2-898-637-11(2) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Model No.
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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG710. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CA only”. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote.
Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...................5 1: Installing speakers ...................................14 2: Connecting speakers................................15 3a: Connecting the audio components.........16 3b: Connecting the video components ........17 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............25 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....26 6: Selecting the speaker system ...................
Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY TUNING MODE TUNING INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER CATEGORY MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL DIRECT q; 9 VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO qh qg L AUDIO R qf qd qs qa Name Function Name A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 26, 34, 35, 55, 82).
Name Function L 2CH Press to select a sound field (page 49). A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC M CATEGORY MODE Used when listening to XM Radio (page 60). CATEGORY +/– N VIDEO 3 IN/ Connects to a portable audio/ PORTABLE AV video component such as a IN jacks camcorder or video game (page 24, 33). O AUTO CAL MIC jack Connects to the supplied optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 28). P PHONES jack Connects to headphones (page 78).
About the indicators on the display 2 3 SW LFE SP A ; D EX SP B L C R SL S SR 4 5 ; PL IIx 6 ; PL HDMI 7 8 OPT DTS -ES 9 6 / 2 4 CAT COAX NEO:6 9 MEMORY D.RANGE q; ST MONO SB qh qg qf qd qs qa Name Function Name Function A SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 45) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack.
Name Function Name Function G DTS/ DTS-ES/ DTS 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 96/24 (96 kHz/ 24 bit) signals. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG” (page 67). P Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back.
Rear panel DIGITAL Getting Started 1 2 DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA HDMI SAT IN Y AM VIDEO 1 IN XM PB/CB COAXIAL DVD IN PR/CR VIDEO IN DMPORT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD MONITOR L L L R R R SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT L L SURROUND BACK R SURROUND CENTER COMPONENT VIDEO R L AUDIO OUT IN IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO 1 6 5 SUB WOOFER FRONT B 4 R FRONT A SPEAKERS 3 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT s
F ANTENNA section Remote commander FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25). AM ANTENNA terminals Connects to the AM loop antenna (aerial) supplied with this receiver (page 25). XM ANTENNA jack You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU014 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 74).
Function Name Function Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. D 2CH Press to select a sound field. AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 74). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).
Name Function Name Function m/Mb) Press to – search tracks in the forward/ reverse direction of the DVD player. – start fast forward/rewind of the VCR, CD player or bluray disc player. O RETURN/ EXIT O Ha)b) Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, or blu-ray disc player. Xb) Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, DVD player or blu-ray disc player. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.) Press to – return to the previous menu.
Function Press -/-- and TV (M) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV. >10/ Press to select – track numbers over 10 of the VCR, satellite tuner or CD player. – channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal. CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when you press the incorrect numeric button. x T Numeric buttons (number 5a)) Press to – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player or blu-ray disc player.
1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one sub woofer). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.
2: Connecting speakers DVD IN F D A Getting Started A G B VIDEO 2/BD IN OUT HDMI Y XM PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO IN L L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD MONITOR SAT IN DVD IN L SURROUND BACK R SURROUND CENTER L VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R L L AUDIO OUT R R R IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN TV SAT VIDEO 1 SUB WOOFER FRONT B R FRONT A SPEAKERS SPEAKERS FRONT B terminalsa) B B E C A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFro
3a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD/CD player. After connecting your Super Audio CD/CD player, proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components” (page 17).
3b: Connecting the video components Video input/output jacks to be connected This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After connecting all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 25). The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.
HDMI feature Connecting components with HDMI jacks A digital audio signal transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and linear PCM. HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. DVD player Blu-ray disc player TV, projector, etc.
Notes on HDMI connections • We do not recommend using a HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect a HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.
Note Connecting a TV Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted. The image from a video component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
Note To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD player, set the digital audio output setting on the DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. The following illustration 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. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Connecting a DVD recorder DVD recorder Audio signals A Video signals B C DIGITAL DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN D OUT (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA HDMI SAT IN Y VIDEO 1 IN AM XM PB/CB COAXIAL DVD IN PR/CR VIDEO IN DMPORT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD MONITOR L L L R R R SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT L L SURROUND BACK R SURROUND CENTER COMPONENT VIDEO R L AUDIO OUT IN IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD TV SAT VIDEO 1 FRONT B SUB WOOFER R FRONT
Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner 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. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Getting Started Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. AC power cord (mains lead) Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU014 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. 6: Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) ?/1 MASTER VOLUME TUNING MODE DISPLAY TUNING INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER CATEGORY MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D.
Notes 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically • The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected. • Make sure SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) is not set to off. ?/1 MASTER VOLUME TUNING MODE DISPLAY TUNING Optimizer microphone INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) (AUTO CALIBRATION) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER CATEGORY MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D.
Performing Auto Calibration ?/1 The measurement process will take a few minutes to complete. The table below shows the display when measurement starts. ?/1 switch Measurement for Display SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER AUTO CAL 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10/ - 0/10 CLEAR G D.
Error and warning codes Error code Cause and remedy ERROR 23 Surround back speaker is detected but surround speakers are not connected. Be sure to connect the surround speakers. When error codes appear When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows: Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display)a) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER a) Appears when there are more than one error code.
Warning codes and solutions Explanation and solution WARN. 40 The environment is noisy. Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration. 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) WARN. 60 The front speaker balance is out of range. Reposition your front speakers.c) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. WARN. 62 The center speaker level is out of range. Reposition your center speaker.d) Tip WARN.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back t Surround left t Sub woofer 6 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 40). Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–.
Playback Selecting a component SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MUSIC - 0/10 CLEAR D.TUNING TOOLS MUTING F G g RETURN/EXIT 1 MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL 3 f SA-CD/CD [SA-CD/CD] Super Audio CD/CD player, etc., connected to the SA-CD/CD jack For details, see page 60. * “VIDEO 2/BD” and “VIDEO 3/PORTABLE AV” scroll across the display, then “VIDEO 2” and “VIDEO 3” appear respectively. D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER FM MODE DISPLAY TV, etc.
Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC AMP MENU 2 3 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL TUNING MODE 7 >10/ - 9 8 0/10 CLEAR D.
Watching a DVD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MUSIC 2 3 AMP MENU ?/1 MASTER VOLUME AUTO CAL TUNING MODE CLEAR D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER FM MODE DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING >10/ - 0/10 F g f RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – TV CH + – CATEGORY + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < . > TUNING – m INPUT MODE TUNING 7 INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) TV VOL MASTER VOL G DISPLAY D.
To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. Navigating through menus To exit the menu By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 Press AMP MENU. Note MUSIC AMP MENU 1 AUTO CAL 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10/ - 0/10 CLEAR D.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 36. Parameters [Display] LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 40) Test tonea) [T. TONE] EQ [2-EQ] (page 41) SUR [3-SUR] (page 41) TUNER [4-TUNER] (page 43) Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] a) Settings Initial setting T. TONE Y, T. TONE N T. TONE N BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE, BALANCE BAL. R +1 to BAL.
Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 43) Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. AUTO, DEC. PCM DEC. AUTO for: SAT, DVD, TV, VIDEO 1, 2, 3; DEC. PCM for: SA-CD/CD Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S DUAL M Synchronizes audio and video outputa) [A.V. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. Y, A.V.SYNC. N A.V.SYNC. N Digital audio input assignmenta) VD1– VD1, VD1– VD2, VD1– VD3, [D.
Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting SYSTEM [7-SYSTEM] (page 45) Sub woofera) [SW SPK] YES, NO YES Front speakersa) [FRT SPK] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Center speakera) [CNT SPK] LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE Surround speakersa) [SUR SPK] LARGE, SMALL, NO LARGE Surround back speakera) [SB SPK] YES, NO YES Front speaker distancea) [FRT DIST.] DIST. 3 ft. to DIST. 23 ft. (1 ft. step) DIST. 10 ft. Center speaker distancea) [CNT DIST.] DIST. xx ft. between front speaker distance and 5 ft.
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 36) and “Overview of the menus” (page 37). LEVEL menu parameters x D. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) EQ menu parameters x EQ (Equalizer) Lets you turn the equalizer on or off. • EQ ON The equalizer is turned on. • EQ OFF The equalizer is turned off. (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want for your listening pleasure. Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 36) and “Overview of the menus” (page 37). SUR menu parameters x S.F.
Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DEC) By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC” on the SUR menu (page 41). Types of the surround back decoding functions x SB AUTO When the input stream contains the 6.
Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 36) and “Overview of the menus” (page 37). You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus.
x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (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. • DUAL M (Main) Sound of the main language will be output. • DUAL S (Sub) Sound of the sub language will be output.
• TV+AMP The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. Notes x CONTROL (HDMI CONTROL) Lets you turn the HDMI CONTROL function on or off. For details, refer to the HDMI CONTROL Guide supplied with the receiver. x NAME IN (Naming inputs) Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 72). (SYSTEM menu) You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the size and distance of the speakers connected to this system. Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.
x CNT SPK (Center speaker) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”.
x FRT DIST. (Front speaker distance) x SB DIST. (Surround back speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers. Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker.
x SUR POS. (Surround 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 52). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 39). Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical.
Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 28). Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) 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. SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D.
Types of A.F.D. mode 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 recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals. Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] 4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding.
If you connect a sub woofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there 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 “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”. Notes You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields.
Types of sound field available Sound field for Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX B] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio.
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 and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a DSP (Digital signal processor) and measured data, the ideal sound field intended by film makers can be experienced at home.
Using only the front speakers Listening to the sound without any adjustment (2CH STEREO) (ANALOG DIRECT) 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. You can switch the audio of the selected input to two channel analog input.
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1,2 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 25). ?/1 MASTER VOLUME TUNING MODE DISPLAY TUNING Tip INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER CATEGORY MODE CATEGORY 2CH A.F.D.
In case of poor FM stereo reception Automatic tuning VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING CLEAR D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER FM MODE DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING >10/ - 0/10 F If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST” flashes on the display, select monaural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. Press FM MODE repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator lights up on the display.
If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area. 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. Presetting radio stations SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D.
3 Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. 4 Tuning to preset stations SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number.
To create an index name Naming preset stations 1 Use V/v/B/b to create an index name. Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position. SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 MUSIC AMP MENU 3 AUTO CAL 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10/ - 0/10 CLEAR D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER FM MODE TOOLS MUTING DISPLAY F 4-7 D.
To activate XM Satellite Radio Listening to the XM Radio About XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.
Connecting the XM Radio Checking the XM Radio ID Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER XM jack 1 MUSIC AMP MENU DIGITAL DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA VIDEO 1 IN AUTO CAL HDMI SAT IN AM XM COAXIAL >10/ - DVD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN DMPORT CLEAR VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DVD L L 0/10 D.
Display Description Receiving XM Radio broadcasts 2 (two) 5 (five) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 6 (six) SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE A 1 2 3 B 4 5 6 D 7 8 9 8 (eight) DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 0 (zero) 1 MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL >10/ G - 0/10 CLEAR H D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU ENTER FM MODE TOOLS MUTING DISPLAY F K TV VOL MASTER VOL G M Q D.TUNING g f RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – TV CH + – CATEGORY + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < .
Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING) 3 The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected. You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 AUTO CAL - 0/10 CLEAR g f RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – TV CH + – CATEGORY + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < .
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number. 4 Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The selected channel is tune in. Displaying the XM-RADIO information on the front panel display Presetting XM Radio stations You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels. Presetting channels using the preset numbers DISPLAY SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D.
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the preset number. You can also select the number by pressing PRESET + or PRESET –. You can also turn TUNING +/– on the receiver. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available, and channel 1 is preset for all the preset numbers when you purchase the receiver. 5 Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another channel. 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset channel you want.
XM Radio messages list Message appears Explanation ANTENNA The XM antenna is not Make sure that the antenna is securely connected. connected or transmission is Try to disconnect the antenna then reconnect, or turn off the not being received properly. power then turn back on. UPDATING The encryption code is being Wait until the encryption code has been updated. updated. NO SIGNL The signal is too weak. Adjust the antenna so that the signal is as strong as possible.
Notes Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio • Some audio input modes may not be set up depending on the input. • When the ANALOG DIRECT function is being used, the audio input mode is set to “ANALOG” automatically. You cannot select other modes. (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks (SAT) on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input.
Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Notes • Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 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 the video output of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the receiver. To view the images, proceed to “Watching a connected component through DMPORT connection” on page 70.
Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 6 Initial setting: –NONE The assignable composite video input are VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD and SAT inputs. Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. 2 Start playback of the connected component. For example, select “–VIDEO 1”. When you press DMPORT, the images from the component connected to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN jack through DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter will appear on the TV screen.
8 Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL 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 optical output jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of the receiver. • Assign “VD1” to “DVD” in the “D. ASSIGN” setting. 1 Press AMP MENU.
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 reassigned to another input. • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 67). Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.
Changing the display Using the Sleep Timer You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.
Recording using the receiver Recording onto a recording media You can record from a video component using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. 1 Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component. Using the Remote Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system.
Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Additional Information Press VCR (command mode VTR 3)a) 1 a) VCR (command mode VTR 2) 2 DVD player/DVD recorder (command mode DVD1)b) 3 DVD recorder (command mode DVD3)b) 4 CD player 5 Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6 DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7 DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8 Blu-ray disc player (command mode BD1)c) 9 Blu-ray disc recorder (command mode BD3)c) 0/10 TV -/-- Not assigned ENTER/ MEMORY Sony VCRs are operated with
x Dolby Pro Logic II x DTS-ES This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 channel surround sound. Format for 6.1 channel playback with surround back information. There are two modes, “Discrete 6.1” which records all channels independently, and “Matrix 6.
On placement Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation, this is not a malfunction. If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”. • Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) is not set to “OFF”.
The source sound input from the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection. • You 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 left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
Video Tuner There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV. • Assign the composite video input to the DMPORT input correctly. • Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video output may not be possible. The FM reception is poor.
Remote commander The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver. • Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones, if they are weak. • Make sure you select the correct input on the remote. If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 26).
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section Models of area code U, CA1) Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.
Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT 5 V, 700 mA Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 250 W CA 340 VA Additional Information Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (when “CONTROL” in VIDEO menu is set to “CTRL OFF”) Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.
Index Numerics E S 2 channel 54 2CH STEREO 54 5.1 channel 14 6.1 channel 14 Error messages 81 Satellite tuner connecting 23 SB DEC 42 Selecting component 33 sound field 51 speaker system 27 Set-top box connecting 23 Sleep Timer 73 Sound fields resetting 55 selecting 51 Speakers connecting 15 Super Audio CD player connecting 16 playback 34 A H HDMI connecting 18 AUTO CALIBRATION 28 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.) 49 I B M Blu-ray disc player connecting 18 Menu A.