Sony multi channel av receiver - Manuals

6 US Main features of the receiver Compatible with a variety of connections and formats Better image and sound quality Feature Description Page Multi-channel The receiver can output up to 9.1 channels.The receiver is equipped with speaker terminals for the front height channel. (Up to 7 channels can...

7 US Useful functions Others Sound fields The receiver creates optimum sound in accordance with various speaker connections or input sources. (The receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields are Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS Neo:X, HD-D.C.S., etc.) 72, 74 High quality reproduction of compressed audio files You...

8 US Table of Contents Main features of the receiver ........................6Description and location of parts ................10 Getting Started Read the following before you connect any equipment .............................................. 21 1: Installing speakers ...............................

9 US Operating the receiver using a smartphone ......................................... 91 Saving various settings for the receiver and recalling those settings all at one time (Easy Automation) ................................ 91 Using the sleep timer .................................. 94Recording...

10 US Description and location of parts A ? / 1 ON/STANDBY Press to turn the receiver on or off. When the power is on, the lamp above the button lights up in green. If “Control for HDMI” (page 113), “Pass Through” (page 113), or “Network Standby” (page 115) is set to “On,” or the power for zone 2 or...

11 US K HD-D.C.S. lamp, BERLIN PHILHARMONIC HALL lamp, TRUE CONCERT MAPPING lamp (page 72) L EASY AUTOMATION 1, 2 (page 91) M HDMI OUT (A/B/A+B/OFF) (page 86) N PHONES jack Connects to headphones. O TONE MODE, TONE Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select BASS or TREBLE, then turn TONE to adjust the bas...

12 US A SW Lights up when subwoofer(s) is (are) connected and the audio signal is output from the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack(s). B Playback channel indicator The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being decoded. Based on the speaker settings, the boxed letter(s) vary to show how the receiver ...

14 US DTS Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. DTS-ES Lights up with the either following indicator, depending on the input signal decoding format. 96/24 DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) decoding DISC DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 MTX DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 Z NEO:X Lights up when DTS Neo:X Cinema/Music/Ga...

15 US Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks (page 28, 32, 34, 42) COAXIAL IN jacks (page 31, 39) HDMI IN/OUT * jacks (page 28, 30, 32, 34) B RS232C port Used for maintenance and service. C VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 28, 31, 32, 34, 36) AUDIO IN/OUT jacks VIDEO IN...

16 US * You must connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the selected input image (page 28). D LAN ports (switching hubs) (page 46) E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT section (page 28, 31, 34) Y, P B , P R IN/OUT * jacks F ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack (page 43) AM ANTENNA jack (p...

17 US Use the supplied remote control to operate this receiver and other equipment. The remote control is pre-programmed to operate Sony video/audio equipment initially. Note Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Tip When the re...

19 US wl HDMI OUTPUT (page 86) e; DISPLAY Press to display the control panel on the TV screen when playing back content via Internet video or a home network. ea RETURN/EXIT O Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu. es CATEGORY +/– Press to select the category for satellite tuner. B ·/...

20 US Simple remote control (RM-AAU124) This remote control can only be used to operate the receiver. You can control the main functions of the receiver with simple operations using this remote control. A ? / 1 (on/standby) Press to turn a receiver on or off. B 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, MUSIC (pa...

21 US G e tting Star te d Read the following before you connect any equipment Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). For details on a multi-zone connection, see page 78.For details on a bi-amplifier connection, see page 97. Getting Started Installing Speaker...

22 US This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals.• Composite video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals.• Component video signals can be output as HDMI video and video signals. As the factory default setting, video signals input from the connect...

23 US G e tting Star te d Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks of the equipment connected.This receiver supports the following audio formats. * Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. F...

24 US 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use up to a 9.1 channel system (9 speakers and one subwoofer). 9.1 channel speaker system You can enjoy high-quality multi-channel surround sound maximally just you would in an ideal dubbing theater. A Front left speaker B Front right speaker ...

25 US G e tting Star te d Recommended speaker placement 7.1 channel speaker system • The angle A shown in the illustration should be the same. • If you cannot place the speakers at the optimum angle, separate the surround speakers and the surround back speakers adequately and arrange them as symmetr...

26 US Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) A Front speaker A (L) B Front speaker A (R) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (L) E Surround speaker (R) F Surround back speaker (L) 2) 4) G Su...

27 US G e tting Star te d You can set whether or not to output sound from the front high speakers using “Sound Field Mode” (page 75). However, “Sound Field Mode” may not work, depending on the sound field setting or input signals. 5) When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn o...

28 US 2: Connecting the monitor You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipmen...

30 US 3: Connecting the video equipment To connect equipment with HDMI jacks If your equipment does not have an HDMI jack, see page 31. A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. * You can connect any equipment with HDMI output jacks to the HDMI IN jacks of the receiver...

31 US G e tting Star te d To connect equipment with jacks other than HDMI jacks It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment. A Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (...

32 US It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment. Connections required for playing video games PlayStation 3 (video game with an HDMI jack) A Video/audio signals or B C D Audio signals Video signals Video game without an HDMI jack

33 US G e tting Star te d A HDMI cable (not supplied) B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) D Video cord (not supplied) * You can output the video game’s sound (multi-channel surround sound) from the receiver only by connecting the video game with an HDMI cable. ** If you...

37 US G e tting Star te d A Video/audio cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied) Connections required for watching content via a camcorder To the VIDEO 2 IN jacks Camcorder without an HDMI jack A B Video/audio signals Camcorder with an HDMI jack

38 US • 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, DSD, and Linear PCM. For details, see “Digital audio formats supported by the receiver” (page 23). • Analog video signals input to the ...

39 US G e tting Star te d 4: Connecting the audio equipment If your 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 conn...

42 US It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect cords according to the jacks of your equipment. A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie opt...

43 US G e tting Star te d Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other equipment. • Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial). • After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible. Connections required fo...

44 US A Audio cord (not supplied) Note If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the ( U ) SIGNAL GND terminal. Connections required for listening to cassette tapes or records Turntable Tape deck A A

45 US G e tting Star te d 5: Connecting to the network If you have an Internet connection, you can connect this receiver to the Internet as well, through the wired LAN connection. The following system environment is required to use the network function of the receiver. A Broadband line connection A ...

46 US The following illustration is a configuration example of a home network with the receiver, a computer.We recommend that you use a wired connection. Note Connect a router to one among ports 1 to 4 of the receiver using only one LAN cable. Do not connect the same router to the receiver using mor...

47 US G e tting Star te d 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote control Connect the supplied AC power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal on the receiver firmly, then connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. A several space is left between the plug and the rear panel even when...

49 US G e tting Star te d 7: Setting up the receiver using the Easy Setup You can set the basic settings of the receiver easily by operating the receiver in accordance with the instructions on the TV screen.Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected.When you turn on t...

50 US Set “Speaker Impedance” to “8 Ω ” in the Speaker Settings menu. – For other types of speakers in other configurations: Set “Speaker Impedance” to “4 Ω ” in the Speaker Settings menu. To select the front speakers You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Press SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF) ...

52 US Guide to on-screen display operation You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V / v / B / b and on the remote control. 1 Switch the input of the TV to the input to which the receiver is connected. 2 Press HOM...

53 US G e tting Star te d Overview of the main menus Menu Description Watch Selects the video or photo source to be input to the receiver, or the video or photo content to be delivered via Internet video or a home network (page 54). Listen Selects the music source to be input to the receiver, or the...

54 US Enjoying images/sound from the connected equipment 1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from the home menu, then press . The menu item list appears on the TV screen. 2 Select the equipment you want, then press . 3 Turn on the equipment and start playback. 4 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume. T...

55 US Enj o y ing ima g es/soun d USB Device/WALKMAN You can play video/music/photo files on the connected USB device.For playable types of files, see “Playable types of files” (page 151). 1 Connect the USB device to the (USB) port on the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions of the USB devi...

56 US iPhone/iPod You can enjoy the music/video/photo and charge the battery of an iPhone/iPod via the receiver.For details on the compatible iPhone/iPod models with this function, see page 60. Note You cannot use headphones during playback. 1 Connect the iPhone/iPod to the (USB) port on the receive...

57 US Enj o y ing ima g es/soun d DLNA You can play video/ music/photo files on other DLNA-certified devices by connecting them to your home network. 1 Select “Watch” or “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “My Video,” “My Music,” or “My Photo,” then press . Note If no picture is outpu...

58 US B Playing status barStatus bar, cursor indicating the current position, playing time, duration of the video file C Network condition indicator D Network transmission speed E The next video file name F The currently selected video file name You can register your favorite Internet content in “Fa...

59 US Enj o y ing ima g es/soun d FM/AM 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 43). 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “FM/AM,” then press . FM/A...

60 US Playing files on an iPhone/iPod Compatible iPhone/iPod models The compatible iPhone/iPod models are as follows. Update your iPhone/iPod with the latest software before using with the receiver. Compatible models are as follows: • iPod touch iPod touch 4th generation/iPod touch 3rd generation/iP...

61 US P la y ing via a N e twork Playing files on a home network (DLNA) This receiver can be used as a player and renderer.• Server: Stores and sends files.• Player: Receives and plays files from the server. • Renderer: Receives and plays files from the server, and can be operated by another device ...

62 US Listening to FM/AM radio 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “FM/AM,” then press . The FM/AM screen appears. 3 Select the band switch. 4 Press V / v to select “FM” or “AM,” then press . 1 Select the frequency indication on the FM/AM screen. 2 Press V / v . V scans from ...

63 US Tun in g Tips • Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning to an AM station. • The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. – FM band 100 kHz – AM band 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 64). If you cannot tune to a station “– –...

64 US You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver.All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale. 1 Press ? / 1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down TUNING MODE, press ? / 1 on the receiver. 3 Change the current AM tuning scale to 9 kHz...

65 US Tun in g Family friendly packages are also available to restrict channels that feature mature programming. To subscribe to a Sirius package, U.S. customers (including Puerto Rico) should visit www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-539-7474. Canadian customers should visit www.sirius.ca. All programmi...

66 US 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. The option menu appears. 4 Select “Antenna Aiming,” then press . The Antenna Aiming screen appears. 5 While checking the quality of the reception, adjust the direction of the antenna to ob...

67 US Tun in g 4 Select the channel, then press . The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen. Enter the channel number directly by using the numeric buttons on the remote control. This operation cannot be performed using the simple remote control. 1...

68 US 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset another channel. You can store channels from 1 to 30. 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Select “Presets,” then press . 4 Select the preset number from the preset list, then press . You can select stored preset c...

69 US Tun in g To delete the numbers you have entered, go back to step 2 by pressing RETURN/EXIT O , and then repeat the procedure above from step 2. To change the lock code (Lock Code) 1 Select “Listen” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “SIRIUS,” then press . 3 Press TOOLS/OPTIONS. 4 Select...

70 US Message list Message appears Explanation Remedies Antenna Error The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect Home tuner and the antenna. Acquiring Signal The receiving condition is not good. Try moving the antenna to another location. For details about ...

71 US Enjo yi ng Sou nd Eff e cts Selecting the sound field 1 Select “Sound Effects,” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “Sound Field,” then press . 3 Select the sound field you want. You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you ar...

72 US 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. Tip We usually recommend “A.F.D. Auto.” You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the rece...

73 US Enjo yi ng Sou nd Eff e cts About the effect type for HD-D.C.S. HD-D.C.S. has three different types: Dynamic, Theater, and Studio. Each type has different reflection and reverberation sound mixture levels and is optimized to match a listener’s room uniqueness, taste and mood. x Dynamic The “Dy...

74 US You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of concert halls into your home. Enjoying a surround effect for music Sound field Effect Berlin Philharmonic Hall Reproduces the sound char...

75 US Enjo yi ng Sou nd Eff e cts About the effect level for True Concert Mapping A/B You can set the reverberation level for the “True Concert Mapping A/B” sound field.This function is available when the speaker pattern is set so that there are front high speakers, and “Sound Field Mode” is set to ...

76 US • If there is any noise present, the noise may be different, depending on the sound field you select. • “Neo:X (Cinema/Music/Game)” does not work when signals with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz are being received. Using the Sound Optimizer function The Sound Optimizer function imparts a sense...

77 US Enjo yi ng Sou nd Eff e cts Adjusting the equalizer You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of front, center, surround/surround back and front high speakers. 1 Select “Settings” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select “Audio Settings,” then press . 3 ...

78 US What you can do with the Multi-zone function You can enjoy images and sounds from an equipment connected to the receiver in a zone other than the main zone. For example, you can watch the DVD in the main zone and listen to the CD in zone 2 or zone 3. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), y...

79 US Using Mul ti-zo ne F eatu res 2 Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. A IR repeater (not supplied) B Speakers C Sony Amplifier/Receiver * You can also connect to the ZONE 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack. 2:Zone 3 connections Main zone Zone 2 TV monitor ZONE...

80 US ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is used only for custom installation by a qualified person.ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT (RJ-45 jack) is a jack that sends a source video signal to the component video input for zone 2. For details, consult your dealer. Attention Do not use this jack for an Ethernet LAN connec...

81 US Using Mul ti-zo ne F eatu res Setting the speakers in zone 2 When the speakers in zone 2 are connected to the SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2) terminals of the receiver (page 78), make the setting so that the sound selected in zone 2 is output from the speakers connected to the SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2) te...

82 US 4 Press ENT/MEM. The ZONE button flashes twice and the remote control switches to zone 2 or zone 3 mode. Operating the receiver from another zone (ZONE 2/ZONE 3 operations) The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2 or zone 3. When...

84 US Using “BRAVIA” Sync features “BRAVIA” Sync is the name of a function on Sony products that enables compatible equipment connected via HDMI cables to be operated mutually using the “BRAVIA” remote control.This mutual operation is enabled by the Control for HDMI function using HDMI CEC (Consumer...

85 US U s ing O th e r Feature s 6 Repeat step 5 to set the Control for HDMI function and to display the image of all the playback equipment you want to use. Note When you pull out the HDMI cable or change the connection, perform the steps above.However, you do not need to perform these steps when y...

86 US You can also operate this function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Notes • When “Control for HDMI” is set to “On,” the “Audio Out” settings in the HDMI Settings menu will set automatically based on the System Audio Control settings. • If the TV is...

87 US U s ing O th e r Feature s 1 Turn on the receiver and the two monitors. 2 Press HDMI OUTPUT. Each time you press the button, the output will be switched as follows: HDMI A t HDMI B t HDMI A + B t OFF t HDMI A… You can also use the HDMI OUT button on the receiver. Notes • If the compatible vide...

88 US Switching between digital and analog audio When you connect equipment to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch. 1 Select the input sou...

93 US U s ing O th e r Feature s 1 Select “Easy Automation” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select a Scene you want, then press . 1 Select “Easy Automation” from the home menu, then press . 2 Select a Scene for which you want to save settings among from “1: Movie,” “2: Music,” “3: Party,” or “4: ...

94 US Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. 1 Press AMP. The receiver can be operated using the remote control. 2 Press SHIFT, then press SLEEP. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: When sleep timer is being use...

96 US 1 Press ? / 1 while pressing RM SET UP. The AMP and ZONE buttons flash. 2 Press AMP. The ZONE button goes off, the AMP button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up. 3 Press the numeric button 1 or 2 while the AMP button is flashing. When you press 1, the command mode is set to COMMAND ...

97 US U s ing O th e r Feature s Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using surround back speakers and front high speakers, you can use the SURROUND BACK (ZONE 2) terminals for the front speakers for use with a bi-amplifier connection. To connect speakers Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi...

98 US Using the setting menu You can adjust the various settings for speakers, surround effects, multi-zone, etc., using the setting menu. 1 Select “Settings” from the home menu, then press to enter the menu mode. The setting menu list appears on the TV screen. 2 Select the menu item you want, then ...

99 US Adj u stin g Sett ings Setting menu list Settings Easy Setup (page 101) Speaker Settings (page 101) Auto Calibration Auto Calibration Setup Position Calibration Type User Reference Edit Front Reference Type Speaker Pair Match Name In Automatic Phase Matching Speaker Relocation Speaker Connecti...

101 US Adj u stin g Sett ings Easy Setup Re-runs the Easy Setup to make the basic settings. Follow the on-screen instructions (page 49). Speaker Settings You can set up your viewing environment (with the speaker system you are using) either automatically or manually. Performs the D.C.A.C. (Digital C...

102 US To set a compensation type for the speakers You can select the compensation type to be used for the speakers for each Position. 1 Select the “Position” for which you want to set the speaker compensation type, then press . 2 Select the “Calibration Type” you want, then press . • Full Flat Make...

103 US Adj u stin g Sett ings 3 Press V / v / B / b and to select a character one by one. 4 Select “Finish,” then press . Automatic Phase Matching Lets you set the A.P.M. (Automatic Phase Matching) function in the D.C.A.C. (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function (page 101).Calibrates the phase ch...

104 US Lets you adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Easy Setup is completed.The Speaker Settings are only for the current “Position.”You can make the following settings using the wizard.– Settings for the speaker pattern for the speaker system you are using...

105 US Adj u stin g Sett ings • 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. Not...

106 US Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers.Some items may not be displayed, depending on the setting of the speaker pattern. 3 Adjust “Level,” then press . To output the source sound from adjacent speakers You can output the source sound from adjacent speakers so that y...

107 US Adj u stin g Sett ings Audio Settings You can adjust settings for the audio to suit your preference. The D.L.L. function is Sony proprietary technology that allows low quality digital audio signals and analog audio signals to be played back with high quality sound. x Off x Auto 1 This functio...

108 US Lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. x Off The dynamic range is not compressed. x Auto The dynamic range is compressed automa...

109 US Adj u stin g Sett ings Video Settings You can adjust settings for video. Lets you convert the resolution of analog video input signals and output the converted signals. x Direct Lets you output analog video input signals directly. x Auto x 480i/576i x 480p/576p x 720p x 1080i x 1080p z : Vide...

110 US 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/576p. Notes • Video signals are not output from the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT or MONITOR ...

111 US Adj u stin g Sett ings This function targets content via a USB device, a home network, and Internet video. x 480i/576i x 480p/576p x 720p x 1080i x 1080p * If you play back content that is protected by Macrovision, the receiver may output the image at low resolution, or a warning message whic...

112 US This function targets content via a USB device, a home network, and Internet video. x Auto Select this to display 3D compatible content in 3D. x Off Select this to display all content in 2D. This function targets content via a USB device, a home network, and Internet video. x 16:9 Select this...

113 US Adj u stin g Sett ings x TV+AMP The sound is output from the TV speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. Notes • The sound quality of the playback equipment depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. If the TV has stereo spea...

114 US Lets you output the video input signals from the HDMI IN jack directly to the HDMI OUT jack. x Off The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are output through a video processor. x On The input signals from the HDMI IN jack are output directly. Input Settings You can adjust the settings for the...

115 US Adj u stin g Sett ings Network Settings You can adjust the settings for the network. Lets you check or change the network settings. You can change the settings for the following items either manually or automatically.– IP Address– DNS– Proxy ServerConnect the receiver to the network beforehan...

116 US Playback of some Internet videos can be limited according to the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.Set the function in accordance with the on-screen instructions. Lets you set whether or not access to allow playback of unrated Internet videos. x Allow A...

117 US Adj u stin g Sett ings 2 Select “Volume,” then press . 3 Adjust the volume, then press . To preset the volume for main zone/zone 2 You can preset the volume of turning the power on for each zone. 1 Select the zone for which you want to preset the volume, then press . 2 Select “Preset Volume,”...

118 US System Settings You can customize the settings of the receiver. Lets you select the language for the messages on the screen. x English x Español x Français x Deutsch Lets you turn the function that switches the main zone to standby mode automatically if you do not operate the receiver for a s...

119 US Adj u stin g Sett ings – When the receiver cannot retrieve the data, such as when the network has not been set up, or when the server is down, etc. Lets you erase personal information related to Internet video, such as the Internet content list, “Favorites List,” etc. Displays the software ve...

120 US 3 Press V / v repeatedly to select the menu, then press . 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select the menu item, then press . The parameter appears in brackets. 5 Press V / v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then press . The parameter is entered and the brackets disappear from the disp...

121 US Adj u stin g Sett ings The following options are available in each menu. “ xx …” in the table signifies the parameter for each item. Menu list (in the display window) Menu Item Parameter AUTO CALIBRATION AUTO CAL START ? FRONT B CONNECT: xxx ? YES, NO 5 4 3 2 1 MEASURING: TONE MEASURING: T.S....

126 US To change the display The display panel provides various information of the receiver status such as sound field. 1 Select the input for which you want to check the information. 2 Press DISPLAY MODE on the receiver repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY MODE, the display will change as follow...

127 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l Operating each equipment using the remote control You can control Sony or non-Sony equipment you are using with the remote control supplied with the receiver.The remote control is initially set to control Sony equipment. When you change the settings of the remo...

128 US a) LD player only b) Deck B only c) DVD only d) Video CD only Turning off all connected equipment (SYSTEM STANDBY) Even when this receiver is standby mode, zone 2 or zone 3 remain turned on. To turn off all Sony equipment, including connections to each zone, press ? / 1 and AV ? / 1 on the re...

129 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l 2 While the RM SET UP button is flashing, press the input button (including the TV button) of the equipment you want to control. For example, if you are going to control a VCR connected to VIDEO 1 IN jack, press VIDEO 1.RM SET UP and SHIFT light up, and the inp...

131 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l To control an LD player To control a video CD player To control a VCR * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead. To control a satellite tuner (box) PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540, 551, 555 PORTLAND 503 Q...

132 US To control a cable box Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) The Macro Play function lets you link several commands in a sequential order as a single command.The remote control provides 2 macro lists (MACRO 1 and MACRO 2). You can specify up to 20 commands for eac...

133 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l 1 Press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 for more than 1 second while pressing RM SET UP. The RM SET UP button flashes and one of the input buttons lights up (as the factory default setting, the BD/DVD button lights). 2 Press the input button for the equipment for which you ...

135 US Usin g the Re m o te Con tr o l 5 Press the button on the remote control to be learned from to transmit the remote control code. While the remote control of the receiver is receiving the signal, the input button selected in step 2 turns off.The RM SET UP button flashes twice, then the learnin...

136 US 1 Hold down ? / 1 while pressing MASTER VOL –, then press AV ? / 1 , all at the same time. The RM SET UP button flashes three times. 2 Release all buttons. All the contents of the remote control’s memory (e.g., all the programmed data) are cleared.

137 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is iden...

138 US Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The receiver is turned off automatically. • “Auto Standby” is set to “On” ...

140 US There is no sound, no matter which equipment is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and equipment are connected correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all equipment are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set at – ∞ dB. Try to s...

142 US – Be sure to select the correct equipment or input you want when you watch a program from the equipment connected to the TV. • When using the Control for HDMI function, you cannot control the connected equipment using TV’s remote control.– Depending on the connected equipment and TV, you may ...

143 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n • You may not make recordings using an SCMS-compliant recording deck. • Copyright protection to prevent recording is contained in the sources. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources. A test tone is not output from the speakers. • The speaker c...

145 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n The iPhone/iPod cannot be operated. • Check that you have removed the protect case of the iPhone/iPod. • Depending on the contents of the iPhone/ iPod, it may take time to start playback. • Turn off the receiver, then disconnect the iPhone/iPod. Turn on the receive...

146 US The picture/sound is poor/certain programs display with a loss of detail, especially during fastmotion or dark scenes. • Picture/sound quality may be poor, depending on Internet content providers. • Picture/sound quality may be improved by changing the connection speed. Sony recommends a conn...

148 US Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Display Explanation Code 31 SPEAKERS (A/B/A+B/OFF) is set to OFF. Set to other speaker settings and reperform the measurement. Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the plug of the optimizer microphone is inserted all the wa...

149 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n Reference sections To clear the memory of the simple remote control After removing the batteries, do not use the remote control for a few minutes. If the buttons on the receiver or the remote control do not work due to a malfunction of the receiver, reboot the rece...

150 US Frequency response 3) 3) When “2ch Analog Direct” is being used. Inputs (Analog) Inputs (Digital) Outputs FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial) Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced AM tuner section Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Ant...

152 US • To avoid data corruption or damage to the USB memory or devices, turn the receiver off when connecting or removing the USB memory or devices. • Concerning the formats defined in the DLNA guidelines, the server is required to offer the content to which the format information defined in the D...

153 US Add ition al In fo rmatio n Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 44 Numerics 12V Trigger 117 2 channel 71 2ch Analog Direct 71 2ch Stereo (mode) 71 3D Output Settings 112 5.1 channel 24 7.1 channel 24 9.1 channel 24 A A.F.D. (mode) 72 A/V Sync 108 AC power cord (mains lead) 47 Advanced Auto Vo...