Sony Stereo Receiver STR DH100 User Manual

4-129-741-14(1)  
FM Stereo  
FM/AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
STR-DH100  
©2009 Sony Corporation  
 
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications  
not expressly approved in this manual could void  
your authority to operate this equipment.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord  
should be connected to the apparatus and the  
speakers in accordance with the following  
instructions.  
1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.  
2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the  
speaker cord.  
3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and  
the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core  
of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC  
power cord from the MAINS before  
disconnecting the speaker cord from the  
apparatus and the speakers.  
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply  
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled  
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,  
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
For customers in Europe  
The following FCC statement  
applies only to the version of  
this model manufactured for  
sale in the U.S.A. Other  
versions may not comply with  
FCC technical regulations.  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to  
the applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this  
product is disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potential negative consequences for the  
environment and human health, which could  
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. The recycling of materials  
will help to conserve natural resources. For more  
detailed information about recycling of this product,  
please contact your local Civic Office, your  
household waste disposal service or the shop where  
you purchased the product.  
NOTE:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  
to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
About This Manual  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
• The instructions in this manual are for model  
STR-DH100. Check your model number by  
looking at the lower right corner of the front panel.  
In this manual, models of area code U is used for  
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any  
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the  
text, for example, “Models of area code U only”.  
• The instructions in this manual describe the  
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use  
the controls on the receiver if they have the same  
or similar names as those on the remote.  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this product  
shall not be treated as household waste.  
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in  
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical  
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if  
the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or  
0.004% lead.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly,  
you will help prevent potentially negative  
consequences for the environment and human health  
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate  
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the  
materials will help to conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety, performance or  
data integrity reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated battery, this battery  
should be replaced by qualified service staff only.  
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,  
hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of electrical and  
electronic equipment.  
About area codes  
The area code of the receiver you purchased is  
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel  
(see the illustration below).  
R
L
L
A
B
R
RS  
Area code  
For all other batteries, please view the section on  
how to remove the battery from the product safely.  
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection  
point for the recycling of waste batteries.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product or battery, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service  
or the shop where you purchased the product.  
Any differences in operation, according to the area  
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,  
“Models of area code AA only”.  
Notice for customers: The following  
information is only applicable to  
equipment sold in the countries  
applying EU Directives.  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,  
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for  
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
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Table of Contents  
3: Connecting the audio/video  
components ............................................ 13  
Enjoying sound from the component  
connected to the receiver........................ 18  
Enjoying sound from the components  
PORT...................................................... 19  
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Description and location of parts  
Front panel  
2
3
6
1
4
5
MASTER VOLUME  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MEMORY/  
ENTER  
FM MODE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
BASS  
TREBLE  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
MUTING  
PHONES  
qg  
qf  
qd  
qs qa  
0
9
8
7
About the indicators on the display  
qj  
qh  
MEMORY  
RDS  
MONO  
SP A  
SP B  
SLEEP  
ST  
qk  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
A ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on  
(on/standby) or off (page 16).  
P SP A/SP B  
Lights up according to the  
17). However, these  
indicators do not light up if  
the speaker output is turned  
off or if headphones are  
connected.  
B SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/  
A+B)  
Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of  
C INPUT  
Turn to select the input  
source to play back (page 18,  
SELECTOR  
Q SLEEP  
Lights up when the sleep  
timer is activated (page 27).  
D Display  
The current status of the  
selected component or a list  
of selectable items appears  
R Tuning  
Lights up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio  
indicators  
MEMORY  
RDS  
A memory function, such as  
etc., is activated.  
A station that provides RDS  
service is tuned in.  
E Remote  
Receives signals from remote  
commander.  
sensor  
F MASTER  
Turn to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time (page 18).  
VOLUME  
Note  
“RDS” appears for models of  
area code CEL, CEK only.  
Monaural broadcast  
G MUTING  
Press to turn off the sound  
temporarily.  
Press MUTING again to  
restore the sound (page 19).  
MONO  
ST  
Stereo broadcast  
A preset station number  
appears when the preset radio  
station is selected.  
H DIMMER  
Press repeatedly to adjust the  
brightness of the display.  
Note  
I DISPLAY  
Press repeatedly to select  
information displayed on the  
display (page 26, 27).  
The preset station number  
will change according to the  
preset station you select.  
For details on presetting radio  
stations, see page 23.  
J TREBLE +/– Press repeatedly to adjust the  
treble level of the speakers  
K BASS +/–  
Press repeatedly to adjust the  
bass level of the speakers  
L MEMORY/  
Press to store a station or  
enter the selection when  
selecting the settings (page  
22, 24).  
ENTER  
M TUNING  
Press to operate the tuner  
MODE  
TUNING +/–  
N FM MODE  
Press to select the FM  
monaural or stereo reception  
O PHONES jack Connects to headphones  
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Rear panel  
1
2
DMPORT  
ANTENNA  
AM  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
R
L
L
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
A
B
A
B
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
R
SA-CD/  
CD  
SAT  
BD/DVD  
VIDEO  
SPEAKERS  
MD/TAPE  
4
3
A DMPORT  
D AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section  
DMPORT  
jack  
Connects to a  
AUDIO IN/  
OUT jacks  
Connects to a Super  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter  
Audio CD player,  
CD player, etc.  
B ANTENNA section  
FM  
ANTENNA  
jack  
Connects to the FM  
wire antenna  
(aerial) supplied  
with this receiver  
AM  
ANTENNA  
terminals  
ConnectstotheAM  
loop antenna  
(aerial) supplied  
with this receiver  
C SPEAKERS section  
Connects to  
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Name  
Function  
Remote commander  
A TV ?/1  
Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at  
You can use the supplied remote to operate the  
receiver and to control the Sony audio/video  
components that the remote is assigned to  
(on/standby) the same time to turn the TV  
on or off.  
AV ?/1  
Press to turn on or off the  
(on/standby) Sonyaudio/videocomponents  
that the remote is assigned to  
RM-AAU055  
If you press ?/1 (B) at the  
same time, it will turn off the  
receiver and other  
components (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
1
2
wd  
TV ?/1  
?/1  
SLEEP  
VIDEO  
TV INPUT AV ?/1  
ws  
Note  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
SAT MD/TAPE  
BD/DVD  
The function of the AV ?/1  
switch changes automatically  
each time you press the input  
buttons (C).  
3
4
SA-CD/CD TUNER DMPORT  
BASS  
TREBLE  
wa  
B ?/1  
Press to turn the receiver on or  
BD/DVD  
MENU  
(on/standby) off.  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
5
6
To turn off all components,  
press ?/1 and AV ?/1 (A) at  
the same time (SYSTEM  
STANDBY).  
DISC SKIP  
D.TUNING  
w;  
ql  
7
8
9
8
>10/  
-
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to  
select the component you  
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
want to use. When you press  
any of the input buttons, the  
receiver turns on. The buttons  
are factory assigned to control  
Sony components.  
You can change the button  
assignments following the  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS MUTING  
q;  
qa  
qk  
qj  
qh  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
qs  
qd  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
TREBLE +/– Press repeatedly to adjust the  
D
m
M
H
X
qf  
treble level of the speakers.  
FM MODE  
TV  
x
E BD/DVD  
Press to display the menu of  
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on  
the TV screen. Then, use V, v,  
qg  
MENU  
B, b and  
(Q) to perform  
menu operations.  
DISC SKIP  
Press to skip a disc when  
using a multi-disc changer.  
F
G D.TUNING  
Press to enter direct tuning  
mode.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
H MEMORY  
Press to store a station during  
tuner operation.  
m/Mb)  
Press to  
– search tracks in the forward/  
reverse direction of the DVD  
player.  
– start fast forward/rewind of  
the VCR, CD player, DVD  
recorder, MD deck, tape  
deck or Blu-ray disc player.  
ENTER  
Press to enter the value after  
selecting a channel, disc or  
track using the numeric  
buttons of the TV, VCR, CD  
player, DVD recorder, DVD  
player or satellite tuner.  
Ha)b)  
Press to start playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD player,  
DVD recorder, MD deck or  
Blu-ray disc player.  
I AMP MENU  
Press to display the menu of  
the receiver. Then, use V, v,  
B, b and  
(Q) to perform  
menu operations.  
Xb)  
Press to pause playback or  
recording of the VCR, CD  
player, DVD player, DVD  
recorder, MD deck, tape deck  
or Blu-ray disc player. (Also  
starts recording with  
J TOOLS/  
Press to display and select  
items from option menus of  
the DVD player or Blu-ray  
disc player.  
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and  
TV (O) at the same time to  
display options applicable to  
the Sony TV.  
OPTIONS  
components in recording  
standby.)  
xb)  
Press to stop playback of the  
VCR, CD player, DVD player,  
DVD recorder, MD deck, tape  
deck or Blu-ray disc player.  
K MUTING  
Press to turn off the sound  
temporarily.  
Press MUTING again to  
restore the sound.  
Press MUTING and TV (O)  
at the same time to activate  
the TV’s muting function.  
FM MODE  
TV CH +/–  
Press to select the FM  
monaural or stereo reception.  
Press TV CH +/– and TV (O)  
at the same time to select  
preset TV channels.  
L TV VOL  
Press TV VOL +/– and TV  
(O) at the same time to adjust  
the TV volume level.  
+a)/–  
PRESET +/– Press to select  
MASTER  
VOL +a)/–  
Press to adjust the volume  
level of all speakers at the  
same time.  
– preset stations.  
– preset channels of the VCR  
or satellite tuner.  
M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu used  
to operate audio/video  
TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.  
O TV  
Press TV and the button with  
orange printing at the same  
time to enable TV operation.  
components.  
Press MENU/HOME and TV  
(O) at the same time to  
display the TV’s menu.  
Then, use V, v, B, b and  
(Q) to perform menu  
operations.  
N ./>b)  
Press to skip a track of the CD  
player, DVD player, DVD  
recorder, MD deck, tape deck  
or Blu-ray disc player.  
<
REPLAY  
/
Press to replay the previous  
<
ADVANCE  
scene or fast forward the  
current scene of the VCR,  
DVD player or Blu-ray disc  
player.  
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Name  
Function  
Name  
Function  
P RETURN/  
Press to  
T Numeric  
Press to  
– preset/tune to preset  
stations.  
EXIT O  
buttons  
– return to the previous menu.  
– exit the menu while the  
menu or on-screen guide of  
the DVD recorder, DVD  
player, satellite tuner or Blu-  
ray disc player is displayed  
on the TV screen.  
Press RETURN/EXIT O  
and TV (O) at the same time  
to return to the previous menu  
or exit the TV’s menu while  
the menu is displayed on the  
TV screen.  
(number 5a))  
– select track numbers of the  
CD player, DVD player,  
DVD recorder, MD deck or  
Blu-ray disc player. Press  
0/10 to select track number  
10.  
– select channel numbers of  
the VCR or satellite tuner.  
Press the numeric buttons and  
TV (O) at the same time to  
select the TV channels.  
Q
After pressing BD/DVD  
BASS +/–  
Press repeatedly to adjust the  
bass level of the speakers.  
U
,
MENU (E), AMP MENU  
(I) or MENU/HOME (M),  
press V, v, B or b to select the  
V/v/B/b  
V SLEEP  
Press to activate the Sleep  
Timer function and the  
duration which the receiver  
turns off automatically.  
settings. Then, press  
to  
enter the selection if you have  
pressed BD/DVD MENU or  
MENU/HOME previously.  
TV INPUT  
Press TV INPUT and TV (O)  
at the same time to select the  
input signal (TV input or  
video input).  
W
Press  
also to enter the  
selection of the receiver,  
VCR, satellite tuner, CD  
player, DVD player, DVD  
recorder or Blu-ray disc  
player.  
a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and  
H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots  
as references when operating the receiver.  
b)This button is also available for DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on  
the function of the button, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter.  
R DISPLAY  
Press to select information  
displayed on the TV screen of  
the VCR, satellite tuner,  
CD player, DVD player, DVD  
recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray  
disc player.  
Press DISPLAY and TV (O)  
at the same time to display  
TV’s information on the TV  
screen.  
Notes  
• Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model.  
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an  
example only. Therefore, depending on the  
component, the above operation may not be  
possible or may operate differently than described.  
S -/--  
Press to select the channel  
entry mode, either one or two  
digit of the VCR.  
Press -/-- and TV (O) at the  
same time to select the  
channel entry mode, either  
one or two digits of the TV.  
x
>10/  
Press to select  
– track numbers over 10 of the  
VCR, satellite tuner, MD  
deck or CD player.  
– channel numbers of the  
Digital CATV terminal.  
CLEAR  
Press to clear a mistake when  
you press the incorrect  
numeric button.  
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2: Connecting speakers  
Getting Started  
Before connecting cords, make sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
1: Installing speakers  
This receiver allows you to use a 2.0 channel  
system.  
Left speaker  
Example of the speaker system  
configuration  
A
Left speaker  
Right speaker  
NTENNA  
AM  
R
L
L
OUT  
IN  
A
B
A
B
L
R
R
SPEAKERS  
VIDEO  
SPEAKERSB  
terminals*  
A
10 mm (13/32 in.)  
Right speaker  
ASpeaker cords (not supplied)  
* If you have an additional speaker system, connect  
them to the SPEAKERS Bterminals. You can  
select the speakers you want to use with the  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button on the  
receiver (page 17).  
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INPUT  
3: Connecting the audio/  
video components  
MD deck,  
Tape deck  
How to connect your  
components  
A
This section describes how to connect your  
components to this receiver. Before you begin,  
refer to “Component to be connected” below  
for the pages which describe how to connect  
the audio/video components.  
DMPORT  
ANTENNA  
AM  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
After connect all your components, proceed to  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
SA-CD/CD  
SAT  
BD/DVD  
VIDEO  
MD/TAPE  
Component to be connected  
See  
Audio components  
• Super Audio CD player,  
CD player  
• MD deck, Tape deck  
• DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
A
Video components  
• DVD player, Blu-ray disc player  
• Satellite tuner, Set-top box  
• DVD recorder, VCR  
Super Audio  
CD player,  
CD player  
Connecting audio components  
DIGITAL  
MEDIAPORT  
adapter  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect a Super Audio CD, CD player, MD  
deck, tape deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
TV  
B
You can also view the images on the TV  
screen by connecting the video output of the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video  
input of the TV. However, depending on the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video  
output may not be possible.  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
BVideo cord (not supplied)  
Before connecting cords, make sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
* The type of connector varies depending on the  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
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Notes on connecting DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter  
Connecting video components  
• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, be sure the connector is  
inserted with the arrow mark facing towards  
the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack.  
• Be sure to make DMPORT connections  
firmly, insert the connector straight in.  
• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle  
with care when placing or moving the  
receiver.  
The following illustration shows how to  
connect video components such as DVD  
player, Blu-ray disc player, satellite tuner,  
Set-top box, DVD recorder and VCR.  
Before connecting the cords, be sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
DVD player,  
Blu-ray disc player  
• To disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, squeeze the sides of the connector,  
since the connector is locked in place.  
A
DMPORT  
ANTENNA  
AM  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
L
L
L
L
R
R
R
R
SA-CD/CD  
SAT BD/DVD  
VIDEO  
MD/TAPE  
A
A
Satellite tuner,  
Set-top box  
DVD recorder, VCR  
AAudio cord (not supplied)  
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If you connect a DVD player  
• Be sure to change the factory setting of the  
BD/DVD input button on the remote so that  
you can use the button to control your DVD  
• You can also rename the BD/DVD input so  
that it can be displayed on the receiver’s  
display. For details, see “Naming inputs”  
4: Connecting the  
antennas (aerials)  
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna  
(aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial).  
Before connecting the antennas, make sure to  
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)  
If you connect a DVD recorder  
• 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 button  
AM loop antenna (aerial)  
(supplied)  
DMPORT  
ANTENNA  
• You can also rename the VIDEO input so  
that it can be displayed on the receiver’s  
display. For details, see “Naming inputs”  
AM  
DC5V  
0.7A MAX  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
L
L
L
L
Notes  
R
R
R
R
• You can record the audio signals of the  
components connected to this receiver. For  
example, connect a recording component such as a  
tape deck to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT jacks and  
press the input buttons (DMPORT, BD/DVD,  
SAT, SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE, TUNER) to select  
the component to be recorded.  
SA-CD  
/
CD  
SAT  
BD/DVD  
VIDEO  
MD/TAPE  
* The shape of the connector varies depending on  
the area code of this receiver.  
• Be sure to connect the video output of the video  
component to the TV, so that the image is  
displayed on the TV. However, you cannot do  
video recording via this receiver. Refer to the  
operating instructions of each connected  
component for details.  
Notes  
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop  
antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other  
components.  
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna  
(aerial).  
Tip  
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),  
keep it as horizontal as possible.  
To output the sound of the TV from the speakers  
connected to the receiver, be sure to turn off the  
TV’s volume or activate the TV’s muting function.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
5: Preparing the receiver  
and the remote  
Before using the receiver for the first time,  
initialize the receiver by performing the  
following procedure. This procedure can also  
be used to return settings you have made to  
their factory defaults.  
Connecting the AC power cord  
(mains lead)  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a  
wall outlet.  
?/1  
Notes  
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains  
lead), make sure that the metallic wires of the  
speaker cords are not touching each other between  
the SPEAKERS terminals.  
MASTER VOLUME  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MEMORY/  
FM MODE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
ENTER  
BASS  
TREBLE  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
MUTING  
PHONES  
• Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) firmly.  
AC power cord (mains lead)  
MEMORY/ENTER  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
receiver.  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the  
display alternately.  
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.  
After “CLEARING” appears on the  
display for a while, “CLEARED”  
appears.  
All the settings you have changed or  
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.  
To the wall outlet  
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Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
6: Selecting the speaker  
system  
You can select the speakers you want to drive,  
if you have connected the speakers to  
SPEAKERS Aand Bterminals.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the  
RM-AAU055 Remote Commander.  
Observe the correct polarity when installing  
batteries.  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MASTER VOLUME  
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
MEMORY/  
FM MODE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
ENTER  
BASS  
TREBLE  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
MUTING  
PHONES  
Notes  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly to select the speaker  
system you want to drive.  
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.  
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of  
batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an  
extended period of time, remove the batteries to  
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and  
corrosion.  
• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons  
may be reset to their factory settings. If this  
happens, reassign the buttons again (page 28).  
• When the remote no longer operates the receiver,  
replace all the batteries with new ones.  
To select  
Light up  
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS Aterminals  
SP A  
The speakers connected to the  
SPEAKERS Bterminals  
SP B  
The speakers connected to both the  
SPEAKERS Aand Bterminals  
(parallel connection)  
SP A  
SP B  
To turn off the speaker output  
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)  
repeatedly until the “SP A” and “SP B”  
indicators on the display do not light up.  
Note  
You cannot switch the speaker system by pressing  
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) when the headphones  
are connected.  
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Selected input Components that can  
[Display]  
be played back  
Playback  
VIDEO  
[VIDEO]  
VCR, etc., connected to  
the VIDEO jack  
Enjoying sound from the  
component connected to  
the receiver  
BD/DVD  
[BD/DVD]  
Blu-ray disc player, etc.,  
connected to the BD/  
DVD jack  
SAT  
[SAT]  
Satellite tuner, etc.,  
connected to the SAT jack  
TV ?/1  
MD/TAPE  
[MD/TAPE]  
MD deck, tape deck, etc.,  
connected to MD/TAPE  
jack  
?/1  
SLEEP TV INPUT AV ?/1  
SYSTEM STANDBY  
VIDEO  
BD/DVD  
SAT  
MD/TAPE  
SA-CD/CD  
[SA-CD/CD]  
Super Audio CD, CD  
player, etc., connected to  
the SA-CD/CD jack  
Input  
buttons  
TUNER DMPORT  
TREBLE  
SA-CD/CD  
BASS  
TUNER  
[FM or AM band]  
Built-in radio tuner  
BD/DVD  
MENU  
1
4
7
2
5
3
DMPORT  
[DMPORT]  
DIGITALMEDIAPORT  
adapter connected to  
DMPORT jack  
DISC SKIP  
6
D.TUNING  
8
9
>10/  
-
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
AMP  
MENU  
2 Turn on the component and  
0/10  
CLEAR  
start playback.  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS MUTING  
MUTING  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to  
,
adjust the volume.  
V/v/B/b  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on  
the receiver.  
RETURN/EXIT  
MENU/HOME  
Tips  
• You can adjust the volume differently depending  
on the speed with which you turn the MASTER  
VOLUME on the receiver.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the  
knob quickly.  
1 Press the input button to select  
a component.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
The selected input appears on the display.  
To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly.  
• You can adjust the volume differently depending  
on the length of time you press and hold the  
MASTER VOL +/– button on the remote.  
To turn the volume up or down quickly: press and  
hold the button.  
To make a fine adjustment: press the button and  
release it immediately.  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn  
down the volume level.  
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To activate the muting function  
Press MUTING.  
The muting function will be canceled when  
you do the following.  
• Press MUTING again.  
• Increase the volume.  
Enjoying sound from the  
components connected to  
the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)  
allows you to enjoy sound from a portable  
audio source or computer by connecting a  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.  
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are  
available for purchase depending on the area.  
For details on connecting the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting  
• Turn off the receiver.  
Naming inputs  
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for  
inputs and display it on the receiver’s display.  
This is convenient for labeling the jacks with  
the names of the connected components.  
Notes  
1 Press the input button to select  
the input you want to create an  
index name for.  
• Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect  
the AC power cord (mains lead).  
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned  
on.  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter, video output may not be possible.  
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, you can operate the connected  
component by using the remote. For details on the  
remote button operation, see page 9.  
• Be sure you have made the video connection from  
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the TV (page  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
2 Press AMP MENU.  
“BALANCE” appears on the display.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
“NAME IN”, then press  
or b.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character.  
4 Press V/v to select a character,  
then press B/b to move the  
cursor to the next position.  
1 Press DMPORT.  
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR  
on the receiver to select “DMPORT”.  
If you made a mistake  
Press B/b until the character you want to  
change flashes, then press V/v to select  
the correct character.  
2 Start playback of the connected  
component.  
The sound is played back on the receiver  
and the image appears on the TV.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL  
MEDIA PORT adapter.  
Tips  
You can select the character type as follows  
by pressing V/v.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t  
Symbols  
To enter a blank space, press b without  
selecting a character.  
5 Press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
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Overview of the setup  
parameters  
Amplifier Operations  
x BALANCE (Speaker balance)  
Lets you adjust the balance between left and  
right speakers.  
You can adjust from BAL. L+10 to BAL.  
R+10 in 1 step.  
Navigating through  
menus  
By using the amplifier menus, you can make  
various adjustments to customize the receiver.  
The initial setting is BAL. 0.  
D.TUNING  
7
8
9
x NAME IN (Naming)  
>10/  
-
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
AMP  
MENU  
Lets you set the name of inputs and preset  
stations. For details, see “Naming inputs”  
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS MUTING  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
,
x DIMMER (Brightness of the  
display)  
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps:  
0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim  
The initial setting is 0% dim.  
V/v/B/b  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
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Tip  
1 Press AMP MENU.  
You can also press DIMMER repeatedly on the  
receiver to adjust the brightness of the display.  
“BALANCE” appears on the display.  
2 Press  
or b to enter the  
parameter.  
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
the setting you want.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
To return to the previous display  
Press B.  
To exit the menu  
Press AMP MENU.  
Note  
Some parameters and settings may appear  
dimmed on the display. This means that they  
are either unavailable or fixed and  
unchangeable.  
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Adjusting the tone  
Tuner Operations  
You can adjust the tonal quality of the  
speakers.  
Listening to FM/AM radio  
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts  
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,  
make sure you have connected the FM and  
AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page  
VIDEO  
BD/DVD  
SAT  
MD/TAPE  
SA-CD/CD TUNER DMPORT  
BASS  
TREBLE  
TREBLE  
+/–  
BASS  
+/–  
BD/DVD  
MENU  
Tip  
1
2
3
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 4.  
Press TREBLE + or TREBLE –  
repeatedly to adjust the treble  
level.  
Press BASS + or BASS –  
repeatedly to adjust the bass level.  
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB  
step.  
Area code  
U, CA  
FM  
AM  
100 kHz  
50 kHz  
10 kHz*  
9 kHz  
CEL, CEK  
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 23).  
The initial setting is 0 dB.  
TUNER DMPORT  
TREBLE  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER  
BASS  
BD/DVD  
MENU  
1
4
7
2
5
3
Numeric  
buttons  
DISC SKIP  
6
D.TUNING  
D.TUNING  
ENTER  
8
9
>10/  
-
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
0/10  
CLEAR  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS MUTING  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
.
<
<
>
TUNING –  
TUNING +  
TUNING +/–  
FM MODE  
m
M
H
X
TV  
FM MODE  
x
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Tuning into a station  
automatically (Auto Tuning)  
Tuning into a station directly  
(Direct tuning)  
You can enter the frequency of a station  
directly by using the numeric buttons.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
select the FM or AM band.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
select the FM or AM band.  
Press TUNING + to scan from low to  
high; press TUNING – to scan from high  
to low.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
2 Press D.TUNING.  
3 Press the numeric buttons to  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
enter the frequency.  
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz  
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0  
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz  
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM  
or AM band.  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select  
“AUTO T.”.  
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.  
4 Press ENTER.  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
In case of poor FM stereo  
reception  
Tip  
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”  
flashes on the display, select monaural audio  
so that the sound will be less distorted.  
Press FM MODE repeatedly until the  
“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.  
To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE  
repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator on the  
display does not light up.  
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the  
direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for  
optimum reception.  
If you cannot tune in a station  
Make sure you have entered the right  
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you  
still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is  
not used in your area.  
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Changing the AM tuning scale  
Presetting radio stations  
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30  
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the  
stations you often listen to.  
(Models of area code U, CA only)  
You can change the AM tuning scale to either  
9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the  
receiver.  
TUNER DMPORT  
SA-CD/CD  
TUNER  
BASS  
TREBLE  
?/1  
BD/DVD  
MENU  
MASTER VOLUME  
1
4
7
2
5
3
INPUT SELECTOR  
SPEAKERS  
(OFF/A/B/A+B)  
DISC SKIP  
Numeric  
buttons  
6
MEMORY/  
FM MODE  
TUNING MODE  
TUNING  
ENTER  
BASS  
TREBLE  
DISPLAY  
DIMMER  
MUTING  
D.TUNING  
8
9
PHONES  
AMP  
MENU  
MEMORY,  
ENTER  
>10/  
-
MEMORY AMP MENU  
ENTER  
0/10  
CLEAR  
TUNING MODE  
TOOLS/  
DISPLAY  
OPTIONS MUTING  
TV VOL  
MASTER VOL  
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the  
,
receiver.  
V/v/B/b  
RETURN/EXIT  
TV CH –  
MENU/HOME  
TV CH +  
2 While holding down TUNING  
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +  
PRESET  
+/–  
MODE, press ?/1.  
.
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TUNING –  
TUNING +  
m
M
H
3 Change the current AM tuning  
scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),  
repeat the procedure above.  
select the FM or AM band.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
Note  
All preset stations will be erased when you change  
the tuning scale.  
2 Tune in the station that you  
want to preset using Auto  
Tuning (page 22) or Direct  
Switch the FM reception mode, if  
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.  
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4 Press the numeric buttons to  
Using the controls on the  
receiver  
select a preset number.  
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM  
or AM band.  
You can also press PRESET + or  
PRESET – repeatedly to select a preset  
number.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you  
select the preset number, start again from  
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select  
“PRESET T.”.  
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING – repeatedly  
to select the preset station you want.  
5 Press ENTER.  
Naming preset stations  
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on  
the receiver.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
The station is stored as the selected preset  
number.  
select the FM or AM band.  
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press  
ENTER, start again from step 3.  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset  
2 Tune in the preset station you  
want to create an index name  
another station.  
Tuning to preset stations  
3 Press AMP MENU.  
“BALANCE” appears on the display.  
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to  
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select  
select the FM or AM band.  
“NAME IN”, then press  
or b.  
2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –  
repeatedly to select the preset  
station you want.  
The cursor flashes and you can select a  
character.  
5 Press V/v to select a character,  
then press B/b to move the  
cursor to the next position.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
select a preset station as follows:  
01  
02  
03  
30  
04  
29  
05  
28  
...  
27  
If you made a mistake  
Press B/b until the character you want to  
change flashes, then press V/v to select  
the correct character.  
You can also press the numeric buttons to  
select the preset station you want. Then,  
press ENTER to enter the selection.  
Tips  
You can select the character type as follows  
by pressing V/v.  
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t  
Symbols  
To enter a blank space, press b without  
selecting a character.  
6 Press  
.
The name you entered is registered.  
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Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK  
only)  
When you name an RDS station and tune in that  
station, the Program Service name appears instead  
of the name you entered. (You cannot change the  
Program Service name. The name you entered will  
be overwritten by the Program Service name.)  
Using the Radio Data  
System (RDS)  
(Models of area code CEL, CEK  
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  
display RDS information.  
Notes  
• RDS is operable only for FM stations.  
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do  
they provide the same type of services. If you are  
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,  
check with your local radio stations for details.  
Receiving RDS broadcasts  
Simply select a station on the FM  
band using direct tuning (page 22),  
When you tune in a station that provides RDS  
services, “RDS” lights up and the program  
service name appears on the display.  
Note  
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned  
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if  
the signal strength is weak.  
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Program type Description  
indication  
Displaying RDS information  
While receiving an RDS station,  
press DISPLAY repeatedly on the  
receiver.  
Each time you press the button, RDS  
information on the display changes cyclically  
as follows:  
VARIED  
Other types of programs such as  
celebrity interviews, panel  
games, and comedy  
POP M  
Popular music programs  
Rock music programs  
Easy Listening  
ROCK M  
EASY M  
LIGHT M  
Program Service name t Frequency t  
Instrumental, vocal, and choral  
music  
a)  
Program Type indication t Radio Text  
b)  
indication t Current Time indication (in  
CLASSICS  
OTHER M  
Performances of major  
orchestras, chamber music,  
opera, etc.  
24-hour system mode) t Volume level  
a)Type of program being broadcast.  
b)Text messages sent by the RDS station.  
Music that does not fit into any  
categories above, such as Rhythm  
& Blues and Reggae  
Notes  
• If there is an emergency announcement by  
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the  
display.  
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,  
the message scrolls across the display.  
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS  
service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)  
appears on the display.  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Weather information  
Stock market reports and trading,  
etc.  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL  
Programs for children  
Programs about people and the  
things that affect them  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
Programs of religious content  
Programs where members of the  
public express their views by  
phone or in a public forum  
Description of program types  
Program type Description  
indication  
TRAVEL  
LEISURE  
Programs about travel. Not for  
announcements that are located  
by TP/TA.  
NEWS  
News programs  
AFFAIRS  
Topical programs that expand on  
current news  
Programs on recreational  
activities such as gardening,  
fishing, cooking, etc.  
INFO  
Programs offering information on  
a wide spectrum of subjects,  
including consumer affairs and  
medical advice  
JAZZ  
Jazz programs  
COUNTRY  
NATION M  
Country music programs  
SPORT  
Sports programs  
Programs featuring the popular  
music of the country or region  
EDUCATE  
Educational programs, such as  
“how-to” and advice programs  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
Programs featuring oldies music  
Folk music programs  
DRAMA  
Radio plays and serials  
CULTURE  
Programs about national or  
regional culture, such as language  
and social concerns  
DOCUMENT Investigative features  
NONE Any programs not defined above  
SCIENCE  
Programs about the natural  
sciences and technology  
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Using the Sleep Timer  
Other Operations  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
Changing the display  
Press SLEEP repeatedly while the  
power is on.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
You can check the volume level, etc., by  
changing the information on the display.  
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for  
this operation.  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00  
t OFF  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows.  
When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP”  
lights up on the display.  
All inputs except the FM and AM  
band  
Tip  
To check the remaining time before the receiver  
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears  
on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep  
timer will be canceled.  
a)  
Index name of the input t Selected input  
t Volume level  
FM and AM band  
b)  
Program Service name or preset station  
a)  
name t Frequency t Program Type  
b)  
b)  
indication t Radio Text indication t  
Current Time indication (in 24-hour system  
b)  
mode) t Volume level  
a)Index name appears only when you have assigned  
one to the input or preset station (page 19, 24).  
Index name does not appear when only blank  
spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the  
input name.  
b)During RDS reception only (models of area code  
CEL, CEK only) (page 25).  
Note  
Character or marks may not be displayed for some  
languages.  
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Recording using the  
receiver  
You can record onto a MiniDisc, audio tape,  
video tape, etc. using the receiver. You can also  
add audio from a variety of audio sources  
when editing a video tape.  
Using the Remote  
Changing button  
assignments  
You can change the factory 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.  
See the operating instructions supplied with  
your recording component.  
1 Press one of the input buttons  
to select the playback  
component.  
Note  
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on  
the receiver.  
You cannot change the settings of TUNER and  
DMPORT buttons.  
2 Prepare the playback  
1 Hold down the input button of  
which you want to change the  
assignment.  
component for playing.  
For example, insert a CD into the CD  
player.  
Example: Hold down VIDEO.  
3 Prepare the recording  
2 Referring to the table below,  
press the corresponding  
button for the category you  
want.  
component.  
Insert a blank MD or tape into the  
recording component.  
Example: Press 3.  
Now you can use the VIDEO button to  
control the DVD recorder.  
4 Start recording on the  
recording component, then  
start playback on the playback  
component.  
Notes  
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output  
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.  
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent  
recording. In this case, you may not be able to  
record from the source.  
Tip  
You can record the sound from any audio source  
onto a video tape while copying from a video tape.  
Locate the point where you want to start recording  
from another audio source, select the program  
source, then start playback. The audio from that  
source will be recorded onto the audio track of the  
video tape instead of the audio from the original  
medium. To resume audio recording from the  
original medium, select the video source again.  
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Categories and the  
corresponding buttons  
Additional Information  
Categories  
Press  
Precautions  
VCR (command mode VTR 3)  
1
2
DVD player/DVD recorder  
a)  
(command mode DVD1)  
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.  
DVD recorder  
(command mode DVD3)  
3
a)  
CD player  
4
5
6
7
8
Euro Digital Satellite Receiver  
DVR (Digital CATV terminal)  
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)  
Blu-ray disc player  
On power sources  
• Before operating the receiver, check that the  
operating voltage is identical with your local  
power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the  
nameplate on the back of the receiver.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit  
itself has been turned off.  
b)  
(command mode BD1)  
Blu-ray disc recorder  
(command mode BD3)  
9
b)  
MD deck  
Tape deck  
0/10  
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a)Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or  
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.  
b)For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray  
disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.  
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a  
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver  
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC  
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
• (Models of area code U, CA only)  
One blade of the plug is wider than the other  
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the  
wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact  
your dealer.  
To clear all remote button  
assignments  
While holding down MASTER VOL –, press  
?/1 and TV INPUT.  
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be  
changed only at a qualified service shop.  
The remote is reset to its factory settings.  
On heat buildup  
Although the receiver heats up during  
operation, this is not a malfunction. If you  
continuously use this receiver at a large  
volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid  
burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
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On placement  
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate  
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and  
prolong the life of the receiver.  
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,  
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.  
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet  
that might block the ventilation holes and  
cause malfunctions.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem.  
Audio  
• Do not place the receiver near equipment  
such as a television, VCR, or tape deck. If  
the receiver is being used in combination  
with a television, VCR, or tape deck, and is  
placed too close to that equipment, noise  
may result, and picture quality may suffer.  
This is especially likely when using an  
indoor antenna (aerial). Therefore, we  
recommend using an outdoor antenna  
(aerial).  
There is no sound, no matter which  
component is selected, or only a very  
low-level sound is heard.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Check that both the receiver and all  
components are turned on.  
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set  
to “VOL MIN”.  
• Use caution when placing the receiver on  
surfaces that have been specially treated  
(with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or  
discoloration of the surface may result.  
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/  
A+B) is not set to “OFF”.  
• Check that headphones are not connected.  
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting  
function.  
• Check that you have selected the correct  
component with the input buttons.  
• The protective device on the receiver has  
been activated. Turn off the receiver,  
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and  
turn on the power again.  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure  
to turn off and unplug the receiver.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a  
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
There is no sound from a specific  
component.  
• Check that the component is connected  
correctly to the audio input jacks for that  
component.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your receiver, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
• Check that the cord(s) used for the  
connection is (are) fully inserted into the  
jacks on both the receiver and the  
component.  
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There is no sound from one of the  
speakers.  
There is no sound from the component  
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter.  
• Adjust the volume of this receiver.  
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter  
and/or component is not connected  
correctly. Turn off the receiver, then  
reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter and/or component.  
• Connect a pair of headphones to the  
PHONES jack to verify that sound is  
output from the headphones. 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 into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component. If both  
channels are output from the headphones,  
the speaker may not be connected to the  
receiver correctly. Check the connection of  
the speaker which is not outputting any  
sound.  
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT  
adapter and/or component device to make  
sure it supports this receiver.  
Video  
• Make sure you have connected to both the  
L and R jacks of an analog component, and  
not only to either the L or R jack. Use an  
audio cord (not supplied).  
There is no picture or an unclear  
picture appears on the TV screen.  
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA  
PORT adapter, video output may not be  
possible.  
The left and right sounds are  
unbalanced or reversed.  
• Check that the speakers and components  
are connected correctly and securely.  
• Adjust the speaker balance (page 20).  
Tuner  
There is severe hum or noise.  
• 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.  
The FM reception is poor.  
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM  
antenna (aerial) as shown below. If you  
connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna  
(aerial), ground it against lightning. To  
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the  
ground wire to a gas pipe.  
• Move your audio components away from  
the TV.  
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them  
with a cloth slightly moistened with  
alcohol.  
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)  
Recording cannot be carried out.  
• Check that the components are connected  
correctly.  
Receiver  
ANTENNA  
AM  
• Select the source component using the  
Ground wire  
(not supplied)  
To ground  
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Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
• Check that the antennas (aerials) are  
connected securely. Adjust the antennas  
(aerials) and connect an external antenna  
(aerial), if necessary.  
• The signal strength of the stations is too  
weak (when tuning in with auto tuning).  
Use direct tuning.  
Error messages  
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a  
message. You can check the condition of the  
system by the message. Refer to the following  
table to solve the problem. If any problem  
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
• Make sure you set the tuning interval  
correctly (when tuning in AM stations  
with direct tuning).  
• No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the  
PROTECT  
Irregular current is output to the speakers.  
The receiver will automatically turn off after  
a few seconds. Check the speaker  
connection and turn on the power again.  
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver  
so that the frequency appears on the  
display.  
If the problem persist  
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if  
service personnel changes some parts during  
repair, these parts may be retained.  
RDS does not work.*  
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM  
RDS station.  
• Select a stronger FM station.  
Reference sections for clearing  
the receiver’s memory  
The RDS information that you want  
does not appear.*  
• Contact the radio station and find out  
whether they actually provide the service  
in question. If so, the service may be  
temporarily out of order.  
To clear  
See  
All memorized settings  
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.  
Remote commander  
The remote does not function.  
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on  
the receiver.  
• Remove any obstacles in the path between  
the remote and the receiver.  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with  
new ones, if they are weak.  
• Make sure you select the correct input on  
the remote.  
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FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz  
Specifications  
Antenna (aerial)  
FM wire antenna (aerial)  
Antenna (aerial) terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
AUDIO POWER  
SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
(Models of area code U only)  
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
Area code  
Tuning scale  
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than  
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250  
milliwatts to rated output.  
10 kHz step 9 kHz step  
U, CA  
530 –  
531 –  
1,710 kHz  
1,710 kHz  
CEL, CEK  
531 –  
1,602 kHz  
Amplifier section  
1)  
Models of area code U, CA, CEL, CEK  
Antenna (aerial)  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Loop antenna (aerial)  
Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz –  
20 kHz, THD 0.09%)  
90 W + 90 W  
Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz,  
THD 1%)  
General  
Power requirements  
100 W + 100 W  
Area code  
U, CA  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
1)Measured under the following conditions:  
CEL, CEK  
230 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Area code  
U, CA  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)  
DC OUT:  
CEL, CEK  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
5 V, 0.7 A MAX  
Frequency response (Analog)  
10 Hz – 70 kHz  
Power consumption  
Area code  
Power consumption  
+0.5/–2 dB (with BASS =  
0 dB, TREBLE = 0 dB)  
U, CA, CEL, CEK  
200 W  
Inputs (Analog)  
Sensitivity: 500 mV/  
50 kohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)  
430 × 132.5 × 279 mm  
2)  
S/N : 96 dB  
3)  
(A, 500 mV )  
(17 × 5 1/4 × 11 inches)  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Outputs (Analog)  
AUDIO OUT  
Tone  
Voltage: 500 mV/10 kohms  
10 dB, 1 dB step  
Mass (Approx.)  
6.6 kg (14 lb 9 oz)  
Gain levels  
2)INPUT SHORT (with BASS = 0 dB, TREBLE =  
0 dB).  
3)Weighted network, input level.  
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Supplied accessories  
Operating Instruction (this manual)  
Quick Setup Guide (1)  
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)  
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)  
Remote commander (RM-AAU055) (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
For details on the area code of the  
component you are using, see page 4.  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
• Standby power consumption: 0.3 W  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the  
certain printed wiring boards.  
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