on the display
during adjustment.
select “GUI ON”. When a test tone is not output
“GUI MODE” appears in the display from the speakers
window of the receiver and the GUI menu • The speaker cords may not be connected
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if securely. Check to see if they are connected
the GUI menu does not appear on the TV securely and cannot be disconnected by
screen. pulling on them slightly.
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select problem.
The Settings menu list appears on the TV When a test tone is output from
screen. a different speaker than the
speaker displayed on the
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select screen
“Speaker”, then press or b. The speaker pattern to the connected speaker
is not set up correctly. Make sure the speaker
connection and the speaker pattern match.
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Test Tone menu parameters Other menu parameters of

Speaker settings
x Test Tone (Test Tone)
• OFF x Sur Back Assign
• AUTO (Settings of the surround back
The test tone is output from each speaker in speaker(s))
sequence. • OFF
• L, C, R, SR, SB, SBR, SBL, SL, SW If you have not connected surround back
You can select which speakers will output speakers, select “OFF”.
the test tone. • BI-AMP
Some items may not be displayed, If you connect front speakers in a bi-
depending on the setting of the speaker amplifier configuration, select “BI-AMP”.
pattern. • ZONE2
If you are using the surround back speakers
x Phase Noise (Phase Noise) in zone 2, select “ZONE2”. When you select
• OFF “ZONE2”, the input to the SUR BACK jacks
• L/C, C/R, L/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/ of the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT is invalid.
SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL,

SL/L, L/SR Note
Set “Sur Back Assign” to “OFF”, then connect the
Lets you output the test tone sequentially
surround back speakers to this receiver when you
from adjacent speakers. want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier
Some items may not be displayed, connection or a zone 2 connection to a surround
depending on the setting of the speaker back speakers connection. Set up the speakers again
pattern. after you connect the surround back speakers. See
“9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings
x Phase Audio (Phase Audio) automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 44) or
• OFF “Adjusting the speaker settings manually”
• L/C, C/R, L/R, R/SL, R/SR, SR/SL, SR/ (page 65).
SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL,
SL/L, L/SR x Crossover Freq
Lets you output the front 2 channel source (Speaker crossover frequency)
sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of
from adjacent speakers. speakers that has been set to “SMALL” in the
Some items may not be displayed, Speaker settings menu. Measured speaker
depending on the setting of the speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker
pattern. after the Auto Calibration.
The adjusted value is set for each speaker
when you adjust the speaker crossover
frequency using “Crossover Freq” after the
Auto Calibration.
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x D. Range Comp
(Dynamic range compressor)
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
Adjusting the equalizer
sound track. This may be useful when you
You can use following parameters to adjust the
want to watch movies at low volumes late at
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers.
night. Dynamic range compression is possible
with Dolby Digital sources only. Bass Treble
• OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
Level
• AUTO (dB)
The dynamic range is applied automatically
with Dolby TrueHD source and is set to Frequency
“OFF” with other sources. (Hz)
• STD
The dynamic range is compressed as Note
intended by the recording engineer. This function does not work in the following cases.
• MAX – The multi channel input is selected.
The dynamic range is compressed – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency
dramatically. of more than 96 kHz are being received.
Tips than 96 kHz are being received.
• Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
INPUT NIGHT
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE
dynamic range information included in the Dolby GUI
1
MODE
Digital signal.
• “STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts
light compression. Therefore, we recommend 2-6
using the “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses
the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at
HOME
night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the MENU
levels are predetermined and provide a very natural CATEGORY
compression.
x Distance Unit (Distance unit)

Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
• meter
The distance is displayed in meters. “GUI MODE” appears in the display
• feet window of the receiver and the GUI menu
The distance is displayed in feet. appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if
screen.

screen.
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“EQ”, then press . Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and
AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver
(page 36).
Tip
4 Press B/b repeatedly to select The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below.
the speaker you want to adjust, • FM band 100 kHz
then press . • AM band 10 kHz*
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 139).
“Bass” or “Treble”, then press Automatic tuning
V/v to adjust the parameter.
Tip INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble GUI
Tuner Operations
1
MODE
level with TONE MODE and TONE +/– on the
receiver.

2-4
OPTIONS
HOME
MENU
CATEGORY

screen.

“FM” or “AM”, then press or
b.
The FM or AM menu list appears on the
TV screen.
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3 Press V/v to select “Auto Direct tuning

Tuning”, then press .
Enter the frequency of a station directly by
using the numeric buttons.
THEATER
4 SHIFT
1
TV
2
ZONE
3
AMP
TV INPUT
4
4 5 6 WIDE
MD/ SA-CD/
SAT TV TAPE CD
7 8 9 D.TUNING
4 Press V/v. TUNER
-/-- 0/10
PHONO
MULTI
IN DMPORT
ENT/MEM CLEAR
Press V to scan from low to high, press v HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
to scan from high to low. XM SIRIUS SOURCE
The receiver stops scanning whenever a 2CH/

station is received. INPUT NIGHT
GUI
In case of poor FM stereo

MODE
1
reception
1 Press OPTIONS.
2-4
2 Press V/v to select “FM Mode”, then HOME
press or b. MENU
CATEGORY
3 Press V/v to select “MONO”, then TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING
press .
screen.

“FM” or “AM”, then press or
b.
3 Press V/v to select “Direct

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4 Press SHIFT, then press the Presetting radio stations

numeric buttons to enter the
frequency, then press . You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM
stations. Then you can easily tune in the
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz
stations you often listen to.
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 GUI
MODE
1
2,
5-7
HOME
MENU
CATEGORY
4

Tip select “GUI ON”.
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust
the direction of the AM loop antenna
(aerial) for optimum reception.
Tuner Operations
If you cannot tune in a station screen.
“– – – .– – MHz” appears and then the display
returns to the current frequency. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Make sure you have entered the right “FM” or “AM”, then press or
frequency. If not, repeat step 4. If you still b.
cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not
used in your area. 3 Tune in the station that you
want to preset using Automatic
Tuning (page 71) or Direct
Tuning (page 72).
In case of poor FM stereo reception,
switch the FM reception mode (page 72).
4 Press OPTIONS.
5 Press V/v to select “Memory”,

then press .
6 Press V/v to select a preset

number.
7 Press .
The station is stored as the selected preset
number.
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8 Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset

another station. Listening to satellite
radio
To tune to preset stations
1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting About XM Radio
radio stations”. XM is North America’s number one satellite
2 Press V/v to select the preset station radio company, offering an extraordinary
you want. variety of commercial-free music, plus the
You can select a preset station as follows: best in premier sports, news, talk radio,
• AM band AM 1 to AM 30 comedy, children’s and entertainment
• FM band FM 1 to FM 30 programming, broadcast in superior digital
audio quality coast to coast. For more
information, or to subscribe, U.S. customers
To name preset stations visit xmradio.com or call XM Listener Care at
1 Select a preset station you want to 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346);
name. Canadian customers visit xmradio.ca or call
XM Listener Care at 1-877-GETXMSR
2 Press OPTIONS, then select “Name (1-877-438-9677).
Input”.
For details on naming operations, see
“Naming inputs” (page 94). XM Ready® Legal
XM monthly service subscription sold
separately. XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
required (each sold separately) to receive XM
service. It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,
manipulate or otherwise make available any
technology or software incorporated in
receivers compatible with the XM satellite
Radio System. Installation costs and other fees
and taxes, including a one-time activation fee
may apply. All fees and programming subject
to change. Channels with frequent explicit
language are indicated with an XL.
Channel blocking is available for XM radio
receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (U.S.
residents) and 1-877-GETXMSR (Canadian
residents). Only available in the 48 contiguous
United States and Canada. ©2008 XM
Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
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XM Ready® Subscription SIRIUS Satellite Radio: The Best

Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Radio On Radio
Home Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, SIRIUS brings all your favorite entertainment
connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to including 100% commercial-free music, plus
your XM Ready® audio system, and installed superior sports coverage, uncensored talk and
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three places to find your eight character XM Sirius is available in the US for subscribers
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Note SIRIUS Programming is subject to change.
The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, Visit sirius.com or siriuscanada.ca for the most
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Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in
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To Subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite
Tuner Operations
call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677).
You will need a major credit card. XM will
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send a signal from the satellites to activate the Purchase and connect a SiriusConnect Home
full channel lineup. Activation normally takes Tuner to your Sirius Ready home audio
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you may need to keep your XM Ready audio You are then ready to activate and subscribe to
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access the full lineup on your XM Ready audio (7474) or log on to sirius.com (US),
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Connecting the XM Radio or Aiming the XM Radio or SIRIUS

SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna
INPUT NIGHT
SIRIUS jack XM jack RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE
1
GUI
MODE
2-3
HOME 3
MENU
CATEGORY

screen.
To connect to the XM jack
Before operating the system, connect the XM 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
Mini Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack. “XM” or “SIRIUS”, then press
or b.
Note
To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal,
move your antenna to various window locations
3 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v
around your home to see where the best reception
repeatedly to select “Antenna
will be received. Most XM customers place the Aiming”, then press .
antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view XM
to the sky.
To connect to the SIRIUS jack

Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When
you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with
this receiver, be sure to connect the AC power
adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet.
Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna,
and AC power adaptor away from the speaker
SIRIUS
cords and the power cord to avoid picking up
noise.
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4 While checking the parameter 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

on the TV screen, aim your “XM” or “SIRIUS”, then press
antenna to where the best or b.
reception will be received. XM
XM
SIRIUS
SIRIUS
Tuner Operations
Checking the XM Radio ID or repeatedly to select “Radio ID”
or “Sirius ID”, then press .
SIRIUS ID number
XM
INPUT NIGHT
1
GUI
MODE
2-3
HOME
3
MENU
CATEGORY

SIRIUS

screen.
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4 Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

ID on the TV screen and write it the category, then press .
in the space provided here. • ALL: You can select a channel from all
XM Radio ID:_____________________ the categories.
SIRIUS ID:_______________________ • (category name): You can select a
channel from one category.
You can also check the XM Radio ID and XM
SIRIUS ID using the display on the
receiver.
Selecting a channel by Category

Mode
You can select a channel from one category or
all the categories.
INPUT NIGHT
SIRIUS
GUI
1
MODE
2-4
OPTIONS
HOME
MENU
CATEGORY
When the “Preset Mode” screen is

displayed, press OPTIONS, then press V/
select “GUI ON”. v repeatedly to select “Category Mode”.
window of the receiver and the GUI menu 4 Press V/v to select the channel,
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if then press .
the GUI menu does not appear on the TV The selected channel is being received.
screen. The channel information is displayed on
the TV screen.
“XM” or “SIRIUS”, then press Note
or b. When you select a channel in the “Category Mode”,
the channel you selected may not be the one in the
category you want. This is because one channel may
belong to more than one category.
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Selecting a channel by inputting Presetting the channels

the channel number directly You can select the channels you want directly
by presetting them using the preset numbers.
You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels
THEATER
and 30 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels.
5 SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE
1 2 3 TV INPUT
GUI
MODE
1
5
4 5 6 WIDE
2,
MD/ SA-CD/
SAT TV TAPE CD
7 8 9 D.TUNING
5,6
MULTI

HOME
XM
2CH/
A.DIRECT
SIRIUS
A.F.D.
SOURCE
MOVIE MUSIC
MENU
CATEGORY
4
INPUT NIGHT TUNING CATEGORY MODE TUNING
GUI
MODE
1
2, select “GUI ON”.
4,6 “GUI MODE” appears in the display
Tuner Operations
HOME
MENU appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if
CATEGORY 3 the GUI menu does not appear on the TV
screen.
select “GUI ON”. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“GUI MODE” appears in the display “XM” or “SIRIUS”, then press
window of the receiver and the GUI menu or b.
the GUI menu does not appear on the TV 3 Select a channel you want to
screen. preset using Category Tuning
(page 78) or Direct Tuning
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select (page 79).
“XM” or “SIRIUS”, then press
or b. 4 Press OPTIONS.
3 Press OPTIONS. 5 Press V/v to select “Memory”,

then press .
4 Press V/v to select “Direct
5 Press SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the
channel number.
6 Press .
The selected channel is tune in.
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6 Press V/v repeatedly to select Restricting access to specific

the preset channel you want to channels (Parental Lock)
use as the preset channel, then
(SIRIUS only)
press .
Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available, You can restrict access to certain channels
and a default channel is preset for all the using your own lock code. The lock code is set
preset channels when you purchase the to “0000” as the default.
receiver. Change the lock code before you use this
The selected channel is registered as the function for the first time (see “To change the
preset channel you selected in step 3. lock code” (page 81)).
7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 to preset

THEATER
another channel.
6
SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
1 2 3
To select the preset channels TV INPUT
6
4 5 6
1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting the SAT TV
MD/
TAPE
WIDE
SA-CD/
CD
channels”. 7 8 9 D.TUNING
MULTI
2 Press V/v to select the preset number -/-- 0/10

HDMI1 HDMI2
ENT/MEM CLEAR
HDMI3 HDMI4
from the preset list, then press .
You can select stored preset channels from XM SIRIUS SOURCE
2CH/
1 to 30. A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT NIGHT
Notes
• The channel information you have preset may be
GUI
MODE
1
changed if XM Satellite Radio Inc. or SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc. change their channel 2,
programming.
• When the “Category Mode” screen is displayed, RETURN/
4,5
press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Preset EXIT O HOME
Mode”. MENU
CATEGORY
4
DISC SKIP

screen.

“SIRIUS”, then press or b.
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3 Select a channel you want to 6 Press SHIFT, then press the

lock using Category Tuning numeric buttons to enter your
(page 78) or Direct Tuning 4-digit lock code.
(page 79).

to select “Parental Lock”, then
press or b.
“The channel has been locked.” appears

and the Parental Lock is set.
To delete the numbers you have entered,
go back to step 4 by pressing RETURN/
EXIT O, and then repeat the procedure
above from step 4.
“ON”, then press .
To change the lock code
“Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears.
Tuner Operations
2 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to
select “Lock Code”, then press .
3 Press SHIFT, then press the numeric
buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code.
“Enter a new lock code.” appears.
4 Enter a new 4-digit lock code using the
numeric buttons.
“To confirm, enter your new lock code
again.” appears.
5 Reenter the new lock code with the
numeric buttons.
“The lock code has been changed.”
appears.
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To listen to the locked channels

2 Select a locked channel you want to
listen to using “Direct Tuning”
(page 79).
“The channel is locked. Enter your 4-digit
lock code.” appears.
The channel is tuned in.
To cancel the Parental Lock

2 Tune in the channel you want to unlock
using “Direct Tuning” (page 79).
3 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to
select “Parental Lock”, then press
or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “OFF”,
then press .
“The channel has been unlocked.” appears
and the channel is unlocked.
Notes
• When you select a channel using Category Tuning,
locked channels are skipped.
• When the receiver is reset to the factory settings,
the lock code returns to the default (0000), but the
Parental Lock settings are not removed.
• You cannot preset locked channels. If you set the
Parental Lock for a preset channel, the preset
information for that channel returns to the default.
• You cannot set the Parental Lock for channel 0 or
channel 184.
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XM Radio message list

Message Explanation Remedies
appears in
GUI menu
[Display
window]
Check Antenna The XM antenna is not connected to Check that the XM antenna is connected to the
[ANTENNA] the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock securely and
or the XM antenna cable is damaged. check the antenna cable for damage. Replace the
XM antenna if the cable is damaged.
CH Unauthorized You have selected an XM channel that Consult the latest channel guide at
[UNAUTH] is blocked or cannot be received with www.xmradio.com (US residents) or
your XM subscription package. www.xmradio.ca (Canadian residents) for the
current list of channels.
For information on receiving this channel, visit
www.xmradio.com (US residents) or
www.xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). You can
also contact XM Satellite Radio at 1-800-967-
2346 (US residents) or 1-877-438-9677 (Canadian
residents).
No Signal The XM Mini-Tuner is not receiving Check the antenna for obstructions and reposition
[NO SIGNAL] the XM satellite signal. The XM the XM antenna to get a better signal reception. To
antenna’s view of the satellites may be optimize the antenna position, see “Aiming the
blocked or the antenna is not properly XM Radio or SIRIUS antenna” (page 76).
aimed. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
Tuner Operations
the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock for antenna
installation information.
Loading The XM Mini-Tuner is acquiring This message should disappear in a few seconds
[LOADING] audio or program information from the when the signal is strong.
XM satellite signal. This message can If you often see this message, reposition the XM
also occur in weak XM signal antenna for better signal reception.
conditions. To optimize the antenna position, see “Aiming the
XM Radio or SIRIUS antenna” (page 76).
Off Air You have selected an XM channel that Check this XM channel later. In the meantime,
[OFF AIR] is not currently broadcasting. select another channel.
[––––––] No artist name or song title is available —
for this selection.
CH Unavailable The selected channel is not available. Consult the latest channel guide at
[CH UNAVL] The channel may have been reassigned www.xmradio.com (US residents) or
to a different channel number. This www.xmradio.ca (Canadian residents) for the
message may occur initially with a current channel list. For a new radio or a radio that
new radio or a radio that has not has not received XM’s signal for an extended
received XM’s signal for an extended period, allow the radio to receive the XM satellite
period. signal for at least 5 minutes and then select the
channel again.
Check XM Tuner The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed or Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the
[XM TUNER] not fully seated in the XM Mini-Tuner dock and check the XM Mini-Tuner and Home
Home Dock or the XM Mini-Tuner Dock cable is connected to the receiver.
Home Dock is not connected to the
receiver.
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list

Message Explanation Remedies
appears in
GUI menu
[Display
window]
Antenna Error The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect
[ANTENNA] Home tuner and the antenna.
Acquiring Signal The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another location. For
[ACQUIRING] details about the antenna location, refer to the
instructions supplied with the SiriusConnect
Home tuner.
CALL 888, 539- You have not subscribed for the —
SIRI selected channel.
[CALL 888, 539-
SIRI]
Check Sirius The SiriusConnect Home tuner is not Check all the connections, and then turn the
Tuner connected properly. system on again. Also make sure if the AC adaptor
[SR TUNER] supplied with the SiriusConnect Home tuner is
connected to a wall socket.
Invalid Channel You have entered an invalid channel The channel to be tuned-in is void due to the
[INVALID] number. change by the broadcast service, or the receiving
condition is not good.
Locked Channel The selected channel is locked. —
[LOCKED CH]
Subscription The subscription information has been —
Updated updated.
[SUB UPDT]
Updating Channel information is being updated. —
Channels
xx% Completed
(xx are for
integers)
[UPDATING]
Firmware The SiriusConnect Home tuner —
Updating firmware is being updated.
[FW UPDT]
[–––––] There is no text information in the This is not an error. The text information may not
channel. be displayed depending on the system condition,
for example, right after the system has received a
channel.
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Note
Depending on the connected component, the
Control for HDMI Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to
the operating instructions of the component.
Using the Control for

HDMI function for
“BRAVIA” Sync
To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for
HDMI function as explained below.
By connecting Sony components that are
compatible with the Control for HDMI
function with an HDMI cable (not supplied),
operation is simplified as follows:
• One-Touch Play: When you play back a
component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc
player, the receiver and the TV are turned on
automatically and switched to the
appropriate HDMI input.
• System Audio Control: While watching TV,
you can select to output the sound from the
TV speaker or the speakers connected to the
receiver.
• System Power Off: When you turn off the
TV, the receiver and connected components
Control for HDMI

are also turned off simultaneously.
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function

standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-
Definition Multimedia Interface).
The Control for HDMI function

does not work in the following
cases:
• When you connect the receiver to a
component which does not correspond with
Sony Control for HDMI function.
• When you connect the receiver and
components using other than HDMI
connection.
We recommend that you connect the receiver

to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.
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To enjoy TV multi channel

Connecting a TV and other surround sound broadcasting
components You can listen to TV multi channel surround
sound broadcasting from the speakers
Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect
connected to the receiver.
the AC power cord (mains lead).
Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV
to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.
Satellite tuner, Set-top box Blu-ray disc player DVD player
Audio/video Audio/video Audio/video

signals signals signals
A A A
B C A
Audio signals Audio/video

signals
TV, etc.
A HDMI cable (not supplied)

We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
B Optical digital cord (not supplied)a)
C Audio cord (not supplied)a)
a)
Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).
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5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the

Preparing Control for connected component to on.
If the Control for HDMI function for the
HDMI function connected component is already set to on,
you do not need to change the setting.
This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other components
Easy Setting function. that you want to use the Control for HDMI
This function is only available for certain types function.
of TV. When you perform the Control for
Notes
HDMI-Easy Setting on the TV, the Control for
• If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable, be
HDMI setting on this receiver will sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above.
automatically change accordingly. • You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System
During the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting Audio Control during the Control for HDMI-Easy
operation, “SCANNING” flashes in the Setting operation.
display window. This receiver will • Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting
automatically change the input to HDMI input. from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected
When the setting is completed, components and receiver.
“COMPLETE” appears on the display • If the playback components cannot function after
window. you have made the settings for Control for HDMI-
Easy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting
For details, refer to the operating instructions
on your TV.
of the TV. • If the connected components do not support the
If your TV does not support the Control for Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set
HDMI-Easy Setting function, do the following the Control for HDMI function for the connected
procedures. For details on setting the TV and components to on before you perform the Control
the connected components, refer to the for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.
operating instructions of the respective
Control for HDMI

components.
1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to
the TV and components (compatible with
Control for HDMI function) via HDMI
connection.
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and connected
components.
3 Set the respective Control for HDMI
function for the receiver and TV to on. See
“To set Control for HDMI” (page 88).
When the receiver menu is displayed on the
TV screen in the screen mode, press GUI
MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF” to
enter the display mode, then check the TV
display image of the component connected
to the receiver.
For details on setting the TV, refer to the
operating instructions of the TV.
4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and
TV to match the HDMI input of the
connected component, so that the image
from the connected component is displayed.
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To set Control for HDMI Watching a DVD

INPUT
NIGHT
MODE (One-Touch Play)
GUI
1
MODE
You can enjoy sound and image from the

components connected to the receiver via
2-5 HDMI connections by a simple operation.
Play back a connected component.
HOME
MENU The receiver and the TV are turned on
CATEGORY automatically and switched to the appropriate
HDMI input.
select “GUI ON”. Watching a DVD by simple
“GUI MODE” appears in the display operation
window of the receiver and the GUI menu You can also select a connected component,
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the
the GUI menu does not appear on the TV TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV
screen. switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select Note
“Settings” then press or b. Depending on the TV, the start of the content may
not be output.
The settings menu list appears on the TV
screen.

“HDMI” then press or b.

“Control for HDMI” then press
.

“ON”, then press .
Control for HDMI function is activated.
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Enjoying the TV sound Turning off the receiver

from the speakers with the TV
connected to the receiver (System Power Off)
(System Audio Control) When you turn the TV off by using the
POWER button on the TV’s remote, the
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers receiver and the connected components turn
connected to the receiver by a simple off automatically.
operation. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn
You can operate System Audio Control off the TV.
function using the TV menu. For details, refer
to the operating instructions of the TV.
When System Audio Control function is
THEATER
turned on, the receiver will turns on and AV ?/1
switches to the appropriate input SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
automatically. TV
1 2 3 TV INPUT
TV sound is output from the speakers VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
connected to the receiver, and the volume of 4 5 6

the TV is minimized simultaneously.
You can also use the System Audio Control Press TV, then press AV ?/1.
function as follows. The TV, receiver and the components
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is connected via HDMI are turned off.
turned on, the System Audio Control
function will automatically be set to on and Notes
Control for HDMI

the TV sound will output from the speakers • Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using
the System Power Off function. For details, refer to
connected to the receiver. However, if you
the operating instructions of the TV.
turn off the receiver, the sound will output
• Depending on the status, the connected
from the TV speakers. components may not be turned off. For details,
• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when refer to the operating instructions of the connected
you adjust the TV volume. components.
Notes
• If System Audio Control does not function
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating
instructions of the TV.
• When “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON”, the
“Audio Out” settings in the HDMI settings menu
will set automatically depending on the System
Audio Control settings.
• When you connect a TV that does not have System
Audio Control function, the System Audio Control
function does not work.
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the
receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a
moment.
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Other Operations Enjoying the sound/

images from the
Converting analog video components connected to
input signals the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
This receiver allows you to convert the
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT is for enjoying
resolution of analog video input signals.
sound/images from a portable audio/video
2CH/
source or computer by connecting a DIGITAL
INPUT NIGHT
MEDIA PORT adapter.
RESOLUTION For details on connecting the DIGITAL
GUI
MODE
MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting
components with digital audio input/output
jacks” (page 21).
Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA

HOME
PORT adapters:
Press RESOLUTION repeatedly. • TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio
Each time you press the button, the resolution Adapter
of the output signals will be changed. • TDM-NW1/NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA
You can also use “Resolution” in the Video PORT Adapter
settings menu. • TDM-NC1 Wireless Network Audio Client
• TDM-iP1/iP10/iP50 DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT Adapter
• TDM-MP10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adapter
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is an

optional product.
Notes
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Before disconnecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter, make sure to turn the receiver off using the
remote.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter to/from the receiver while
the system is turned on.
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter, the images are also output.
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are
available for purchase depending on the area.
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Selecting an operation screen 3 Press or b.

to operate the component The component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA
recognized and “DMPORT” on the screen
PORT adapter will change to the component’s name.
You can select an operation screen using the The category of the component connected
GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For appears on the TV screen.
some adapter, such as TDM-BT1 or TDM- Note
NW1, the operation screen is fixed and you An icon which shows the component
cannot change it on the GUI screen. recognized is displayed on the TV screen. If
the component connected to the adapter cannot
INPUT NIGHT
GUI
MODE
1 be recognized, “DMPORT” is displayed on the
TV screen.
2, 4 Press OPTIONS to display

“Function List”.
3,5
HOME
5 Press V/v to select “DMPORT
MENU
CATEGORY
4 Control”, then press or b.
You can select the following modes in this
menu;
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to • System GUI
select “GUI ON”. This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and
TDM-NC1. The list of tracks will be
displayed on the GUI screen of the
receiver. You can select a track you want
and play it back on each GUI screen.
• Adapter GUI
screen.
This mode is for the TDM-iP1 and Other Operations
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select TDM-NC1. The menu of the adapter
will be displayed on the TV screen.
“Music”, then press or b.
• iPod
“DMPORT” appears beside “Music”. This mode can be selected only when
the TDM-iP1 is connected.
If “DMPORT Control” is not displayed,

refer to the operating instructions
supplied with component for details on
operating that component.
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To operate the TDM-iP1/iP50 or

Operating the component TDM-NC1 using the adapter
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA menu
PORT adapter Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in
step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to
operate the component connected to the
To operate the TDM-iP1/TDM- DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 91).
iP50/TDM-NC1 using the GUI For details on operating the adapter using the
menu of the receiver adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating
1 Make sure that “System GUI” is instructions supplied with the adapter you are
selected in step 5 in “Selecting using.
an operation screen to operate
the component connected to To operate the TDM-iP1/iP50
the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT using the iPod menu
adapter” (page 91). Make sure that “iPod” is selected in step 5 in
“Selecting an operation screen to operate the
2 Select the content from the component connected to the DIGITAL
contents list displayed on the MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 91).
GUI screen and play it back. For details on operating the iPod, refer to the
operating instruction supplied with the iPod.
In case of iPod
Music Playlists > Playlist > Track Playing back the track selected
Artists > Artist > Album > Track
During playback of the track selected, the
Albums > Album > Track displayed screen changes depending on the
Songs > Track DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected.
Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track
TDM-iP1
Composers > Composer > Album > Track
Audiobooks > Track
Video Movies > Content

TV Shows > Episode > Content
Music Videos > Artist > Content
Video Playlists > Video Playlist > Content
Video Podcast > Episode > Content
TDM-NC1
In case of Network Client
Music Surfina) > Albumc) > Track
Playlista) > Playlist > Track
Web Radioa) > Station > Program
Music Libraryb) > Album > Track
a)
Displayed only when M-crew Server is connected.
b) Displayed only when a DLNA server other than
M-crew Server is connected.
c)
Displayed as “Genre”, “Artist” or “Album”,
depending on the “List Mode” setting.
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You can also operate the components x Shuffle (TDM-iP1 only)

connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Plays all the tracks in random order.
adapter using the following play mode buttons • Off
on the remote of the receiver. Deactivates the shuffle play mode.
Press DMPORT on the remote to enable • Albums
DMPORT operation. Plays all the tracks on an album in random
To Do the following
order.
• Songs
Play Press N. Plays all the tracks in “Songs” in random
Pause Press X. To resume play, order.
press the button again.
Stop Press x.* x List Mode (TDM-NC1 only)
Find the beginning of a Press .. Selects a range of tracks to be played back.
track during playback, or • Genre
find the beginning of the Plays back tracks in the selected genre.
previous track • Artist
Find the beginning of the Press >. Plays back tracks of the selected artist.
next track • Album
Skip to the previous Press B•. Plays back tracks in the selected album.
album
Tip
Skip to the next album Press •b. The List Mode can be used with the Function List
Go backward/forward Press m/M.** menu even when the list is displayed.
* When a TDM-iP1 is connected, the receiver

enters pause mode when x is pressed. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message
** Fast-backward/forward while pressing and list
holding the m/M button.
Message appears Explanation
No Adapter The adapter is not connected.
Option parameters in the play
modes No Device There is no device connected
to the adapter. Other Operations
x Repeat Mode (TDM-iP1/iP50 No Audio No audio file was found.
only) Loading The data is being read.
Plays one or all the track repeatedly.
• Off No Server* There is no server connected.
Deactivates the repeat play mode. No Track* No track was found.
• One No Item* No item was found.
Plays one track repeatedly.
Connecting* Connecting to the server.
• All
Plays all the tracks repeatedly. Configuring* The network is setting up.
Warning* Check the display of the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter.
Party Mode* The unit is currently in party
mode “Guest”.
Searching* Searching the server.
* TDM-NC1 only.
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Naming inputs Switching between

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for digital and analog audio
inputs and display it. (INPUT MODE)
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with
the names of the connected components. When you connect components to both digital
INPUT NIGHT and analog audio input jacks on the receiver,
GUI
you can fix the audio input mode to either of
MODE
them, or switch from one to the other,
depending on the type of material you intend
3-4 to watch.
HOME 2 THEATER
SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
1 Choose the item you want to 1

VIDEO1
2
VIDEO2
3
BD
TV INPUT
DVD
name. 4
SAT
5
TV
6
MD/
WIDE
SA-CD/
1
You can name the following items. TAPE CD
7 8 9 D.TUNING
• Auto Calibration position (page 50) TUNER PHONO
MULTI
IN DMPORT
• Inputs (page 50) -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM CLEAR

• Preset stations (page 73)

XM SIRIUS SOURCE
2 Press OPTIONS. 2CH/

INPUT NIGHT
3 Select “Name Input”, then

press .
GUI
MODE
2
The soft keyboard appears on the screen.
HOME
1 Press the input button.

the receiver.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly

4 Press V/v/B/b to select a to select the audio input mode.
character, then press .
The selected audio input mode appears on
5 Select [Finish] to enter the the TV screen.
name.
The name you entered is registered.
To cancel naming input

Select [Cancel].
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Audio input modes

• AUTO Enjoying the sound/
Gives priority to digital audio signals when
there are both digital and analog images from other inputs
connections.
If there are more than one digital connection, You can reassign video and/or audio signals to
HDMI audio signals have priority over another input.
COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals. Example: Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of
If there are no digital audio signals, analog the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN
audio signals are selected. jack of this receiver when you want to input
• ANALOG the only digital optical audio signals from the
Specifies the analog audio signals input to DVD player.
the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. Connect the component video jack of the DVD
player to the COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO
Notes 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to
• Some audio input modes may not be set up input the video signals from the DVD player.
depending on the input.
Assign video and/or audio signals to the DVD
• When HDMI input, XM, SIRIUS or DMPORT is
selected, “------” appears on the display window,
input jack using “Input Assign” in the Input
and you cannot select other audio input modes. menu.
Select an input other than the HDMI input, XM, 2CH/
SIRIUS and DMPORT input then set the audio
INPUT NIGHT
input mode. RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE
• When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used, or the GUI
multi channel input is selected, audio input mode is

MODE
1
set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other audio
input modes. 2,
3,5
6 HOME
MENU
CATEGORY
4
Other Operations
screen.
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“Input”, then press or b.
3 Press V/v to select the input

name you want to assign.
4 Press OPTIONS, then select

“Input Assign”.
5 Select the audio and/or video

signals you want to assign to
the input which you selected in
step 3 using V/v/B/b, then
press .
6 Press RETURN/EXIT O to
enter the setting.
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Input name VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD SAT MD/TAPE SA-CD/ MULTI IN

CD
Assignable Video1: a – – – – – – –
video input jacks Composite
Video2: – a – – – – – –
Composite
BD: Composite – – a – – – – –
DVD: Composite – – – a – – – –
SAT: Composite – – – – a – – –
HDMI1 a a a a a a a a
Component1 a a a a a a a a
None a a a a a a a a
Assignable Video1: OPT a – a a a – a –
audio input jacks
Video2: OPT – a a a a – a –
MD/TAPE: OPT – – a a a a a –
BD: COAX a a a – a a – –
DVD: COAX a a – a a a – –
SA-CD/CD: a a – – a a a –
COAX
Analog a a a a a a a –
Other Operations
Notes
• 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.
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XM Radio and SIRIUS Satellite

Changing the display Radio
Channel name t Channel number t
window Category name t Artist name/Feature t
Song/Program title t Composer name
You can check the sound field, etc., by (SIRIUS only) t Signal strength t
changing the information on the display Sound field type t Volume level
window.
* Index name appears only when you have assigned
2CH/
one to the input or preset station. Index name does
INPUT
NIGHT
MODE not appear when only blank spaces have been
GUI
MODE
entered.
DISPLAY GUI MODE
Note
Character or marks may not be displayed for some
languages.
HOME
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
will change as follows.
Input name you selected* t Original input
name t Sound field type t Volume level t
Stream information
Tip
You cannot switch the display while “GUI MODE”
is shown on the display window. Press GUI MODE
repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.
FM and AM band
Station name* t Frequency t Sound field
type t Volume level
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About the indicators on the display window
SW COAX OPT D + EX TrueHD Neural - THX DTS - ES 96/ 24 D.RANGE CAT SP A + B SLEEP
LFE MULTI IN DTS - HD MSTR HI RES NEO:6 PL ll X MEM MONO ST ZONE 2
L C R HDMI DMPORT ANALOG LPCM EQ Bl - AMP XM SIRIUS A.DIRECT
SL S SR
SB L SB SB R

A SW Lights up when subwoofer is F ; D/ “; D” lights up when the
connected and the audio signal ; D EX/ receiver is decoding Dolby
is output from the ; D+/ Digital signals.
SUBWOOFER jack. While ; TrueHD “; D EX” lights up when the
this indicator lights up, the receiver is decoding Dolby
receiver creates a subwoofer Digital Surround EX signals.
signal based on the LFE signal “; D+” lights up when the
in the disc being played back or receiver is decoding Dolby
the low frequency components Digital Plus signals.
of the front channels. “; TrueHD” lights up when
the receiver is decoding Dolby
B LFE Lights up when the disc being TrueHD signals.
played back contains an LFE Note
(Low Frequency Effect)
When playing a Dolby Digital
channel and the LFE channel
format disc, be sure that you
signal is actually being
have made digital connections
reproduced.
and that INPUT MODE is set
C COAX Lights up when INPUT MODE to “AUTO” (page 94).
Other Operations
is set to “AUTO” and the source
G Neural - THX Lights up when the receiver
signal is a digital signal being
applies Neural - THX
input through the COAXIAL
processing to input signals.
jack.
H NEO:6 Lights up when DTS Neo:6
D OPT Lights up when INPUT MODE Cinema/Music decoder is
is set to “AUTO” and the source activated.
signal is a digital signal being
input through the OPTICAL I DTS/ “DTS” lights up when the
jack. DTS-ES/ receiver is decoding DTS
DTS 96/24 signals.
E DTS-HD “DTS-HD MSTR” lights up
“DTS-ES” lights up when the
MSTR/ when the receiver is decoding
receiver is decoding DTS-ES
DTS-HD HI DTS-HD Master Audio
signals.
RES signals.
“DTS 96/24” lights up when
“DTS-HD HI RES” lights up
the receiver is decoding DTS
when the receiver is decoding
96 kHz/24 bit signals.
DTS-HD High Resolution
Note
signals.
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 94).
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J D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range U BI-AMP Lights up when “Sur Back
compression is activated. Assign” is set to “BI-AMP”.
K CAT Lights up when category mode V EQ Lights up when the equalizer is
is selected during the satellite activated.
radio operation.
W LPCM Lights up when Linear PCM
L Tuner Lights up when using the signals are detected.
indicators receiver to tune in radio
X ANALOG Lights up when
stations, etc.
– INPUT MODE is set to
M SP A/SP B/ Lights up according to the “AUTO” and no digital signal
SP A+B speaker system used (page 43). is being input through the
However, these indicators do COAXIAL, OPTICAL or
not light up if the speaker HDMI jacks.
output is turned off or if – INPUT MODE is set to
headphones are connected. “ANALOG”.
– the “2ch Analog Direct” is
N SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer being used.
is activated.
Y DMPORT Lights up when DIGITAL
O ZONE 2 Lights up while operation in
MEDIA PORT adapter is
Zone 2 is being enabled.
connected and “DMPORT” is
P A.DIRECT Lights up when the receiver is selected.
processing Analog Direct
Z MULTI IN Lights up when multi channel
signals.
input is selected.
Q SIRIUS Lights up when the wj HDMI Lights up when the receiver
SiriusConnect Home tuner is recognizes a component
connected and “SIRIUS” is connected via an HDMI IN
selected. jack.
R MEM Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory, etc., is activated.
S XM Lights up when XM Mini
Tuner and Home Dock are
connected and “XM RADIO”
is selected.
T ; PL/ “; PL” lights up when the
; PL II/ receiver applies Dolby Pro
; PL IIx Logic processing to 2 channel
signals in order to output the
center and surround channel
signals.
“; PL II” lights up when the
Dolby Pro Logic II decoder is
activated.
“; PL IIx” lights up when the
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder is
activated.
However, these indicators do
not light up if there are no
center and surround speakers
and you select a sound field
using the A.F.D. button.
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Name Function
wk Playback The letters (L, C, R, etc.) Using the sleep timer
channel indicate the channels being
indicators played back. The boxes around You can set the receiver to turn off
the letters vary to show how the automatically at a specified time.
receiver downmixes the source
sound (based on the speaker 2CH/
settings).
INPUT NIGHT
L Front Left RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE
R Front Right SLEEP

GUI
MODE
C Center (monaural)
SL Surround Left
SR Surround Right Press SLEEP repeatedly.
S Surround (monaural or the
surround components obtained
Each time you press SLEEP, the display
by Pro Logic processing) changes cyclically as follows:
SB L Surround Back Left
SB R Surround Back Right
SB Surround Back (the surround
back components obtained by
6.1 channel decoding)
Example: When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP”
Recording format (Front/ lights up in the display window.
Surround): 3/2.1
When Speaker Pattern is set to Tip
“3/0.1” (page 111)
To check the remaining time before the receiver
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
SW on the display window. If you press SLEEP again,
L C R
the sleep timer will be cancelled.
SL SR
Other Operations
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Recording onto a MiniDisc or

Recording using the audio tape
receiver You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape
You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating
using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or
instructions supplied with your recording tape deck.
component.
1 Press the input button of the
playback component.
THEATER
SHIFT TV ZONE AMP the receiver.
1
VIDEO1
2
VIDEO2
3
BD
TV INPUT
DVD 2 Prepare the playback
4
SAT
5
TV
6
MD/
TAPE
WIDE
SA-CD/
CD
1 component for playing.
7 8 9 D.TUNING For example, insert a CD into the CD
MULTI
TUNER PHONO DMPORT
-/-- 0/10
IN
ENT/MEM CLEAR
player.
3
Prepare the recording

XM SIRIUS SOURCE
2CH/
component.
Insert a blank MD or tape into the
recording deck and adjust the recording
level.
4 Start recording on the

recording deck, then start
playback on the playback
component.
Notes
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The audio input signals from the MULTI
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.
To record digital sound

Connect a component for playback to the
digital audio input (OPTICAL IN) jack, and
connect the recording component to the
OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.
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Recording onto a recording

media
Using multi-zone
features
playback component. You can enjoy images and sounds from a
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on component connected to the receiver in a zone
the receiver. (zone 2) other than the main zone. For
example, you can watch the DVD in the main
2 Prepare the component for zone and listen to the CD in zone 2.
playing. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you
For example, insert the video tape you can also operate both components in the main
want to copy into the VCR. zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2.
3 Prepare the recording • Switching the output source for the ZONE 2
component. OUT jacks.
• Switching the Sony receiver’s power on or
Insert a blank video tape, etc., into the
off in zone 2.
recording component (VIDEO 1) for
recording.
The following operations are described for
4 Start recording on the connecting an IR repeater and operating the
recording component, then receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is not
start playback on the playback connected, use this receiver in the main zone.
component.
About the IR REMOTE jack
Notes You can operate the receiver without pointing
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
the remote toward the IR repeater of the
recording. In this case, you may not be able to
record from the sources. receiver if you connect an IR repeater (not
• The audio input signals from the MULTI supplied) to the IR REMOTE jack.
Use an IR repeater when you install the
Other Operations
CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output.
• Only analog input signals are output from the receiver in a place where signals from the
analog output jack (for recording). remote cannot reach.
• Only digital input signals are output from the
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digital output jack (for recording). (not supplied)
• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.
RM-AAL017
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Making a multi-zone operation
1:Zone 2 connections
1 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK terminals of the receiver.
Main zone Zone 2
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A
C TV
D D
ZONE 2 VIDEO
OUT
RM-AAL017
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERS
2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another
amplifier.
Main zone Zone 2
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A D TV D
C
B
E
C
ZONE 2 VIDEO
OUT
ZONE 2 AUDIO
OUT
RM-AAL017
A Audio component
B Video component
C IR repeater (not supplied)
D Speakers
E Sony Amplifier/Receiver
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Setting the speakers in zone 2 Setting audio/video output

When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to
signals to the zone 2
the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK INPUT NIGHT
terminals of the receiver (page 104), make the
GUI
setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is
1
MODE
output from the speakers connected to the

SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals.
2-6
INPUT NIGHT
GUI
MODE HOME
1 CATEGORY
MENU
2-4,
6,7 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to
5 HOME
MENU
CATEGORY “GUI MODE” appears in the display
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to the GUI menu does not appear on the TV
select “GUI ON”. screen.
window of the receiver and the GUI menu 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if “Settings”, then press or b.
screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“Multi Zone”, then press .
“Settings”, then press or b. 4 Press V/v to select the zone to
which you want to output
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select Other Operations
audio/video signals, then press
“Speaker”, then press or b. .
4 Press V/v to select “Speaker “Main” (this receiver) is always selected.
If you do not change the setting, proceed
Pattern”, then press .
to step 6.
Select the speaker pattern that has no
surround back speakers.
5 Press RETURN/EXIT O.

“Sur Back Assign”, then press
.

“ZONE2”, then press .
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x 12V Trigger
5 Press V/v to select, You can turn the receiver on/off in another
“Zone2-ON” or “Zone2-OFF”, zone, or select various options for use of the
then press . 12V Trigger function, as explained below.
• OFF
Lets you turn off output of 12V triggers even
when the main receiver is turned on.
• CTRL
Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on
or off manually using the CIS command of
the IR remote.
• ZONE
Lets you turn the output of 12V triggers on
or off based on whether the selected zone is
6 Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to turned on or off.
select item and parameter, then • INPUT (for “Main” only)
press . Lets you turn on the output of 12V triggers
when the preset input is selected.
When you select “Input”, the setting display
Multi Zone menu parameters which sets each input trigger to on/off
appears. Press V/v to select the input, then
x Power press to check the box.
Lets you turn zone operation on.
• Zone2-ON Tips
• Even when this receiver is in standby mode (press
• Zone2-OFF
?/1 on the remote to turned off this receiver), the
receiver in zone 2 remains turned on. To turn off all
x Input receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the RM-
Lets you select the source that is output to the AAL017 remote at the same time (SYSTEM
zone. You can output audio and video signals STANDBY).
to zone 2. • Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2
x Volume OUT jacks. No signals are output from
You can adjust the volume in the main zone. If components connected to only the digital input
“Sur Back Assign” is set to “ZONE 2” in the jacks.
Speaker setting menu, you can also adjust the • When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the
zone 2 volume. MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output
from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks even when the multi
channel input is selected. The analog audio signals
of the current function are output.
• When “Tuner” is selected; the same type of radio
station (FM/AM) selected in the main zone is set in
zone 2. However, you can select the input other
than “Tuner” in zone 2.
• When the receiver in the main zone is turned off, or
an input source other than “Tuner” is selected, you
can select a radio station from AM or FM in zone 2.
When two of the receivers in the main zone, zone 2
are turned off, you can select a broadcast from FM/
AM/XM/SIRIUS in one zone in which the receiver
is turned on.
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Option menu parameter of zone

2 operations
Using a bi-amplifier
connection
x RS-232C Control
• ON If you are not using the surround back
The receiver can receive commands from the speakers, you can use the SPEAKERS
RS-232C port. SURROUND BACK terminals for the front
• OFF speakers in a bi-amplifier connection.
The receiver does not receive commands
from the RS-232C port. To connect the speakers
Front speaker Front speaker
(R) (L)
Hi Hi
Lo Lo
Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the Other Operations
front speakers to the SPEAKERS FRONT A
terminals, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or
Lo) side of the front speakers to the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK terminals.
Make sure that the metal fittings of Hi/Lo
attached to the speakers have been removed
from the speakers. Otherwise, it may cause the
receiver to malfunction.
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To set up the speakers

Set “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” in the Operating without
Speaker settings menu. The same signals
output from the SPEAKERS FRONT A connecting to the TV
terminals can be output from the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK terminals by setting “Sur You can operate this receiver using the display
Back Assign” to “BI-AMP”. window if you do not use a GUI when a TV is
not connected.
Notes
• You cannot use the SPEAKERS FRONT B Press GUI MODE to display “GUI
terminals for a bi-amplifier connection. OFF” in the display window.
• Set “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP” before you When “GUI MODE” is displayed in the
perform Auto Calibration. display window, the menu is set to display on
• If you set “Sur Back Assign” to “BI-AMP”, the
the TV screen using a GUI.
speaker level, balance, and equalizer settings of the
surround back speakers become invalid, and those
of the front speakers are used. Navigating through menus on
• Signals output from the PRE OUT jacks are used
with the same settings as those of the SPEAKERS
the display window
terminals.
• If you set “Speaker Pattern” to a setting with
surround back speakers, you cannot set “Sur Back THEATER
Assign” to “BI-AMP”.
SHIFT
1
TV
2
ZONE
3
AMP
TV INPUT
1
4 5 6 WIDE
MD/ SA-CD/
SAT TV TAPE CD
7 8 9 D.TUNING
MULTI

XM SIRIUS SOURCE
2CH/
INPUT NIGHT
GUI
MODE
3-8
HOME
CATEGORY
2
1 Press AMP.
2 Press MENU.

the menu you want.
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menu.

the parameter you want to
adjust.

parameter.

the setting you want.
To return to the previous

display
Press B.
To exit the menu

Press MENU.
Note
Some parameters and settings may dimmed on the
display window. This means that they are either
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
Other Operations
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Overview of the menus

The following options are available in each
menu. For details on navigating through
menus, see page 41.
Menu Parameters Settings Initial
[Display [Display window] Setting
window]
Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start
[<AUTO CAL>] [A.CAL START]
Calibration type FULL FLAT, ENGINEER, FULL
[CAL TYPE] FRONT REF, OFF FLAT
Position POS 3, POS 2, POS 1 POS 1
[POSITION]
Naming Inputs For details, see “Naming inputs”
[NAME IN] (page 94).
Level Settings Test tone OFF, FIX xxxa), AUTO xxxa) OFF
[<LEVEL>] [TEST TONE]
Phase noise OFF, FL/FR, FL/SR, SL/FL, SB/SL, OFF
[P. NOISE] SBL/SL, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SR/SBR,
SR/SL, FR/SR, FR/SL, CNT/FR,
FL/CNT
Phase audio OFF, FL/FR, FL/SR, SL/FL, SB/SL, OFF
[P. AUDIO] SBL/SL, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SR/SBR,
SR/SL, FR/SR, FR/SL, CNT/FR,
FL/CNT
Front left speaker level FL -10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB FL 0 dB
[FL LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)
Front right speaker level FR -10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB FR 0 dB
[FR LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)
Center speaker level CNT -20.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB CNT 0 dB
[CNT LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)
Surround left speaker level SL -20.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB SL 0 dB
[SL LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)
Surround right speaker level SR -20.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB SR 0 dB
[SR LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)
Surround back speaker levelb) SB -20.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB SB 0 dB
[SB LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)
Surround back left speaker levelc) SBL -20.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB SBL 0 dB
[SBL LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)
Surround back right speaker levelc) SBR -20.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB SBR 0 dB
[SBR LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)
Subwoofer level SW -20.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB SW 0 dB
[SW LEVEL] (0.5 dB step)
Dynamic range compressor COMP. MAX, COMP. STD, COMP.
[D. RANGE] COMP. AUTO, COMP. OFF AUTO
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window]
Speaker Settings Speaker pattern 3/4.1, 3/4, 3/3.1, 3/3, 2/4.1, 2/4, 3/2.1, 3/4.1
[<SPEAKER>] [SP PATTERN] 3/2, 2/3.1, 2/3, 2/2.1, 2/2, 3/0.1, 3/0,
2/0.1, 2/0
Front speakers LARGE, SMALL LARGE
[FRT SP]
Center speaker LARGE, SMALL LARGE
[CNT SP]
Surround speakers LARGE, SMALL LARGE
[SUR SP]
Bi-amplifier speaker selection ON, OFF OFF
[BI-AMP SP]
Zone 2 speaker ON, OFF OFF
[ZONE 2 SP]
Front left speaker distance FL 3’3” to FL 32’9” (FL 1.00 m to FL 9’10”
[FL DIST.] FL 10.00 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3.00 m)
Front right speaker distance FR 3’3” to FR 32’9” (FR 1.00 m to FR 9’10”
[FR DIST.] FR 10.00 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3.00 m)
Center speaker distance CNT 3’3” to CNT 32’9” (CNT 1.00 m CNT 9’10”
[CNT DIST.] to CNT 10.00 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3.00 m)
Surround left speaker distance SL 3’3” to SL 32’9” (SL 1.00 m to SL 9’10”
[SL DIST.] SL 10.00 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3.00 m)
Surround right speaker distance SR 3’3” to SR 32’9” (SR 1.00 m to SR 9’10”
[SR DIST.] SR 10.00 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3.00 m)
Surround back speaker distance SB 3’3” to SB 32’9” (SB 1.00 m to SB 9’10”
[SB DIST.] SB 10.00 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3.00 m)
Surround back left speaker distance SBL 3’3” to SBL 32’9” (SBL 1.00 m to SBL 9’10”
[SBL DIST.] SBL 10.00 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3.00 m) Other Operations
Surround back right speaker SBR 3’3” to SBR 32’9” (SBR 1.00 m SBR 9’10”
distance [SBR DIST.] to SBR 10.00 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3.00 m)
Subwoofer distance SW 3’3” to SW 32’9” (SW 1.00 m to SW 9’10”
[SW DIST.] SW 10.00 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) (3.00 m)
Distance unit FEET, METER FEET
[DIST. UNIT]
Front speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS
frequencyb) 120 Hz
[FRT CROSS]
Center speaker crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS
frequencyb) 120 Hz
[CNT CROSS]
Surround speakers crossover CROSS 40 Hz to CROSS 200 Hz CROSS
frequencyb) 120 Hz
[SUR CROSS]
Speaker Impedance 8 ohms, 4 ohms 8 ohms
[SP IMP.]
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Surround Sound field selection For details, see “Enjoying Surround
Settings [S.F. SELECT] Sound” (page 59).
[<SURROUND>]
Enhanced Surround mode PLIIe), PLIIxe), NEO6 CIN, NEO6 PLIIx
[E.SUR MODE] MUS, NEURAL-THX
Effect level EFCT. 150%, EFCT. 100%, EFCT. 80%, EFCT.
[EFFECT] EFCT. 50% 100%
EQ Settings Front speakers bass level FRT B. -10 dB to FRT B. +10 dB FRT B.
[<EQ>] [FRT BASS] (1 dB step) 0 dB
Front speakers treble level FRT T. -10 dB to FRT T. +10 dB FRT T.
[FRT TREBLE] (1 dB step) 0 dB
Center speaker bass level CNT B. -10 dB to CNT B. +10 dB CNT B.
[CNT BASS] (1 dB step) 0 dB
Center speaker treble level CNT T. -10 dB to CNT T. +10 dB CNT T.
[CNT TREBLE] (1 dB step) 0 dB
Surround speakers bass level SUR B. -10 dB to SUR B. +10 dB SUR B.
[SUR BASS] (1 dB step) 0 dB
Surround speakers treble level SUR T. -10 dB to SUR T. +10 dB SUR T.
[SUR TREBLE] (1 dB step) 0 dB
Tuner Settings FM station receiving mode STEREO, MONO STEREO
[<TUNER>] [FM MODE]
Naming preset stations For details, see “To name preset
[NAME IN] stations” (page 74).
XM antenna aiming modec) For details, see “Aiming the XM Radio
[XM ANT AIM] or SIRIUS antenna” (page 76).
XM radio IDc) For details, see “Checking the XM Radio
[XM ID] ID or SIRIUS ID number” (page 77).
Parental lockd) OFF, ON OFF
[PARENTAL]
Lock code editd) For details, see “Restricting access to
[CODE EDIT] specific channels (Parental Lock)
(SIRIUS only)” (page 80).
Sirius antenna aiming moded) For details, see “Aiming the XM Radio
[SR ANT AIM] or SIRIUS antenna” (page 76).
Sirius radio IDd) For details, see “Checking the XM Radio
[SIRIUS ID] ID or SIRIUS ID number” (page 77).
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Audio Settings Synchronizes audio with video 0 to 300 ms 0 ms
[<AUDIO>] output (10 ms step)
[A/V SYNC]
Digital broadcast language MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN
selection
[DUAL MONO]
Digital audio input decoding DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC.
priority AUTO
[DEC. PRIO]
Audio input assignment For details, see “Enjoying the sound/
[A. ASSIGN] images from other inputs” (page 95).
Video Settings Video signals conversion DIRECT, AUTO, 480/576i, 480/576p, AUTO
[<VIDEO>] [RESOLUTION] 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video input assignment For details, see “Enjoying the sound/
[V. ASSIGN] images from other inputs” (page 95).
HDMI Settings Control for HDMI CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL OFF
[<HDMI>] [CTRL: HDMI]
HDMI audio input setting AMP, TV+AMP AMP
[AUDIO OUT]
Subwoofer level for HDMI SW AUTO, SW +10 dB, SW 0 dB SW AUTO
[SW LEVEL]
System Settings Naming inputs For details, see “Naming inputs”
[<SYSTEM>] [NAME IN] (page 94).
Brightness of the display window 100% DOWN, 60% DOWN, 0% DOWN
[DIMMER] 0% DOWN
12V Trigger INPUT, ZONE, CTRL, OFF OFF
[12V TRIG.]
Other Operations
RS-232C control ON, OFF ON
[RS-232C]
a)
xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, SW).
b) You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to “LARGE”.
c)
This parameter is only available if the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is connected to the XM jack on the
receiver
d) This parameter is only available if the SiriusConnect Home tuner is connected to the SIRIUS jack on the
receiver.
e)
Depending on the speaker pattern setting, the appropriate Enhanced Surround mode appears.
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To cancel Auto Calibration

Performing Auto Calibration The measurement will be canceled when you
For details on the Auto Calibration, see “9: do the following:
Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings – Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.
automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 44). – Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the
See “Before you perform the Auto receiver.
Calibration” (page 44) before performing the – Change the volume level.
Auto Calibration. – Connect the headphones.
– Press GUI MODE.
To operate on the receiver Tips

• Operations other than turning the receiver on or off
1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select are deactivated during Auto Calibration.
“GUI OFF”. • In the following situations, the measurements may
not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration
2 Press AMP. cannot be performed.
Receiver operation is enabled. – when special speakers, such as dipole speakers
3 Press MENU. are connected.
– when the multi zone function is used in zone 2.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “<AUTO
CAL>”, then press . To confirm/save Auto
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “A.CAL Calibration when GUI function
START”, then press to start the is turned off
measurement. 1 Confirm the measurement result.
Measurement starts in five seconds. A When the measurement ends, a beep
count down is displayed. sounds and the measurement result appears
Note on the display window.
While the time is counting down, stand away Measurement Display Explanation
from the measurement area to avoid result window
measurement error.
When the COMPLETE Proceed to step
6 Measurement starts. measurement 2.
The measurement process will take process
completes
approximately 30 seconds. Wait until the properly
measurement process completes.
When the E- See “Message
measurement xxx:xx list after Auto
process fails Calibration
measurement”
(page 49).
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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the item, Tip

then press . The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is
determined by the low frequency characteristics.
Item Explanation The measurement results may vary, depending on
RETRY Performs the Auto Calibration the position of the optimizer microphone and
again. speakers, and the shape of the room. It is
recommended that you follow the measurement
SAVE EXIT Saves the measurement
results and exits the setting results. However, you can change those settings in
process. the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement
results first, then try to change the settings if you
WARN CHECK Displays a warning
want.
concerning the measurement
results. See “Message list
after Auto Calibration When you select “PHASE INFO.”
measurement” (page 49). You can check the phase of each speaker (in
PHASE INFO. Displays the phase of each phase/out of phase).
speaker (in phase/out of
phase). See “When you select
Press V/v repeatedly to select a speaker,
“PHASE INFO.”” (page 115). then press to return to step 1 in “To
confirm/save Auto Calibration when GUI
DIST. INFO. Displays the measurement
result for speaker distance. function is turned off”.
LEVEL INFO. Displays the measurement Display Explanation
result for speaker level. window
EXIT Exits the setting process xxx*: IN The speaker is in phase.
without saving the xxx*: OUT The speaker is out of phase. The
measurement results. “+” and “–” terminals of the
3 Select “SAVE EXIT” in step 2. speaker may be connected the
other way around. However,
The measurement results are saved. depending on the speakers,
“OUT” appears on the display
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the Auto window even though the speakers
Calibration type, then press . are connected properly. This is
because of the speakers’
Auto Explanation
Calibration
specifications. In this case, you Other Operations
can continue to use the receiver.
type
xxx* – – – No speakers are connected.
FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of
frequency from each speaker * xxx represent a speaker channel.
flat. FL Front Left
ENGINEER Sets the frequency FR Front Right
characteristics to a set that CNT Center
matches that of the Sony SL Surround Left
listening room standard. SR Surround Right
FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of SB Surround Back
all the speakers to match the SBL Surround Back Left
characteristics of the front SBR Surround Back Right
speaker. SW Subwoofer
OFF Set the Auto Calibration EQ Tip
to off.
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the
measurement results for polarity may vary.
However, there will be no problems even if you
continue to use the receiver with that value.
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Selecting a sound field type Listening to the FM/AM radio

For details on each sound field type, see For details on the tuner function, see “Tuner
“Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field” Operations” (page 71).
(page 59).
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., Tuning radio stations
MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
The selected sound field type appears on the FM or AM band.
display window. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
To select the Enhanced 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Surround mode Press TUNING + to scan from low to high
1 Press AMP. frequencies, press TUNING – to scan from
high to low frequencies. The receiver stops
2 Press MENU. scanning whenever a station is received.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select You can also press TUNING MODE on the
“<SURROUND>”, then press or b. receiver to select “AUTO”, and then turn
TUNING +/– to select the stations.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “E.SUR
MODE”, then press or b.
Selecting a frequency directly
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the (Direct Tuning)
Enhanced Surround mode you want,
1 After selecting the FM or AM band,
then press .
press SHIFT and then press
Note D.TUNING.
The selected Enhanced Surround mode can only be
applied if you have selected “E.SURROUND” by
2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
pressing A.F.D repeatedly. frequencies, then press to enter.
Listening to the sound without

any adjustment (ANALOG
DIRECT)
Press 2CH/A.DIRECT repeatedly to
select “A. DIRECT”.
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Presetting radio stations Listening to satellite tuner

1 Tune in the station that you For details on XM/SIRIUS Radio service, see
want to preset. “Listening to satellite radio” (page 74) in
“Tuner Operations”.
For details on the operation, see “Tuning
radio stations” (page 116).
Aiming the XM Radio or SIRIUS
2 Press SHIFT and then press antenna
ENT/MEM. 1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO” or
“MEM” lights up on the display window press SIRIUS to select “SIRIUS”.
for a few seconds. Perform steps 3 and 4 You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
before “MEM” disappears. the receiver.
3 Press PRESET + or PRESET – 2 Press AMP.
to select a preset number. 3 Press MENU.
30 FM and 30 AM preset numbers are
available. If “MEM” lights off before you 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
select the preset number, start again from “<TUNER>”.
step 2. 5 Press or b to enter the menu.
4 Press SHIFT and then press 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select “XM
ENT/MEM. ANT AIM” or “SR ANT AIM”.
The station is stored as the selected preset 7 Press or b to enter the parameter.
number. If “MEM”disappears before you
press ENT/MEM, start again from step 2. 8 While checking the parameter, aim your
antenna to where the best reception
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset will be received.
another station.
For details on the parameter, see “XM
Signal Strength” or “SIRIUS Signal Other Operations
Selecting a preset station
Strength” below.
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the
FM or AM band. XM Signal Strength
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – Signal Signal type
repeatedly to select the preset station strength
Satellite Terrestrial
you want.
GOOD S:3 T:3
You can also press SHIFT and then press
the numeric buttons to select the preset MARGINAL S:2 T:2
station you want. Then, press to enter WEAK S:1 T:1
the selection. NO SIGNAL S:0 T:0
You can also press TUNING MODE on the
receiver repeatedly to select “PRESET”,
then turn TUNING +/– to select the preset
stations you want.
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SIRIUS Signal Strength 3 Press CATEGORY + or CATEGORY –

Signal Signal type to select the category you want.
Strength The category is selected and the channel
Satellite Terrestrial
with the lowest number in the specified
EXC (excellent) S:3 T:3 category is selected.
GOOD S:2 T:2
4 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select
WEAK S:1 T:1 the channel.
NONE S:0 T:0 You can also press TUNING MODE on the
receiver to select “AUTO”, then turn
TUNING +/– to select the channel.
Checking the Satellite Tuner ID
1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO” or Selecting a channel number
press SIRIUS to select “SIRIUS”.
directly (Direct tuning)
the receiver. 1 After selecting satellite tuner, press
SHIFT and then press D.TUNING.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select
channel 0. 2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
You can also press TUNING MODE on the channel number, then press to
receiver to select “AUTO”, then turn enter.
TUNING +/– to select channel 0.
3 Check the XM ID or SIRIUS ID on the Displaying the satellite tuner
display window and write it in the space information
provided here. Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
XM ID:_____________________ Each time you press DISPLAY while tuning in
SIRIUS ID:_______________________ the channel, the display changes cyclically as
follows:
Selecting channels from a Channel name t Channel number t
category (CATEGORY TUNING) Category name t Artist name/Feature t
Song/Program title t Composer name
1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO” or (SIRIUS only) t Signal strength t Sound
press SIRIUS to select “SIRIUS”. field t Volume level
the receiver.
2 Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly
to select “ONE CAT”.
• ALL CAT: You can select a channel from
all the categories. The initial setting is
“ALL CAT”.
• ONE CAT: You can select a channel from
one category. “CAT” lights up on the
display window when you set to “ONE
CAT” mode.
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Presetting satellite tuner Operating the output to zone 2

channels For details on the connections and settings of
1 Select a channel you want to zone 2, see “Using multi-zone features”
(page 103).
preset.
The following operations are described for
For details on this operation, see connecting an IR repeater and operating the
“Selecting channels from a category receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is not
(CATEGORY TUNING)”. connected, use this receiver in the main zone.
2 Press SHIFT and then press
ENT/MEM. THEATER
“MEM” lights up on the display window. SHIFT TV ZONE AMP

1
3 Press PRESET + or PRESET – 1 2 3 TV INPUT
2
to select a preset number. 4

SAT
5
TV
6
MD/
TAPE
WIDE
SA-CD/
CD
4
You can also select the number by 7 8 9 D.TUNING
MULTI
pressing the numeric buttons. Preset TUNER PHONO IN DMPORT

numbers from 1 to 30 are available. HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
Channel 1 is preset for the preset numbers

XM SIRIUS SOURCE
when you purchase the receiver. 2CH/
4 Press ENT/MEM. INPUT

NIGHT
MODE
GUI
5
MODE
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset

another station.
Selecting a preset channel

HOME
1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO” or
Other Operations
CATEGORY
press SIRIUS to select “SIRIUS”.
2 Press PRESET+ or PRESET –

DISC SKIP
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 to enter
5 BD/DVD
TOP MENU MENU F1 F2
the selection. MACRO 1 MACRO 2
You can also press TUNING MODE on the

receiver repeatedly to select “PRESET”,
then turn TUNING +/– to select the preset
channel you want. 1 Turn on the main receiver (this
receiver).
2 Press ZONE.
The remote switches to zone 2 mode.
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3 Turn on the amplifier in zone 2.

Using the Remote
4 Press one of the input buttons
(except PHONO, MULTI IN, TV
and HDMI1-4) on the remote to Operating each
select the source signals you component using the
want to output.
For zone 2, analog video and audio
remote
signals are output. When you select
When you program the remote to control the
SOURCE, the signals of the current input
following Sony or non-Sony components, you
are output.
can use the buttons on the remote that are
5 Adjust to a suitable volume. marked with circles. Note, however, that some
buttons may not operate your component.
• In the case of illustration 1-1
If you want to change the contents of the input
(page 104), you can only adjust the
list to match your particular components, see
surround back speaker volume in
“Programming the remote” (page 122).
zone 2.
Adjust the volume using MASTER
VOL +/– on the remote.
• In the case of illustration 1-2
(page 104), adjust the volume using the
receiver of zone 2.
Tips
• Even when this receiver is in standby mode (press
?/1 on the remote to turned off this receiver), the
receiver in zone 2 remains turned on. To turn off all
receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the RM-
AAL017 remote at the same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
• Only signals from components connected to the
analog input jacks are output through the ZONE 2
jacks. No signals are output from components
connected to only the digital input jacks.
• When SOURCE is selected, the signals input to the
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output
from the ZONE 2 OUT jacks even when the multi
channel input is selected. The analog audio signals
of the current function are output.
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Table of buttons used to control each component
Component TV VCR DVD Blu-ray HDD PSX Video Digital DSS Digital Tape deck DAT CD DIGITAL
player, disc recorder CD CATV (UC) satellite/ A/B deck player, MEDIA
DVD/ player player, terminal terrestrial MD PORT
VHS LD (UC) receiver deck device
Button combo player (EURO)
AV ?/1 z z z z z z z z z z z z
Numeric buttons z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
(SHIFT mode)
TV INPUT, WIDE z
(SHIFT mode)
-/-- (SHIFT mode) z z z z z z z z z z z
ENT/MEM z z z z z z zb) z z z z z
(SHIFT mode)
CLEAR z z z z z z
(SHIFT mode)
DISPLAY z z z z z z z z z z
RETURN/EXIT O z z z z z z z z z z
OPTIONS/TOOLS z z z z z z z
V/v/B/b, , z z z z z z z z z z
MENU, HOME
./> z z z z z z z z zd) z z z
B•/•b z z z z z z z
m/TUNING –, z z z z z z z z z z z z
M/TUNING +
DISC SKIP za) zc) z
N, X, x z z z z z z z z z z z z
MUTING, z
MASTER VOL +/–,
TV VOL +/–
PRESET +/–, z z z z z zb) z z z
TV CH +/–
BD/DVD TOP z z z
Using the Remote
MENU, BD/DVD
MENU
F1, F2 z z
a)
DVD player only.
b) LD player only.
c)
Video CD only.
d)
Tape deck B only.
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2 While the RM SET UP button is

Programming the remote flashing, press the input button
(including TV) for the
You can customize the remote to match the
component you want to control.
components connected to your receiver. You
can even program the remote to control non- For example, if you are going to control a
Sony components and also Sony components VCR connected to VIDEO 1 IN jack,
that the remote is normally unable to control. press VIDEO1.
The procedure below uses an example in The RM SET UP and the SHIFT buttons
which a VCR made by a company other than light up. The input button you selected
Sony is connected to the VIDEO 1 IN jacks on (VIDEO 1) flashes.
the receiver. If you press the button for a component of
Before you begin, note that: which you cannot program the remote,
– You cannot change the settings of PHONO. such as DMPORT, XM or SIRIUS, etc.,
– The remote can control only components the RM SET UP button keeps flashing.
that accept infrared wireless control signals.
Be sure to turn on the receiver and point the
3 Press the numeric buttons to
remote towards the receiver when performing
enter the numeric code (or one
the following procedure. of the codes if more than one
code exists) corresponding to
1 the component and the maker
THEATER
of the component you want to
control.
SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
The input button you selected in step 2
1 2 3 TV INPUT
(VIDEO 1) lights up. (The RM SET UP
4 5 6 and SHIFT buttons remains lit.)
2,3
WIDE
MD/ SA-CD/
SAT TV TAPE CD
7 8 9
MULTI
D.TUNING
Note

For a TV remote code value, only numbers in
HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 the 500’s are valid.
XM SIRIUS SOURCE
4 4 Press ENT/MEM.
2CH/
INPUT NIGHT
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the RM SET UP button flashes twice and
1 While holding down RM SET the remote automatically exits the
UP, press AV ?/1. programming mode. The input button
lights off.
The RM SET UP button flashes.
To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP during any step.
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The numeric codes To control an MD deck

corresponding to the Maker Code(s)
component and the maker of SONY 301
the component DENON 302
Use the numeric codes in the tables below to JVC 303
control non-Sony components and also Sony KENWOOD 304
components that the remote is normally unable
to control. Since the remote signal that a To control a tape deck
component accepts differs depending on the
model and year of the component, more than Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202
one numeric code may be assigned to a
DENON 204, 205
component. If you fail to program your remote
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209
using one of the codes, try using other codes.
NAKAMICHI 210
Notes PANASONIC 216
• The numeric codes are based on the latest PHILIPS 211, 212
information available for each brand. There is a PIONEER 213, 214
chance, however, that your component will not TECHNICS 215, 216
respond to some or all of the codes. YAMAHA 217, 218
• All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
available when used with your particular
component.
To control an LD player
Maker Code(s)
SONY 601, 602, 603
To control a CD player PIONEER 606
Maker Code(s)
SONY 101, 102, 103
To control a video CD player
DENON 104, 123
JVC 105, 106, 107 Maker Code(s)
KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 SONY 605
MAGNAVOX 111, 116
MARANTZ 116 To control a HDD recorder
ONKYO 112, 113, 114
Maker Code(s)
PANASONIC 115
SONY 307, 308, 309
PHILIPS 116
Using the Remote
PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
YAMAHA 120, 121, 122
To control a DAT deck

Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
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To control a VCR To control a DVD player

Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s)
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, SONY 401, 402, 403
706 BROKSONIC 424
AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758 DENON 405
AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 HITACHI 416
BLAUPUNKT 740 JVC 415, 423
EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, MITSUBISHI 419
716, 750
ORITRON 417
FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720
PANASONIC 406, 408, 425
GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730
(GE) PHILIPS 407
GOLDSTAR/LG 723, 753 PIONEER 409, 410
GRUNDIG 724 RCA 414
HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741 SAMSUNG 416, 422
ITT/NOKIA 717 TOSHIBA 404, 421
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736 ZENITH 418, 420
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738
MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735 To control a DVD recorder
NEC 736
Maker Code(s)
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739,
740 SONY 401, 402, 403
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729 To control a TV
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747 Maker Code(s)
SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745 SONY 501
SANYO 717, 720, 746 AIWA 501, 536, 539
SHARP 748, 749 AKAI 503
TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 AOC 503
TOSHIBA 747, 756 CENTURION 566
ZENITH 754 CORONADO 517
CURTIS-MATHES 503, 551, 566, 567
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you DAYTRON 517, 566
enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515,
instead. 544
FISHER 508, 545
FUNAI 548
FUJITSU 528
GOLDSTAR/LG 503, 512, 515, 517, 534,
544, 556, 568
GRUNDIG 511, 533, 534
HITACHI 503, 513, 514, 515, 517,
519, 544, 557, 571
ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
J.C.PENNY 503, 510, 566
JVC 516, 552
KMC 517
MAGNAVOX 503, 515, 517, 518, 544,
566
MARANTZ 527
MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 527, 544, 566,
568
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NEC 503, 517, 520, 540, 544, RCA/PROSCAN 866, 871
554, 566 BITA/HITACHI 868
NORDMENDE 530, 558 HUGHES 867
NOKIA 521, 522, 573, 575 JVC/Echostar/Dish 873
PANASONIC 509, 524, 553, 559, 572 Network
PHILIPS 515, 518, 557, 570, 571 MITSUBISHI 872
PHILCO 503, 504, 514, 517, 518 SAMSUNG 875
PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540, 551, TOSHIBA 869, 870
555
PORTLAND 503
QUASAR 509, 535 To control a cable box
RADIO SHACK 503, 510, 527, 565, 567 Maker Code(s)
RCA/PROSCAN 503, 510, 523, 529, 544 SONY 821, 822, 823
SAMSUNG 503, 515, 517, 531, 532, HAMLIN/REGAL 836, 837, 838, 839, 840
534, 544, 556, 557, 562, JERROLD/G.I./ 806, 807, 808, 809, 810,
563, 566, 569 MOTOROLA 811, 812, 813, 814, 819
SAMPO 566 JERROLD 830, 831
SABA 530, 537, 547, 549, 558 OAK 841, 842, 843
SANYO 508, 545, 546, 560, 567 PANASONIC 816, 826, 832, 833, 834,
SCOTT 503, 566 835
SEARS 503, 508, 510, 517, 518, PHILIPS 830, 831
551 PIONEER 828, 829
SHARP 517, 535, 550, 561, 565 RCA 805
SYLVANIA 503, 518, 566 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549 TOCOM/PHILIPS 830, 831
TOSHIBA 535, 539, 540, 541, 551 ZENITH 826, 827
TELEFUNKEN 530, 537, 538, 547, 549,
558
TEKNIKA 517, 518, 567 To control a Blu-ray disc
WARDS 503, 517, 566 recorder
YORK 566
Maker Code(s)
ZENITH 542, 543, 567
SONY 310, 311, 312
GENERAL ELECTRIC 503, 509, 510, 544
(GE)
LOEWE 515, 534, 556 To control a PSX
Maker Code(s)
Using the Remote
To control a satellite tuner SONY 313, 314, 315

Maker Code(s)
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824, To control a DVD/VHS COMBO
825, 865
AMSTRAD 845, 846 Maker Code(s)
BskyB 862 SONY 411
GENERAL 866
ELECTRIC(GE)
To control a DVD/HDD COMBO
GRUNDIG 859, 860
HUMAX 846, 847 Maker Code(s)
THOMSON 857, 861, 864, 876 SONY 401, 402, 403
PACE 848, 849, 850, 852, 862,
863, 864
PANASONIC 818, 855
PHILIPS 856, 857, 858, 859, 860,
864, 874
NOKIA 851, 853, 854, 864
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Program the sequence of the

Performing several operation
commands in sequence
automatically 1,5 THEATER
(Macro Play) SHIFT TV ZONE AMP

AMP
1 2 3 TV INPUT
The Macro Play function lets you link several VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
commands in a sequential order as a single

command.
2,3 4
SAT
5
TV
6
MD/
TAPE
WIDE
SA-CD/
CD
7 8 9 D.TUNING
MULTI
The remote provides 2 macro lists (MACRO 1 TUNER PHONO IN DMPORT

and MACRO 2). You can specify up to 20 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
commands for each macro list.

XM SIRIUS SOURCE
Note 2CH/
When setting up Macro Play, replace the batteries INPUT

NIGHT
MODE
with new ones. GUI
MODE
HOME
CATEGORY
DISC SKIP
3
BD/DVD
1,3
TOP MENU MENU F1 F2
MACRO 1 MACRO 2
1 While holding down RM SET

UP, press MACRO 1 or MACRO
2 for more than 1 second.
The RM SET UP button flashes and one
of the input buttons lights up (in the initial
setting, the VIDEO1 button lights up).

component that you want to
assign one of the following
operations.
The selected input button lights up.
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3 Press the button for the

Starting macro play
operation you want to perform 1 Press AMP.
to learn the function as follows. The AMP button lights up, and then turns
off.
Press Operations to be
programmed
2 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to start
the macro.
N, x, X, Performs the operation The macro starts and execute the
M, m, of the button. commands in the order you assigned them.
., > While the commands are being sent, the
The input Switches inputs. AMP button flashes and the RM SET UP
button for more button lights up. When the commands have
than 1 second been sent, the RM SET UP and AMP
buttons light off.
MACRO 1 or Make a one second
MACRO 2 interval. When you want
to make a longer To erase a programmed macro
interval, press MACRO 1 While holding down RM SET UP, press
1 or MACRO 2 MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1
repeatedly. second to clear the stored macro.
The input button selected in step 2 flashes The RM SET UP button flashes.
twice, then lights up again. 2 Press RM SET UP.
Settings stored as macro are cleared.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3. When you
want to assign another
command for the same
component, repeat step 3.
5 Press RM SET UP to finish the

programming process.
Tip
If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in
step 1, and the macro programming process
Using the Remote
does not start, replace the batteries with new

ones.
To cancel programming
Press RM SET UP. Also, not pressing any
button for 60 seconds cancels the settings.
The previous command remains valid.
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3 Press SHIFT and then press the

Setting remote control numeric button (button 1 in the
example) you want to use as the
codes that are not stored VIDEO 1 button.
in the remote The input button you selected in step 2
lights up. (The RM SET UP button
Even if a remote control code is not one of the remains lit.)
presets stored in the remote, it is possible for
the remote to learn the code using the learning 4 Point the remote code receiver
function. section of the remote towards
Note the receiver/transmitter on the
When setting up the receiver to learn the remote remote control to be learned
command modes, replace the batteries with new from.
ones. While the second remote is receiving the
1,6 signal, the input button selected in step 2
turns off.
THEATER
1 SHIFT TV ZONE AMP

?/1
3 1 2 3 TV INPUT
4 5 6 WIDE
2,3 SAT
7
TV
8
MD/
TAPE
9
SA-CD/
CD
D.TUNING
About 5 cm - 10 cm (2" - 4")
MULTI
-/-- 0/10
HDMI1 HDMI2
ENT/MEM CLEAR
HDMI3 HDMI4 5 The RM SET UP button flashes
XM SIRIUS SOURCE
twice, then the learning
2CH/
process is completed.
When the learning process fails, the RM
Example for assigning numeric button 1 to SET UP button flashes five times. Try to
VIDEO 1 of the remote: perform the process again from step 2.
1 While holding down RM SET 6 Press RM SET UP to finish the
UP, press THEATER. Learning function process.
The RM SET UP button lights up.
Tips
2 Press the input button (VIDEO 1 • When the memory capacity for storing remote
control codes reaches a certain limit, the RM SET
in the example) for which you
UP button flashes 10 times, and then the learning
want to use the Learning input process ends.
function. • If the RM SET UP button flashes five times in step
The input button flashes. (The RM SET 1, and the learning process does not start, replace
UP button remains lit.) the batteries with new ones.
To cancel learning
Press RM SET UP. Also, not pressing any
button for 60 seconds cancels the settings.
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Using a command that has been

learned Clearing all the contents
When selecting a learned input, press the
button used to learn that function.
of the remote’s memory
To erase the learned code
THEATER
1 While holding down RM SET UP, press
THEATER. SHIFT TV ZONE AMP
1,2
1 2 3 TV INPUT
2 Press the input button (VIDEO 1 in the VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
example) for which you want to clear 4 5 6 WIDE

MD/ SA-CD/
SAT TV TAPE CD
the setting. 7 8 9 D.TUNING
MULTI
The input button flashes. (The RM SET UP TUNER PHONO IN DMPORT

button remains lit.) HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4
3 Press ?/1 for more than 1 second. XM SIRIUS SOURCE
The input button flashes twice. 2CH/

INPUT NIGHT
4 Press the input button to clear the RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE
GUI
stored setting. MODE
The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then

the clearing process is completed.
When the clearing process fails, the RM
SET UP button flashes five times. Try to
HOME
perform the process again from step 2.
CATEGORY
DISC SKIP
1,2 BD/DVD
TOP MENU MENU F1 F2
Using the Remote
MACRO 1 MACRO 2
1 Press and hold MASTER VOL –

first, then press ?/1, then press
AV ?/1.
The RM SET UP button flashes three
times.
2 Release all buttons.

All the contents of the remote’s memory
(i.e., all the programmed data) are
cleared.
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x Crossover frequency
The frequency at which two speaker’s
Additional Information frequencies intersect.
Glossary x Deep Color (Deep Colour)

Video signals for which the color depth of
signals passing through an HDMI jack have
x Cinema Studio EX
been raised.
A surround sound mode that can be regarded
The number of colors that could be expressed
as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound
by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with
technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing
the current HDMI jack. However, the number
theater using three technologies: “Virtual
of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel
Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth
will be 36, etc., bits when the receiver
Matching”, and “Cinema Studio
corresponds to Deep Color (Deep Colour).
Reverberation”.
Since the gradation of the depth of a color can
“Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual
be expressed more finely with more bits,
speaker technology, creates a virtual multi-
continuous color changes can be more
surround environment with actual speakers up
smoothly expressed.
to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound
experience of a theater with the latest facilities
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)
into your home.
Unique sound reproduction technology for
“Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble
home theater developed by Sony, in
attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound
cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment,
usually created in a theater using sound
for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound
emission from behind the screen. This is then
of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital
added to the front and center channels.
Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a
“Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured
the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art
data, the ideal sound field intended by
dubbing theaters and recording studios,
filmmakers can be experienced at home.
including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/ x Dolby Digital
C, available according to the studio type. Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It
x Component video consists of front (left/right), center, surround
A format for transmitting video signal
(left/right) and subwoofer channels. It is a
information consisting of three separate
designated audio standard for DVD-video and
signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and
also known as 5.1 channels surround.
chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as
DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted x Dolby Digital Plus
more faithfully. The three jacks are color- Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and
coded green, blue, and red. efficiency to deliver more channels of
compelling surround sound for high-definition
x Composite video video media. Its superior coding efficiencies
A standard format for transmitting video
enable up to 7.1 channels of high-quality multi
signal information. The luminance signal Y
channel audio without negatively impacting
and chrominance signal C are combined and
bit budgets allocated for video performance or
transmitted together.
additional feature sets.
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x Dolby Digital Surround EX x DTS 96/24

Acoustic technology developed by Dolby A high sound quality digital signal format. It
Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information records audio at a sampling frequency and bit
is matrixed into regular left and right surround rate of 96 kHz/24 bit which is the highest
channels so that the sound can be reproduced possible for DVD-video. The number of
in 6.1 channels. Active scenes, especially, are playback channels varies depending on the
recreated with a more dynamic and realistic software.
sound field.
x DTS Digital Surround
x Dolby Pro Logic II Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
This technology converts 2 channels stereo for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It
recorded audio into 5.1 channels for playback. compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,
There is a MOVIE mode for movies and delivering a higher quality sound
MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as reproduction.
music. Old movies encoded in the traditional
stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 x DTS-ES
channels surround sound. Format for 6.1 channels playback with
The GAME mode is suitable for video games. surround back information. There are two
modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all
x Dolby Pro Logic IIx channels independently, and “Matrix 6.1”
Technology for 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels) which matrixes surround back channel into
playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby surround left and surround right channels. It is
Digital Surround EX, 5.1 channels Dolby ideal for playback of motion picture
Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in soundtracks.
7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels). Furthermore,
existing stereo recorded content can also be x DTS-HD
reproduced in 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels). Audio format which extends the conventional
DTS Digital Surround format.
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro This format consists of a core and an
Logic) extension, and the core part has DTS Digital
Audio processing technology developed by Surround compatibility. There are two kinds of
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
surround information is matrixed into two and DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS-HD High
stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is Resolution Audio has a maximum
decoded and output in 4 channels surround transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with lossy
sound. This is the most common audio compression (Lossy), and DTS-HD High
processing method for DVD-video. Resolution Audio corresponds to a maximum
sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and a
x Dolby TrueHD maximum of 7.1 channels. DTS-HD Master

Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s lossless audio Audio has a maximum transmission rate of
technology developed for high-definition 24.5 Mbps, and uses lossless compression
optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-for- (Lossless), and DTS-HD Master Audio
bit identical to the original studio masters and corresponds to a maximum sampling
provides supreme-quality audio up to 8 frequency of 192 kHz, and a maximum of 7.1
channels at 96 kHz/24 bit and up to 6 channels channels.
at 192 kHz/24 bit. Together with high-
definition video, it offers an unprecedented
home theater experience.
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x DTS Neo:6 x Neural-THX

This technology converts 2 channels stereo Neural-THX® Surround is taking surround
recorded audio for 7 channels playback. There sound to the next level. This revolutionary new
are two modes to select according to the technology delivers the rich envelopment and
playback source or your preference, CINEMA discrete image detail of surround sound in a
for movies, and MUSIC for stereo sources format that is fully compatible with stereo.
such as music. Neural-THX Surround reduces the bandwidth
needed for broadcasters to deliver true, multi
x HDMI (High-Definition channel surround presentations, and enables
Multimedia Interface) 7.1-channel support for gaming and movies.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia By unmasking the audio details, typically lost
Interface) is an interface that supports both by other playback systems, audiences will
video and audio on a single digital connection, experience the deep ambience and subtle
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital details of movies, music and games. And with
picture and sound. The HDMI specification this technology being used by sound designers
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital during content creation, as well as embedded
Contents Protection), a copy protection into playback devices, Neural-THX Surround
technology that incorporates coding promises a listening experience that is true to
technology for digital video signals. the original mix. Neural-THX Surround has
been chosen as the official surround sound
x High Bitrate Audio broadcast format for XM Satellite Radio’s
It refers to the audio formats of the "XM HD Surround”, as well as other leading
compression method (DTS-HD Master Audio, FM/HD radio stations worldwide.
Dolby TrueHD, etc.) which is a high bitrate For additional information, please visit
format recorded mainly on Blu-ray disc, etc. www.neuralsurround.com.
x Interlace x PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

A scanning method which completes a picture A method of converting analog audio to digital
by displaying half of the lines on a tube surface audio for easy enjoyment of digital sound.
of a TV or monitor each 1/60 second. First, all
the odd-numbered lines are drawn, leaving x Progressive
spaces between each line, then all the even- A scanning method that draws all scanning
numbered lines are drawn to fill the spaces. lines sequentially, as opposed to interlaced
“i” of “480i” stands for “Interlace”. scanning where all the odd and then all the
even lines are drawn.
x LFE (Low Frequency Effects) “p” of “480p” stands for “Progressive”.
Sound effects of low frequencies which are
output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or x x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)
DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a x.v.Color (x.v.Colour) is a more familiar term
frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony,
becomes more powerful. and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an
international standard for color space in video.
This standard can express a wider color range
than the currently used broadcast standard.
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On placement
Precautions • Place the receiver in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and
prolong the life of the receiver.
On safety • Do not place the receiver near heat sources,
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
checked by qualified personnel before • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet
operating it any further. that might block the ventilation holes and
cause malfunctions.
On power sources • Do not place the receiver near equipment
• Before operating the receiver, check that the such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. (If
operating voltage is identical with your local the receiver is being used in combination
power supply. with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is
The operating voltage is indicated on the placed too close to that equipment, noise
nameplate on the back of the receiver. may result, and picture quality may suffer.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC This is especially likely when using an
power source (mains) as long as it is indoor antenna (aerial). Therefore, we
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit recommend using an outdoor antenna
itself has been turned off. (aerial).)
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a • Use caution when placing the receiver on
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver surfaces that have been specially treated
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug discoloration of the surface may result.
itself; never pull the cord.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other On operation
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the Before connecting other components, be sure
wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to to turn off and unplug the receiver.
insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your dealer.
On cleaning
• AC power cord (mains lead) must be
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
changed only at a qualified service shop.
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
On heat buildup abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
Although the receiver heats up during such as alcohol or benzine.
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you
continuously use this receiver at a large If you have any questions or problems
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, concerning your receiver, please consult your
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid nearest Sony dealer.
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
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There is no sound from one of the front

Troubleshooting speakers.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the
If you experience any of the following PHONES jack to verify that sound is
difficulties while using the receiver, use this output from the headphones. If only one
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the channel is output from the headphones, the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult component may not be connected to the
your nearest Sony dealer. receiver correctly. Check that all the cords
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the component. If both
Audio
channels are output from the headphones,
There is no sound, no matter which the front speaker may not be connected to
component is selected, or only a very the receiver correctly. Check the
low-level sound is heard. connection of the front speaker which is
• Check that the speakers and components not outputting any sound.
are connected securely. • Make sure you have connected both the L
• Check that all speaker cords are connected or R jack to an analog component and not
correctly. just to either the L or R jack. Use an audio
• Check that both the receiver and all cord (not supplied).
components are turned on.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME control is There is no sound from analog 2
not set at VOL –∞ dB. Try to set it at about channel sources.
VOL –40.0 dB. • Check that INPUT MODE is set to
• Check that SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) “ANALOG” (page 95).
is not set to off (page 43).
There is no sound from digital sources
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel
(from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
the muting function.
• Check that INPUT MODE is not set to
• Check that you have selected the correct
“ANALOG” (page 95).
component with INPUT SELECTOR.
• Check that “2ch Analog Direct” is not
• Check that headphones are not connected.
being used.
• When only a very low-level sound is
• Check to make sure the selected digital
heard, check to see if NIGHT MODE is
audio input jack is not assigned to other
activated (page 65).
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
• The protective device on the receiver has
(page 95).
been activated. Turn off the receiver,
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and
The left and right sounds are
turn on the power again. unbalanced or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components
There is no sound from a specific
component. are connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust the level parameters using the
• Check that the component is connected
Speaker settings menu.
correctly to the audio input jacks for that
component.
• Check that the cord(s) used for the
connection is (are) fully inserted into the
jacks on both the receiver and the
component.
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There is severe hum or noise. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel

• Check that the speakers and components sound is not reproduced.
are connected securely. • Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing
• Check that the connecting cords are away is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS
from a transformer or motor, and at least format.
10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or • When connecting the DVD player, etc., to
fluorescent light. the digital input jacks of this receiver,
• Move your audio components away from make sure the setting for the digital audio
the TV. output of the connected component is
• Make sure you have grounded the U available.
SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a
turntable is connected). Recording cannot be carried out.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them • Check that the components are connected
with a cloth slightly moistened with correctly (page 20).
alcohol. • Select the source component using INPUT
SELECTOR (page 50).
There is no sound, or only a very low-
level sound is heard from the center/ The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp
surround/surround back speakers. does not light up in blue.
• Select a “Cinema Studio EX” mode • Check that the playback component is
(page 63). connected on a digital jack and the input is
• Adjust the speaker level (page 65). selected properly on this receiver.
• Check whether the input source of the
There is no sound from the surround software being played back corresponds to
back speakers. the multi channel format.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital • Check whether the setup on the playback
Surround EX flag even though the component is set to multi channel sound.
packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX • Check to make sure the selected digital
logos. audio input jack is not assigned to other
inputs in “Input Assign” in the Input menu
There is no sound from the subwoofer. (page 95).
• Check that the subwoofer is connected
correctly and securely. There is no sound from the component
• Make sure you have turned on your connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
speaker. adapter.
• When all speakers are set to “LARGE” • Adjust the volume of this receiver.
and “Neo:6 Cinema” or “Neo:6 Music” is • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
selected, there is no sound from the and/or component is not connected
subwoofer. correctly. Turn off the receiver, then

reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
The surround effect cannot be adapter and/or component.
obtained. • Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
• Make sure the sound field function is on adapter and/or component device to make
(press MOVIE or MUSIC). sure it supports this receiver.
• Sound fields do not function for signals
with a sampling frequency of more than 48
kHz.
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Video HDMI
There is no picture or an unclear The source sound input to the HDMI
picture appears on the TV screen. jack is not output from the receiver or
• Select the appropriate input on the receiver the TV speaker.
(page 50). • Check the HDMI connection (page 86).
• Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD
• Move your audio components away from by connecting HDMI.
the TV. • Depending on the playback component,
• Assign the video input correctly. you may need to set up the component.
• The input signal should be same as input Refer to the operating instructions
when you are up-converting an input supplied with each component.
signal with this receiver (page 33). • Be sure to use a connecting cable for the
HDMI jack corresponding to high speed
The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO (an HDMI version 1.3a, category 2 cable)
OUT is corrupted. when you view images or listen to sound
• Video input signals other than 480p during a Deep Color (Deep Colour)
component are not received when signals transmission.
are output from the VIDEO jack. Input
480i component video signals. The source image input to the HDMI
• When component input signals other than jack is not output from the TV.
480p are output, use the COMPONENT • Check the HDMI connection (page 86).
VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack and set • Depending on the playback component,
“Resolution” to “DIRECT”. you may need to set up the component.
Recording cannot be carried out. supplied with each component.
• Check that the components are connected • Be sure to use a connecting cable for the
correctly (page 25). HDMI jack corresponding to high speed
• Select the source component using INPUT (an HDMI version 1.3a, category 2 cable)
SELECTOR (page 50). when you view images or listen to sound
during a Deep Color (Deep Colour)
The GUI does not appear on the TV transmission.
screen.
• Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select The Control for HDMI function does not
“GUI ON”. Press MENU if the GUI menu work.
does not appear on the TVscreen. • Check the HDMI connection (page 86).
• Check that the TV is connected correctly. • Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set to
“ON” in the HDMI settings menu.
• Make sure the connected component is
compatible with the Control for HDMI
function.
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on
the connected component. Refer to the
operating instructions of the connected
component.
• Repeat the procedures of “Preparing
Control for HDMI function” if you change
the HDMI connection, connect/disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead), or when
there is a power failure (page 87).
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No sound is output from the receiver Tuner

and TV speaker while using the System
Audio Control function. The FM reception is poor.
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
System Audio Control function. to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM
• If the TV does not have System Audio antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you
Control function, set the “Audio Out” connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna
settings in HDMI settings menu to (aerial), ground it against lightning. To
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
sound from the TV speaker and receiver. ground (earth) wire to a gas pipe.
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the sound Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
from the receiver.
• If you cannot listen to the sound of a
component connected to the receiver
– Change the input of the receiver to Receiver
HDMI when you want to watch a
program on a component connected via
HDMI connection to the receiver.
– Change the TV channel when you want
to watch a TV broadcast. Ground (earth)
– Select the component or input you want wire (not supplied)
to watch when you watch a program on To ground
the component connected to the TV.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
TV on this operation. Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are
The TV’s remote commander cannot be connected securely. Adjust the antennas
used to control the connected (aerials) and connect an external antenna
component when using the Control for (aerial), if necessary.
HDMI function.
• Keep the satellite radio antenna, away
• Change the input of the receiver to the from the speaker cords and the power cord
HDMI input connected to the component. (mains lead) to avoid picking up noise.
• The signal strength of the stations is too
weak (when tuning in with automatic
tuning). Use direct tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval
correctly (when tuning in AM stations
with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset

stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the
stations (page 73).
• Press DISPLAY so that the frequency
appears on the display window.
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The system cannot receive satellite Error messages

channels at all. If there is a malfunction, the display window
• The receiving condition is not good. Move shows a message. You can check the condition
the antenna to the place where the of the system by the message. See the
condition is good. following table to solve the problem. If any
• Check that you subscribed to the desired problem persists, consult your nearest Sony
satellite radio service (see page 74). dealer.
PROTECTOR
Remote control Irregular current is output to the speakers, or
The remote does not function. the upper panel of the receiver is covered
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on with something. The receiver will
the receiver. automatically turn off after a few seconds.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between Check the connection of speakers and turn
the remote and the receiver. on the power again.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with
new ones, if they are weak.
For other messages, see “Message list after
• Make sure that the command modes of the
Auto Calibration measurement” (page 49),
receiver and the remote are the same. If the
“XM Radio message list” (page 83), “SIRIUS
command mode of the receiver and the
Satellite Radio message list” (page 84) and
remote are different, you cannot operate
“DIGITAL MEDIA PORT message list”
the receiver with the remote (page 38).
(page 93).
• Make sure you select the correct input on
the remote.
• When you operate a programmed non- Reference sections for clearing
Sony component, the remote may not the receiver’s memory
function properly depending on the model
To clear See
and the maker of the component.
All memorized settings page 37
Customized sound fields page 64
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Input
Specifications PHONO Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 kohms
S/N3): 90 dB
AUDIO POWER (A, 20 kHz LPF)4)
SPECIFICATIONS Analog Sensitivity: 150 mV/
50 kohms
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL S/N3): 100 dB
HARMONIC DISTORTION: (A, 20 kHz LPF)4)
With 8 ohms loads, both channels driven, from Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per S/N: 96 dB
channel minimum RMS power, with no more (A, 20 kHz LPF)4)
than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 Digital (Optical) S/N: 96 dB
milliwatts to rated output. (A, 20 kHz LPF)4)
Output (analog)
Amplifier section AUDIO OUT Voltage: 150 mV/
Power Output 1 kohm
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode1) SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%): Equalizer
100 W + 100 W Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step
Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode 3) INPUT
SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
(4 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.15%):
bypassed).
85 W + 85 W 4)
Weighted network.
Reference Power Output (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD
0.7%)
FM tuner section
FRONT2): 110 W + 110 W
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
CENTER2): 110 W
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
SURROUND2): 110 W + 110 W
Antenna (aerial) terminals
SURROUND BACK2):
75 ohms, unbalanced
110 W + 110 W
Intermediate frequency
Reference Power Output (4 ohms 1 kHz, THD
0.7%) 10.7 MHz
FRONT2): 100 W + 100 W
AM tuner section
CENTER2): 100 W Tuning range
SURROUND2): 100 W + 100 W With 10-kHz tuning scale
SURROUND BACK2): 530 – 1,710 kHz5)
100 W + 100 W With 9-kHz tuning scale
531 – 1,710 kHz5)
1)
Depending on the sound field settings and the Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial)
source, there may be no sound output. Intermediate frequency
2)
Measured under the following conditions:
450 kHz
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
5)
You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9
Frequency response
kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station,
PHONO RIAA equalization curve
turn off the receiver. While holding down
±0.5 dB
TUNING MODE, press POWER on the receiver.
Analog 10 Hz – 100 kHz, All preset stations will be erased when you change
±3 dB (with sound field the tuning scale. To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9
and equalizer bypassed) kHz), repeat the procedure.
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Video section Supplied accessories

Inputs/Outputs Operating Instructions (this manual)
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Quick Setup Guide (1)
COMPONENT VIDEO: GUI Menu List (1)
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
80 MHz HD Pass Through AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
Remote commander (RM-AAL017) (1)
HDMI Video Remote commander (RM-AAU039) (1)
Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (4)
640 × 480p@60 Hz
720 × [email protected]/60 Hz
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
720 × 576p@50 Hz
1280 × 720p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080i@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@50 Hz
1920 × 1080p@24 Hz
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
DC OUT: 5 V, 0.7A MAX
Power consumption
Area Power consumption

USA 350 W
Canada 480 VA
Power consumption (during standby mode)

0.7 W (when “Control for
HDMI” and “RS-232C
Control” are set to “OFF”)
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)
17 × 6 1/4 × 15 3/8 inches
(430 x 157.5 x 388 mm)
including projecting parts
and controls
Mass (Approx.) 26 lb 15 oz (12.2 kg)
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Index
Symbols C
U SIGNAL GND terminal 24 Calibration Type Select 48, 110
Category Mode 78, 118
Numerics CD player 21, 24, 52
2 channel 60 Changing the display 98
2ch Analog Direct 60, 116 Cinema Studio EX (mode) 63
2ch Stereo Mode 60 Clear
4 Ω 43 memory 37
5.1 channel 15 remote 129
7.1 channel 15 Command mode 38
8 Ω 43 Connections
antennas (aerials) 36
audio components 20
A speakers 17
A.F.D. (mode) 62 video components 25
A/V Sync 56, 113 Control for HDMI
AC power cord (mains lead) 37 connecting 86
AM 71, 98, 116 preparing 87
Audio (Settings) 56, 113 Crossover Freq 69
Auto Calibration 44, 110, 114
Auto Tuning 71, 116
D
D.Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor)
B 70
BI-AMP 69 DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) 44
Bi-amplifier connection 107 DCS 63
Blu-ray disc player 27, 53 Decode Priority 56, 113
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 10, 14, 21, 90
Direct Tuning 72, 79, 116, 118
Display 99
Distance 66
Distance Unit 70, 111
Dolby Digital EX 61
DTS Neo:6 (Cinema, Music) 62
Dual Mono 56, 113
DVD player 27, 29, 53

DVD recorder 32
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E M
Effect Level 112 Manual Setup 65, 66
Enhanced Setup 50 MASTER VOLUME 8, 52, 53, 54, 55
Enhanced Surround mode 59, 116 Messages
EQ (Settings) 70, 112 Auto Calibration 49
EQ Curve 50 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 93
Equalizer 70 error 138
SIRIUS 84
F XM 83
FM 71, 98, 116 Movie 63
FM Mode 72, 112 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp 53
Music 63
Muting 51
G
Gain Adjusting (Bass/Treble) 70
GUI (Graphical User Interface) 19, 39
N
Name Input 94
Network Client 92
H Neural-THX 62
HDMI (Settings) 57, 113 NIGHT MODE 65
HDMI jacks 9, 26
Headphone (Settings) 63
O
One-Touch Play 88
I
Input 50
Input Assign 96
P
INPUT MODE 94 Parental Lock 80, 112
INPUT SELECTOR 52, 53, 54, 55 Phase Audio 69, 110
iPod 91, 92 Phase Noise 69, 110
PHONES 8
PLII 62
L PLIIx 62
Level 66, 70 Position (Auto Calibration) 50, 110
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 99 Preset channels 79, 119
List Mode 93 Preset Mode 80
Lock Code 81, 112 Preset stations 73, 117
PROTECTOR 138
Q
Quick Setup 46
R
Radio ID 77, 112, 118
Recording 102, 103
Remote 11–14, 38, 120–129
Resetting 37, 64
Resolution 57, 90, 113
RS-232C Control 58, 107, 113
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S
Satellite radio 74
Screen Saver 58
SIRIUS Satellite Radio 75
Sleep timer 101
Sound Field Select 59, 116
Sound Field Setup 59
Speaker (Settings) 42, 69, 111
Speaker Impedance 42, 111
Speaker Pattern 67, 111
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 8, 43
Super Audio CD player 21, 23, 24, 52
Sur Back Assign 69
Surround Settings 112
System (Settings) 58, 113
System Audio Control 89
System Power Off 89
T
Test Tone 68, 69, 110
Tuner 71
Tuner (Settings) 112
Tuning 71, 72, 73
U
Up converting 33
V
VCR 32, 55
Video (Settings) 57, 113
Video game 54
X
XM Radio 74
Z
Zone 12V Trigger 106, 113

ZONE 2 69
Zone Input Change 106
Zone Power ON/OFF 106
Zone Volume Adjust 106
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

This receiver incorporates High-Definition

XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM

©2008 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS” and

This product is manufactured under license from

The font type (Shin Go R) installed in this receiver

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the

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Getting Started Enjoying Surround Sound

Using the Remote

To remove the cover

Status of the POWER button

Name Function Name Function

D Remote sensor Receives signals from A.F.D. Press to select a sound

E Display The current status of MUSIC

D Control jack for Sony equipment H VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section

G COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/

Remote commander Name Function

Name Function Name Function

Name Function Name Function

RM-AAU039 Name Function

1: Installing the speakers

Example of a 5.1 channel

AFront speaker (left)

• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,

• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly

2: Connecting the speakers

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Connecting components with

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT MD deck Super Audio CD

A Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Notes on connecting a DIGITAL

Notes on playing a Super Audio

If you want to connect several

Connecting components with

DVD player, Blu-ray disc

A Audio cord (not supplied)

Notes • When “Sur Back Assign” is set to “BI-AMP” or

Connecting components with

Super MD deck, Tape deck

A Audio cord (not supplied)

4b: Connecting the video components

Connecting components with

TV, projector, etc.

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Notes on connecting cables • Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) Tip

Blu-ray disc player

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) Tip

Connecting a satellite tuner,

Satellite tuner, set-top box

A Audio cord (not supplied) Tip