Sony Stereo System STR SL7 User Manual

4-235-542-11(1)  
FM Stereo  
FM-AM Receiver  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number  
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer  
regarding this product.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
STR-SL7  
© 2001 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Parts Identification  
Receiving Broadcasts  
Manual memory .................................. 24  
Automatic memory .............................. 24  
Tuning to preset stations...................... 25  
Automatic tuning ................................. 25  
Direct tuning ........................................ 25  
Main unit ............................................... 4  
Hooking Up the Components  
Required cords ....................................... 5  
Antenna hookups ................................... 6  
Video component hookups .................... 7  
Digital component hookups................... 8  
Multi channel input hookups ................. 9  
Other hookups ..................................... 10  
Other Operations  
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 26  
Adjustments using the SET UP button... 26  
Additional Information  
Hooking Up and Setting Up  
the Speaker System  
Precautions .......................................... 27  
Troubleshooting................................... 27  
Speaker system hookups ..................... 11  
Performing initial setup operations ..... 13  
Multi channel surround setup .............. 13  
Checking the connections .................... 18  
Specifications ...................................... 29  
Tables of settings using LEVEL/SURR  
and SET UP buttons ...................... 31  
Adjustable parameters for each sound  
field ............................................... 32  
Before you use your remote ................ 33  
Remote button description................... 33  
Basic Operations  
Selecting the component ..................... 18  
Changing the factory setting of  
a function button ............. Back cover  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
Selecting a sound field ........................ 19  
Understanding the multi channel  
surround displays .......................... 21  
Customizing sound fields .................... 22  
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Parts Identification  
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Main unit  
1
2
3 456 7  
8
9
0
qa  
qs  
ql  
qk  
qd  
qjqhqgqf  
AUX 6 (18)  
Cursor buttons (U/u) qh (14, 22–  
26)  
Display qk (21)  
DVD 3 (18)  
LEVEL/SURR qj (22, 23)  
MASTER VOLUME qa (17, 18)  
MEMORY/ENTER qf (24)  
MULTI CH IN 8 (18)  
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING  
indicator 5  
MUTING qd (18)  
PHONES jack ql (18)  
SET UP q; (14, 26)  
SOUND FIELD +/– qs (19, 23)  
TUNER 9 (25)  
TUNER FM/AM 7 (18, 24, 25)  
TV 4 (18)  
VIDEO 2 (18)  
?/1 (power) 1 (13, 17, 18, 23)  
+/– qg (14, 22–26)  
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Hooking Up the Components  
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 optical digital cords, take the caps off the connectors and insert the cord plugs straight  
in until they click into place.  
Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.  
A Audio cord (not supplied)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
B S-video cord (not supplied)  
Yellow (video)  
Yellow (video)  
Black  
C Optical digital cord (not supplied)  
Black  
D Coaxial digital cord (supplied)  
Orange  
Orange  
Black  
E Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
Black  
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Antenna hookups  
FM wire antenna  
(supplied)  
AM loop antenna  
(supplied)  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
FM  
U
AM  
75COAXIAL  
L
OUT  
CENTER  
DIGITAL  
R
OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
AUX  
TV  
DVD  
VIDEO  
MULTI CH INPUT  
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.  
Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for  
grounding the receiver.  
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Video component hookups  
For details on the required cords (A E), see page 5.  
TV monitor  
INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
C
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
FM  
U
AM  
75COAXIAL  
L
OUT  
CENTER  
DIGITAL  
R
OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
AUX  
TV  
DVD  
VIDEO  
MULTI CH INPUT  
B
A
OUTPUT  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VCR  
L
R
To apply sound effects to the  
audio from the TV  
You can connect your TVs audio output jacks  
to the VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver  
and apply sound effects to the audio from the  
TV. In this case, do not connect the TVs video  
output jack to the VIDEO IN jack on the  
receiver.  
To adjust the volume of TV using the remote,  
assign the VIDEO button to TV (back cover).  
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Digital component hookups  
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player (etc.) to the receivers 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 speakers, and a center  
speaker) and a sub woofer are required.  
OUTPUT  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
DVD player  
(etc.)  
OUTPUT  
DIGITAL  
COAXIAL  
D
B
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
FM  
U
AM  
75COAXIAL  
L
OUT  
CENTER  
DIGITAL  
R
OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
AUX  
TV  
DVD  
VIDEO  
MULTI CH INPUT  
C
B
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
Digital  
satellite  
tuner (etc.)  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUTPUT  
Notes  
The OPTICAL input jacks are compatible with 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.  
The COAXIAL input jack is compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies.  
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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 to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD players multi channel  
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel  
decoder.  
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround  
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel  
hookups.  
Tips  
To specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the MULTI CH INPUT jacks, set the MULTI  
CH IN visual input in the SET UP menu (page 26).  
You can use cord A instead of 2 cords E.  
Notes  
When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the  
DVD player or multi channel decoder.  
See page 11 for details on speaker system hookup.  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
FM  
U
AM  
75COAXIAL  
L
OUT  
CENTER  
DIGITAL  
R
OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
AUX  
TV  
DVD  
VIDEO  
MULTI CH INPUT  
A
A
E
E
FRONT SURROUND CENTER  
L
DVD player,  
Multichannel decoder, etc.  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
MULTI CH OUT  
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Other hookups  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
MONITOR OUT  
ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
FM  
U
AM  
75COAXIAL  
L
OUT  
CENTER  
DIGITAL  
R
OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL  
AUDIO IN  
FRONT SURROUND SUB WOOFER  
SUB  
WOOFER  
AUX  
TV  
DVD  
VIDEO  
MULTI CH INPUT  
C
B
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
Audio/video  
component  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
OUTPUT  
AUX hookups  
Connecting the AC power  
cord  
If you have an individual audio/video  
component  
Before connecting the AC power cord of this  
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker  
system to the receiver (see page 11).  
Use an optical digital cord (not supplied) to  
connect the optical output jack on the CD  
player, MD deck, or video game player to the  
AUX OPTICAL jack on the receiver so that  
you can listen to stereo sources in surround  
sound.  
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/  
video components to a wall outlet.  
Note  
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two  
weeks, the receivers entire memory will be cleared  
and the demonstration will start.  
Use the S-video cable (not supplied) to connect  
the S-video output jack on your video  
component to the AUX S-VIDEO IN jack on  
the receiver.  
AC power cord  
b
10  
To a wall outlet  
 
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System  
Speaker system hookups  
Before connecting speakers, be sure to turn off this unit.  
Required cords  
A Speaker cords (not supplied)  
(+)  
(+)  
()  
()  
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)  
Black  
Black  
Front speaker (R)  
Active sub woofer  
Center speaker  
Front speaker (L)  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
IN  
E
e
E
e
e
E
A
A
B
A
+
+
+
+
OUT  
R
L
R
L
SURROUND  
CENTER  
FRONT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
(IMPEDANCE USE 8–16)  
SPEAKERS  
A
A
e
E
e
E
Surround speaker  
(R)  
Surround speaker  
(L)  
continued  
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Speaker system hookups (continued)  
After connecting all the components,  
speakers, and AC power cord, output  
a test tone to check that all the  
speakers are connected correctly.  
For details on outputting a test tone,  
see page 17.  
To avoid short-circuiting the  
speakers  
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage  
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take  
the following precautions when connecting the  
speakers.  
If no sound is heard from a speaker while  
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output  
from a speaker other than the one whose name  
is currently displayed on the receiver, the  
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,  
check the speaker connection again.  
Make sure the stripped ends of each  
speaker cord does not touch another  
speaker terminal or the stripped end of  
another speaker cord.  
To avoid damaging your  
speakers  
Examples of poor conditions of the  
speaker cord  
Make sure that you turn down the volume  
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn  
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level  
you turn off the receiver.  
Stripped speaker cord is touching another  
speaker terminal.  
Stripped cords are touching each other  
due to excessive removal of insulation.  
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Performing initial setup  
operations  
Multi channel surround  
setup  
Once you have hooked up the speakers and  
turned on the power, clear the receivers  
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters  
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other  
initial setup operations necessary for your  
system.  
For the best possible surround sound, all  
speakers should be the same distance from the  
listening position (A).  
However, the receiver lets you to place the  
center speaker up to 5 feet closer (B) and the  
surround speakers up to 15 feet closer (C) to  
the listening position.  
Tip  
To check the audio output during settings (to set up  
while outputting the sound), check the connection  
(see page 18).  
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to  
40 feet from the listening position (A).  
You can place the surround speakers either  
behind you or to the side, depending on the  
shape of your room (etc.).  
Clearing the receiver’s  
memory  
Before using your receiver for the first time, or  
when you want to clear the receivers memory,  
do the following.  
When placing surround speakers to your side  
B
This procedure is not necessary if the  
demonstration activates when you turn on the  
power.  
A
A
45°  
C
C
1 Turn off the receiver.  
90°  
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.  
The demonstration starts (see page 2) and  
all of the following items are reset or  
cleared:  
20°  
All sound field parameters are reset to  
their factory settings.  
When placing surround speakers behind you  
All SET UP parameters are reset to  
B
their factory settings.  
A
A
The sound fields memorized for each  
program source and preset stations are  
cleared.  
45°  
C
C
The master volume is set to MIN.  
90°  
Performing initial setup  
operations  
20°  
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 31. See pages  
1317 for speaker settings and page 26 for  
other settings.  
Note  
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the  
listening position than the front speakers.  
continued  
13  
 
Tips for the speaker settings  
Multi channel surround setup  
(continued)  
When you use micro satellite speaker system, you can  
easily adjust the settings for the speaker size and sub  
woofer selection. Turn off the power, then turn on  
again while pressing the cursor button U. MICRO  
SP.appears in the display and the speaker size and  
the sub woofer selection are fixed to the following  
settings.  
Specifying the speaker  
parameters  
1 Press SET UP.  
2 Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to  
select the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
Speakers  
Front  
Settings  
SMALL  
SMALL  
SMALL  
S.W. YES  
Center  
Surround  
Sub woofer  
3 Press + or to select the setting you  
want.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
You cannot change the configuration if you choose  
MICRO SP.  
To reset to the normal settings, turn off the power,  
then turn on again while pressing the cursor button U.  
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set  
all of the parameters that follow.  
Initial settings  
L
R
x Front speaker size (  
)
Parameter  
Initial setting  
LARGE  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
LARGE.  
L
R
(FRONT)  
C
(CENTER)  
LARGE  
SR  
SL  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select SMALLto activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
front channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer.  
(SURR)  
LARGE  
SW  
L
(SUB WOOFER)  
S.W. YES  
R
(FRONT) XX.X m  
DIST. 16 feet  
DIST. 16 feet  
DIST. 11 feet  
PL. BEHD.  
C
(CENTER) XX.X m  
SR  
SL  
SL  
SL  
(SURR) XX.X m  
When the front speakers are set to SMALL,  
the center and surround speakers are also  
automatically set to SMALL(unless  
previously set to NO).  
SR  
(SURR) PL. XXX  
SR  
(SURR) HGT. XXX  
HGT. LOW  
C
x Center speaker size (  
)
If you connect a large speaker that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, 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 effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select SMALLto activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
center channel bass frequencies from the front  
speakers (if set to LARGE) or sub woofer.*1  
If you do not connect a center speaker, select  
NO. The sound of the center channel will be  
output from the front speakers.*2  
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SR  
SW  
SL  
x Sub woofer selection (  
)
x Surround speaker size (  
)
If you connect a sub woofer, select S.W. YES.  
If you connect large speakers that will  
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select  
LARGE. However, if the front speakers are  
set to SMALL, you cannot set the surround  
speakers to LARGE.  
If you do not connect a sub woofer, select  
S.W. NO. This activates the bass redirection  
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other  
speakers.  
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of  
surround effects when using multi channel  
surround sound, select SMALLto activate  
the bass redirection circuitry and output the  
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub  
woofer or other LARGEspeakers.  
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby  
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we  
recommend setting the sub woofers cut off  
frequency as high as possible.  
L
R
x Front speaker distance (  
)
If you do not connect surround speakers, select  
NO.*3  
Set the distance from your listening position to  
the front speakers (A on page 13).  
Tip  
C
x Center speaker distance (  
)
*1*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic  
Set the distance from your listening position to  
the center speaker. Center speaker distance  
should be set from a distance equal to the front  
speaker distance (A on page 13) to a distance  
5 feet closer to your listening position (B on  
page 13).  
modes  
*1 NORMAL  
*2 PHANTOM  
*3 3 STEREO  
Tip  
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each  
speaker determine whether or not the internal sound  
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.  
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass  
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass  
frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE”  
speakers.  
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of  
directionality, it best not to cut them, if possible.  
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can  
set them to LARGEif you want to output the bass  
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if  
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have  
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to  
SMALL.  
SR  
SL  
x Surround speaker distance (  
)
Set the distance from your listening position to  
the surround speakers. Surround speaker  
distance should be set from a distance equal to  
the front speaker distance (A on page 13) to a  
distance 15 feet closer to your listening  
position (C on page 13).  
continued  
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set  
all speakers to LARGE.  
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SR  
SL  
Multi channel surround setup  
(continued)  
x Surround speaker position (  
)*  
This parameter lets you specify the location of  
your surround speakers for proper  
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound  
surround modes in the VIRTUALsound  
fields. Refer to the illustration below.  
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 than  
5 feet closer than the front speakers.  
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther  
away from the listening position than the front  
speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet  
closer.  
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not  
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.  
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer  
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a  
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In  
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther  
away.  
Select PL. SIDEif the location of your  
surround speakers corresponds to section A.  
Select PL. BEHD.if the location of your  
surround speakers corresponds to section B.  
This setting only effects the surround modes in  
the VIRTUALsound fields.  
For example, setting the center speaker distance  
3~6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will  
create a fairly realistic sensation of being insidethe  
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround  
effect because the surround speakers are too close,  
setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter)  
than the actual distance will create a larger sound  
stage.  
90°  
A
A
45°  
B
B
20°  
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the  
sound often results in much better surround sound.  
Give it a try!  
SR  
SL  
x Surround speaker height (  
)*  
This parameter lets you specify the height of  
your surround speakers for proper  
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound  
surround modes in the VIRTUALsound  
fields. Refer to the illustration below.  
Select HGT. LOWif the location of your  
surround speakers corresponds to section A.  
Select HGT. HIGHif the location of your  
surround speakers corresponds to section B.  
This setting only effects the surround modes in  
the VIRTUALsound fields.  
B
A
B
A
60  
30  
*
These parameters are not available when  
Surround speaker sizeis set to NO.  
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Tip  
Adjusting the speaker level  
The surround speaker position parameter is designed  
specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema  
Sound modes in the VIRTUALsound fields.  
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker  
position is not as critical as other modes. All of the  
modes in the VIRTUALsound fields were  
designed under the premise that the surround speaker  
would be located behind the listening position, but  
presentation remains fairly consistent even with the  
surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle.  
However, if the speakers are pointing toward the  
listener from the immediate left and right of the  
listening position, the VIRTUALsound fields will  
not be effective unless the surround speaker position  
parameter is set to PL. SIDE.  
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 remote.  
You will hear the test tone from each  
speaker in sequence.  
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many  
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain  
better results using PL. BEHD.if your speakers are  
located high above the listening position, even if they  
are to the immediate left and right.  
3 Adjust the level parameters so that the  
level of the test tone from each speaker  
sounds the same when you are in your  
main listening position.  
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary  
to the Surround speaker positionexplanation, we  
recommend that you playback multi channel surround  
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting  
has on your listening environment. Choose the setting  
that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that  
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between  
the surround sound from the surround speakers and  
the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure  
which sounds best, select PL. BEHD.and then use  
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level  
adjustments to obtain proper balance.  
To adjust the balance and level of speakers,  
press MENU < / > on the remote to select  
the level parameter you want to adjust (page  
22). Then press MENU +/to select the  
setting.  
4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the  
test tone.  
Tip  
You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same  
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or  
press MASTER VOL +/on the remote.  
Notes  
The adjusted value are shown in the display during  
adjustment.  
Although these adjustments can also be made via  
the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the  
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the  
LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you  
follow the procedure described above and adjust the  
speaker levels from your listening position using the  
remote.  
17  
 
Basic Operations  
Checking the connections  
Selecting the component  
After connecting all of your components to the  
receiver, do the following to verify that the  
connections were made correctly.  
Function buttons  
Press a function button to select the component  
you want to use.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.  
2 Press a function button to select a  
component (program source) that you  
connected (e.g., DVD player).  
To select  
Press  
VCR  
VIDEO  
DVD  
DVD player  
3 Turn on the component and start  
Digital satellite tuner (etc.)  
Tuner  
TV  
playing it.  
TUNER FM/AM  
AUX  
4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the  
An audio/video  
component  
volume.  
After turning on the component you selected,  
select the component and play the program  
source.  
If you do not obtain normal sound output after  
performing this procedure, see  
Troubleshootingon page 27 and take the  
appropriate measures to correct the problem.  
MULTI CH IN  
Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source  
connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks with  
the video from the selected component.  
When the MULTI CH IN is selected, the sound  
field and surround parameters do not function.  
MUTING  
Press MUTING to mute the sound. MUTING  
appears on the display when the sound is  
muted. The muting function is canceled when  
turning the power off, or disconnecting the  
power cord.  
PHONES  
Use the PHONES jack to connect headphones.  
When the headphones are connected, speaker  
output is automatically cancelled.  
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Enjoying Surround Sound  
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)  
You can take advantage of surround sound  
simply by selecting one of the receivers 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.  
To fully enjoy surround sound, you must  
register the number and location of you  
speakers. See Multi channel surround setup”  
starting from page 13 to set the speaker  
parameters before enjoying surround sound.  
DCS is the concept name of the surround  
technology for home theater developed by  
Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal  
Processor) technology to reproduce the sound  
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting  
studio in Hollywood.  
When played at home, DCS will create a  
powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic  
combination of sound and action as envisioned  
by the movie director.  
x NORM.SURR. (Normal Surround)  
Software with multi channel surround audio  
signals is played back according to the way it  
was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio  
signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to  
create surround effects.  
Selecting a sound field  
You can enjoy surround sound simply by  
selecting one of the pre-programmed sound  
fields according to the program you want to  
listen to.  
x STUDIO AC (Cinema Studio AC)  
DCS  
CINEMA STUDIO A reproduces the sound  
characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainments  
classic editing studio.  
Press SOUND FIELD +/repeatedly to  
select the sound field you want.  
CINEMA STUDIO B reproduces the sound  
characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainments  
mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-  
date facilities in Hollywood.  
The current sound field is indicated in the  
display. See pages 1920 for information on  
each sound field.  
CINEMA STUDIO C reproduces the sound  
characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainments  
BGM recording studio.  
To turn the surround effect off  
Select A.F.D. or 2CH ST. (page 20).  
Tips  
The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected  
for each program source (Sound Field Link).  
Whenever you select a program source, the sound  
field that was last applied is automatically applied  
again. For example, if you listen to DVD with  
HALL as the sound field, change to a different  
program source, then return to DVD, HALL will be  
applied again.  
continued  
You can identify the encoding format of program  
software by looking at its packaging.  
Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the  
logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are  
labeled with the  
logo.  
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Selecting a sound field (continued)  
Use the buttons on the remote to operate the  
following modes.  
A.F.D. (AUTO FORMAT DECODING)  
Automatically detects the type of audio signal  
being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2  
channel stereo) and performs the proper  
decoding if necessary. This mode presents the  
sound as it was recorded/encoded, without  
adding any effects (ex. reverberation).  
x V.M.DIMENS.* (Virtual Multi Dimension)  
DCS  
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of  
virtual surround speakers positioned higher  
than the listener from a single pair of actual  
surround speakers. This mode creates 4 sets of  
virtual speakers surrounding the listener at  
approximately a 30° angle of elevation.  
2CH ST. (2 CHANNEL)  
x V.SEMI M.D.* (Virtual Semi Multi  
Outputs the sound from the front left and right  
speakers only. Standard 2 channel (stereo)  
sources completely bypass the sound field  
processing. Multi channel surround formats are  
downmixed to 2 channel.  
Dimension) DCS  
Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual  
surround speakers from the sound of the front  
speakers without using actual surround  
speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual  
speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle  
of elevation.  
Notes  
No sound is output from the sub woofer when you  
select NORM. SP. (page 6) and 2CH ST.is  
selected. To listen to 2 channel (stereo) sources  
using the front left and right speakers and a sub  
woofer, select A.F.D..  
When you select MICRO SP., internal sound  
processor will automatically redirect bass sound to  
subwoofer.  
x HALL  
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular  
concert hall.  
x JAZZ (Jazz Club)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.  
x L.HOUSE (Live House)  
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live  
house.  
x GAME  
Obtains maximum audio impact from video  
game software.  
* VIRTUALsound field: Sound field with virtual  
speakers.  
Notes  
The effects provided by the virtual speakers 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 from the surround speakers.  
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Understanding the multi channel surround displays  
q; qa  
1
2
3
4
SLEEP  
PRO LOGIC DTS  
STEREO/MONO  
MEMORY  
DIGITAL  
a
D.RANGE  
SP. OFF OPT COAX  
SW  
L
C
R
L F E  
S
7
6
5
SL  
SR  
8
9
1 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is  
decoding signals recorded in the Dolby  
Digital format.  
8 Playback channel indicators: The letters  
light up to indicate the channels being played  
back.  
L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center  
(monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR  
(Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or  
the surround components obtained by Pro  
Logic processing)), SW (Sub woofer)  
2 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver  
applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel  
signals in order to output the center and  
surround channel signals. However, this  
indicator does not light if the center and  
surround speakers are set to NO, and  
A.F.D.or NORMAL SURROUNDis  
selected.  
The boxes around the letters light up to  
indicate the speakers used to playback the  
channels.  
L F E  
3 DTS: Lights up when DTS signals are input.  
9
: Lights up when the disc being  
played back contains the LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect) channel and when the  
sound of the LFE channel signal is actually  
being reproduced.  
4 Tuner indicators: Light up when using the  
receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See  
pages 2425 for tuner operations.  
5 D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range  
compression is activated. See page 23 to  
adjust the dynamic range compression.  
0 SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is  
activated.  
qa SP.OFF: Lights up when headphones are  
6 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
COAXIAL terminal.  
inserted.  
7 OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a  
digital signal being input through the  
OPTICAL terminal.  
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Initial settings  
Customizing sound fields  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
BALANCE  
BALANCE  
CTR 0 dB  
FRONT BALANCE*  
SURR BALANCE*  
CENTER LEVEL*  
SURR LEVEL*  
By adjusting the surround and level parameters  
of the front, center, and surround speakers, you  
can customize the sound fields to suit your  
particular listening situation.  
SURR 0 dB  
S.W. 0 dB  
Once you customize a sound field, the changes  
are stored in the memory indefinitely (unless  
the receiver is unplugged for about two weeks).  
You can change a customized sound field any  
time by making new adjustments to the  
parameters.  
SUB WOOFER LEVEL*  
LFE MIX LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE COMP  
L.F.E. 0 dB  
COMP. OFF  
* These parameters can be adjusted separately for  
MULTI CH IN.  
L
R
Front balance (  
)
See the tables on page 32 for the parameters  
available in each sound field.  
Lets you adjust the balance between front left  
and right speakers.  
To get the most from multi  
channel surround sound  
SR  
SL  
Surround balance (  
)
Lets you adjust the balance between surround  
left and right speakers.  
Position your speakers and do the procedures  
described in Multi channel surround setup”  
starting from page 13 before you customize a  
sound field.  
C
Center level (  
)
Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker.  
SR  
SL  
Surround level (  
)
Lets you adjust the level of the surround left  
and right speakers.  
Adjusting the level  
parameters  
SW  
Sub woofer level (  
)
The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let  
you adjust the balance and volumes of each  
speaker. The settings are applied to all sound  
fields.  
Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.  
LFE  
Low Frequency Effect (  
)
Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low  
Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub  
woofer without effecting the level of the bass  
frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the  
front, center or surround channels via the  
Dolby Digital or DTS bass redirection  
circuitry.  
1 Start playing a program source  
encoded with multi channel surround  
sound.  
2 Press LEVEL/SURR.  
The button lights up and the first parameter  
is displayed.  
0 dBoutputs the full LFE signal at the mix  
3 Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to  
select the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
level determined by the recording engineer.  
To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the  
sub woofer, select OFF. However, the low  
frequency sounds of the front, center, or  
surround speakers are output from the sub  
woofer according to the settings made for each  
speaker in the speaker setup (page 1415).  
4 Press + or to select the setting you  
want.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
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Dynamic range compressor (  
)
Initial settings  
D. RANGE  
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the  
Parameter  
Initial setting  
sound track. This may be useful when you want  
to watch movies at low volumes late at night.  
We recommend using the MAXsetting.  
EFFECT LEVEL  
WALL TYPE  
(depends on the sound field)  
WALL MID  
REVERBERATION  
TIME  
REVB. MID  
To reproduce the sound track with no  
compression, select COMP. OFF.  
To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic  
range intended by the recording engineer, select  
COMP. STD.  
Effect level (EFFECT)  
Lets you adjust the presenceof the current  
surround effect.  
To compress the dynamic range in small steps  
to achieve the sound you desire, select COMP.  
0.1”–“COMP. 0.9.  
Wall type (WALL)  
Lets you control the level of the high  
frequencies to alter the sonic character of your  
listening environment by simulating a softer (S)  
or harder (H) wall. The midpoint designates a  
neutral wall (made of wood).  
To reproduce a dramatic compression of the  
dynamic range, select COMP. MAX.  
Note  
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby  
Digital sources only.  
Reverberation (REVERB)  
Lets you control the spacing of the early  
reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or  
shorter (S) room. The midpoint designates a  
standard room with no adjustment.  
Adjusting the surround  
parameters  
The SURR menu contains parameters that let  
you customize various aspects of the current  
sound field. The settings are stored individually  
for each sound field.  
Resetting customized sound  
fields to the factory settings  
1 Start playing a program source  
encoded with multi channel surround  
sound.  
1 If the power is on, press ?/1 to turn off  
the power.  
2 Hold down SOUND FIELD + and press  
2 Press LEVEL/SURR.  
The button lights up and the first parameter  
is displayed.  
?/1.  
S.F. CLR.appears in the display and all  
sound fields are reset at once.  
3 Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to  
select the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
4 Press + or to select the setting you  
want.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
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Receiving Broadcasts  
Automatic memory  
Before receiving broadcasts, make sure you  
have connected FM and AM antennas to the  
receiver (see page 6).  
If you dont know the frequency of the station  
you want, you can let the receiver scan all  
available stations in your area and preset the  
stations to the receiver.  
Manual memory  
Press and hold MEMORY/ENTER, then  
press ?/1.  
AUTO MEMORY STARTappears in the  
display.  
You can enter a frequency of the station you  
want directly by using the cursor buttons, and  
preset the stations to the receiver.  
1 Press TUNER FM/AM to select the FM  
The receiver scans from low to high  
frequencies of FM stations, then repeat  
scanning of AM stations.  
or AM band.  
2 Press MEMORY/ENTER.  
The receiver enters the Manual Memory  
mode.  
When a station is tuned in, the station is  
automatically stored in the memory in the  
following order.  
The current frequency appears and the  
preset number flashes in the display.  
tA1tA2t...tA0tB1tB2t...tB0  
Do steps 3 to 5 before PUSHand  
ENTERflashes in the display.  
C0T...C2TC1T  
If all preset channels are memorized before  
scanning all stations, scanning stops and  
MEM. FULLappears in the display.  
3 Press +/to tune in a station.  
If PUSHand ENTERflashes before  
you tune in a station, start again from step 2.  
To cancel  
Press ?/1 during any step.  
4 Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to  
select a preset number.  
If PUSHand ENTERflashes before  
you select the preset number, start again  
from step 2.  
5 Press MEMORY/ENTER.  
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another  
station.  
Tip  
When the FM station is tuned in, you can press  
TUNER to switch the MONO mode to STEREO  
mode manually.  
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Tuning to preset stations  
Automatic tuning  
After preseting radio stations, you can tune in  
any of them directly by entering its  
2-character preset code using the supplied  
remote. Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be  
preset. The receiver will also scan all the  
stations that you have preset.  
If you dont know the frequency of the station  
you want, you can let the receiver scan all  
available stations in your area.  
1 Press TUNER FM/AM to select the FM  
or AM band.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
You can tune the preset stations by either of the  
following two ways.  
2 Press + or .  
Press + to scan from low to high; press to  
scan from high to low.  
Scanning the preset stations  
1 Press TUNER.  
2 Press the cursor buttons (U or u)  
repeatedly to select the preset station  
you want.  
The receiver stops scanning whenever a  
station is received.  
When the receiver reaches either end of  
the band  
Each time you press the button, the receiver  
tunes in one preset station at a time, in the  
corresponding order and direction as  
follows:  
Scanning is repeated in the same direction.  
3 To continue scanning, press + or –  
again.  
Tips  
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T  
If you press + or during Automatic Tuning,  
Automatic Tuning stops.  
If you press + or within a second after the  
Automatic Tuning stops, the frequency changes by  
a single step.  
tC0y...C2yC1T  
Using the preset codes  
Use the supplied remote to perform the  
following operations. For details on the buttons  
used in this section, see pages 3334.  
Direct tuning  
1 Press TUNER.  
You can enter a frequency of the station you  
want directly by using the numeric buttons on  
the supplied remote.  
The last received station is tuned in.  
2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page  
(A, B, or C), then press the preset  
number of the station you want using  
the numeric buttons.  
1 Press TUNER on the remote.  
2 Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM  
band.  
3 Press D.TUNING.  
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the  
frequency.  
If you cannot tune in a station and  
the entered numbers flash  
Make sure youve entered the right frequency.  
If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered  
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in  
your area.  
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Other Operations  
Adjustments using the  
SET UP button  
Using the Sleep Timer  
You can set the receiver to turn off  
automatically at a specified time.  
The SET UP button allows you to make the  
following adjustments.  
Press SLEEP on the remote while the  
power is on.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes cyclically as follows:  
1 Press SET UP.  
2 Press the cursor buttons (U or u) to  
select the parameter you want to  
adjust.  
2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00  
t OFF  
When you select MULTI VI. or TUNER  
VI., M[XXX] or T[XXX] appears in the  
display after about 2 seconds.  
The display dims after you have specified the  
time.  
3 Press + or to select the setting you  
Tips  
want.  
You can freely specify the time. After pressing  
SLEEP, specify the time you want using the cursor  
buttons (U or u) on the receiver. The sleep timer  
can be set with an interval of 1 minute between  
1 minute and 5 hours, and with an interval of  
1 second for less than 1 minute.  
To check the remaining time before the receiver  
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time  
appears in the display.  
The setting is stored automatically.  
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set  
all of the parameters that follow.  
Initial settings  
Parameter  
MULTI VI.  
TUNER VI.  
Initial setting  
DVD  
OFF  
x MULTI CH IN visual select  
Lets you specify the video input to be used  
with the audio signals from the MULTI CH  
INPUT jacks.  
x TUNER visual select  
Lets you specify the video input to be used  
with the built-in tuner.  
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Additional Information  
On operation  
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn  
off and unplug the receiver.  
Precautions  
On cleaning  
On safety  
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.  
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  
If you have any question or problem concerning your  
receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Before operating the unit, check that the operating  
voltage is identical with your local power supply.  
The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate  
at the rear 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 receiver itself has been turned off.  
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,  
grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
AC power cord must be changed only at the  
qualified service shop.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the receiver, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the  
problem. Also, see Checking the connections”  
on page 18 to verify that the connections are  
correct. Should any problem persist, consult  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
On heat buildup  
Although the unit heats up during operation, this is  
not a malfunction. If you continuously use this unit at  
a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,  
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid burning  
yourself, do not touch the cabinet.  
There is no sound no matter which component  
is selected.  
Check that both the receiver and all components  
are turned on.  
On placement  
Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is  
not set at MIN.  
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.  
Check that all speaker cords are connected  
correctly.  
Press MUTING to cancel the muting function.  
Check that the headphones are not connected to  
the PHONES jack. No sound will come from the  
speakers if the headphones are connected.  
Check that the receiver is not in Demonstration  
Mode(see page 2).  
There is no sound from a specific component.  
Check that the component is connected correctly  
to the audio input jacks for that component.  
Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is  
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the  
receiver and the component.  
continued  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
There is no sound from the center speaker.  
Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
SOUND FIELD +/).  
There is no sound from one of the front  
speakers.  
Select a sound field containing the word  
CINEMAor VIRTUAL(see page 1920).  
Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES  
jack to verify that sound is output from the  
headphones (see page 18).  
Adjust the speaker level (see page 17).  
Make sure the center speaker size parameter is  
set to either SMALLor LARGE(see page  
16).  
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.  
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound  
is heard from the surround speakers.  
Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
SOUND FIELD +/).  
If both channels are output from the headphones,  
the front speaker may not be connected to the  
receiver correctly. Check the connection of the  
front speaker which is not outputting any sound.  
Select a sound field containing the word  
CINEMAor VIRTUAL(see page 1920).  
Adjust the speaker level (see page 17).  
Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is  
set to either SMALLor LARGE(see page  
15).  
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound  
is heard.  
Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
There is no sound from the active sub woofer.  
Check that you have selected the correct  
When you select NORM. SP., make sure the sub  
component on the receiver.  
woofer is set to S.W. YES(see page 15).  
Check that the headphones are not connected.  
Check that 2CH ST.is not selected (see page  
20).  
Press MUTING if muting function is activated.  
The Thermal Protection has been activated  
because the receiver is overheated  
(OVERHEATflashes in the display). Turn off  
the receiver, leave the receiver for a while, then  
turn on the power again.  
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.  
Check that the antennas are connected securely.  
Adjust the antennas and connect an external  
antenna if necessary.  
The signal strength of the stations is too weak  
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use  
Manual tuning.  
The Over Current Protection has been activated  
because of low impedance or short circuit  
(PROTECTflashes in the display). Turn off  
the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem  
and turn on the power again after about  
20 seconds.  
No stations have been preset or the preset  
stations have been cleared (when tuning by  
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations (see  
page 24).  
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or  
reversed.  
PCM--kHzappears on the display.  
The sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz.  
Change the input player setting to 48 kHz.  
Check that the speakers and components are  
connected correctly and securely.  
Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.  
The surround effect cannot be obtained.  
Make sure the sound field function is on (press  
SOUND FIELD +/).  
There is severe hum or noise.  
Check that the speakers and components are  
connected securely.  
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears  
on the TV screen or monitor.  
Check that the connecting cords are away from a  
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away  
from a TV set or fluorescent light.  
Select the appropriate function on the receiver.  
Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.  
Move your TV away from the audio components.  
The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a  
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.  
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Inputs (Analog)  
Sensitivity: 250 mV  
Impedance: 50 kilohms  
S/N2): 95 dB  
The remote does not function.  
Point the remote at the remote sensor on the  
receiver.  
(A, 20 kHz LPF,  
250 mV3))  
Remove any obstacles in the path between the  
remote and the receiver.  
2) INPUT SHORT.  
3) Weighted network, input level.  
Inputs (Digital)  
Replace both batteries in the remote with new  
ones, if they are weak.  
Make sure you select the correct function on the  
remote.  
DVD (Coaxial)  
TV, AUX (Optical)  
Outputs  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: 75 ohms  
S/N: 95 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
If the remote is set to operate the TV only, use  
the remote to select a source or component other  
than TV before operating the receiver or other  
component.  
Sensitivity: –  
Impedance: –  
S/N: 95 dB  
(A, 20 kHz LPF)  
Reference sections for clearing the  
receivers memory  
FRONT L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R,  
SUB WOOFER  
To clear  
See  
Voltage: 2 V  
Impedance: 1 kilohms  
All memorized settings  
Customized sound fields  
page 13  
page 23  
Video section  
Inputs  
S-video:  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Specifications  
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Outputs  
S-video:  
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:  
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION  
FM tuner section  
Tuning range  
87.5 108.0 MHz  
with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from  
120 Hz 10 kHz; rates 100 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
Antenna terminals  
75 ohms, unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency  
10.7 MHz  
Sensitivity  
Mono: 18.3 dBf,  
2.2 µV/75 ohms  
Stereo: 38.3 dBf,  
22.5 µV/75 ohms  
Amplifier section  
POWER OUTPUT  
Rated Power Output at Stereo mode  
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.09 %)  
80 W + 80 W  
Usable sensitivity  
S/N  
11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms  
Mono: 76 dB  
Stereo: 70 dB  
Reference Power Output  
(THD 0.3%)  
Front1): 80 W/ch  
Center1): 80 W  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
Mono: 0.3%  
Surround1): 80 W/ch  
Stereo: 0.5%  
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the  
source, there may be no sound output.  
Separation  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
Frequency response  
MICRO SP.:  
Frequency response 30 Hz 15 kHz  
150 Hz 20 kHz  
0/3 dB  
+0.5/2 dB  
150 Hz (6 dB/oct)  
Low cut Filter ON  
Selectivity  
60 dB at 400 kHz  
NORMAL SP.:  
20 Hz 20 kHz  
+/0.5 dB  
continued  
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Specifications (continued)  
AM tuner section  
Tuning range  
With 10-kHz tuning  
scale: 530 1710 kHz4)  
With 9-kHz tuning  
scale: 531 1710 kHz4)  
Antenna  
Loop antenna  
Intermediate frequency  
450 kHz  
Usable sensitivity  
S/N  
50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or  
999 kHz)  
54 dB (at 50mV/m)  
Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50mV/m, 400 Hz)  
Selectivity  
At 9 kHz: 35 dB  
At 10 kHz: 40 dB  
4) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz y  
10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off  
the receiver. Hold down the + button and press the  
?/1 button. All preset stations will be erased when  
you change the tuning scale. To reset the scale to  
10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.  
General  
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power consumption 98 W  
Dimensions (w/h/d)  
430 × 83 × 289 mm  
including projecting parts  
and controls  
Mass (Approx.)  
3.1 kg  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander RM-U305S (1)  
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)  
Coaxial digital cord (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Tables of settings using LEVEL/SURR and SET UP buttons  
You can make various settings using the LEVEL/SURR, SET UP buttons, cursor buttons, and +/–  
buttons. The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make.  
Press  
Press U or u to select  
Turn jog dial to select  
Page  
LEVEL/SURR FRONT BALANCE  
SURR BALANCE  
8 to +8 (1 increment steps)  
8 to +8 (1 increment steps)  
10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)  
10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)  
10 dB to +6 dB (1 dB steps)  
OFF, 20 dB to 0 dB (1 dB steps)  
OFF, 0.1 to 0.9 (0.1 steps), STD, MAX  
depends on the sound field (16 steps)  
S (8 to +8), MID, H (8 to +8) (1 increment steps)  
S (8 to +8), MID, L (8 to +8) (1 increment steps)  
LARGE, SMALL  
22  
CENTER LEVEL  
SURR LEVEL  
SUB WOOFER LEVEL  
LFE MIX LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE COMP  
EFFECT LEVEL  
23  
14  
WALL TYPE  
REVERBERATION TYPE  
L
R
SET UP  
(FRONT)  
C
(CENTER)  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
SR  
SL  
SW  
L
(SURR)  
LARGE, SMALL, NO  
(SUB WOOFER)  
S.W. YES, S.W. NO  
R
(FRONT) XX.X m  
3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)  
3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)  
3 feet to 40 feet (1 foot steps)  
PL. SIDE, PL. BEHD.  
C
(CENTER) XX.X m  
SR  
SL  
SL  
SL  
(SURR) XX.X m  
SR  
(SURR) PL. XXX  
SR  
(SURR) HGT. XXX  
HGT. LOW, HGT. HIGH  
MULTI VI.  
TUNER VI.  
TV, DVD, VIDEO, AUX, OFF  
TV, DVD, VIDEO, AUX, OFF  
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31  
 
Adjustable parameters for each sound field  
The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields. The adjusted SURR parameters  
are stored in each sound field.  
<
LEVEL  
>
FRONT  
BAL.  
SURR  
BAL.  
CENTER  
LEVEL  
SURR  
LEVEL  
SUB WOOFER LFE  
D.RANGE  
COMP.  
LEVEL  
MIX  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
2CH  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
A.F.D.  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
NORM.SURR.  
STUDIO A  
STUDIO B  
STUDIO C  
V.M.DIMENS.  
V.SEMI M.D.  
HALL  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
JAZZ  
L.HOUSE  
GAME  
MULTI CH IN  
<
SURR  
>
EFFECT  
LEVEL  
WALL  
TYPE  
REVERB  
TIME  
2CH  
A.F.D.  
NORM.SURR.  
STUDIO A  
STUDIO B  
STUDIO C  
V.M.DIMENS.  
V.SEMI M.D.  
HALL  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
JAZZ  
L.HOUSE  
GAME  
MULTI CH IN  
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Before you use your remote  
Remote button description  
You can use the remote to operate the  
components in your system. The tables below  
show the settings of each button.  
Inserting batteries into the  
remote  
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –  
properly oriented in the battery compartment.  
When using the remote, point it at the remote  
sensor on the receiver.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
SLEEP  
Receiver  
Activates the sleep  
function and the duration  
which the receiver turns  
off automatically.  
]
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/  
Turns the audio and  
CD player/  
DVD player/ off.  
video components on or  
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]
MD deck/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DAT deck  
Tip  
?/1  
Receiver  
Turns the receiver on or  
off.  
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for  
about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates  
the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.  
VIDEO  
DVD  
TV  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To watch VCR.  
To watch DVD.  
Notes  
To watch TV programs  
or satellite receiver.  
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or  
humid place.  
Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight  
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction.  
If you dont use the remote for an extended period  
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible  
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
AUX  
Receiver  
Receiver  
To listen to an audio  
equipment.  
TUNER  
To listen to radio  
programs.  
MULTI CH Receiver  
To listen to the sound  
from MULTI CH INPUT  
jacks.  
0-9  
Receiver  
Use with SHIFTbutton  
to select tuner preset  
station numeric input  
during DIRECT  
TUNING or MEMORY  
mode.  
CD player/  
MD deck/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
DAT deck  
Selects track numbers.  
0 selects track 10.  
TV/VCR/SAT Selects channel numbers.  
>10  
CD player/  
MD deck/  
Tape deck/  
LD player/  
VCD player  
Selects tracks numbers  
over 10.  
continued  
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Remote button description  
(continued)  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
X
CD player/  
Pauses play or record.  
Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
MD deck/Tape (Also starts recording  
deck/VCR/ with components in  
DVD player/ record standby.)  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
ENTER  
TV/VCR/SAT/ After selecting a channel,  
Tape deck/  
LD player/  
disc or track using the  
numeric buttons, press  
DAT deck  
VCD player/ to enter the value.  
MD deck/  
DAT deck  
x
CD player/  
MD deck/Tape  
deck/VCR/  
DVD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
Stops play.  
SHIFT  
-/--  
Receiver  
Press repeatedly to select  
a memory page for  
presetting radio stations  
or tuning to preset  
stations.  
DAT deck  
POSITION* TV  
Changes the position of  
the small picture.  
TV  
Selects the channel entry  
mode, either one or two  
digit.  
SWAP*  
DISC  
TV  
Swaps the small and the  
large picture.  
D.TUNING Receiver  
Tuner station direct key-  
in mode.  
CD player  
Select discs (Mega  
storage CD player only).  
./> CD player/  
MD deck/  
Skips tracks.  
SUB CH TV  
+/*  
Selects preset channels  
for the small picture.  
DVD player/  
LD player/  
VCD player/  
Tape deck/VCR/  
DAT deck  
D. SKIP/CH/ Receiver  
PRESET +/–  
Scans and selects preset  
stations.  
TV/VCR/SAT Selects preset channels.  
CD player/  
MD deck/  
Skips discs (multi-disc  
changer only).  
m/M CD player/  
Searches tracks  
DVD player/ (forward or backward).  
DVD player/  
VCD player  
VCD player/  
MD deck/  
LD player  
DISPLAY TV/VCR/  
LD player/  
Selects information  
displayed on the TV  
Tape deck/  
VCR/  
DAT deck  
Fastforwards or rewinds.  
rewinds.  
Searches tracks when  
pressed during playback.  
DVD player/ screen.  
VCD player  
P IN P*  
JUMP  
TV  
Activates the picture-in-  
picture function.  
n
N
Tape deck  
Starts play on the reverse  
side.  
TV  
TV  
Toggles between the  
previous and the current  
channels.  
CD player/  
MD deck/Tape  
deck/VCR/  
DVD player/  
VCD player/  
LD player/  
Starts play.  
WIDE  
Selects the wide picture  
mode.  
DAT deck  
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Remote  
Button  
Operations  
Function  
ANT  
TV/VTR  
VCR  
Selects output signal  
from the aerial terminal:  
TV signal or VCR  
program.  
TV/VIDEO TV  
Selects the input of TV.  
Select the band.  
FM/AM  
A.F.D.  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Auto Format Decoding.  
2CH/OFF Receiver  
Turns off sound field or  
selects 2CH mode.  
MODE +/Receiver  
Selects sound field mode.  
MUTING Receiver  
Mutes the sound from the  
receiver.  
TEST  
TONE  
Receiver  
Receiver  
Press to output test tone.  
MAIN  
MENU  
Selects the set up mode  
of the receiver.  
MASTER Receiver  
Adjusts the master  
VOL +/–  
volume of the receiver.  
MENU </> Receiver  
Selects a menu item.  
MENU +/Receiver  
Makes adjustment or  
change the setting.  
MENU  
DVD player  
Displays DVD menu.  
Selects a menu item.  
Enters the selection.  
F/f/G/g DVD player  
ENTER  
DVD player  
RETURN DVD player  
Returns to the previous  
menu or exits the menu.  
TITLE  
DVD player  
Displays DVD title.  
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture  
function.  
Notes  
Some functions explained in this section may not  
work depending on the model of the receiver.  
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.  
35  
 
1 Hold down the Function button whose  
function you want to change (for  
example, DVD).  
Changing the factory  
setting of a function button  
2 Press the corresponding button of the  
component you want to assign to the  
Function button (for example, 4 Tape  
deck).  
If the factory settings of the function buttons do  
not match your system components, you can  
change them. For example, if you have an MD  
player and a tape deck and you do not have a  
DVD player, you can assign the DVD button to  
your tape deck.  
The following buttons are assigned to select  
the functions:  
To operate  
Press  
CD player  
1
Note that the settings of the TUNER button  
cannot be changed.  
DAT deck  
2
MD deck  
3
AV ?/1  
AV  
?/1  
Tape deck A  
4
?/1  
SLEEP  
?/1  
Tape deck B  
5
SYSTEM  
STANDBY  
LD player  
6
VIDEO  
AUX  
DVD  
TV  
Function  
buttons  
VCR (command mode VTR 1*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 2*)  
VCR (command mode VTR 3*)  
TV  
7
TUNER MULTI CH  
8
9
F
MENU  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
g
G
ENTER  
Numeric  
buttons  
0
f
TITLE  
DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver)  
DVD player  
>10  
ENTER  
.
SHIFT  
RETURN  
ENTER  
>10  
>10  
ENTER  
/–  
D.TUNING  
POSITION  
SWAP  
=
=
+
VCD player  
D.SKIP/  
CH/PRESET  
SUB CH  
+
)
0
ANT  
DISPLAY  
P IN P  
TV/VTR  
* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3  
setting. These correspond to Beta, 8mm and  
VHS respectively.  
9
(
DISC  
TV/  
JUMP  
WIDE  
VIDEO  
P
p
SOUND FIELD  
A.F.D.  
2CH/OFF  
FM/AM  
MUTING  
+
MODE  
Now you can use the DVD button to control  
the tape deck.  
MASTER  
VOL  
TEST TONE MAIN MENU  
MENU  
To reset a button to its factory  
setting  
MASTER VOL –  
RM-U305S  
g
Repeat the above procedure.  
To reset all the function buttons to  
their factory setting  
AV SYSTEM  
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL at  
the same time.  
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Printed in Malaysia  
 

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