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3-864-483-21(1)

FM StereoFM-AM ReceiverOperating Instructions

1998 by Sony Corporation

STR-DE825

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Precautions

On safetyShould any solid object or liquid fall intothe cabinet, unplug the receiver and have itchecked by qualified personnel beforeoperating it any further.

On power sources• Before operating the receiver, check that

the operating voltage is identical withyour local power supply. The operatingvoltage is indicated on the nameplate atthe rear of the receiver.

• The unit is not disconnected from the ACpower source (mains) as long as it isconnected to the wall outlet, even if theunit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the receiverfor a long time, be sure to disconnect thereceiver from the wall outlet. Todisconnect the AC power cord, grasp theplug itself; never pull the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than theother for the purpose of safety and willfit into the wall outlet only one way. Ifyou are unable to insert the plug fullyinto the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord must be changed only atthe qualified service shop.

On placement• Place the receiver in a location with

adequate ventilation to prevent heatbuildup and prolong the life of thereceiver.

• Do not place the receiver near heatsources, or in a place subject to directsunlight, excessive dust or mechanicalshock.

• Do not place anything on top of thecabinet that might block the ventilationholes and cause malfunctions.

On operationBefore connecting other components, besure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaningClean the cabinet, panel and controls witha soft cloth slightly moistened with a milddetergent solution. Do not use any type ofabrasive pad, scouring powder or solventsuch as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problemconcerning your receiver, pleaseconsult your nearest Sony dealer.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock,do not open the cabinet.Refer servicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.

Do not install theappliance in a confinedspace, such as a bookcaseor built-in cabinet.

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About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DE825.Check your model number by looking at the upper rightcorner of the front panel.

Conventions• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on

the receiver. You can also use the controls on thesupplied remote if they have the same or similar namesas those on the receiver. For details on the use of yourremote, refer to the separate operating instructionssupplied with the remote.

• The following icon is used in this manual:z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This receiver incorporates the Dolby* Pro Logic Surroundsystem.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,”and Dolby Digital (AC-3) are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Hooking Up the Components 4Unpacking 4Antenna Hookups 5Audio Component Hookups 6Video Component Hookups 7Digital Component Hookups 8Other Hookups 10

Hooking Up and Setting Up theSpeaker System 11Speaker System Hookup 12Multi-Channel Surround Setup 13Before You Use Your Receiver 18

Location of Parts and Basic AmplifierOperations 20Front Panel Parts Description 20

Enjoying Surround Sound 24Selecting a Sound Field 25Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround

Displays 29Customizing Sound Fields 31

Receiving Broadcasts 35Direct Tuning 36Automatic Tuning 37Preset Tuning 37

Other Operations 39Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources 40Recording 40Using the Sleep Timer 41Adjustments Using the SET UP Button 42

Additional Information 43Troubleshooting 43Specifications 45Glossary 47Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and

SET UP buttons 48Index 50

Demonstration ModeThe demonstration will activate the first time you turn onthe power. When the demonstration starts, the followingmessage appears in the display twice:

“Now Demonstration Mode!! If you finishdemonstration, please press POWER KEY whilethis message appears in the display. Thank you!!”

To cancel the demonstrationPress 1/u to turn the receiver off during the previousmessage. The next time you turn the receiver on, thedemonstration will not appear.

To view the demonstrationHold down SET UP and press 1/u to turn on the power.

NoteRunning the demonstration will clear the receiver’smemory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearingthe receiver's memory” on page 18.

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Hooking UptheComponents

This chapter describes how to connectvarious audio and video componentsto the receiver. Be sure to read thesections for the components you havebefore you actually connect them tothe receiver.

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with theremote:• FM wire antenna (1)• AM loop antenna (1)• Remote commander RM-LJ301 (remote) (1)• LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries (3)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert three size-AA (LR6) alkaline batteries with the +and – properly oriented in the battery compartment.When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g onthe receiver.For details, refer to the operating instructions suppliedwith your remote.

z When to replace batteriesUnder normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 3months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver,replace all batteries with new ones.

Notes• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.• Do not use new batteries with old ones.• This remote is designed for use with alkaline batteries only. Do

not use a combination of different battery types.• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting

apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from batteryleakage and corrosion.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before makingany connections.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of theconnections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum andnoise.

• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure tomatch the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks onthe components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left,audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

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WIRELESSREAR

SPEAKER

4 Ω 8 Ω

+

+

–

––+

+––+

+

–

SPEAKERS

FRONT

REAR CENTER

MONITOR

WOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEO

OUTVIDEO

INVIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

DVD / LD IN

VIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

L

R

SIGNALGND

COAXIAL

AM

AUDIOIN

L

R

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

CTRL A1

y

y

ANTENNA MONITORVIDEO 1VIDEO 2TV/DBS DVD/LD

S-LINKVIDEO

IN

AUDIOIN

OPTICAL

IMPEDANCESELECTOR

FRONT

AC OUTLET

IN

PHONO

IN

CD

INRECOUT

TAPE/MD

FM75Ω

DIGITAL

TV / DBS IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD OUT

OPTICAL

DVD / LD IN

COAXIAL R

A A

B B

L

R L

R L

R L

Ground wire(not supplied)

FM wire antenna(supplied)

AM loop antenna(supplied)

ImportantIf you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, groundit against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do notconnect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

NoteDo not use the SIGNAL GND y terminal for grounding thereceiver.

Terminals for connecting the antennas

Connect the To the

AM loop antenna AM terminals

FM wire antenna FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal

Notes on antenna hookups

• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antennaaway from the receiver and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as

horizontal as possible.

z If you have poor FM receptionUse a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiverto an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.

Outdoor FM antenna Receiver

Antenna Hookups

COAXIAL

AM

y

ANTENNA

FM75Ω

To ground

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IN OUT

WIRELESSREAR

SPEAKER

4 Ω 8 Ω

+

+

–

––+

+––+

+

–

SPEAKERS

FRONT

REAR CENTER

MONITOR

WOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEO

OUTVIDEO

INVIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

DVD / LD IN

VIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

L

R

SIGNALGND

COAXIAL

AM

AUDIOIN

L

R

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

CTRL A1

y

y


S-LINKVIDEO

IN

AUDIOIN

OPTICAL

IMPEDANCESELECTOR

FRONT

AC OUTLET

IN

PHONO

IN

CD

INRECOUT

TAPE/MD

FM75Ω

DIGITAL

TV / DBS IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD OUT

OPTICAL

DVD / LD IN

COAXIAL

LINE

L

R

LINE

INPUT OUTPUT

LINE

L

R

OUTPUT

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R

A A

B B

L

R L

R L

R L

Jacks for connecting audio components

Connect a To the

Turntable PHONO jacks

CD player CD jacks

Tape deck or MD deck TAPE/MD jacks

Note on audio component hookups

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to theSIGNAL GND y terminal on the receiver.

Required cords

Audio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins tothe appropriate jacks on the components.

Audio Component Hookups

Turntable

TAPE/MD deck

CD player

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

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IN OUT

IN OUT

WIRELESSREAR

SPEAKER

4 Ω 8 Ω

+

+

–

––+

+––+

+

–

SPEAKERS

FRONT

REAR CENTER

MONITOR

WOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEO

OUTVIDEO

INVIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

DVD / LD IN

VIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

L

R

SIGNALGND

COAXIAL

AM

AUDIOIN

L

R

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

CTRL A1

y

y


S-LINKVIDEO

IN

AUDIOIN

OPTICAL

IMPEDANCESELECTOR

FRONT

AC OUTLET

IN

PHONO

IN

CD

INRECOUT

TAPE/MD

FM75Ω

DIGITAL

TV / DBS IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD OUT

OPTICAL

DVD / LD IN

COAXIAL R

A A

B B

L

R L

R L

R L

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VIDEOOUT

R

VIDEOIN

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

INPUT OUTPUT

L

VIDEOOUT

R

VIDEOIN

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

INPUT OUTPUT

L

R LAUDIO OUT VIDEO

OUT

OUTPUT

R LAUDIO OUT VIDEO

OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEOIN

INPUT

VCR

To the front panel

Note on video component hookups

You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/DBS AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply soundeffects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do notconnect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/DBS VIDEOIN jack on the receiver. If you are connecting a separateTV tuner (or DBS tuner), connect both the audio andvideo output jacks to the receiver as shown above.

Jacks for connecting video components

Connect a To the

TV or DBS tuner TV/DBS jacks

VCR VIDEO 1 jacks

Additional VCR VIDEO 2 jacks

DVD or LD player LD/DVD jacks

TV monitor MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack

Required cords

Audio/video cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins tothe appropriate jacks on the components.

Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied)

Video Component Hookups

VCR

TV monitor

TV or DBS tuner

DVD or LD player

Yellow Yellow

Yellow (video) Yellow (video)

White (L/audio) White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)

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WIRELESSREAR

SPEAKER

4 Ω 8 Ω

+

+

–

––+

+––+

+

–

SPEAKERS

FRONT

REAR CENTERWOOFER

AUDIOOUTVIDEO

OUTVIDEO

INVIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

DVD / LD IN

VIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

L

R

SIGNALGND

COAXIAL

AM

AUDIOIN

L

R

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

CTRL A1

y

y

ANTENNA

S-LINKVIDEO

IN

AUDIOIN

OPTICAL

IMPEDANCESELECTOR

FRONT

AC OUTLET

IN

PHONO

IN

CD

INRECOUT

TAPE/MD

FM75Ω

R

A A

B B

L

R L

R L

R L

VIDEOOUT

R

AUDIOOUT

OUTPUT

LDIGITALOPTICAL

OUTPUTDIGITALCOAXIAL

OUTPUT

VIDEOOUT

R

AUDIOOUT

OUTPUT

LDIGITALOPTICAL

OUTPUT

VIDEO 2 MONITORMONITORVIDEO 1TV/DBS DVD/LD

DIGITAL

DVD/LDVIDEO IN

DIGITALDVD/LD IN(COAXIAL)(OPTICAL)

AC-3 RFOUT

VIDEO OUT

EQON/OFF

INPUTMODE

VIDEO 1DIRECTTUNING

BASSBOOST

SOUND FIELD

GENRE MODE

VIDEO 2 DVD/LD TV/DBSMUTING

BALANCE

L R

5

0

1

3

9

7

4 6

2 8

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PHONES

SPEAKERS

SET UP

SURROUND

EQUALIZER

CURSOR MODE

MEMORY

PRESET— TUNING +

AOFF

A+B

B

g

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

FM/AMFM MODE

— TUNING +

SLEEP

INDEX

5.1/DVDINPUT

BASSBOOST

EQ

SOUND FIELDON/OFF

FUNCTION

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

TAPE/MD CD TUNER PHONOSHIFT

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7

3

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4

9

5

0

DVD player (etc.)

Required cords

Optical digital cords (not supplied)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins tothe appropriate jacks on the components.

Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player andDBS tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital input jacks tobring the multi channel surround sound of a movietheater into your home. To enjoy full effect of multichannel surround sound, five speakers (two frontspeakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and asubwoofer are required. You can also connect an LDplayer with an RF OUT jack via an RF demodulator, likethe Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).

Digital Component Hookups

TV or DBS tuner (???)

Please note that you cannot connect an LD player’s AC-3 RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jacks. You mustfirst convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. Connect the LD player to the RF demodulator, thenconnect the RF demodulator’s optical or coaxial digital output to this unit’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD IN jack.Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your RF Demodulator for details on AC-3 RF hookups.

Example of LD player connected via an RF demodulator

RF demodulatorLD player

Black Black

Black Black

Yellow (video) Yellow (video)

White (L/audio) White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio) Red (R/audio)

DIGITALDVD/LD IN(COAXIAL)

or (OPTICAL)

NoteWhen making connections as shown above, be sure to set INPUT MODE (3 on page 21) manually. This unit may not operate correctly ifINPUT MODE is set to “AUTO.”

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WIRELESSREAR

SPEAKER

4 Ω 8 Ω

+

+

–

––+

+––+

+

–

SPEAKERS

FRONT

REAR CENTER

MONITOR

WOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEO

OUTVIDEO

INVIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

DVD / LD IN

VIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

L

R

SIGNALGND

COAXIAL

AM

AUDIOIN

L

R

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

CTRL A1

y

y


S-LINKVIDEO

IN

AUDIOIN

OPTICAL

IMPEDANCESELECTOR

FRONT

AC OUTLET

IN

PHONO

IN

CD

INRECOUT

TAPE/MD

FM75Ω

DIGITAL

TV / DBS IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD OUT

OPTICAL

DVD / LD IN

COAXIAL R

A A

B B

L

R L

R L

R L

DIGITAL

OUTOPTICAL

IN

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ç

Required cords

Optical digital cords (not supplied)

Audio cords (not supplied)When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins tothe appropriate jacks on the components.

Connect the digital output jack of your MD or DAT deckto the receiver’s digital input jack and connect the digitalinput jack of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver’sdigital output jack. These connections allow you to makedigital recordings of a CDs played back through yourDVD (or LD player) and DBS broadcasts.

Black Black

Notes• Please note that you cannot make a digital recording of a digital multi channel surround signal.• To make a digital recording from your CD player, connect the CD player’s digital output directly to the digital input on your MD or DAT

deck. Refer to the instructions supplied with your CD player and MD or DAT deck for details.• This unit is compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sampling frequencies. It is not compatible with 96 kHz sampling frequencies.• It is not possible to record analog signals to TAPE and VIDEO with only digital connections. Be sure to make both digital and analog

connections to your digital components.

MD or DAT deck White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

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AC OUTLETS-LINK CTRL A1

b

WIRELESSREAR

SPEAKER

4 Ω 8 Ω

+

+

–

––+

+––+

+

–

SPEAKERS

FRONT

REAR CENTER

MONITOR

WOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEO

OUTVIDEO

INVIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

DVD / LD IN

VIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

L

R

SIGNALGND

COAXIAL

AM

AUDIOIN

L

R

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

CTRL A1

y

y


S-LINKVIDEO

IN

AUDIOIN

OPTICAL

IMPEDANCESELECTOR

FRONT

AC OUTLET

IN

PHONO

IN

CD

INRECOUT

TAPE/MD

FM75Ω

DIGITAL

TV / DBS IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD OUT

OPTICAL

DVD / LD IN

COAXIAL R

A A

B B

L

R L

R L

R L

AC power cord

Required cords

CONTROL A1 connecting cord (not supplied)

Black Black

To a wall outlet

Other Hookups

S-LINK CONTROL A1 hookup

• If you have a S-LINK CONTROL A1-compatibleSony CD player, tape deck, or MD deckUse a CONTROL A1 cord (not supplied) to connect theS-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the CD player, tape deck, orMD deck to the S-LINK CTRL A1 jack on the receiver.Refer to the separate manual “CONTROL-A1 ControlSystem” and the operating instructions supplied withyour CD player, tape deck, or MD deck for details.

NoteIf you make CONTROL A1 connections from the receiver to anMD deck that is also connected to a computer, do not operatethe receiver while using the “Sony MD Editor” software. Thismay cause a malfunction.

• If you have a Sony CD changer with aCOMMAND MODE selectorIf your CD changer’s COMMAND MODE selector canbe set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be sure to set thecommand mode to “CD 1” and connect the changer tothe CD jacks on the receiver.If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with VIDEOOUT jacks, set the command mode to “CD 2” andconnect the changer to the VIDEO 2 jacks on thereceiver.

Connecting the AC power cord

Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to awall outlet:• Connect the speaker system to the receiver (see page

12).• Turn the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmost

position (0).

Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/videocomponents to a wall outlet.

If you connect other audio/video components to the ACOUTLET on the receiver, the receiver will supply powerto the connected component, allowing you to turn thewhole system on or off when you turn the receiver on/off.

CautionMake sure that the total power consumption of the component(s)connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET does not exceed thewattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattageelectrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs tothis outlet.

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BALANCE

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF

SET UP

EQON/OFF

INPUTMODE

VIDEO 1DIRECTTUNING

BASSBOOST

SOUND FIELD

GENRE MODE


BALANCE

L R

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0

1

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9

7

4 6

2 8

10

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PHONES

SPEAKERS

SET UP

SURROUND

EQUALIZER

CURSOR MODE

MEMORY

PRESET– TUNING +

AOFF

A+B

B

g

MASTER VOLUME

DISPLAY

FM/AMFM MODE

– TUNING +

SLEEP

INDEX

SOUNDFIELD

BASSBOOST

EQ

SOUND FIELDON/OFF

FUNCTION



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8

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Hooking Upand Setting Upthe SpeakerSystem

This chapter describes how to hookup your speaker system to thereceiver, how to position each speaker,and how to set up your speakers toenjoy multi channel surround sound.

Cursor buttons

Brief descriptions of buttons and controlsused to set up the speaker system

SET UP button: Press repeatedly to display “SPEAKERSETUP” when specifying speaker types or “SPEAKERDISTANCE” when specifying speaker distances.

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button: Turns the sound fieldmode on or off.

Cursor buttons ( / / / ): Use to select theparameters and settings after pressing the SET UP button.

BALANCE control: Use to adjust the front speakerbalance while outputting a test tone.

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WIRELESSREAR SPEAKER

IMPEDANCESELECTOR

FRONTSPEAKERS B

WIRELESSREAR

SPEAKER

4 Ω 8 Ω

+

+

–

––+

+––+

+

–

SPEAKERS

FRONT

REAR CENTER

MONITOR

WOOFERAUDIOOUTVIDEO

OUTVIDEO

INVIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

DVD / LD IN

VIDEOOUT

VIDEOIN

L

R

SIGNALGND

COAXIAL

AM

AUDIOIN

L

R

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

AUDIOOUT

AUDIOIN

CTRL A1

y

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S-LINKVIDEO

IN

AUDIOIN

OPTICAL

IMPEDANCESELECTOR

FRONT

AC OUTLET

IN

PHONO

IN

CD

INRECOUT

TAPE/MD

FM75Ω

DIGITAL

TV / DBS IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD IN

OPTICAL

TAPE/MD OUT

OPTICAL

DVD / LD IN

COAXIAL R

A A

B B

L

R L

R L

R L

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IN

Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L)Center speaker

Active woofer Front speaker (R) Front speaker (L)

Notes on speaker system hookup

• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2/3inch (15 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to theappropriate terminal on the components: + to + and –to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will bedistorted and will lack bass.

• If you use front speakers with low maximum inputrating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessiveoutput on the speakers.

• The WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack is for use withSony wireless rear speaker systems only, do not connectany other speaker systems or components to this jack.

* See “Speaker impedance” on the next page.** You can connect an active woofer to either of the two jacks. The

remaining jack can be used to connect a second active woofer.

Terminals for connecting the speakers

Connect the To the

Front speakers (8 or 4* ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals

Additional pair of frontspeakers (8 or 4* ohm)

SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals

Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals

Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals

Active woofer WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack**

Wireless rear speakertransmitter

Required cords

Speaker cords (not supplied)One for each front, rear, and center speaker

(+) (+)

(–) (–)

Monaural audio cord (not supplied)One for an active woofer

Black Black

Speaker System Hookup

WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack

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Speaker impedance

To enjoy multi channel surround, connect front, center,and rear speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms orhigher, and set the speaker IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to“8Ω.” Check the instruction manual supplied with yourspeakers if you’re not sure of their impedance. (Thisinformation is usually printed on a label on the back ofthe speaker.)

You may connect a pair of speakers with a nominalimpedance between 4 and 8 ohms to the FRONTSPEAKERS terminals, if you set the IMPEDANCESELECTOR to “4Ω” but you will not be able to enjoymulti-channel surround sound.

NoteBe sure to connect front speakers with a nominal impedance of 8ohms or higher if you want to select both sets (A+B) of frontspeakers (see page 21).

Multi-Channel SurroundSetupFor the best possible surround sound all speakers shouldbe the same distance from the listening position (A).(However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker upto 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer (B) and the rear speakers upto 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer (C) to the listening position.The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3to 40 feet) from the listening position (A).)

NoteDo not place the center or rear speakers farther away from thelistening position than the front speakers.

45°

90°

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A A

B

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Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you maywish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of onthe side walls. One advantage of this placement is thatyou can use a pair of large floor standing speakersmatching your front speakers.

NoteIf you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check thespeaker location setting in the SPEAKER SETUP menu whenusing sound fields from the VIRTUAL 3D genre (see pages 15and 26~27 for details).

Specifying the speaker types

1 Press 1/u to turn on the receiver.

2 Press SET UP to display “SPEAKER SETUP”.

3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select theparameter you want to adjust.

4 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select settingyou desire. The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of theparameters that follow.

45°

90°

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reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,select “LARGE”.

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surroundeffects when using multi-channel surround sound,select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitryand output the front channel bass frequencies from thesub woofer.

• When the front speaker is set to “SMALL”, the centerand rear speakers are also automatically set to“SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO”).

p Center speaker size (CENTER)Initial setting : LARGE• If you connect large speakers that will effectively

reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are setto “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to“LARGE”.

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surroundeffects when using multi-channel surround sound,select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitryand output the center channel bass frequencies from thefront speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer. *1

• If you do not connect the center speaker, select “NO”.The sound of the center channel will be output from thefront speakers.*2

p Rear speaker size (REAR)Initial setting : LARGE• If you connect large speakers that will effectively

reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally,select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are setto “SMALL”, you cannot set the rear speakers to“LARGE”.

• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surroundeffects when using multi-channel surround sound,select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitryand output the rear channel bass frequencies from thesub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

• If you do not connect rear speakers, select “NO”.*3

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p Rear speaker position (REAR PL.)*Initial setting : BEHINDThis parameter lets you specify the location of your rearspeakers for proper implementation of the Digital CinemaSound surround modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre. Referto the illustration below.• Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers

corresponds to section A.• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your rear speakers

corresponds to section B.• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers

corresponds to section C.This setting only effects the surround modes in theVIRTUAL 3D genre.

p Rear speaker height (REAR HGT.)*Initial setting : LOWThis parameter lets you specify the height of your rearspeakers for proper implementation of the Digital CinemaSound surround modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre. Referto the illustration below.• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers

corresponds to section A.• Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers

corresponds to section B.This setting only effects the surround modes in theVIRTUAL 3D genre.

* These parameters are not available when “Rear speakersize (REAR)“ is set to “NO”.

z About the rear speaker position (SIDE, MIDDLE, and BEHIND)This setting is designed specifically for implementation of theDigital Cinema Sound modes in the VIRTUAL 3D genre.With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not ascritical as other modes. All of the modes in the VIRTUAL 3Dgenre were designed under the premise that the rear speakerwould be located behind the listening position, but presentationremains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers positionedat a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointingtoward the listener from the immediate left and right of thelistening position, the VIRTUAL 3D modes will not be effectiveunless the rear speaker position parameter is set to “SIDE”.Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables,like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using“BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your speakers are located high abovethe listening position, even if they are to the immediate left andright.Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the“Rear speaker position” explanation, we recommend that youplayback multi channel surround encoded software and listen tothe effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choosethe setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and thatbest succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surroundsound from the rear speakers and the sound of the front speakers.If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and thenuse the speaker distance parameter and speaker leveladjustments to obtain proper balance.

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activates the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirectioncircuitry and outputs the LFE signals from otherspeakers.

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting thesub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

Specifying the speaker distances

1 Press SET UP to display “SPEAKER DISTANCE”.



4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of theparameters described below.

5 Press SET UP to exit the set up mode.

p Front speaker distance (FRONT)Initial setting : 5.0 meterSet the distance from your listening position to the front(left or right) speaker (A on page 13).• Front speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot)

steps from 1.0 to 12.0 meters (3 to 40 feet).• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance from

your listening position, set the distance to the closestspeaker.

p Center speaker distance (CENTER)Initial setting : 5.0 meterSet the distance from your listening position to the centerspeaker.• Center speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot)

steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance(A on page 13) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer toyour listening position (B on page 13).

• Do not place the center speaker farther away from yourlistening position than the front speakers.

p Rear speaker distance (REAR)Initial setting : 3.5 meterSet the distance from your listening position to the rear(left or right) speaker.• Rear speaker distance can be set in 0.1 meter (1 foot)

steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance(A on page 13) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closerto your listening position (C on page 13).

• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from yourlistening position than the front speakers.

• If both speakers are not placed an equal distance fromyour listening position, set the distance to the closestspeaker.

z About speaker distancesThis unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms ofdistance. However, it is not possible to set the center speakerfarther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the frontspeakers.Likewise, the rear speakers can not be set farther away from thelistening position than the front speakers. And they can be nomore than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive tothe enjoyment of surround sound.Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than theactual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output ofthe sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker willsound like it is farther away.For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 meter (3~6feet) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairlyrealistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannotobtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers aretoo close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) thanthe actual distance will create a larger soundstage.Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound oftenresults in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

p Distance unit (DIST. UNIT)Initial setting : METERLets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measurefor setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 msdifference.

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Adjusting the speaker volume

Use the remote while seated in your listening position toadjust the volume of each speaker.

NoteThis unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centeredat 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.


2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.You will hear the test tone from each speaker insequence.

3 Adjust the volume level so that the volume of thetest tone from each speaker sounds the samewhen you are in your main listening position.• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left

speakers, use the BALANCE control on the front ofthe receiver.

• To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear leftspeakers, use the REAR BALANCE parameter in theSURROUND cursor mode (see pages 31 and 32).(The rear balance can also be adjusted from theremote.)

• To adjust the volume level of the center speaker,press the LEVEL CENTER +/– buttons on theremote.

• To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, pressthe LEVEL REAR +/– buttons on the remote.

4 Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn offthe test tone.

z You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the sametimeRotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTERVOLUME +/– on the remote.

Notes• The rear balance, center level, and rear level are shown in the

display during adjustment.• Although these adjustments can also be made via the front

panel using the CURSOR MODE menu SURROUNDparameters (when the test tone is output, the CURSOR MODEswitches to the SURROUND parameters automatically), werecommend you follow the procedure described above andadjust the speaker levels from your listening position using theremote control.

z When setting the volume levels for each speakerLet’s assume that you have matched the sound levels of all thespeakers using the test tone. Although this lays the foundationfor high quality surround sound, it may be necessary to makefurther adjustments while listening to playback of actualsoftware. This is because most software contains center and rearchannels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two frontchannels.When you actually playback software recorded in multi channelsurround you will notice that increasing the center and rearspeaker levels produces a better blend between the front andcenter speakers and greater cohesion between the front and rearspeakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB,and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to produce betterresults.In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstagewith balanced dialog, we recommend that you make someadjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dBcan make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.

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Make sure that you have:• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).• Selected the appropriate front speakers (see “8

SPEAKERS selector” on page 21).• Set BALANCE to the center position.

Clearing the receiver’s memory

Before you use your receiver for the first time or whenyou want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.

1 Turn off the receiver.

2 While pressing down DISPLAY and SOUND FIELDON/OFF, press 1/u to turn on the receiver.“ALL CLEAR” appears in the display and the itemsincluding the following are reset or cleared:• All preset stations are reset or cleared.• All sound field parameters are reset to their factory

settings.• All index names (of preset stations and program

sources) are cleared.• All adjustments made with the SET UP button are

reset to their factory settings.• The sound field memorized for each program source

and preset stations are cleared.

Before You Use Your Receiver

Checking the connections

After connecting all of your components to the receiver,do the following to verify that the connections were madecorrectly.


2 Press a FUNCTION button to select a component(program source) that you connected (e.g., CDplayer or tape deck).

3 Turn on the component and start playing it.

4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.

If you do not obtain normal sound output afterperforming this procedure, look for the reason in thefollowing checklist and take the appropriate measures tocorrect the problem.

There is no sound no matter which component isselected./ Check that both the receiver and all components

are turned on./ Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not

set at 0./ Check that the SPEAKERS selector is not set to

OFF or to a position for front speakers that are notconnected to the receiver (see “8 SPEAKERSselector” on page 21)./ Check that all speaker cords are connected

correctly./ Press the MUTING button to turn off the indicator

to the left of the button.

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There’s no sound from a specific component./ Check that the component is connected correctly to

the audio input jacks for that component./ Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is

(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both thereceiver and the component.

No sound is heard from one of the frontspeakers./ Check that the BALANCE control is set at center

position (see “6 BALANCE control” on page 21)./ Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack

and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF to verifythat sound is output from the headphones (see “8SPEAKERS selector” and “PHONES jack” on page21).If only one channel is output from the headphones,the component may not be connected to thereceiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fullyinserted into the jacks on both the receiver and thecomponent.If both channels are output from the headphones,the front speaker may not be connected to thereceiver correctly. Check the connection of thefront speaker which is not outputting any sound.

If you encounter a problem that is not included above, see“Troubleshooting” on page 43.

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Location ofParts and BasicOperations

This chapter provides informationabout the locations and functions ofthe buttons and controls on the frontpanel. It also explains basicoperations.

1 1/u switchPress to turn the receiver on and off.

• Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you haveturned the MASTER VOLUME control to the leftmostposition to avoid damaging you speakers.

2 FUNCTION buttonsPress one of the buttons to select the component youwant to use.

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After selecting the component, turn on the componentyou selected and play the program source.

• After selecting VCR, camcorder, video game, DVD player,or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input.

• When using digital inputs, there may be up to 6 seconds ofsilence when switching functions or inserting new discs.

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AUTO Give priority to digital signalswhen there are both digital andanalog connections. If there areno digital signals, analog isselected

ANALOG Specify the analog audio signalsinput to the AUDIO IN (L and R)jacks

DIGITAL (OPTICAL) Specify the digital audio signalsinput to the DIGITAL OPTICALinput jacks

DIGITAL (COAXIAL) Specify the digital audio signalsinput to the DIGITAL COAXIALinput jack (DVD/LD only)

4 MASTER VOLUME controlAfter turning on the component you selected, rotate toadjust the volume.

5 MUTING buttonPress to mute the sound. The indicator to the left ofthe button lights up when the sound is muted.

6 BALANCE controlRotate to adjust the balance of the front speakers.

7 SLEEP buttonPress to select the time after which the receiver turnsoff automatically (see page 41).

8 SPEAKERS selectorSet according to the front speakers you want to drive.

Set to To select

A The speakers connected to the FRONTSPEAKERS A terminals

B The speakers connected to the FRONTSPEAKERS B terminals

A+B* The speakers connected to both the FRONTSPEAKERS A and B terminals (parallelconnection)

OFF No front speaker output

* Do not set to A+B when a sound field is turned on.

PHONES jackConnects headphones.

• To use the headphones, set the SPEAKERS selector to OFFto output sound to the headphones.

• When the sound field is ON, setting the SPEAKERSselector to OFF will automatically present a two channeldownmix from the headphones.

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9 DISPLAY buttonPress repeatedly to change the information on thedisplay window as follows:

vIndex name of the component or the preset station*

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vSound field applied to the program source

* Index name appears only when you have assigned one to thecomponent or preset station (see page 40). Index name does notappear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is thesame as the function button.

** Frequency appears only when the tuner is selected.

!º Use the following buttons to enjoy surround sound.For details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” startingfrom page 24.

GENRE buttonPress to select the sound field group you want.

MODE buttonPress to select a sound field from the group youselected.

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF buttonPress to turn the sound field on or off.

!¡ MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicatorThis indicator lights when the sound field is on andthe unit is decoding signals recorded in a multichannel format.

!™ BASS BOOST buttonPress to increase the bass of the front speakers. TheBASS BOOST indicator lights up when the function isturned on.

EQ ON/OFF buttonPress to turn the equalizer on or off. The EQ indicatorlights when the equalizer is turned on.When you adjust the equalizer using the CURSORMODE menu EQUALIZER parameters (page 32) thesettings are stored automatically and can bereproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer.

z When you want to enjoy high quality soundDo the following to bypass the sound field, tone effect, and thebass booster circuits.

1 Press BASS BOOST to turn off the BASS BOOST indicator.2 Press EQ ON/OFF to turn off the EQ indicator.3 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn off the SOUND

FIELD indicator.The result will be a sound that is highly faithful to the programsource.

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!£ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. Fordetails, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page35.

DIRECT TUNING buttonEnables Direct Tuning (see page 36).

SHIFT buttonSelects a memory page for preset stations.

Numeric buttons (1 to 0)Inputs the numeric value.

!¢ The following buttons operate the built-in tuner. Fordetails, see “Receiving Broadcasts” starting from page35.

TUNING +/– buttonsScans all the available radio stations.

PRESET TUNING +/– buttonsScans all preset stations.

FM MODE buttonIf “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereoreception is poor, press this button. You will not havethe stereo effect but the sound is improved.

FM/AM buttonSelects the FM or AM band.

MEMORY buttonPress to memorize a preset station.

!∞ CURSOR MODE buttonPress this button repeatedly to select any of thefollowing three cursor modes. The indicator for theselected cursor mode lights up to the left of the displaywindow. The indicator turns off when you press theSET UP button.

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SURROUND Change the various surroundparameters (effect level, walltype, etc.), adjust the volume andbalance of the rear speakers, andadjust the volume of the centerspeaker and subwoofer (page 31)

EQUALIZER Adjust the equalization (bass/mid/treble) of the front, centerand rear speakers (page 32).Press the EQ ON/OFF button toactivate the equalizer.

INDEX Enter an index name for presetstations and program sources(page 40)

!§ Cursor buttons ( / / / )After pressing the CURSOR MODE or SET UP button,use these buttons to make specific settings (see pages14, 16, 31, 32, and 42).

!¶ SET UP buttonPress this button repeatedly to select any of thefollowing three indications. The selected indicationappears in the display and you will be able to makevarious settings using the cursor buttons.

When you display You can

SPEAKER SETUP Specify the front, center, rearspeaker sizes, the rear speakerposition, and whether or not youare using a subwoofer (page 14)

SPEAKER DISTANCE Specify the front, center, and rearspeaker distances and the unit ofmeasurement (page 16)

OTHER Set the display to one of fourbrightness levels (page 42)

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EnjoyingSurroundSound

This chapter describes how to set upthe receiver to enjoy surround sound.You can enjoy multi channel surroundwhen playing back software encodedwith Dolby Digital.

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You can take advantage of surround sound simply byselecting one of the receiver’s pre-programmed soundmodes. They bring the exciting and powerful sound ofmovie theaters and concert halls into your home. You canalso customize the sound modes to obtain the sound youdesire by changing the various surround parameters.The sound modes are divided by type into four basicgroups called “genres”. The following is a basicexplanation of each genre. For information about thesound modes available in each genre, see pages 26~28.

CINEMAThe sound modes in this genre are designed for use whenplaying back movie software (DVD, LD, etc.) encodedwith multi channel surround sound or Dolby Pro Logic.In addition to decoding the surround sound, this genrealso includes sound modes that provide the reflectionsand reverberation typically found in movie theaters. Thesound modes in this genre have little effect on two-channel stereo sources (CD, MD, etc.).VIRTUAL 3DThis genre contains compelling applications of the SonyDigital Cinema Sound digital signal processingtechnology. These sound modes shift the sound awayfrom the actual speaker locations to simulate the presenceof several “virtual” speakers. Like the CINEMA genre,this genre is most effective when playing back moviesoftware encoded with multi channel surround sound.MUSIC etc.The sound modes in this genre are designed for use withstandard audio sources (like CD) and TV broadcasts.These modes add reverberation to the source signal tocreate powerful soundfields that make you feel as if youwere in a concert hall or stadium (etc.). Use the soundmodes in this genre with two-channel sources and stereobroadcasts of sports programs or musical concerts.A.F.D.This genre contains the “Auto Format Decoding” soundmode which presents the sound exactly as it was encoded,without adding any reverberation (etc.).

To fully enjoy surround sound, you must register thenumber and location of you speakers. See “Multi-ChannelSurround setup” starting on page 13 to set the speakerparameters before enjoying surround sound.

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1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the soundfield.The current sound field is indicated in the display.

2 Press GENRE repeatedly to select the sound fieldgroup (genre), then press MODE repeatedly toselect the sound field you want.See the table starting from page 26 for information oneach sound field.

z The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for eachprogram source (Sound Field Link)Whenever you select a program source, the sound field that waslast applied is automatically applied again. For example, if youlisten to CD with STADIUM as the sound field, change to adifferent program source, then return to CD, STADIUM will beapplied again. With the tuner, sound fields are memorizedseparately for AM, FM, and all preset stations.

z You can identify Dolby Surround-encoded software bylooking at the packagingUse discs with the logo. In order to enjoy Dolby Digital(AC-3) playback you must use discs bearing this logo.

NoteWhen using sound fields, do not select both speaker systems(A+B) with the SPEAKERS selector.

Brief descriptions of buttons used toenjoy surround sound

CURSOR MODE button: Press repeatedly to light up theSURROUND or EQUALIZER indicators to customize asound field.

Cursor buttons ( / / / ): After pressing theCURSOR MODE button or SET UP button, use thesebuttons to make the actual setting.

GENRE button: Press to select the desired sound fieldgroup (genre).

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF button: Turns the sound field onor off.

MODE button: Press to select the specific sound fieldfrom the selected genre.

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Sound field Effect Notes

Software with multi channel surround audio signals isplayed according to the way it was recorded.Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded withDolby Pro Logic to create surround effects.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the SonyPictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinemaproduction studio.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the SonyPictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinemaproduction studio.

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the SonyPictures Entertainment scoring stage.

Allows you to retain a theater like environment whilelistening at low volume levels, such as late at night.

Creates a theater like environment from movies withmonaural soundtracks.

Creates a theater like environment from moviesrecorded with stereo soundtracks

Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rearspeakers from 1 set of actual rear speakers.

NORMAL SURROUND

CINEMA STUDIO A

CINEMA STUDIO B

CINEMA STUDIO C

NIGHT THEATER

MONO MOVIE

STEREO MOVIE

VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

This is a standard mode, great forwatching most any type of movie.

This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or action movies with lots of soundeffects.

This mode is ideal for watching musicalsor classic films where music is featured inthe soundtrack.

GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D

* Seepage 15

SIDE*

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GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued)


Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rearspeakers positioned higher than the listener from asingle pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener atapproximately a 30° angle of elevation.

Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTIDIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO A. Reproduces thesound characteristics of the “Cary Grant Theater” andcreates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding thelistener (at approximately a 30° angle of elevation) froma single pair of actual rear speakers.

Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTIDIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO B. Reproduces thesound characteristics of the “Kim Novak Theater” andcreates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding thelistener (at approximately a 30° angle of elevation) froma single pair of actual rear speakers.

Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL MULTIDIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO C. Reproduces thesound characteristics of the scoring stage and creates 5sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener (atapproximately a 30° angle of elevation) from a singlepair of actual rear speakers.

Uses 3D sound imaging to create 3 sets of virtual rearspeakers from the sound of the front speakers withoutusing actual rear speakers.

Uses 3D sound imaging to create 1 set of virtual rearspeakers from the sound of the front speakers withoutusing actual rear speakers.

Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakersfrom the sound of the front speakers without usingactual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtualspeakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle ofelevation.

Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTIDIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO A. Reproduces thesound characteristics of the “Cary Grant Theater” andcreates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding thelistener at a 30° angle of elevation from the sound of thefront speakers without using actual rear speakers.

VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION

VIRTUAL THEATER A

VIRTUAL THEATER B

VIRTUAL THEATER C

VIRTUAL ENHANCED A

VIRTUAL ENHANCED B

VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTIDIMENSION

VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER A

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GENRE : VIRTUAL 3D (continued)

GENRE : A.F.D.

Automatically detects the type of audio signal beinginput (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2-channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding ifnecessary. This mode presents the sound as it wasrecorded/encoded, without adding any effects.

AUTO FORMAT DECODING You can use this mode as a reference. Setthe equalizer to OFF while using this modeto hear the source sound exactly as it wasrecorded.



GENRE : MUSIC ETC.

Reproduces the acoustics of a small rectangular concerthall.

Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concerthall.

Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house.

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.

Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/dance club.

Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.

Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall.

Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.

Obtains maximum audio impact from video gamesoftware.

SMALL HALL

LARGE HALL

OPERA HOUSE

JAZZ CLUB

DISCO/CLUB

CHURCH

LIVE HOUSE

ARENA

STADIUM

GAME

Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

Ideal for musicals and opera.

Great for rock or pop music.

Great for sporting events or electric(amplified) music.

Be sure to set the game machine to stereomode when using game software withstereo sound capabilities.

Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTIDIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO B. Reproduces thesound characteristics of the “Kim Novak Theater” andcreates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding thelistener at a 30° angle of elevation from the sound of thefront speakers without using actual rear speakers.

Adds the 3D sound imaging of VIRTUAL SEMI-MULTIDIMENSION to CINEMA STUDIO C. Reproduces thesound characteristics of the scoring stage and creates 5sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30°angle of elevation from the sound of the front speakerswithout using actual rear speakers.

VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER B

VIRTUAL SEMI-THEATER C

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NoteThe effects provided by VIRTUAL THEATER A, B, and C sound fields may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

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Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround Displays

1 OPTICALLights up when the source signal is a digital signalbeing input through the OPTICAL terminal.

2 COAXIALLights up when the source signal is a digital signalbeing input through the COAXIAL terminal.

3a DIGITALThis indicator lights when the sound field is on andthe unit is decoding signals recorded in the DolbyDigital (AC-3) format.

4 Playback channel indicatorsThe letters light to indicate the channels being playedback.L: Front Left R: Front RightC: Center (monaural) LS: Left SurroundRS: Right SurroundS: Surround (monaural or the rear componentsobtained by Pro Logic processing)The boxes around the letters light to indicate thespeakers used to playback the channels.See the next page for details regarding the playbackchannel indicators.

5 L.F.EThe letters “L.F.E” light up when the disc being playedcontains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel.When the sound of the LFE channel signal is actuallybeing reproduced, the bars underneath the letterslights up to indicate the level. Since the LFE signal isnot recorded in all parts of the input signal the barindication will fluctuate (and may turn off) duringplayback.

6 S.WOOFERLights when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” andthis unit detects that the disc being played does notcontain the LFE channel signal. While this indicator islit, this unit creates a sub woofer signal based on thelow frequency components of the front channels.

7 Tuner indicatorsThese indicators light when using the receiver to tunein radio stations, etc. See pages 38~41 for tuneroperations.

8 D. RANGELights when dynamic range compression is active. Seepage 35 and 36 to adjust the dynamic rangecompression.

9 PRO LOGICLights when this unit applies Pro Logic processing totwo channel signals in order to output the center andsurround channel signals.

0 AC-3Lights when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input.

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Understanding the Multi-Channel Sound Displays

Input Channel DisplayRecording

Format(Front/Rear)

Speaker Setup and Playback Channel Display

All speakerspresent

Rear speakersabsent

Center speakerabsent

Rear/centerspeakers absent

Playback channel displayThe display shows which channels are being played back and which speakers are being used. The letters (L, C, R, etc.) lightto show the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters light to show which speakers are being used. Thedisplay varies depending on the number of speakers connected. See the “Speaker Setup and Playback Channel Display”column in the table below.This unit also displays the number of channels in the input signal. See the “Input Channel Display” column in the tablebelow.

Although the table below shows almost all of the configurations available from multi channel surround signals, the onesmarked “ ” are the most common.

* Without Pro Logic**When Pro Logic is ON or a sound mode from the CINEMA or VIRTUAL 3D genre is selected.

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Customizing Sound Fields

By adjusting the surround parameters and theequalization of the front and center speakers, you cancustomize the sound fields to suit your particularlistening situation.

Once you customize a sound field, the changes are storedin memory indefinitely (unless the receiver is unpluggedfor about one week). You can change a customized soundfield any time by making new adjustments to theparameters.

See the table on page 34 for the parameters available ineach sound field.

To get the most from multi channelsurround sound

Position your speakers and do the procedures describedin “Multi-Channel Surround Setup” starting on page 14before you customize a sound field.

Adjusting the surround parameters

The SURROUND menu contains parameters that let youcustomize various aspects of the current sound field. Thesettings available in this menu are stored individually foreach sound field.

1 Start playing a program source encoded with multichannel surround sound.

2 Press CURSOR MODE repeatedly until theSURROUND indicator lights up.



EFFECT LEVEL (EFFECT)Initial setting : (depends on sound mode)This parameter lets you adjust the “presence” of thecurrent digital cinema sound surround effect.

WALL TYPE (WALL)Initial setting : midpointWhen sound is reflected off soft material, such as acurtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A hardwall is highly reflective and does not significantly effectthe frequency response of the reflected sound. Thisparameter lets you control the level of the highfrequencies to alter the sonic character of your listeningenvironment by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall.The midpoint designates a neutral wall (made of wood).

REVERBERATION (REVERB)Initial setting : midpointBefore sound reaches our ears, it is reflected(reverberated) many times between he left and rightwalls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes moretime to bounce from one surface to another than in asmaller room. This parameter lets you control the spacingof the early reflections to simulate a sonically larger (L) orsmaller (S) room.• The reverberation can be adjusted ±8 from S (small, –8)

to L (large, +8) in 17 steps.• The midpoint (0) designates a standard room with no

adjustment.

LFE (Low Frequency Effect) MIX LEVEL (LFE MIX)Initial setting : 0 dBThis parameter lets you attenuate the level of the LFE(Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the subwoofer without effecting the level of the bass frequenciessent to the sub woofer from the front, center or rearchannels via the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirectioncircuitry.• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –20 dB to 0

dB (line level). 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at themix level determined by the recording engineer.

• Selecting MUTING mutes the sound of the LFE channelfrom the sub woofer. However, the low frequencysounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are outputfrom the sub woofer according to the settings made foreach speaker in the speaker setup (page 14).

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CENTER LEVEL (CENTER)Initial setting : 0 dBLets you adjust the level of the center speaker.• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to

+10 dB.

SUB WOOFER LEVEL (WOOFER)Initial setting : 0 dBLets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to

+10 dB.

Adjusting the equalizer

The EQUALIZER menu lets you adjust the equalization(low, mid, and high frequencies) of the front and centerspeakers. The equalizer settings are stored individuallyfor each sound field.

1 Start playing a program source encoded with multichannel surround sound.

2 Press CURSOR MODE repeatedly until theEQUALIZER indicator lights up.



z You can turn off the equalization without erasing itThe equalizer settings are stored separately for each sound field.Press the EQ ON/OFF button to turn the EQ indicator off.

DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSOR (D. RANGE COMP)Initial setting : OFFLets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track.This may be useful when you want to watch movies atlow volumes late at night.• OFF reproduces the sound track with no compression.• STD reproduces the sound track with the dynamic

range intended by the recording engineer.• 0.1 ~ 0.9 allow you to compress the dynamic range in

small steps to achieve the sound you desire.• MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic

range.

z About the Dynamic Range CompressorThis parameter allows you to compress the dynamic range of thesoundtrack based on the dynamic range information included inthe Dolby Digital signal. “STD” is standard compression, butbecause many sources have only light compression, you may notnotice much difference when using 0.1~0.9.Therefore, we recommend using the “MAX” setting. This greatlycompresses the dynamic range and allows you to view movieslate at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels arepredetermined and provide a very natural compression.

REAR BALANCE (REAR)Initial setting : centerLets you adjust the balance between the rear left and rightspeakers.• The balance can be adjusted ±8 dB in 1 dB steps.• This settings can also be adjusted directly using the

supplied remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume”(page 17).

REAR LEVEL (REAR)Initial setting : 0 dBLets you adjust level of the rear (left and right) speakers.• The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from –10 dB to

+10 dB.• This settings can also be adjusted directly using the

supplied remote. See “Adjusting the speaker volume”(page 17).


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Front speaker bass adjustment (Level/Frequency)1 Use / to select the level (dB) or frequency (Hz).2 Use / to adjust.Repeat until you achieve the sound you desire.

• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.• The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1.0 kHz

in 21 steps.

Front speaker midrange adjustment (Level/Frequency)Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.• The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5.0 kHz

in 21 steps.

Front speaker treble adjustment (Level/Frequency)Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz

in 21 steps.

Center speaker bass adjustment (Level/Frequency)Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.• The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1.0 kHz

in 21 steps.

Center speaker midrange adjustment (Level/Frequency)Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.• The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5.0 kHz

in 21 steps.

Center speaker treble adjustment (Level/Frequency)Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz

in 21 steps.

Rear speaker bass adjustment (Level/Frequency)Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.• The frequency can be adjusted from 100 Hz to 1.0 kHz

in 21 steps.

Rear speaker midrange adjustment (Level/Frequency)Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.• The frequency can be adjusted from 500 Hz to 5.0 kHz

in 21 steps.

Rear speaker treble adjustment (Level/Frequency)Adjust as described in “Front speaker bass adjustment”.• The level can be adjusted ±10 dB in 1 dB steps.• The frequency can be adjusted from 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz

in 21 steps.

Resetting customized sound fields to thefactory settings

1 If the power is on, press 1/u to turn off the power.

2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press 1/u.“SURR CLEAR!” appears in the display and all soundfields are reset at once.

Level (dB)

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Adjustable parameters for each sound field

Sound EFFECT WALL REVERB LFE D.RANGE REAR REAR CENTER WOOFERfield GENRE MODE LEVEL TYPE TIME MIX COMP BAL. LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL EQ

Off — — r r r

On CINEMA NORMAL SURROUND r r r r r r r

CINEMA STUDIO A r r r r r r r r

CINEMA STUDIO B r r r r r r r r

CINEMA STUDIO C r r r r r r r r

NIGHT THEATER r r r r r r r r r r

MONO MOVIE r r r r r r r r r r

STEREO MOVIE r r r r r r r r r r

VIRTUAL 3D V. MULTI REAR r r r r r r r r

V. MULTI DIMENSION r r r r r r r r

V. THEATER A r r r r r r r r

V. THEATER B r r r r r r r r

V. THEATER C r r r r r r r r

V. ENHANCED A r r r r r r

V. ENHANCED B r r r r r r

V. SEMI-M. DIMENSION r r r r r r

V. SEMI-THEATER A r r r r r r

V. SEMI-THEATER B r r r r r r

V. SEMI-THEATER C r r r r r r

MUSIC etc. SMALL HALL r r r r r r r r r r

LARGE HALL r r r r r r r r r r

OPERA HOUSE r r r r r r r r r r

JAZZ CLUB r r r r r r r r r r

DISCO/CLUB r r r r r r r r r r

CHURCH r r r r r r r r r r

LIVE HOUSE r r r r r r r r r r

ARENA r r r r r r r r r r

STADIUM r r r r r r r r r r

GAME r r r r r r r r r r

A.F.D AUTO FORMAT DECODE r r r r r r r

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ReceivingBroadcasts

This chapter describes how to receiveFM or AM broadcasts and how topreset selected stations.

You can tune in stations on this receiver in the followingways:

Direct TuningYou can enter a frequency of the station you want directlyby using the numeric buttons (see page 36).

Automatic TuningIf you don’t know the frequency of the station you want,you can let the receiver scan all available stations in yourarea (see page 37).

Preset TuningAfter you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning orAutomatic Tuning, you can preset them to the receiver(see page 37). Then you can tune in any of the stationsdirectly by entering its 2-character code (see page 38). Upto 30 FM or AM stations can be preset. The receiver willalso scan all the stations that you have preset (see page38).

Before you begin, make sure you have:• Connected an FM and AM antenna to the receiver (see

page 5).• Selected the appropriate speaker system (see page 21).

Numeric buttons

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Brief descriptions of buttons used toreceive broadcasts

PRESET TUNING +/– buttons: Press to scan all presetradio stations.

DIRECT TUNING button: Press this button to enter afrequency directly using the numeric buttons.

Numeric buttons: Press to enter a numeric value wheninputting the frequency directly, presetting radio stations,or tuning to preset stations.

TUNING +/– buttons: Press to scan all available radiostations.

FM MODE button: If “STEREO” flashes in the displayand the FM stereo reception is poor, press this button toimprove the sound. You will not be able to enjoy stereoeffect but the sound will be less distorted.

NoteIf “STEREO” does not appear at all even when the FM broadcastis received normally, press this button to turn on the “STEREO”indication.

FM/AM button: Press to select the FM or AM band.

MEMORY button: Uses for memorizing preset stations.

SHIFT button: Press to select a memory page (A, B, or C)for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.

TUNER button: Selects the tuner.

Direct Tuning

For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Briefdescriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” on thispage.

1 Press TUNER to light the button up.The last received station is tuned in.

2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band.

3 Press DIRECT TUNING.

4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz05201

b b b b

Example 2: AM 1350 kHz(You don’t have to enter the last “0.”)

531b b

If you cannot tune in a station and theentered numbers flashMake sure you’ve entered the right frequency. If not,repeat Steps 3 and 4.If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is notused in your area.

5 If you’ve tuned in an AM station, adjust thedirection of the AM loop antenna for optimumreception.

6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to receive another station.

z If you try to enter a frequency that is too precise for thetuning scaleThe entered value is automatically rounded up or down.

Tuning scale for direct tuning is:FM: 50 kHzAM: 9 kHz

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Automatic Tuning

For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Briefdescriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” onpage 36.


2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM band.

3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.Press the + button to scan from low to high; press the –button to scan from high to low.

When the receiver reaches either end of thebandScanning is repeated in the same direction.

The receiver stops scanning whenever a station isreceived.

4 To continue scanning, press TUNING + or TUNING –again.

Preset Tuning

For details on the buttons used in this section, see “Briefdescriptions of buttons used to receive broadcasts” onpage 36.

Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them byperforming steps on “Presetting radio stations” below.

Presetting radio stations


2 Tune in the station that you want to preset usingDirect Tuning (page 36)‚ or Automatic Tuning (thispage).

3 Press MEMORY.“MEMORY” appears in the display for a few seconds.Do Steps 4 to 6 before “MEMORY” goes out.

4 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C).Each time you press SHIFT, the letter “A”, “B” or “C”appears in the display.

5 Select a preset number by pressing it (0 to 9).If “MEMORY” goes out before you press the presetnumber, start again from Step 3.

6 Press MEMORY again to store the station.If “MEMORY” goes out before you press the presetnumber, start again from Step 3.

7 Repeat Steps 2 to 6 to preset another station.

To change a preset number to another stationDo Steps 1 to 6 to preset the new station to the number.

NoteIf the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week, all thepreset stations will be cleared from the receiver’s memory, andyou will have to preset the stations again.

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Tuning to preset stations

You can tune the preset stations either of the followingtwo ways.

Scanning the preset stations


2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING –repeatedly to select the preset station you want.Each time you press the button, the receiver tunes inone preset station at a time, in the corresponding orderand direction as follows:

nA1˜A2˜...˜A0˜B1˜B2˜...˜B0N

nC0˜...C2˜C1N

Using the preset codes


2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page (A, B or C),then press the preset number of the station youwant using the numeric buttons on the front panelor the supplied remote.

Preset Tuning

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OtherOperations

Brief descriptions of buttons that appearin this chapter

CURSOR MODE button: Press repeatedly to light up theINDEX indicator to index preset stations or programsources.

Cursor buttons ( / / / ): After pressing the SETUP button or CURSOR MODE button, use these buttonsto make the actual setting.

SET UP button: Press repeatedly to display “OTHER”.

SLEEP button: Press to set the sleep timer.

TUNER button: Press to select the tuner.

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Indexing Preset Stationsand Program Sources

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for presetstations (station index) and program sources. These indexnames (for example, “VHS”) appear in the receiver’sdisplay when a station or program source is selected.Note that no more than one name can be entered for eachpreset station or program source.This function is useful for distinguishing components ofthe same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specifiedas “VHS” and “8MM,” respectively. It is also handy foridentifying components connected to jacks meant foranother type of component, for example, a second CDplayer connected to the TAPE/MD jacks.

1 To index a preset stationPress TUNER.The last station you received is tuned in.

To index a program sourceSelect the program source (component) to benamed, then go to Step 3.

2 Tune in the preset station you want to create anindex name for.If you are not familiar with how to tune in presetstations, see “Tuning to preset stations” on page 38.

3 Press CURSOR MODE repeatedly until the INDEXindicator lights up.

4 Create an index name by using the cursor buttonsas follows:Press or to select a character, then press tomove the cursor to the next position.The index name is stored automatically.

To insert a spacePress or until a blank space appears in thedisplay (the space character is between “11” and “A”).

If you’ve made a mistakePress or repeatedly until the character to bechanged flashes, then select the right character.

To assign index names to other stationsRepeat Steps 2 to 4.

Recording

Your receiver makes it easy to record to and from thecomponents connected to it. You don’t have to connectthe playback and recording components directly to eachother: once you select a program source on the receiver,you can record and edit as you normally would using thecontrols on each component.

Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected allcomponents properly.

FUNCTION buttons

ç: Audio signal flowc: Video signal flow

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using thereceiver. See the instruction manual of your cassette deckor MD deck if you need help.

1 Select the component to be recorded.

2 Prepare the component for playing.For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deckand adjust the recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck, then startplayback on the playback component.

Notes• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component

connected to the analog TAPE/MD REC OUT jacks. To record adigital audio signal, connect a digital component to theDIGITAL TAPE/MD OUT jacks.

• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from theTAPE/MD REC OUT jacks.

Playback component(program source)

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Recording component(tape deck, MD deck,VCR)

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Recording on a video tape

You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player usingthe receiver. You can also add audio from a variety ofaudio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCRor LD player’s instruction manual if you need help.

1 Select the program source to be recorded.

2 Prepare the component for playing.For example, insert the laser disc you want to recordinto the LD player.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 orVIDEO 2) for recording.

4 Start recording on the recording VCR, then startplaying the video tape or laser disc you want torecord.

z You can record the sound from any audio source onto avideo tape while copying from a video tape or laser discLocate the point where you want to start recording from anotheraudio source, select the program source, then start playback. Theaudio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track ofthe video tape instead of the audio from the original medium.

To resume audio recording from the original medium, select thevideo source again.

Notes• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component

connected to the analog TAPE/MD REC OUT jacks. To record adigital audio signal, connect a digital component to theDIGITAL TAPE/MD OUT jacks.

• You cannot, however, record multi channel surround digitalsignals from a DVD, etc.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at aspecified time.

Press SLEEP while the power is on.Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shownbelow.n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF

The display dims after you have specified the time.

z You can freely specify the timePress SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using thecursor buttons ( or ). The sleep time changes in 1 minuteintervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.

z You can check the time remaining before the receiver turnsoffPress SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.

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The SET UP button allows you to make followingadjustments.

Adjusting the brightness of the display

1 Press SET UP repeatedly until “OTHER” appears inthe display.

2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select“DIMMER”.

3 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select thebrightness level.You can select any of four brightness levels.

Adjustments Using the SETUP Button

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Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to helpyou remedy the problem. Also, see “Checking theconnections” on page 18 to verify that the connections arecorrect. Should any problem persist, consult your nearestSony dealer.

There’s no sound or only a very low-level soundis heard./ Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely./Make sure that you’ve selected the correct

component on the receiver./Make sure that you’ve set the SPEAKERS selector

correctly (see page 21)./ Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING”

appears in the display./ The protective device on the receiver has been

activated because of a short circuit. Turn off thereceiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem andturn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced orreversed./ Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely./ Adjust the BALANCE control.

Severe hum or noise is heard./ Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely./ Check that the connecting cords are away from a

transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 feet)away from a TV set or fluorescent light./Move your TV away from the audio components./Make sure you’ve grounded SIGNAL GND y

terminal./ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a

cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

No sound is heard from the center speaker./Make sure the sound field function is on (press

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF)./ Select a sound field from the CINEMA or

VIRTUAL 3D genre (except MONO MOVIE andSTEREO MOVIE) (see page 26)./ Adjust the speaker volume (see page 17)./Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set

to either SMALL or LARGE (see page 14).

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No sound or only a very low-level sound is heardfrom the rear speakers./Make sure the sound field function is on (press

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF)./ Select a sound field from the CINEMA or

VIRTUAL 3D genres (except MONO MOVIE andSTEREO MOVIE) (see page 26)./ Adjust the speaker volume (see page 17)./Make sure the rear speaker size parameter is set to

either SMALL or LARGE (see page 14).

Recording cannot be done./ Check that the components are connected correctly./ Select the source component with a FUNCTION

button./When recording from a digital component, make

sure the input mode is set to ANALOG (see page21) before recording with a component connectedto the analog TAPE/MD terminals./When recording from a digital component, make

sure the input mode is set to DIGITAL (see page21) before recording with the componentconnected to the DIGITAL TAPE/MD OUTterminals.

Radio stations cannot be tuned in./ Check that the antennas are connected securely.

Adjust the antennas and connect an externalantenna if necessary./ The signal strength of the stations is too weak

(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Usedirect tuning./ No stations have been preset or the preset stations

have been cleared (when tuning by scanning presetstations). Preset the stations (see page 37)./ Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in

the display.

The surround effect cannot be obtained./Make sure the sound field function is on (press

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF)./Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A

or B (not A+B) if you connected two sets of frontspeakers.

No picture or an unclear picture appears on theTV screen or monitor./ Select the appropriate function on the receiver./ Set your TV to the appropriate input mode./Move your TV away from the audio components.

The remote does not function./ Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the

receiver./ Remove any obstacles in the path between the

remote and the receiver./ Replace all batteries in the remote with new ones,

if they are weak./Make sure you select the correct function on the

remote./ If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use the

remote to select a source or component other thanTV before operating the receiver or othercomponent.

Reference sections for clearing thereceiver’s memory

To clear See

All memorized settings page 18

Customized sound fields page 33

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Specifications

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUTStereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz,

THD 0.09%)100 W + 100 W

Surround mode(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD

0.8%)Front: 100 W/chCentera): 100WReara): 100 W/ch

a) Depending on the sound field settings andthe source, there may be no sound output.

Harmonic distortion at rated outputLess than 0.09% (with

sound field, tone,and bass boosterbypassed)

Frequency responsePHONO: RIAA

equalization curve±0.5 dB

CD, TAPE, MD/DAT,TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/DBS,VIDEO 1, 2:10 Hz - 50 kHz +0.5/–2 dB (with soundfield, tone, and bassbooster bypassed)

Inputs (Analog)PHONO:

Sensitivity: 2.5 mVImpedance: 50kilohmsS/Nb): 75 dB (A, 2.5mVc))

CD, DVD/LD, TAPE,MD/DAT, TAPE/MD, TV/DBS,VIDEO 1, 2, andVIDEO 3 (STR-DE925 only):Sensitivity: 150 mVImpedance: 50kilohmsS/Nb): 82 dB (A, 150mVc))

b) 78’ IHFc) Weighted network, input level

Inputs (Digital)DVD/LD (coaxial):

Sensitivity: –Impedance: 75 ohmsS/N: 100 dB (A, 20kHz LPF)

DVD/LD, TV/DBS,MD/DAT (Optical):Sensitivity: –Impedance: –S/N: 100 dB (A, 20kHz LPF)

Outputs TAPE, MD/DATTAPE/MD, (RECOUT); VIDEO 1, 2(AUDIO OUT):Voltage: 150 mV,Impedance: 10kilohms

WOOFER:Voltage: 2 VImpedance: 1kilohms

PHONES:Accepts low- andhigh-impedanceheadphones

BASS BOOST +6 dB at 70 Hz

Sampling Frequency48 kHz

EQ BASS:100 Hz~1.0kHz (21steps)

MID:500 Hz~5.0kHz (21steps)

TREBLE:1.0 kHz~10kHz (21steps)

Gain levels: ±10 dB, 1 dB step

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FM tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Antenna terminals75 ohms, unbalanced

Sensitivity Mono: 18.3 dBf, 4.5 µVStereo: 38.3 dBf, 45 µV

Usable sensitivity11.2 dBf, 2 µV (IHF)

S/N Mono: 76 dBStereo: 70 dB

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHzMono: 0.3%Stereo: 0.5%

Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response30 Hz - 15 kHz +0.5/–2

dB

Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range 531 - 1602 kHz

Antenna Loop antenna

Usable sensitivity50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz

or 999 kHz)

S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)

Harmonic distortion0.5 % (50 mV/m, 400

kHz)

Selectivity At 9 kHz: 35 dBAt 10 kHz: 40 dB

Video section

Inputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

Outputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

System Tuner section:PLL quartz-lockeddigital synthesizersystem

Preamplifier section:Low-noise NF typeequalizer

Power amplifiersection:Pure-complementarySEPP

Power requirements240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption300 W

AC outlets 1 switched, total 100 W

Dimensions 430 × 355 × 157.5 mm(17 × 14 × 61/4 in.)

including projectingparts and controls

Mass (Approx.)10.5 kg (23 lb 3 oz)

Supplied accessories See page 4.

Design and specifications are subjectto change without notice.

Specifications

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Glossary

Surround soundSound that consists of three elements:direct sound, early reflected sound(early reflections) and reverberativesound (reverberation). The acousticsof the surrounding space affect theway these three sound elements areheard. Surround sound combinesthese sound elements in such a waythat you actually can sense the size ofthe venue, as well as its type.

• Types of sound

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

Dolby Pro Logic SurroundAs one method of decoding DolbySurround, Dolby Pro Logic Surroundproduces four channels from two-channel sound. Compared with theformer Dolby Surround system,Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproducesleft-to-right panning more naturallyand localizes sounds more precisely.To take full advantage of Dolby ProLogic Surround, you should have onepair of rear speakers and a centerspeaker. The rear speakers outputmonaural sound.

Dolby Digital (AC-3)This sound format for movie theatersis more advanced than Dolby ProLogic Surround. In this format, therear speakers output stereo soundwith an expanded frequency rangeand a subwoofer channel for deepbass is independently provided. Thisformat is also called “5.1” because thesubwoofer channel is counted as 0.1channel (since it functions only whena deep bass effect is needed). All sixchannels in this format are recordedseparately to realize superior channelseparation. Furthermore, since all thesignals are processed digitally, lesssignal degradation occurs. The name“AC-3” comes from the fact that it isthe third audio coding method to bedeveloped by the Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

Digital Cinema SoundThis is the generic name of thesurround sound produced by digitalsignal processing technologydeveloped by Sony. Unlike previoussurround sound fields mainlydirected at the reproduction of music,Digital Cinema Sound is designedspecifically for the enjoyment ofmovies.

Reverberation

Direct sound

Earlyreflections Reverberation

Early reflection time

Early reflections

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Press CURSOR MODE repeatedlyto light up

Press or to select Then or to select See page

SURROUND indicator EFFECT LEVEL depends on sound mode (in 21 steps)

Tables of Settings Using the CURSOR MODE and SET UPbuttons

You can make various settings using the CURSOR MODE, SET UP, and cursor buttons. The tables below show each of thesettings that these buttons can make.

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WALL TYPE between –8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)

REVERBERATION TIME –8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)

LFE MIX LEVEL MUTING, or –20 dB to 0 dB (in 1 dB steps)

DYNAMIC RANGE COMP Off, 0.1 to 0.9 (in 0.1 dB steps), STD, or MAX

REAR BALANCE between –8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps)

REAR LEVEL between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

CENTER LEVEL between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

SUB WOOFER LEVEL between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

EQUALIZER indicator FRONT BASS GAIN between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps) 32

FRONT BASS FREQUENCY between 100 Hz and 1.0 kHz (in 21 steps)

FRONT MID GAIN between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

FRONT MID FREQUENCY between 500 Hz and 5.0 kHz (in 21 steps)

FRONT TREBLE GAIN between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

FRONT TREBLE FREQUENCY between 1.0 kHz and 10 kHz (in 21 steps)

CENTER BASS GAIN between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

CENTER BASS FREQUENCY between 100 Hz and 1.0 kHz (in 21 steps)

CENTER MID GAIN between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

CENTER MID FREQUENCY between 500 Hz and 5.0 kHz (in 21 steps)

CENTER TREBLE GAIN between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

CENTER TREBLEFREQUENCY

between 1.0 kHz and 10 kHz (in 21 steps)

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REAR BASS GAIN between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

REAR BASS FREQUENCY between 100 Hz and 1.0 kHz (in 21 steps)

REAR MID GAIN between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

REAR MID FREQUENCY between 500 Hz and 5.0 kHz (in 21 steps)

REAR TREBLE GAIN between –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps)

REAR TREBLE FREQUENCY between 1.0 kHz and 10 kHz (in 21 steps)

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Press SET UP repeatedly todisplay

Press or to select Then or to select See page

SPEAKER SETUP FRONT SPEAKER LARGE or SMALL 14

CENTER SPEAKER LARGE, SMALL, or NO

REAR SPEAKER LARGE, SMALL, or NO

REAR SPEAKER POSITION SIDE, MIDDLE, or BEHIND

REAR SPEAKER HEIGHT LOW or HIGH

SUB WOOFER YES or NO

FRONT SPEAKER between 3 feet (1.0 meters) and 40 feet (12.0meters) (in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps)

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CENTER SPEAKER between FRONT and 5 feet (1.5 meters) (in 1 foot(0.1 meter) steps)

REAR SPEAKER between FRONT and 15 feet (4.5 meters) (in 1foot (0.1 meter) steps)

SPEAKER DISTANCE

DISTANCE UNIT FEET or METER

DIMMER among four levels of brightness 42OTHER

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Index

AAC-3. See Dolby Digital (AC-3)Adjusting

brightness of the display 42equalizer 32speaker volumes 17surround parameters 31

Automatic tuning 37

BBasic operations 20~23Battery 4

CChanging

display 22effect level 31

Checking the connections 18Clearing receiver’s memory 18Connecting. See HookupsCustomizing sound fields 31

DDigital Cinema Sound 47Direct tuning 36Dolby Digital (AC-3) 47Dolby Pro Logic Surround 47Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, GEditing. See RecordingEffect level 31EQ 32

HHookups

AC power cord 10antennas 5audio components 6digital components 8, 9S-LINK CONTROL A1 10speaker system 12video components 7

I, J, KIndexing

preset stations 40program sources 40

L, M, N, OLabeling. See Indexing

P, QParameter 34, 48, 49Preset stations

how to preset 38how to tune 38

RReceiving broadcasts

automatically 37directly 36preset stations 37

Recordingon an audio tape or MD 40on a video tape 41

SScanning

preset stations. See Presettuningradio stations. See Automatictuning

Selectingcomponent 20front speaker system 21sound field 25

Sleep timer 41Sound field

adjustable parameters 34customizing 31pre-programmed 25~28resetting 33selecting 25

Speakersadjusting speaker volume 17connection 12front speakers (A/B) 21impedance 13placement 13

Station index. See IndexingSupplied accessories 4Surround sound 13~17, 24~35

TTest tone 17Tuning

automatically 37directly 36preset stations 37

U, V, W, X, Y, ZUnpacking 4

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