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    FM Ster eo FM-AM Receiver Operating Instructions 4-235-283- 13 (3) STR-V A555ES © 2001 Sony Corporation[...]

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    2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, 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 appa[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Features ................................................. 4 Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords ....................................... 6 Antenna hookups ................................... 7 Audio component hookups .................... 8 Vid[...]

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    4 Features 7.1 channel mode This receiver incorporates a 6 channel amplifier. It can reproduce the sound of movies (etc.) encoded in 6.1 channel audio through front (L/R), center, surround (L/R), surround back, and sub woofer speakers. This receiver also lets you enjoy a 7.1 channel mode. The 7.1 channel mode uses DSP (Digital Signal Processor) tec[...]

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    Parts Identification 5 2CH qg (30, 32) 2ND ROOM eh (29) 6.1CH indicator ql 6.1CH DECODING qk (33, 50) A.F.D. q; (30, 32) AUDIO SPLIT wf (26) CINEMA STUDIO EX qa (30) Cursor buttons ( / ) wk (19, 37, 39, 41, 48, 50) Digital Cinema Sound indicator qh (30) DIGITAL CONCERT HALL qd (31) DIMMER rs (29) Display 9 (35) DISPLAY 4 (29, 46) DOOR OPEN wg ENTER[...]

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    6 Required cords Before you get started • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. • Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed. • Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. • When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropri[...]

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    7 Hooking Up the Component Antenna hookups FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna* (supplied) Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away 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. ?[...]

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    8 Audio component hookups Turntable Tape deck MD or DAT deck CD/SACD player Note on audio component hookups If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal. For details on the required cords ( A – F ), see page 6. IN OUT LINE L R LINE INPUT OUTPUT LINE L R OUTPUT ç ç A A A A LINE L R LINE INPUT OUTPUT A A IN OUT ç [...]

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    9 Hooking Up the Component Video component hookups To the front panel Camcorder or video game TV monitor* TV or satellite tuner DVD or LD player Note on video component hookups You can connect your TV ’ s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV. In this case, do not connect [...]

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    10 Digital component hookups DVD or LD player (etc.)* Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver ’ s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speak[...]

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    11 Hooking Up the Component Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver ’ s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or DAT deck to the receiver ’ s digital output jack. These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc. Notes • You cannot make a digital recording[...]

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    12 Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them directly[...]

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    13 Hooking Up the Component Other hookups CONTROL A1 hookup • If you have a CONTROL A1 compatible Sony CD player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck Use a CONTROL A1 cord (mini jack) (not supplied) to connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the CD player, SACD player, tape deck, or MD deck to the CONTROL A1 jack on the receiver. Refer to “ CONTROL A1 co[...]

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    14 2ND ROOM hookup You can use the 2ND ROOM OUT jacks to output the audio/video signals of the selected component to a stereo amplifier located in another room (see page 29). Setting the voltage selector If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the local power supply voltage. If not, use a[...]

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    15 Hooking Up the Component Notes • (Models of area code E only) Two AC power cords are supplied. Use either AC power cord that fits your wall outlet. • We recommend that you connect this unit directly to a wall outlet. If you must use a multi-outlet tap, or extension cord, be sure to use one capable of handling high current (at least 10 A) or [...]

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    16 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Center speaker* Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) Active sub woofer Surround back speaker* IMPEDANCE SELECTOR E e E e E e E e E e INPUT AUDIO IN A A E e A B A A A AC OUTLET L RL R + – + – FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR BACK L RL R FRONT SURROUND CENTER SURR [...]

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    17 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Tips • You can connect an active sub woofer to either of the two jacks. The remaining jack can be used to connect a second active sub woofer. As the active sub woofer does not have the directivity, you can place it wherever you want. • To connect certain speakers to another power amplifier, use th[...]

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    18 Speaker system hookup (continued) Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power, clear the receiver ’ s memory. Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system. Tip To check the audio output during settings (to[...]

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    19 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System continued Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system. For the adjustable parameters, see the table on page 84. See pages 19 – 24 for speaker settings and pages 50 – 52 for other settings[...]

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    20 x Center speaker size (CENTER) • 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 ” . • If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround ef[...]

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    21 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Surround back speaker size (SURR BACK) • 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 surround back speaker to “ LARGE ” . ?[...]

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    22 Tip The receiver allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers. Likewise, the surround and surround back speakers can not be set farther away from the l[...]

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    23 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Surround speaker position (SURR POSI.)* This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “ VIRTUAL ” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below. • Select “ SIDE ” if the location of your su[...]

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    24 x Surround back speaker crossover frequency (SURR BACK SP >) Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is set to “ SMALL ” . Note You can set the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size is set to “ SMALL ” . x LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT >)[...]

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    25 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the [...]

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    26 Basic Operations Selecting the component FUNCTION control Turn FUNCTION control to select the component you want to use. To select Rotate to light VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Camcorder or VIDEO 3 video game DVD or LD player DVD/LD TV or satellite tuner TV/SAT Tape deck TAPE MD or DAT deck MD/DAT CD/SACD player CD/SACD Built in tuner TUNER Turntable P[...]

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    27 Basic Operations MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT Press MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN 1 or 2 jacks or analog 2 channel input jacks. Only volume control and the front speaker balance can be adjusted when set to 2CH ANALOG DIRECT. When set to MULTI CH 1 or 2 DIRECT, you can adjust balance and level of all th[...]

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    28 PHONES Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, selectable sound fields are HEADPHONE (2CH), HEADPHONE (DIRECT), and HEADPHONE THEATER (see page 32). Note When “ HEADPHONE (MULTI 1) ” or “ HEADPHONE (MULTI 2) ” appears in the display while the headphones are connected, only the front L/ R signals of the multi channel[...]

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    29 Basic Operations Listening to the sound in another room You can select the analog audio signals for output to a stereo amplifier in another room. For details on the connection, see page 13. 1 Press 2ND ROOM. 2 Turn the jog dial to select the analog audio signals. The audio source changes cyclically as follows: SOURCE* t VIDEO 1 t VIDEO 2 t VIDEO[...]

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    30 Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver ’ s pre-programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the various surround parameters[...]

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    31 Enjoying Surround Sound x SEMI C.STUDIO EX A – C 1) (Semi Cinema Studio EX A – C) D C S Uses 3D sound imaging of V. SEMI M. DIMENSION to create 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from the sound of the front speakers (without using actual surround speakers). You can reproduce the 6.1 channel surround sound by creating the vir[...]

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    32 Selecting a sound field (continued) x CHURCH Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church. x OPERA HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house. x JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. x DISCO/CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/ dance club. x LIVE HOUSE Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. x ARENA Reprodu[...]

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    33 Enjoying Surround Sound continued NIGHT MODE Allows you to retain a theater like environment, at low volume levels even late at night. Even at a low volume level, you can clearly hear the dialogues and adjust the volume in small steps. This function can be used with other sound field (pages 30 – 32). While this function is on, BASS, TREBLE, an[...]

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    34 About 6.1 channel decoding mode 6.1CH Input Output Applied 6.1 channel DECODING stream channel decoder OFF Dolby Digital 5.1 NO Dolby Digital EX 1) 5.1 NO DTS 5.1 5.1 NO DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 2) 5.1 NO DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 3) 5.1 NO AUTO Dolby Digital 5.1 NO Dolby Digital EX 6.1 Sony DCMD 4) DTS 5.1 5.1 NO DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 6.1 DTS matrix decoder DTS[...]

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    35 Enjoying Surround Sound 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “ YES ” and the receiver detects that the disc being played back does not contain the LFE channel signal. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the low frequency components of the front channels. 2 Playback channel indicato[...]

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    36 qa MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are input. Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels. qs DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input. When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set[...]

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    37 Enjoying Surround Sound Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front, center, surround, and surround back speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely. You can change [...]

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    38 Customizing sound fields (continued) 2ch decode mode (2CH MODE) Lets you specify the type of decoding for the 2 channel source. This receiver incorporates with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II, and DTS Neo:6. Each of these has movie mode and music mode, and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5.1 channel through Dolby Surround Pro Logic[...]

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    39 Enjoying Surround Sound Front reverberation (FRONT REVERB) This parameter can be used when “ D.CONCERT HALL A, B ” is selected. This parameter lets you adjust the amount of reverberations to add to the front signals according to the original reverberations in the source. • To increase front reverberations, select “ WET ” . • To decre[...]

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    40 Initial settings Parameter Initial setting TEST TONE* OFF PHASE NOISE* OFF PHASE AUDIO* OFF FRONT L__I__R Center SURROUND L__I__R Center SUR.BACK L__I__R Center CENTER LEVEL 0 dB SURROUND LEVEL 0 dB SUR.BACK LEVEL 0 dB S.WOOFER LEVEL 0 dB LFE MIX LEVEL 0 dB D.RANGE COMP. OFF * One of these parameters appears depending on the test tone mode (T.TO[...]

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    41 Enjoying Surround Sound Gain (dB) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Bandwidth BASS MID TREBLE Adjusting the equalizer The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization of the front, center, surround and surround back speakers individually. The equalizer bank lets you store up to 5 different equalizer settings. The following menu is only av[...]

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    42 Surround speaker bass adjustment (Gain/Frequency) Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass. Surround speaker treble adjustment (Gain/Frequency) Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble. Surround back speaker bass adjustment (Gain/Frequency) Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass. Surround back speaker treble adjustment (Gai[...]

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    43 Receiving Broadcasts Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 7). Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it[...]

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    44 Direct tuning (continued) 5 If you ’ ve tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station. Tips • If you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING – after entering the value close to the frequency you want. The receiver automatic[...]

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    45 Receiving Broadcasts Presetting radio stations 1 Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning (page 43) or Automatic Tuning (page 44). 3 Press MEMORY. “ MEMORY ” appears in the display for a few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before “ MEMORY ” goes out[...]

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    46 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can use the following convenient RDS features: – Displaying RDS information – Scanning preset stations by program[...]

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    47 Receiving Broadcasts Description of program types Program type Description indication News News programs Current Affairs Topical programs that expand on current news Information Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects, including consumer affairs and medical advice Sport Sports programs Education Educational programs, such as[...]

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    48 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, “ VHS ” ) appear in the receiver ’ s display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or progra[...]

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    49 Other Operations Notes • You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/DAT OUT jacks. • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks. • The analog audi[...]

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    50 Adjustments using the SET UP button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the parameter you want to adjust. 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want. The setting is entered automatically. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters[...]

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    51 Other Operations x Digital power management (D.POWER) Lets you enjoy the analog source without the influence of digital circuits. •“ AUTO OFF ” turns off the power of the unnecessary digital circuits automatically when you use analog inputs or functions that bypass digital processing when MULTI/2CH ANALOG DIRECT function is used. •“ AL[...]

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    52 x 2-way remote (2 WAY REMOTE) This receiver is shipped from the factory with the 2 way remote control system set to “ON”. Normally, you can use the receiver as is. However, if you want to use this receiver together with another component that is also compatible with the 2 way remote control system, be sure to perform the following operation [...]

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    53 Other Operations CONTROL A1 control system Getting Started This section explains the basic functions of the CONTROL A1 Control System. Certain components have special functions, like “ CD Synchro Dubbing ” on cassette decks, that require CONTROL A1 connections. For detailed information regarding specific operations, be sure to also refer to [...]

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    54 CONTROL A1 Jacks and connection examples CONTROL A1 CD player MD deck On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 jacks. For details regarding particular connections or set up options, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component(s). About the connecting cord Some CO[...]

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    55 Operations using the remote Operations using the remote Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert three LR6 (size-AA) alkaline batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the receiver. Tip Under normal conditions, the batteries shou[...]

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    56 Before you use your remote (continued) Setting up the remote At the time of shipping, the remote has not been customized to your receiver yet. Before you use the remote for the first time, do the procedure below to set up the remote so that it can control your receiver properly. 1 Press ?/1 on the receiver to turn it on. 2 Point the remote towar[...]

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    57 Operations using the remote 6 Tape/disc operation buttons The following table shows what components are operated by each button and the function of the buttons. Button(s) Function H Starts play of the playback medium. h Starts play on the reverse side of the cassette. X Pauses play or recording or starts recording when the component is in record[...]

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    58 Location of parts and basic remote operations (continued) qa DIMMER button The function of this button is same as the DIMMER button on the receiver. See page 29. qs AUDIO SPLIT button The function of this button is same as the AUDIO SPLIT button on the receiver. See page 26. qd INPUT MODE button The function of this button is same as the INPUT M[...]

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    59 Operations using the remote w; SHIFT >10 button If you have selected tuner: Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations. If you selected VCR, TV, tape deck, LD player, video CD player, MD deck, or CD player: Press before inputting a channel, disc, or track number of eleven or higher. For[...]

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    60 Location of parts and basic remote operations (continued) Table of buttons used to control each component When you program the remote to control the following Sony or non-Sony components, you can use the buttons on the remote that are marked with circles. Note, however, that some buttons may not operate your component. Component VCR TV LD DVD Vi[...]

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    61 Operations using the remote Table of operations that appear when you press the SUB button Press SUB to display a list of operations that the corresponding buttons are not found on the remote. The contents of the lists will vary according to the currently selected component. The following table shows the items in each list and the function of eac[...]

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    62 Location of parts and basic remote operations (continued) Component Item(s) Function VIDEO CD TIME Changes the time player information. INDEX + Selects a index. INDEX – CD Player DISC Selects a disc. d) TRACK Selects a track. d) CONTINUE Selects Continuous Play. SHUFFLE Selects Shuffle Play. PROGRAM Selects Program Play. REPEAT Selects Repeat [...]

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    63 Operations using the remote a) “ SIDE A/B ” appears for non-Sony LD players. b) Only with Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. c) Only with Sony TVs that supports the wide-picture mode. d) Only with the Sony CD changer. Note If you have programmed the remote to control non- Sony components, note the following: – All the items may[...]

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    64 FUNCTION VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD/LD TV/SA T TA P E MD/DA T CD/SACD TUNER PHONO USER1 USER2 MACRO1 MACRO2 2ND ROOM 3RD ROOM 2) IR SET RECEIVER BACK LIGHT CONTRAST COMMAND MODE ALL CLEAR SOUND FIELD SET UP LEARNING DOWNLOAD MENU SORT FUNCTION SOUND FIELD TUNER INFO CD DISC NAME Exit AUTO POWER Using the lists Chart of lists See the treelike chart[...]

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    65 Operations using the remote Selecting a component Basic procedure for selecting a component Do the procedure below to select a component from the function list. 1 Press FUNCTION. The function list appears. The items in the list correspond with the jacks on the receiver. MD/DAT p CD/SACD TUNER PHONO 2 Move the easy scroll key to select a componen[...]

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    66 If you selected a Sony CD changer 1 Move the easy scroll key. The DISC MEMO list appears. 2 Move the easy scroll key to select a disc, then press the key to enter the selection. 3 Start playback. Note If you have changed the discs in the changer, be sure to download the CD memos from the receiver (see page 71) or play the newly inserted disc(s) [...]

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    67 Operations using the remote 1 Press SET UP. The set up list appears. p RECEIVER IR SET LEARNING DOWNLOAD 2 Move the easy scroll key to select “ IR SET ” , then press the key to enter the selection. The IR SET list appears. <IR SET> [VIDEO 1 ] p [VIDEO 2 ] [VIDEO 3 ] 3 Move the easy scroll key to select the component ( “ VIDEO 2 ” ,[...]

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    68 Using the lists (continued) 3 Move the easy scroll key to select “ MACRO1 ” (or “ MACRO2 ” ), then press the key to enter the selection. The program list appears. <MACRO1> p 1-NO SET 2-NO SET 3-NO SET 4 Move the easy scroll key to select the macro step number ( “ 1-NO SET ” for example) then press the key to enter the selection[...]

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    69 Operations using the remote To erase a programmed IR code 1 In step 4, move the easy scroll key to select “ Common ” , then press the key to enter selection. 2 Move the easy scroll key to select “ NO SET ” , then press the key to enter selection. To turn off all Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY) 1 In step 4, move the easy scroll key to se[...]

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    70 Using the lists (continued) Learning the commands of your components By using the Learning function, it is possible for this commander to perform learned operations. Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the commander When a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the commander, it is possible for the commander to l[...]

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    71 Operations using the remote To enter a name for SUB 1 – 5 1 In step 5, move the easy scroll key to select “ Name ” , then press the key to enter selection. 2 Use the easy scroll key to create a name (up to 8 characters). +/ – : select a character </>: move the cursor Insert: insert a space Delete: delete a character To cancel learn[...]

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    72 Using the lists (continued) To download CD disc names (memos) and information on the presence or absence of a CD in each slot of a CD changer This function is available only when the category for the CD function in the IR SET list is set to “ CD2 ” or “ CD3 ” . When the category is set to “ CD1 ” , CD DISC NAME does not appear in the[...]

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    73 Operations using the remote Other Operations Sorting the menu You can arrange the order of sound field list. 1 Press SET UP. The set up list appears. IR SET LEARNING DOWNLOAD p MENU SORT 2 Move the easy scroll key to select “ MENU SORT ” , then press the key to enter the selection. The MENU SORT list appears. <MENU SORT> p SOUND FIELD [...]

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    74 Using the lists (continued) Using the auto power function With the auto power function turned on, the commander sends numerous codes to the appropriate Sony AV components when you select a video function. Automatically, the components and the TV you have done IR setting turn on and the TV switches to the selected input mode. This function works [...]

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    75 Operations using the remote Switching the COMMAND MODE You can switch the command mode (AV SYSTEM1 or AV SYSTEM2) of the remote. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different, you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver. 1 Press SET UP. The set up list appears. AUTO POWER BACK LIGHT CONTRAST p COMMAND MODE 2 Move the easy[...]

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    76 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is [...]

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    77 Additional Information There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones (see page 28). If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords are fully inserted[...]

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    78 Troubleshooting (continued) Recording cannot be done. • Check that the components are connected correctly. • Select the source component with FUNCTION control. • When recording from a digital component, make sure the INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG 2CH FIXED (see page 27) before recording with a component connected to the analog MD/DAT or TAPE[...]

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    79 Additional Information Remote control 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. • If the receiver’s COMMAND MODE and the remote’s COMMAND MODE [...]

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    80 Specifications (continued) Outputs TAPE, MD/DAT (REC OUT), VIDEO 1, 2 (AUDIO OUT) FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK, SUB WOOFER EQ BASS: 99 Hz~1.0 kHz (21 steps) MID (FRONT L/R, CENTER only): 198 Hz~10 kHz (36 steps) TREBLE: 1.0 kHz~10 kHz (23 steps) Gain levels: ±10 dB, 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz An[...]

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    81 Additional Information AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code E With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1610 kHz 6) With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz 6) Models of area code CN, CEL With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1602 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or 999 kHz) S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m) Harmonic disto[...]

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    82 T ables of settings using SURROUND, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL, SURROUND, EQ, SET UP buttons, jog dial, and cursor buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make. Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page SURROUND 2CH DECODING AUTO, ON, OFF 37 2CH MODE [...]

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    83 Additional Information continued Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page EQ FRONT BASS GAIN – 10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) 41 FRONT BASS FREQUENCY 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz (21 steps) FRONT MID GAIN – 10 dB to +10 dB (1 dB steps) FRONT MID FREQUENCY 198 Hz to 10 kHz (37 steps) FRONT MID BANDWIDTH WIDE, MID, NARR FRONT TREBLE GAIN – 10[...]

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    84 1) When the speakers are set to SMALL only. Press Press or to select Turn jog dial to select Page SET UP FRONT SP LARGE, SMALL 19 CENTER SP LARGE, SMALL, NO SURROUND SP LARGE, SMALL, NO SURR BACK SP LARGE, SMALL, NO SURR BACK L/R YES, NO SUB WOOFER YES, NO FRONT 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 meter steps) CENTER 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (0.1 mete[...]

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    85 Additional Information Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted SURROUND parameters are stored in each sound field. The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields. continued < SURROUND > 2CH 2CH EFFECT WALL REVERB FRONT SCREEN VIRTUAL SUR. BASS/ DECODING MODE LEVEL TYPE TIME REVERB DEPTH SPEAKERS ENHANCER [...]

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    86 Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) < LEVEL > FRONT SURR SURR BACK CENTER SURR SURR BACK S. WOOFER LFE D.RANGE BAL BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX 1) COMP 1) 2CH zz z A.F.D. zzzzzz z zz NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzz zzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzz zz z zz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzz z zz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzz z zz SEMI C.STUD[...]

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    87 Additional Information continued <E Q > < FRONT > BASS BASS MID MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ SLOPE GAIN FREQ 2CH zzzzzz z A.F.D. zzzzzz z NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzzz SEMI C.STUDIO EX A zzzz zzz SEMI C.STUDIO EX B zzzzzzz SEMI C.STUDIO EX C zzzz[...]

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    88 Adjustable parameters for each sound field (continued) <E Q > < CENTER > BASS BASS MID MID MID TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ SLOPE GAIN FREQ 2CH A.F.D. zzzzzz z NORMAL SURROUND zzzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zz zzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzzzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzzzzz SEMI C.STUDIO EX A zzzz zzz SEMI C.STUDIO EX B zzzzzzz SEMI C.ST[...]

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    89 Additional Information <E Q> < SURROUND/SURROUND BACK > BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLE GAIN FREQ GAIN FREQ 2CH A.F.D. zzzz NORMAL SURROUND zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX A zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX B zzzz CINEMA STUDIO EX C zzzz SEMI C.STUDIO EX A SEMI C.STUDIO EX B SEMI C.STUDIO EX C NIGHT THEATER zzzz MONO MOVIE zzzz STEREO MOVIE zzzz V.MULTI DIMENSIO[...]

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    91 Additional Information[...]

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    92 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia[...]