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©2007 Sony Corporation 2-898-637- 31 (1) Multi Channel A V Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG710[...]
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2 GB T o 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 n ewspapers, table -cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as v[...]
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3 GB T able of Contents Getting Started Description and locat ion of parts ............. ..... 4 1: Installing spe akers. ............. ........... .......... 13 2: Connecting spea kers ........ .................. ..... 14 3a: Connecting the audi o components ........ 15 3b: Connecting the video components ........ 16 4: Connecting the antennas (ae[...]
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4 GB Description and location of parts Getting Started Front panel ?/1 AUTO CAL MIC SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) PHONES VIDEO 3 IN/PORT ABLE A V IN VIDEO L AUDIO R MEMORY/ ENTER SUR BACK DECODING DIMMER SLEEP TUNING 2CH A.F .D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT DISPLA Y INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME TUNING MODE 9 q; qk qa qd qf qg qs qj qh 8 13 24 5 6 7 [...]
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5 GB Getting Started Name Function L 2CH Press to select a sound field (page 48). A.F .D. MO VIE MUSIC M SUR BA CK DECODING Press to select the surround back decodin g mode (page 41). N SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep Timer function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically (page 66). O DIMMER Press to adjust the brightness of t[...]
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6 GB About the indicators on the display SW LFE SP A SP B LC SL S ; D EX ; PL IIx ; PL OPT DTS -ES 96/24 MEMORY MONO D.RANGE COAX HDMI NE O: 6 SB R SR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 q; qa qg qd qf qs RDS ST Name Function A SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 44) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE Lights u[...]
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7 GB Getting Started Name Function G DTS/ DTS-ES/ DTS 96/24/ DTS-ES 96/24 “DTS” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals. “DTS-ES” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-ES signals. “DTS 96/24” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96/2 4 (96 kHz/ 24 bit) signals. “DTS-ES 96/24” lights up when the receiver is d[...]
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8 GB Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 DIGIT AL (ASSIGNABLE) DMPORT OPTICAL SAT IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA VIDEO 1 IN AM HDMI DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT TV IN SA-CD / CD IN SA T AUDIO IN VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN L R L R L R SUB WOOFER MONITOR SAT IN COMPONENT VIDEO DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN Y P B /C B P R /C[...]
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9 GB Getting Started * Y ou can watch the select ed input image when you connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack to a TV or projector (page 19). You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU015 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/ video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 67). F ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack Connec[...]
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10 GB Name Function A TV ? / 1 (on/standby) Press TV ? / 1 and TV ( M ) at the same time to turn th e TV on or off. AV ? / 1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 67). If you press ? / 1 ( B ) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STAN[...]
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11 GB Getting Started Name Function m / M b) Press to – search tracks in the forward/ reverse direction of the DVD player. – start fast forwar d/rewind of the VCR, CD player or blu- ray disc player. H a)b) Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, or blu-ray d isc player. X b) Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD[...]
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12 GB a) The num ber 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VO L +, and H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operating the receiver. b) This button is also av ailable for DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T adapter operation. For details on the function of the button, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGIT AL M EDIA POR T adapter[...]
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13 GB Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiv er allo ws you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one sub woofer). To fully enjoy theater-like mult i channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Example of a 5.1 c hannel speaker syst[...]
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14 GB 2: Connecting speakers A Front speaker A (left) B Front speaker A (right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (left) E Surround speaker (right) F Surround back speaker G Sub woofer b) a) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKE[...]
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15 GB Getting Started 3a: Connecting the audio components The follo wing illustratio n sho ws ho w to connect a Super Audio CD/CD player . After connecting your Super Audio CD/CD player , proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components” (page 16). Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player DIGIT AL (ASSIGNABLE) DMPORT OPTICAL SAT IN DVD IN COAXIAL [...]
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16 GB 3b: Connecting the video components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Compo nent to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After connecting al l your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 24). [...]
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17 GB Getting Started HDMI is the abbreviated name for High- Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transm its video and audio signals in digital forma t. HDMI feature A digital audio signal transmitted by HDMI can be output from th e speakers on this receiver. This signa l su pports Dolby Digital, DTS, and linear PCM. Connecting[...]
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18 GB Notes on HDMI connections • Check the setup of th e connected co mponent if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speak er output jack and HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from an y other audio jacks. • V ideo signals inp[...]
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19 GB Getting Started The image from a video component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all th e cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Note Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a[...]
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20 GB The following illustr ation shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Note To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital au dio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to t he operating instr[...]
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21 GB Getting Started Connecting a D VD recorder Notes • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing bu tton assignments” (p age 67). • You can also re name the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the recei ve[...]
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22 GB The following illustr ation shows how to connect a satellite t uner or a set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical d[...]
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23 GB Getting Started The follo wing illustratio n sho ws ho w to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. It is not necessary to connect all th e cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Connecting components with analog video and audio jack VIDEO 3 IN/PORT ABLE A V IN DIGIT AL (ASSIGNAB[...]
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24 GB 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aer ial). * The shape of the co nnector varies dependin g on the area code of this receiv er . Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully extend the[...]
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25 GB Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize t he receiv er by performing the following procedure. Th is procedure can also be used to return sett ings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the button[...]
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26 GB Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU015 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. • Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to di[...]
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27 GB Getting Started 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRA TION) The DCAC (Digital Cine ma Auto Calibrat ion) function allows you to perform automatic calibration such as : • Checking the connection between each speaker and the rec eiv er . • Adjusting the speak er le vel. • Measuring the distance of each speake[...]
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28 GB 1 Press AUTO CAL. Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the display changes as follows: A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1] While the time is counting do wn, stand aw ay from the me asurement area to a v oid measurement error . 2 Measurement star ts. The measurement process will tak e a fe w minutes to complete . The table[...]
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29 GB Getting Started When err or codes appear When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error c ode will appear on the display cyclicall y after each measurement process as follows: Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display) a) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER a) Appears when there are mo re than one err or code. T o recti[...]
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30 GB W arn ing codes and solutions c) For details, r efer “Front speaker distance” (page 4 6). d) For details, r efer “Center speaker distance” (page 4 6). e) For details, refer “Surround left speaker distance” (page 4 6). f) For details, r efer “Surro und right spea ker distance” (page 46). g) For details, r efer “Sur round back[...]
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31 GB Getting Started 5 Press V / v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speak er in sequence as f ollo ws: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back t Surround left t Sub w oofer 6 Adjust the s peaker lev els and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the leve l of the test tone sounds the [...]
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32 GB Selecting a component 1 Press the input but ton to select a component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input ap pears on the display. * “VIDEO 2/BD” and “VIDEO 3/PORTABLE AV” scroll across the display, then “V IDEO 2” and “VIDEO 3” appear respectively. 2 Turn on the component and start playback . [...]
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33 GB Pl ay b ack Listening/W atching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD 123 46 78 0/10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT TV ?/1 AV ?/1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A.F.D. RETURN/EXIT TV CH – PRESET – TV CH + PRESET + TUNING – TV TUNING + REPLAY ADVANCE MENU MOVIE MUSIC MEMORY DVD MENU FM MODE CLEAR TOOLS DISPLAY MUTIN[...]
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34 GB Watching a DVD 123 46 78 0/10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT TV ?/1 AV ?/1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD 2CH A.F.D. RETURN/EXIT TV CH – PRESET – TV CH + PRESET + TUNING – TV TUNING + REPLAY ADVANCE MENU MOVIE MUSIC MEMORY DVD MENU FM MODE CLEAR TOOLS DISPLAY MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP AMP MENU SAT TV S[...]
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35 GB Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments t o customize the receiver. 1 Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V / v repeatedly to select the menu you want. 3 Press or b to enter the menu. 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select the parameter you wan t to adj[...]
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36 GB The follo wing option s are av ai lable in each menu. For details o n navig ating through menus, see page 35. Overview of the menus Menu [Displa y] Par a m e t er s [Display] Settings Initial setting LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 39) Test tone a) [T. TONE ] T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N Front speaker balance a) [FRT BAL] BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BA L[...]
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37 GB Amplifier Operations Menu [Display] Par a m e t er s [Displa y] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 42) Digital audio input decoding priority a) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. AUT O, DEC. PCM DEC. AUT O for: SAT, DVD, TV, VIDEO 1, 2, 3; DEC. PCM for: SA-CD/CD Digital broadcast language selection a) [DUAL ] DUAL M/S, DUAL M , DUAL S, DUAL M+S DUA[...]
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38 GB a) For details, refer to the page in the parent heses. Menu [Displa y] Par a m e t er s [Display] Settings Initial setting SYSTEM [7-SYSTEM] (page 44) Sub woofer a) [SW SPK] YES, NO YES Front speakers a) [FRT SPK] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Center speaker a) [CNT SPK] LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE Surround speak ers a) [SUR SPK] LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE Surro[...]
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39 GB Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVE L menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. The se settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVE L” in the ampli fier menus. For details on adjusting the para meters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 35) and “Overview of the menus?[...]
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40 GB Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the fro nt speakers. Select “2-EQ” in the amplifi er menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 35) and “Overview of the menus” (page 36). EQ menu parameters x EQ (Equaliz er) Lets [...]
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41 GB Amplifier Operations By decoding the surround back signal of D VD software (etc.) recorded in Dolb y Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjo y the surround sound intended by the f ilmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC” on the SUR menu (page 40). You can also use SUR BAC[...]
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42 GB Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receivin g mode and to name pr eset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amp lifier menus. For details on adjusting the parame ters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 35) and “Overview of the menus” (page 36). TUNER menu parameters x FM MODE (FM s[...]
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43 GB Amplifier Operations x DUAL (Digital broadcast language select ion) Lets you select the langua ge you want to listen to during digital broadc ast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DU AL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main la nguage will be output through the front left sp eaker and sound of the sub language will be outp[...]
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44 GB • TV+AMP The sound is output from TV’ s speaker and the speakers connected to the recei ver . Notes • The sound qua lity of the playback component depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo speakers, the sound output from the receiver is also stereo as tha[...]
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45 GB Amplifier Operations x CNT SPK (C enter speaker) • LARGE If you connect a large speak er that will effecti v ely reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally , select “LARGE”. Howe v er , if the front spea kers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speak er to “LARGE ”. •S M A L L If the sound is distorted,[...]
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46 GB x FRT DIST . (Front spea ker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers ( A ). If both front speakers are not pl aced an equal distan ce from your listening position, set the distanc e as the average di stance between t he front speakers. x CNT DIST . (Center speaker distance) Lets you set the dista[...]
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47 GB Amplifier Operations x SUR POS. (Surroun d speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 51). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 38). •S I D E / L O Select if the location of yo[...]
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48 GB Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “7: Calibrating t he appropriate settings automatica lly (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 27). Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMA T DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F .D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the dec[...]
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49 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Types of A.F.D. mode * Y ou cannot select this decoding mode if ther e is no surround back speaker connected to the receiver . Decoding mode A.F .D . mode [Display] Multi channel audio after decoding Effect (Detecting automatically) A.F.D. AUTO [A.F.D. AUTO] (Detecting automatically) Presents the sound as it was record[...]
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50 GB If you connect a sub woofer This receiver wi ll generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when th ere is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal. However, the low frequency signal is not generated for “N EO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” when all spea kers are set to “LA[...]
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51 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field available * Y ou can only select this sound field if the headphones are conne cted to the receiv er . Sound field for Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUD IO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteris tics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Thea ter” cinema prod[...]
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52 GB About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting an d powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Ci n ema Sound” developed by integrat[...]
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53 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel. Press 2C H[...]
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54 GB Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1 Press ? / 1 to turn off the power. 2 While holdi ng down 2CH, press ? / 1 . “S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting. Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadca[...]
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55 GB T uner Operations 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is receiv ed. Using the controls on the receiver 1 T urn INPUT SELECT OR to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press TUNING MODE repe atedly to select “ A UT O T . ”.[...]
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56 GB Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. 1 Press TUNER repe atedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automati c Tuning (page 54) o r Direct Tunin[...]
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57 GB T uner Operations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to se lect the pr eset station you want . Each time you press the button, you can select a preset station as foll ows: You can also press the numeric buttons to select the preset station you want. Then, press ENTER to enter the se[...]
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58 GB To create an index name 1 Use V / v / B / b to create an inde x name. Press V / v to select a character , then press B / b to mov e the cursor to the ne xt position. If y ou made a mistake Press B / b until the character you want to change flashes, t hen press V / v to select the correct characte r . Tip Y ou can selec t the character type as[...]
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59 GB T uner Operations While receivi ng an RDS station, press DISPLA Y repeatedl y on the receiver . Each time you press the button, RDS information on the displa y changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequ ency t Program Type indication a) t Radio Text indication b) t Current Time indication (in 24-hour system mode) t Sound fiel[...]
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60 GB Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks (SAT) on the receiver, you can fix th e audio input mode. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 2 Press INPUT M ODE repeatedly on the receiver t[...]
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61 GB Other Operations Enjoying the DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T (DMPORT ) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DI GITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver. For details, refer to th e opera[...]
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62 GB You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. You can also view the images on the TV screen by connecting th e video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver. To view the images, proceed to “W atching a connected component through DMPORT co[...]
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63 GB Other Operations 1 Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT” . 2 Start playback of the conne cted component. The sound is played back on the r eceiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplie d with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. You need to assign a co mposite video input to DM[...]
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64 GB Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGIT AL ASSIGN) You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN, VIDEO 1 IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when they are not currently being used. For example, to output the sound source for the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver: • Connect the opti[...]
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65 GB Other Operations Notes • You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input. • You cannot use the digital audio input as the original input when it has been reas signed to another input. • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 6 0). Naming inputs You can enter[...]
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66 GB Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the d isplay. Be sure to use the butto ns on the receiver for this operation. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time yo u press the b utton, the displ ay changes cyclically as follows. All inputs except the FM and AM band Index name of the input a) t Selecte[...]
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67 GB Using the Remote Recording using the receiver You can record from a video component using the receiver. See the opera ting instructions supplied with your recording component. 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the pl ayback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Prepare the play back component for playing. For [...]
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68 GB Categories and the corresponding buttons a) Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS respectively . b) Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recor ders. c) For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to [...]
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69 GB Additional I nformatio n x Dolb y Pr o Logic II This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies enc oded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 channel surround sound. x Dolb y Pro Lo gic IIx [...]
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70 GB 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 receiv er , check that the operating v oltage is id entical with your lo cal power supply . The operating voltage is indicated [...]
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71 GB Additional I nformatio n T roubleshooting If you experience any of the f ollowing difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. A udio There is no sound, n o matter which component is selected, or only a very low-le vel sound is hear d. • Check that the speakers and components are conn[...]
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72 GB The source sound inpu t fr om the HDMI jack is n ot output fr om the receiver or the TV speaker . • Check the HDMI connection. • Y ou cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component. The l[...]
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73 GB Additional I nformatio n Video There is no picture or an unc lear picture appears on the TV screen. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your aud io components away from the TV . • Assign the composite video input to the DMPOR T input correctly . • Depending on t[...]
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74 GB The RDS information that y ou want does not appear . * • Contact the radio station and find out whether they ac tually pro vide the service in question. If so, the service may be temporarily out of order . * Models of area code CEL, CEK only . Remote commander The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the re[...]
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75 GB Additional I nformatio n Specifications Amplifier section Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU 1) Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 85 W + 85 W Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 100 W + 100 W Surround Mode Output Power 2) (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) 140 W/ch Models of area code SP 1) Minimum RMS Output Pow[...]
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76 GB General Power requirements Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT 5 V , 700 mA Power consumption Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (when “CONTROL” in VIDEO menu is set to “CTRL OFF”) Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 430 × 157.5 × 310 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 7.8 kg Supplied accessories FM w[...]
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77 GB Additional Information Index Numerics 2 channel 53 2CH STEREO 53 5.1 channel 13 6.1 channel 13 A A UT O CALIBRA TION 27 A UT O FORMA T DIRECT (A.F .D.) 48 B Blu-ray disc player connecting 17 C Camcorder connecting 23 CD player connecting 15 playback 33 D DIGIT AL ASSIGN 64 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 52 DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T connecting 62 input[...]
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Sony Corporation Printed in M alaysia[...]