Sony 3-284-083-41(1) manual

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    ©2008 Sony Corporation 3-284-083- 41 (1) Multi Channel A V Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG520[...]

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    2 GB T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture . To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with n ewspapers, table -cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as v[...]

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    3 GB About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG520. Chec k your model number by looking at the lower right co rner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code CEL is used for illustration purp oses unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Model[...]

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    4 GB T able of Contents Getting Star ted Description and location of parts .... ............ ... 5 1: Installing speakers ........... ........... ............ . 13 2: Connecting speakers ...... ........... ......... ...... 14 3a: Connecting the audio components ......... 15 3b: Connecting the vide o components ........ 16 4: Connecting the antennas[...]

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    5 GB Getting Started 3 Description and location of parts Getting Started Front panel ?/1 SPEAKERS (ON/OFF) PHONES ANALOG DIRECT MUTING INPUT SELECTOR AUTO CAL MIC DISPLA Y INPUT MODE MASTER VOLUME MEMORY/ ENTER TUNING MODE TUNING 2CH A.F .D. MOVIE MUSIC 8 9 qf qd q; qs qa 13 25 6 47 Name Function A ? / 1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on o[...]

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    6 GB Name Function L MEMOR Y/ ENTER Press to operate the tuner (FM/AM) (page 50). TUNING MODE TUNING +/– M AU T O C A L MIC jack Connects to the supplied optimizer microp hone for th e Auto Calibration function (page 27). N PHONES jack Connects to headphones (page 64).[...]

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    7 GB Getting Started About the indicators on the display SW LFE LC R SL S SR ; D ; PLII ; PL OPT DTS MEMORY RDS ST MONO D.RANGE COAX HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 q; qa qs qd Name Function A SW Lights up when sub woof er selection is set to “YES” (page 40) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE Lights up when the disc being pla[...]

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    8 GB Name Function J D.RANGE Lights up when dyna mic range compression is activated (page 35). K CO AX Lights up when DVD input is selected. However, “UNLOCK” appears on the display if no digital signal is input through the COAXIAL jack. L HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via a HDMI IN jack (page 17). M Pl ay ba[...]

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    9 GB Getting Started Rear panel 3 2 1 4 5 7 6 DVD IN BD IN OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL BD IN SAT IN DVD IN HDMI AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT SAT IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER DVD IN MONITOR OUT Y P B /C B P R /C R SURROUND CENTER L R FRONT L R SPEAKERS DMPORT DIGIT AL AM ANTENNA L R IN SA-CD / CD IN TV AUDIO IN VIDEO IN SA T VIDEO VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT[...]

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    10 GB * Y ou can watch the select ed input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV or projector (page 17, 19). You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 60). RM-AA U020 F ANTENNA section FM ANTENNA jack Connects to the F[...]

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    11 GB Getting Started Name Function A TV ? / 1 (on/standby) Press TV ? / 1 and TV ( M ) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. AV ? / 1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video compon ents that the remote is assigned to operate (page 60). If you press ? / 1 ( B ) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other compone[...]

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    12 GB Name Function FM MODE Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception. TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and T V ( M ) at the same time to select preset TV channels. PRESET +/– Press to select – preset stations. – preset channels of the VCR or satellite tuner. TUNING +/– Press to scan a station. M TV Press TV and the button you want a[...]

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    13 GB Getting Started a) T h e n u m b e r 5 , M A S T E R V O L + , T V V O L + , a n d H buttons have tactile do ts. Use the tactile dots as references when op erating the receiver. b) This but ton is also available for D IGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter operation. F or details on the function of the button, see the operating instructions supplied w ith[...]

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    14 GB 2: Connecting speakers Before connecting cords, mak e sure to disconnect the A C po we r cord (mains lead). A Front speaker (left) B Front speaker (right) C Center speaker D Surround speaker (left) E Surround speaker (right) F Sub woofer* * When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching mo vie[...]

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    15 GB Getting Started 3a: Connecting the audio components The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD/CD player. After connecting your Super Audio CD/CD player, proceed to “3b: Co nnecting the video components” (page 16) or “4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 24). Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnec[...]

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    16 GB 3b: Connecting the video components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Compo nent to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After connecting al l your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 24). [...]

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    17 GB Getting Started HDMI is the abbre via ted name for Hi gh- Defini tion Multimedia Interfac e. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital forma t. Before connecting cabl es, mak e sure to disconnect the A C po wer cord (mains lead). Connecting components with HDMI jacks AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT SAT IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUD[...]

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    18 GB Notes on HDMI connections • The sound is output from the TV speaker only when a playback component and this recei ver , as well as this recei ver and the TV are connected via the HDMI jack. T o output the sound from the speakers and to take adva ntage of the multi channel surround sound, be sure to – connect the digital audio jacks on the[...]

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    19 GB Getting Started The image from a video component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all th e cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cord s, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains le ad). Note Be sure to turn on the rece[...]

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    20 GB The following illustr ation shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Notes • To input multi channel digital audio from the D VD player,[...]

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    21 GB Getting Started Connecting a D VD recorder Notes • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing bu tton assignments” (p age 60). • You can also ren ame th e VIDEO input so that it can be displayed on the recei ver?[...]

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    22 GB The following illustr ation shows how to connect a satellite t uner or a set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Notes • When connecting optical digital cords, insert th[...]

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    23 GB Getting Started The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. It is not necessary to connect all th e cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Connecting components wi[...]

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    24 GB 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aer ial). Before connecting the antennas, make sure to disconnect the A C po we r cord (mains lead). * The sha pe of the connec tor varies depending on the area code of this receiv er . Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop an[...]

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    25 GB Getting Started 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. Notes • Before connec ting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that the stripped end of the speaker cords are not touc hing each other between the speaker terminals. • Connect the AC power co rd (mains lead) firmly. Befo[...]

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    26 GB Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU020 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds o f batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to [...]

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    27 GB Getting Started Notes • The Auto Calibration func tion does not work when headphones are connected. • If you activate the mutin g function d uring Auto Calibration, the muting f unction will automatically be set to off. 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. 2 Set up the optimizer microphone. Place the optim[...]

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    28 GB The table below shows the display when measurement starts. * The corresponding speaker ind icator lights up in the display during measurement. When measurement ends, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered. After y ou have finished Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the receiver. Notes • Auto Calibr ation[...]

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    29 GB Getting Started When warning codes appear During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows: Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display) b) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER b) Appe ars when there are more than one warning [...]

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    30 GB 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the spea ker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 1 Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the di splay . 2 Press or b to enter th e menu. 3 Press V / v[...]

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    31 GB Pl ay b ack Selecting a component 1 Press the input bu tton to sele ct a component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. 2 Turn on the component an d start playba ck. 3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the volume. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver . To activate the muting fun[...]

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    32 GB Listening/W atching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD 123 46 78 0/10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT TV ?/1 AV ?/1 VIDEO BD DVD SAT 2CH A.F.D. RETURN/EXIT TV CH – PRESET – TV CH + PRESET + TUNING – TV TUNING + FM MODE REPLAY ADVANCE MENU/HOME MOVIE MUSIC MEMORY AMP MENU CLEAR TOOLS/ OPTIONS DISPLAY MUTING MASTER [...]

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    33 GB Pl ay b ack Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc 123 46 78 0/10 ENTER 9 SYSTEM STANDBY TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT TV ?/1 AV ?/1 VIDEO BD DVD SAT 2CH A.F.D. RETURN/EXIT TV CH – PRESET – TV CH + PRESET + TUNING – TV TUNING + FM MODE REPLAY ADVANCE MENU/HOME MOVIE MUSIC MEMORY AMP MENU CLEAR TOOLS/ OPTIONS DISPLAY MUTING MASTER VOL TV VOL D.SKIP D.TUNIN[...]

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    34 GB Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments t o customize the rece iver. 1 Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. 2 Press V / v repe atedly to selec t the menu you want . 3 Press or b to enter the menu. 4 Press V / v repe atedly to selec t the parameter you want to adjust. 5 Press or [...]

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    35 GB Amplifier Operations The following options are a vailable in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 34. Overview of the menus Menu [Display] Par a m e t er s [Display] Settings Initial setting LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 37) Test tone a) [T. TONE] T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N Front speaker balance a) [FRT BAL] BAL. L +1 to B[...]

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    36 GB a) For details, refe r to the page in the parentheses. Menu [Displa y] Par a m e t er s [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 39) Digital audio input decoding priority a) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. AUTO Digital broadcast language selection a) [DUAL] DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S DUAL M Synchronizes audio an d[...]

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    37 GB Amplifier Operations Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVE L menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. The se settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVE L” in the ampli fier menus. For details on adjusting the para meters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus?[...]

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    38 GB Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “2-TON E” in the am plifier menus. F or details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus” (pa[...]

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    39 GB Amplifier Operations Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the am plifier menu s. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 34) and “Overview of the menus” (page 35). TUNER menu paramet[...]

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    40 GB x DUAL (Digital broad cast language selection) Lets you select the langua ge you want to listen to during digital broadc ast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DU A L M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main langua ge will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front [...]

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    41 GB Amplifier Operations x FRT SPK (F ront spe akers) •S M A L L If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “S MALL” to acti v ate the bass redirection ci rcuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer . Whe n the front speakers are set to “S[...]

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    42 GB x FRT DIST . (Front speake r distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers ( A ). If both front speakers are not pl aced an equal distan ce from your listening position, set the distan ce to the closest speaker. x CNT DIST . (Center speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening positi[...]

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    43 GB Amplifier Operations x SUR POS. (Surroun d speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 47). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to “NO” (page 36). • BEHD/HI Select if the location of your su[...]

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    44 GB Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details on Auto Calibration , see “6: Calibrating the a ppropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 26). Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMA T DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F .D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity soun[...]

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    45 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Types of A.F.D. mode If you connect a sub woofer This receive r will ge nerate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass soun d effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal. Note This function does not work when – ANALOG DIRECT is selected. – signa[...]

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    46 GB Selecting a pre- programmed sound field You can take advantage of surrou nd 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. Press MOVIE repeatedl y to select a sound field for movies or pres s MUSIC repeatedly to sele[...]

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    47 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Types of sound field available * Y ou can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver . Sound field for Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteris tics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema producti[...]

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    48 GB Notes • The e ffects provid ed by the vir tual speake rs may cause increased noise in the playback signal. • When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly fr om the surround speakers. • This function does not work when: – ANALOG DIRECT is selected. – s ignal[...]

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    49 GB Enjoying Surround Sound Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT) You can switch the audio of the selected input to two channel analog input. This function enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the rece[...]

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    50 GB Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receive r (page 24). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 3[...]

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    51 GB T uner Operations Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric bu ttons to enter the f requency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Selec[...]

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    52 GB 3 Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. 4 Press the numeric but tons to select a preset numbe r. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – repeatedly to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the pre[...]

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    53 GB T uner Operations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Tune in the prese t station you want to create an index name for (page 52 ). 3 Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. 4 Press V / v repeatedly to select “4-TUNER”. 5 Press or b to enter the menu. 6 Pres[...]

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    54 GB Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area c ode CEL, CEK, ECE only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data S ystem), whic h enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information. Notes • RDS is operable on ly for FM stations. • Not all FM stations[...]

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    55 GB Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks (SAT) on the receiver, you can fix th e audio input mode. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to selec t the input. You can also use the input buttons o n the remote . 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedl[...]

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    56 GB Enjoying the DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected compon ent on the receiver. For details, refer to th e operating instructions [...]

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    57 GB Other Operations T o detac h the DIGIT AL MEDIA PORT adapter fr om DMPORT jack Press and hold both sides of the connector and then pull out the connector. Notes • When connecting the DIGITAL ME DIA PORT adapter, be sure the connect or is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. • Be sure to make DMPOR[...]

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    58 GB Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 character s for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeli ng the jacks with the names of the connected components. 1 Press the input but ton to select the input you wan t to create a n index name for. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press A[...]

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    59 GB Other Operations Using the Sleep T imer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a spec ified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly w hile the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follo ws: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-0 0 t 0-30-00 t OFF When sleep timer is ac tivated, the display dims. Note If you p[...]

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    60 GB Changing button assignments You can change the fa ctory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO button on this remote to control the DVD recorder. 1 Hold down the in put button of which you want to change th e assi[...]

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    61 GB Using the Remote/Additional Inf ormation Glossary x Cinema Studio EX A surround sound mode that can be regarded as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound technology, delivers the sound of a dub bing theater using three te chnologies: “Virtual Multi Dimensi ons”, “Screen Depth Matching”, and “Cinema Studio Reverberation”. “Virtu[...]

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    62 GB x HDMI (High- Definition Multimedia In terface) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that supports both video and audio on a singl e digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) , a copy protection tech[...]

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    63 GB Additional I nformatio n On placement • Place the recei ver in a loca tion with adequate ventilation to pre v ent heat b uildup and prolong the life of th e recei ver . • Do not place the recei ver near heat sources, or in a pl ace subje ct to direct sunlight, excessi ve dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place an ything on top of the [...]

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    64 GB There is no sound fr om one of the fr ont speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output fr om the headphones, the component may not be connected to the recei ver co rrectly . Check that all the cords are fully inserted into th e jacks on both the[...]

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    65 GB Additional I nformatio n There is no sound from the speakers of the receiver when you connect the receiver and the playback component via a HDMI co nnection. • Make sure that you ha ve connected the digital audio jacks on the playback component to the receiv er . Then, turn off TV’ s v olume or activ ate the TV’ s muting function. The s[...]

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    66 GB Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the anten nas (aerials) a re connected securely . Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connec t an exter nal antenna (aerial), if n ecessary . • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. • Make sure you set the tuning interv al [...]

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    67 GB Additional I nformatio n If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 25). Ho wever, note that all memorized settings wil l be reset to their factory settings and you w ill have to readjust all settings on the re ceiver. If the problem persist Consult you[...]

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    68 GB Inputs Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/ 50 kohms S/N 3) : 96 dB (A, 500 mV 4) ) Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Digital (Optical) S/N: 1 00 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Outputs (Analog) AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/10 kohms SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm Tone Gain levels ±6 dB, 1 dB step 3) INPUT SHOR T (with sound field and t[...]

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    69 GB Additional Information Index Numerics 2 channel 48 2CH STEREO 48 5.1 channel 13 A A UT O CALIBRA TION 26 A UT O FORMA T DIRECT (A.F .D.) 44 B Blu-ray disc player connecting 17 playback 33 C CD player connecting 15 playback 32 D Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 47 DIGIT AL MEDIA POR T connecting 56 input 31 Dolby Digital 61 DTS 61 D VD player connec[...]

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