FM Stereo FM/AM Receiver: STR-DE998

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FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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-DE998
©2005 Sony Corporation
model name1[STR-DE998]
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WARNING
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
expose the unit to rain or moisture. provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects interference to radio communications. However, there
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, harmful interference to radio or television reception,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
Don’t throw away batteries with interference by one or more of the following measures:
general house waste; dispose of – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
them correctly as chemical waste. – Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
For customers in the United States – 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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of This reminder is provided to call CATV system
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
within the product’s enclosure provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
that may be of sufficient particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
magnitude to constitute a risk of connected to the grounding system of the building, as
electric shock to persons. close to the point of cable entry as practical.
This symbol is intended to alert
For customers in Canada
the user to the presence of
important operating and CAUTION
maintenance (servicing) TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
instructions in the literature BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
accompanying the appliance. INSERT.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered

mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner,
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual is for model
STR-DE998. Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front panel.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 45–55.
About area codes

The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
DIGITAL ANTENNA
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO
IN IN OUT IN OUT
MD/
TAPE AM
IN
MD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
TAPE
OUT L L L
MONITOR
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD R R R
IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
SIGNAL GND TV/SAT DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
SA-CD/
CD L L L L
IN
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE CENTER L
(INPUT ONLY)
2-XXX-XXX-XX AA
R R R R R
SURR SUB SUB
IN IN OUT IN FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER
PHONO SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE MULTI CH IN 2ND ZONE PRE OUT
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the area

code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started Advanced Adjustments and

1: Check how to hookup your Settings
components....................................... 5 Reassigning the digital audio input ...... 35
1a: Connecting components with — DIGITAL ASSIGN
digital audio output jacks ........... 7 Reassigning the component video
1b: Connecting components with input................................................ 36
multi channel output jacks........ 10 — COMPONENT VIDEO
1c: Connecting components with INPUT ASSIGN
only analog audio jacks ............ 12 Switching the audio input mode for
2: Connecting the antennas ................... 14 digital components ......................... 36
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 15 — INPUT MODE
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 Customizing sound fields ..................... 37
5: Setting up the speakers ..................... 18 Adjusting the equalizer......................... 38
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and Advanced settings................................. 39
balance ............................................ 22
— TEST TONE Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 41
Amplifier Operation Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 41
Selecting the component ....................... 23 Selecting the speaker system ................ 42
Listening to multi channel sound .......... 24 Recording ............................................. 42
— MULTI CH IN Listening to the sound in another
Listening to FM/AM radio.................... 24 zone ................................................ 43
Presetting radio stations ........................ 25
Changing the display............................. 26 Operations Using the Remote
About the indications in the display...... 27 RM-AAE001
Before you use your remote.................. 45
Enjoying Surround Sound Remote button description.................... 45
Using only the front speakers ............... 29 Selecting the command mode of the
Enjoying higher fidelity sound.............. 30 remote............................................. 50
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Programming the remote ...................... 50
Selecting a sound field .......................... 31 Learning the commands of your
Selecting the surround back decoding components..................................... 53
mode ............................................... 33 Performing several commands in
— SURR BACK DECODING sequence automatically
(Macro Play)................................... 55
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 56
Troubleshooting.................................... 57
Specifications ....................................... 60
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 62
Index ..................................................... 63
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Getting Started
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 14).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio outputa) 7–8
With multi channel audio outputb) 10–11
With analog audio output onlyc) 7–8
TV monitor
With component video inputd) 8 or 11
With S-Video or composite video input only 13
Satellite tuner
With digital audio outputa) 7–8
With analog audio output onlyc) 7–8
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio outputa) 9
With multi channel audio outputb) 10
With analog audio output onlyc) 12
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio outputa) 9
With analog audio output onlyc) 12
Analog disc turntable 12
Multi channel decoder 10
VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. 13
a) Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
b) Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.
c) Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
d) Model with component video (Y, P /C /B-Y, P /C /R-Y) input jacks.
B B R R
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords (A to H) (not supplied).
A Audio cord F Coaxial digital cord
White (L)
Red (R)
G Monaural audio cord
B Audio/video cord
Black
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio) Tip
Red (R/audio) Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
C Video cord cords G.
Yellow H Component video cord
D S-video cord Green
Blue
Red
E Optical digital cord
Notes
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
Getting Started
Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT L
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
F A
DIGITAL ANTENNA
Y
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
IN S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO PB/CB
IN IN OUT IN OUT /B–Y
MD/
TAPE AM
PR/CR
IN /R–Y
MD/ VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT TV/SAT DVD MONITOR
TAPE IN IN OUT
OUT L L L ASSIGNABLE
MONITOR COMPONENT VIDEO
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD R R R
SA-CD/
CD L L L L
IN +
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE CENTER L
(INPUT ONLY)
R R R R R
SURR SUB SUB CEN
E A
OUTPUT OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL AUDIO
OUT
Satellite tuner
Note
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver.
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2 Connect the video jacks.

The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component
video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
Satellite tuner TV monitor
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT

VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y Y PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y Y
C D H C D H
DIGITAL ANTENNA
Y
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
MD/
TAPE AM
PR/CR
IN /R–Y
TAPE IN IN OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD R R R
SA-CD/
CD L L L L
IN +
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE CENTER L
(INPUT ONLY)
R R R R R
SURR SUB SUB CEN
C D H
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y Y
DVD player
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video or S-video signals and S-video
signals can be converted to component video signals. These upconverted video signals can only be output from the
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack. However, you cannot convert the component video signals to standard video or
S-video signals.
• When standard video signals (composite video signals) or S-video signals from a VCR etc. are converted upward
on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the
TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player

Getting Started
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE
DIGITAL
L
OPTICAL
IN OUT
E E A A
l
l
OUT IN OUT IN
DIGITAL ANTENNA
Y
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
MD/
TAPE AM
PR/CR
IN /R–Y
TAPE IN IN OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD R R R
SA-CD/
CD L L L L
IN +
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE CENTER L
(INPUT ONLY)
R R R R R
SURR SUB SUB CEN
E* F* A
DIGITAL OUTPUT OUTPUT
OPTICAL DIGITAL LINE
COAXIAL
OUT
L
Super Audio CD/CD

player
* Connect to either the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN or the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack. We recommend making
connections to the SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack.
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an

unused input
See “Reassigning the digital audio input” (page 35).
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes
• It is not possible to record analog signals if you make only digital connections. Likewise, you cannot record digital
signals if you make only analog connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital
signals, make digital connections.
• No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on the Super Audio CD player connected to the
SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN or SA-CD/CD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog
input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output

jacks
1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi
channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
DIGITAL ANTENNA
Y
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
MD/
TAPE AM
PR/CR
IN /R–Y
TAPE IN IN OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD R R R
SA-CD/
CD L L L L
IN +
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE CENTER L
(INPUT ONLY)
R R R R R
SURR SUB SUB CEN
A A A G G
L
CENTER
R
SURR SUB
FRONT SURROUND BACK WOOFER
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby
Digital and DTS.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub
woofer using the controls on the connected component.
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2 Connect the video jacks.

The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y,
PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you
Getting Started
to enjoy higher quality video.
DVD player TV monitor
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT

VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y Y PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y Y
C D H C D H
DIGITAL ANTENNA
Y
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
MD/
TAPE AM
PR/CR
IN /R–Y
TAPE IN IN OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD R R R
SA-CD/
CD L L L L
IN +
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE CENTER L
(INPUT ONLY)
R R R R R
SURR SUB SUB CEN
Tips
• When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an S-video jack.
S-video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks.
• On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video or S-video signals and S-video
signals can be converted to component video signals. These upconverted video signals can only be output from the
MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack. However, you cannot convert the component video signals to standard video or
S-video signals.
• When standard video signals (composite video signals) or S-video signals from a VCR etc. are converted upward
on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the
TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components

Turntable
DIGITAL ANTENNA
Y
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
MD/
TAPE AM
PR/CR
IN /R–Y
TAPE IN IN OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD R R R
SA-CD/
CD L L L L
IN +
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE CENTER L
(INPUT ONLY)
R R R R R
SURR SUB SUB CEN
l
OUT IN
A A A
OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT
LINE LINE LINE
L L
R R
Super Audio CD/ MD/Tape deck

CD player
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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Hooking up video components

If you connect your TV to the MONITOR jacks, you can watch the video from the selected input
Getting Started
(page 23). You can also display the SPEAKER SET UP, LEVEL, EQUALIZER and CUSTOMIZE
menu settings and sound fields on your TV by pressing ON SCREEN. For details on the required cords
(A–H), see page 6.
VCR
INPUT OUTPUT
VIDEO VIDEO
IN OUT
TV monitor
AUDIO AUDIO
IN OUT
L INPUT INPUT
VIDEO S VIDEO
B B C D
L
L
OUT IN
DIGITAL ANTENNA
Y
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
MD/
TAPE AM
PR/CR
IN /R–Y
TAPE IN IN OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD R R R
IN
To the VIDEO 3 AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
SIGNAL GND
IN/PORTABLE SA-CD/
CD
IN L L L L +
AV IN jacks COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE CENTER L
(Front panel) (INPUT ONLY)
R R R R R
SURR SUB SUB CEN
L
OUT IN OUT IN
B, D B B D D
INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT

VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO
IN OUT
AUDIO AUDIO
IN OUT
Camcorder or
video game VCR
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2: Connecting the antennas

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL ANTENNA
Y
OPTICAL
TV/SAT
MD/
TAPE AM
PR/CR
IN /R–Y
TAPE IN IN OUT
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD R R R
SA-CD/
CD L L L L
IN +
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE CENTER L
(INPUT ONLY)
R R R R R
SURR SUB SUB CEN
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

Notes
• 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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3: Connecting speakers
Getting Started
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel speaker system.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back speakers (7.1
channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding mode” on page 33).
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (right)
Surround speaker (right)
Front speaker (left)
Sub woofer
Surround speaker (left)

Surround back speaker (right)
Surround back speaker (left)
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position (see
“When placing only one surround back speaker” illustration on page 20).
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
(+) Black
(–)
Surround speaker Surrond speaker Front speaker Front speaker

(right) (left) (right) (left)
E e E e E e E e
A A A A
FRONT A
Y
S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO PB/CB R L

OUT IN OUT /B–Y
+ – – +
PR/CR
/R–Y
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT TV/SAT DVD MONITOR
IN IN OUT
L ASSIGNABLE R FRONT B L
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
R
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1 AC OUTLET
R L
+ – + – – +
CENTER L
R R L
SUB SUB CENTER SURROUND BACK (2ND ZONE)
WOOFER OUT WOOFER
2ND ZONE PRE OUT SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
B A A A
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
E e E e E e
Sub woofer Center speaker Surround back Surround back
speaker (right)** speaker (left)**
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front speakers you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting the
speaker system” (page 42).
** If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.
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4: Connecting the AC Performing initial setup

operations
power cord
Getting Started
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
Connecting the AC power following procedure.
cord This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
AC power cord 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“PUSH ENTER” flashes in the display.
NT A 3 Press ENTER.
–
L
+ b
To a wall
“MEMORY CLEARING” appears in the
display for a while, then “MEMORY
outlet
CLEARED” appears.
NT B L
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
OUND
SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX
AC 120V 60Hz
• All settings in the SPEAKER SET UP,
L
AC OUTLET LEVEL, EQUALIZER and
– +
CUSTOMIZE menus.
L
• The sound field memorized for each
CK (2ND ZONE)
input and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
AC OUTLET* stations.
* The configuration, shape, and number of AC outlets • MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to
vary according to the area code. “VOLUME MIN”.
• Input is set to DVD.
Notes
• The AC OUTLET(s) on the rear of the receiver is a
switched outlet, which supplies power to the
connected component only while the receiver is
turned on.
• Make sure that the total power consumption of the
component(s) connected to the receiver’s AC
OUTLET(s) does not exceed the wattage stated on
the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage
electrical home appliances such as electric irons,
fans, or TVs to this outlet. This may cause a
malfunction.
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x SUB WOOFER XXX

5: Setting up the speakers (Sub woofer selection)
• YES
You can use the SPEAKER SET UP menu to set If you connect a sub woofer, select “YES”.
the size, distance and location of the speakers • NO
connected to this receiver. If you did not connect a sub woofer, select
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
“NO”. The front speakers are automatically
set to “LARGE” and you cannot change this
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select setting. This activates the bass redirection
“ SET UP ”. circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from
3 Turn MENU to select the parameter you
other speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
want to adjust.
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
For details, see “SPEAKER SET UP menu
recommend that you set the cut off frequency
parameters” below. on the sub woofer as high as possible.
Note
x FRONT SP XXXXX
Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in
(Front speakers size)
the display. This means that they have been
adjusted automatically due to other speaker • LARGE
settings or may not be adjustable. If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
4 Turn –/+ to select the setting you want. “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
The setting is entered automatically. • SMALL
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
all of the items that follow. surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
SPEAKER SET UP menu front channel bass frequencies from the sub
parameters woofer. When the front speakers are set to
“SMALL”, the center, surround and surround
The initial settings are underlined. back speakers are also automatically set to
x EASY SETUP XXX (Speaker easy setup) “SMALL” (unless previously set to “NO” or
to “ZONE-2”*).
• YES
If you want to set up your speakers * For surround back speakers only.
automatically, select “YES”. You can select a x CTR SP XXXXX
pre-defined speaker pattern (see the supplied (Center speaker size)
“Easy Setup Guide”). • LARGE
• NO If you connect a large speaker that will
If you want to adjust the settings of each effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select
speaker manually, select “NO”. “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.
x SP PATTERN X–X However, if the front speakers are set to
(Speaker setup pattern) “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker
When “EASY SETUP” is set to “YES”, select to “LARGE”.
the speaker setup pattern. Turn –/+ to select the • SMALL
speaker setup pattern and press ENTER to enter If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
the selection. Check your speaker setup pattern surround effects when using multi channel
using the supplied “Easy Setup Guide”. surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
center channel bass frequencies from the front
speakers (if set to “LARGE”) or sub woofer.a)
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• NO Tips
If you did not connect a center speaker, select • a)–c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
“NO”. The sound of the center channel will be modes
Getting Started
a) NORMAL
output from the front speakers.b)
b) PHANTOM
x SURR SP XXXXX c) 3 STEREO
(Surround speakers size) • The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
• LARGE speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel.
If you connect large speakers that will
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
“LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE”
However, if the front speakers are set to speakers.
“SMALL”, you cannot set the surround However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of
speakers to “LARGE”. directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
• SMALL Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass
If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
surround effects when using multi channel
you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
the bass redirection circuitry and output the “SMALL”.
surround channel bass frequencies from the If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers. all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough bass,
• NO you can use the BASS parameter in the
If you did not connect surround speakers, EQUALIZER menu to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the bass, see page 38.
select “NO”.c)
x SB SP XXXXXX
(Surround back speakers selection)
When the surround speakers size parameter is
set to “NO”, the surround back speakers
selection parameter is also automatically set to
“NO” (unless previously set to “ZONE-2”).
• DUAL
If you connect two surround back speakers,
select “DUAL”. The sound will be output to a
maximum of 7.1 channels.
• SINGLE
If you connect only one surround back
speaker, select “SINGLE”. The sound will be
output to a maximum of 6.1 channels.
• NO
If you did not connect surround back
speakers, select “NO”.
• ZONE-2
If you want to assign both your surround back
speakers to another room or zone, select
“ZONE-2”. For details, see “Using the
surround back speakers for 2nd zone” on
page 44.
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x FRONT DIST. XX ft. x SURR DIST. XX ft.

(Front speaker distance) (Surround speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 ft. Initial setting: 10 ft.
Lets you set the distance from your listening position Lets you set the distance from your listening position
to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 3 to 23 to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance
feet in 1 foot steps. should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance distance (A) to a distance 15 feet closer to your
from your listening position, set the distance to the listening position (C).
closest speaker. If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
When placing only one surround back speaker to the closest speaker.
x SB DIST. XX ft.
B
(Surround back speaker distance)
A A Initial setting: 10 ft.
30˚ 30˚
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚
to the surround back speaker. Surround back speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to the front
C C
speaker distance (A) to a distance 15 feet closer to
your listening position (D).
If you connect two surround back speakers and both
D surround back speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
to the closest speaker.
When placing two surround back speakers Tip
(The angle E should be the same) The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in
terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the
B center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the
center speaker cannot be set more than 5 feet closer
A A
30˚ 30˚ than the front speakers.
100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚
Likewise, the surround speakers and the surround back
speakers cannot be set further away from the listening
position than the front speakers. And they can be no
E E
E more than 15 feet closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.
D D
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than
the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in
x CTR DIST. XX ft. the output of the sound from that speaker. In other
(Center speaker distance) words, the speaker will sound like it is further away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 3–6
Initial setting: 10 ft.
feet closer than the actual speaker position will create
Lets you set the distance from your listening position
a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen.
to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should
If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect
be set from a distance equal to the front speaker
because the surround speakers are too close, setting the
distance (A) to a distance 5 feet closer to your
surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the
listening position (B).
actual distance will create a larger sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
try!
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x PL. XXXX/XXXX Tip

(Surround speaker position)* Surround speaker position is designed specifically for
Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
Getting Started
for proper implementation of the surround effects in For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 31). critical. Those sound fields were designed under the
premise that the surround speakers 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
120˚
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the
100˚
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
surround effects becomes unclear unless set to
“SIDE/LOW” or “SIDE/HIGH”.
A A Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
B B variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain
better results using “BEHD/HIGH” if your speakers
are located high above the listening position, even if
they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary
to the above explanation, we recommend that you
playback multi channel surround encoded software and
D D
select the setting that provides a good sense of
spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a
C
60
C
cohesive space between the surround sound from the
30 surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers.
If you are not sure which sounds best, select
“BEHD/LOW” or “BEHD/HIGH” and then use the
speaker distance parameter and speaker level
• SIDE/LOW adjustments to obtain proper balance.
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A and C.
x CROSS > XXX Hz
(Speaker crossover frequency)
• SIDE/HIGH
Select if the location of your surround speakers Initial setting: 100 Hz
corresponds to section A and D. Lets you adjust the bass crossover frequency of
• BEHD/LOW speakers set to “SMALL” in the SPEAKER SET UP
menu. You can adjust from 40 Hz to 160 Hz.
corresponds to section B and C.
• BEHD/HIGH
corresponds to section B and D.
* This setup item is not available when the surround

speakers size parameter is set to “NO”.
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Note
6: Adjusting the speaker Although these adjustments can also be made via the
front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone
levels and balance is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu
automatically), we recommend you follow the
— TEST TONE procedure described above and adjust the speaker
levels from your listening position using the remote.
Adjust the speaker levels and balance while
listening to the test tone from your listening
position. Use the remote for the operation.
Tip
The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE.
“TEST TONE [XXX]” appears in the
display and the test tone is output from each
speaker in sequence.
Front left (L) t Center (C) t Front right
(R) t Surround right (SR) t Surround
back right (SBR)* t Surround back left
(SBL)* t Surround left (SL) t Sub
woofer (SW)
* You will only hear the test tone from the
– surround back left (SBL) and surround back
right (SBR) speakers when the surround
back speakers selection parameter in the
SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to “DUAL”.
– surround back (SB) speaker when the
surround back speakers selection parameter
in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to
“SINGLE”.
3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance
using the LEVEL menu so that the level
of the test tone sounds the same from
each speaker.
For details on the LEVEL menu settings,
see page 37.
Tips
• The adjusted value are shown in the display
during adjustment.
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or
turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.
4 Press TEST TONE again after

adjustment.
The test tone turns off.
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To use the headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack.
Amplifier Operation
• When the headphones are connected, speaker
Selecting the component output is automatically canceled and the
“SP.A” and “SP.B” indications in the display
Amplifier Operation
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the turn off.
input. • When the headphones are connected, you can
select only the following sound fields
To select the Display/light up
(page 32).
VCR VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2 – HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
Camcorder or video game VIDEO 3 – HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
DVD player DVD – HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
Satellite tuner TV/SAT – HP THEATER (HEADPHONE
MD or tape deck MD/TAPE THEATER)
Super Audio CD or CD SA-CD/CD
player
Built-in tuner (FM/AM) TUNER FM/AM
Turntable PHONO
2 Turn on the component and start

playback.
Note
If you select any video components, set the TV’s
video input to match the component you selected.
3 Turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ to adjust
the volume.
Note
To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that
you turn down the volume before you turn off the
receiver.
To mute the sound

Press MUTING on the remote.
The muting function will be canceled when you
do the following.
• Press MUTING on the remote again.
• Turn the power off.
• Increase the volume.
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Listening to multi channel Listening to FM/AM radio

sound You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts
— MULTI CH IN through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and AM
You can select the audio directly from the antennas to the receiver (see page 14).
components connected to the MULTI CH IN Tip
jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as
analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD. shown in the following table. For details on area codes,
When the MULTI CH IN function is selected, see page 3.
the equalizer and sound field cannot be used.
Area code FM AM
Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly to U, CA 100 kHz 10 kHz*
select “MULTI DIRECT”.
To cancel the MULTI CH IN function, press * The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 61).
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until the
“MULTI CH IN” indication in the display turns Automatic tuning
off.
If you do not know the frequency of the station
you want, you can let the receiver scan all
When MULTI CHANNEL available stations in your area.
DECODING indicator lights up
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator FM or AM band.
lights up when the receiver is decoding multi The last received station is tuned in.
channel sources. However, this indicator does
not light up if you select 2CH STEREO mode.
2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to high;
press TUNING – to scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
Tip
If “STEREO” flashes in the display and the FM stereo
reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to
monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the
stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To
return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again.
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Direct tuning Presetting radio stations

You can enter the frequency of the station you
want directly. Use the remote for the operation. You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations.
Then you can easily tune in the stations you
1 Move the easy scroll key (PUSH) to
often listen to.
Amplifier Operation
select TUNER.
2 Press PUSH repeatedly to select the
Presetting radio stations
FM or AM band.
3 Press D.TUNING. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band.
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
The last received station is tuned in.
frequency.
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz 2 Tune in the station that you want to
Press 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 preset using Automatic Tuning
(page 24) or Direct Tuning (page 25).
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz
Press 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 3 Press MEMORY.
(You do not have to enter the last “0” when “MEMORY” appears in the display for a
the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz.) few seconds. Do steps 4 to 5 before the
If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust display goes out.
the direction of the AM loop antenna for 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
optimum reception. TUNING – repeatedly to select a preset
station number.
If you cannot tune in a station
Each time you press the button, you can
and the entered numbers flash
select the preset station number as follows:
Make sure you have entered the right frequency.
If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. If the entered tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T
numbers still flash, the frequency is not used in
tC0y...yC2yC1T
your area.
If the “MEMORY” indication turns off
before you select the preset station number,
start again from step 3.
Tip
You can also use the remote to select a preset
station number. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select
a memory page (A, B or C) and then press the
numeric button to select a preset number.
5 Press MEMORY again.
The station is stored to the selected preset
number.
If the “MEMORY” indication turns off
before you press MEMORY, start again
from step 3.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another
station.
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Tuning to preset stations Changing the display

FM or AM band.
Changing the information in
The last received station is tuned in.
the display
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the You can check the sound field etc. by changing
preset station you want. the information in the display.
Each time you press the button, you can Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
select the preset station as follows: Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will
tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T change cyclically as follows.
Index name of the input* t Selected input t
tC0y...yC2yC1T Sound field currently applied
When the tuner is selected
Using the remote Preset station name* t Frequency t Sound
1 Move the easy scroll key (PUSH) to select field currently applied
TUNER. * Index name appears only when you have assigned
one to the input or preset station (page 41). Index
2 Press PUSH repeatedly to select the FM or name does not appear when only blank spaces have
AM band. been entered, or it is the same as the input name.
3 Press PRESET/CH/D.SKIP +/– repeatedly
to select the preset station you want. Adjusting the brightness of
To select the preset station the display
directly Press DIMMER repeatedly.
Press the numeric buttons on the remote. The brightness of the display will change in 3
The preset station of the selected number in the steps.
current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT
repeatedly on the remote to change the memory
page.
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About the indications in the display
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa
Amplifier Operation
SP.A SP.B MULTI CH IN EQ D.RANGE ; DIGITAL EX DTS-ES OPT COAX MONO MEMORY
SW LFE SLEEP A.DIRECT ; PRO LOGIC IIx 96/24 NEO:6 D.ASSIGN STEREO
L C R
SL S SR
SBL SB SBR
qh qg qf qd qs
qj
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is H DTS-ES 96/24: “DTS” lights up when DTS
set to “YES” (page 18) and the audio signal is signals are input. “DTS-ES” lights up when
output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. DTS-ES signals are input. “DTS 96/24” lights
up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/
B LFE: Lights up when the disc being played
24 bit signals.
back contains the LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is Note
actually being reproduced. When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections and that INPUT
C SP.A/SP.B: Lights up in accordance with the MODE is not set to “ANALOG FIXED”
speaker system being used (A or B). Turns off (page 36).
when speaker output is turned off or when
headphones are connected. I OPT: Lights up when the source signal is a
digital signal being input through the
D MULTI CH IN: Lights up when OPTICAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is
“MULTI DIRECT” is selected. set to “OPT FIXED” (page 36).
E EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated. J COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a
F D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range digital signal being input through the
compression is activated (page 37). COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE
is set to “COAX FIXED” (page 36).
G ; DIGITAL EX: “; DIGITAL” lights up
when Dolby Digital signals are input. K Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the
“; DIGITAL EX” lights up when Dolby receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See
Digital EX signals are input. pages 24–26 for tuner operations.
Note L D.ASSIGN: Lights up when the digital assign

When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, be function is used for the selected input.
sure that you have made digital connections and
M NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/
that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG
Music mode decoding is activated. However,
FIXED” (page 36).
this indicator does not light up if both the
center and surround speakers are set to “NO”.
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N ; PRO LOGIC IIx: “; 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. “; PRO LOGIC II” lights up when
the Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder
is activated. “; PRO LOGIC IIx” lights up
when the Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/Game
decoder is activated. However, these
indicators do not light up if both the center and
surround speakers are set to “NO” and you
select a sound field using the A.F.D. button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function
for DTS format signals or for signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
O A.DIRECT: Lights up when “ANALOG
DIRECT” is selected.
P SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is
activated.
Q Playback channel indicators: The letters
(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around the letters vary
to show how the receiver downmixes the
source sound (based on the speakers settings).
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)), SBL (Surround Back
Left), SBR (Surround Back Right), SB
(Surround Back (the surround back
components obtained by 6.1 channel
decoding))
Example:
Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2
Output channel: When the surround speakers size
parameter in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set
to “NO”
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L C R
SL SR
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Listening to the sound

Enjoying Surround Sound without any adjustment
(ANALOG DIRECT)
Using only the front
You can listen to the sound without adjusting the
speakers equalizer and surround effect. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound sources.
Enjoying Surround Sound

from the front left/right speakers only. There is When using this function, only the volume and
no sound from the sub woofer. front speaker balance can be adjusted.
Listening to 2 channel stereo input you want to listen to in analog
sources (2CH STEREO) audio.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely

2 Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly
to select “ANALOG DIRECT”.
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 The analog audio is output.
channel. To cancel the ANALOG DIRECT function,
press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until
Press 2CH. the “A.DIRECT” indication in the display turns
“2CH STEREO” appears in the display and the off.
receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode.
Note
No sound is output from the sub woofer in the 2CH
STEREO mode. To listen to the 2 channel stereo
sources using the front left/right speakers and a sub
woofer, set to the A.F.D. AUTO mode.
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Enjoying higher fidelity Decoding the input audio

signal automatically
sound In this mode, the receiver automatically detects
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.)
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows and performs the proper decoding if necessary.
you to select the decoding mode you want for This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/
your audio sound. encoded, without adding any surround effects.
A.F.D. mode Decoding mode However, if there are no low frequency signals
(Display) (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.) it will generate a low
A.F.D. AUTO As encoded frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.
(A.F.D. AUTO)
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D.
PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic AUTO”.
(PRO LOGIC)
The receiver automatically detects the type of
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II
audio signal being input and performs the proper
(PLII MOVIE)
decoding if necessary.
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC
(PLII MUSIC) Tip
PRO LOGIC II GAME In most cases, “A.F.D. AUTO” provides the most
(PLII GAME) appropriate decoding. You may want to use SURR
BACK DECODING (page 33) to match the input
PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic IIx stream to the mode you prefer.
(PLIIX MOVIE)
PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC
(PLIIX MUSIC) Enjoying stereo sound in multi
PRO LOGIC IIx GAME channel (2 channel decoding
(PLIIX GAME) mode)
Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6
(NEO6 CINEMA) This mode lets you specify the type of decoding
for 2 channel audio sources. This receiver can
Neo:6 Music
(NEO6 MUSIC) reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels
through Dolby Pro Logic II; 7 channels through
MULTI STEREO
(MULTI STEREO)
Dolby Pro Logic IIx; 6 channels through DTS
Neo:6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic.
However, DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by
DTS Neo:6; they are output in 2 channels.
Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the 2
channel decoding mode.
The selected type of decoding appears in the
display.
x PRO LOGIC (PRO LOGIC)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source
recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels.
x PLII MOVIE (PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding.
This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby
Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound
in 5.1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or
old movies.
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x PLII MUSIC (PRO LOGIC II MUSIC)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. Selecting a sound field
This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as
CDs. You can take advantage of surround sound
x PLII GAME (PRO LOGIC II GAME) simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Game mode decoding. programmed sound fields. They bring the
This setting is ideal for video game softwares. exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
x PLIIX MOVIE (PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode decoding.
This setting expands Dolby Pro Logic II Movie or Selecting a sound field for
Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete 7.1 movie channels. movies
x PLIIX MUSIC (PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC) Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode decoding. sound field you want.
This setting shares hard “back” effects across all
The selected sound field appears in the display.
surround speakers.
x PLIIX GAME (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME) Sound field Display
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. CINEMA STUDIO EX A CINEMA ST. EX A
This setting delivers full-impact special effect signals DCS
panned to the surround speakers. CINEMA STUDIO EX B CINEMA ST. EX B
Note
DCS
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding does not function for CINEMA STUDIO EX C CINEMA ST. EX C
DTS format signals or for signals with a sampling DCS
frequency of more than 48 kHz.
About DCS (Digital Cinema
x NEO6 CINEMA (Neo:6 Cinema) Sound)
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding.
Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS
x NEO6 MUSIC (Neo:6 Music) technology.
Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding. This DCS is the concept name of the surround
setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. technology for home theater developed by Sony.
DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
x MULTI STEREO (MULTI STEREO)
technology to reproduce the sound
Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all
characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio
speakers. However, sound may not be output from
certain speakers depending on the speaker settings. in Hollywood.
When played at home, DCS will create a
If you connect a sub woofer powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic
When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if combination of sound and action as envisioned
the source signal does not include a LFE signal, by the movie director.
the receiver generates a low frequency signal for x CINEMA ST. EX A
output to the sub woofer. However, the low (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS
frequency signal is not generated for “NEO6 Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
CINEMA” or “NEO6 MUSIC” when all Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
speakers are set to “LARGE”. production studio. This is a standard mode, great for
watching most any type of movies.
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x CINEMA ST. EX B
(CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS Selecting a sound field for
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony music
Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound sound field you want.
effects. The selected sound field appears in the display.
x CINEMA ST. EX C Sound field Display
(CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS HALL HALL
Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony
JAZZ CLUB JAZZ CLUB
Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is
ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra LIVE CONCERT LIVE CONCERT
music is featured in the soundtrack.
x HALL
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for x JAZZ CLUB
watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
multi channel surround effects. You can
x LIVE CONCERT
reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studio in your
home. When the headphones are
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of connected
the following three elements.
You can select only from the following sound
• Virtual Multi Dimension
fields.
Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single
pair of actual surround speakers. x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH)
• Screen Depth Matching Outputs the sound in 2 channel (stereo). Standard 2
Creates the sensation that the sound is coming channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound
from inside the screen like in theaters. field processing and multi channel surround formats
are downmixed to 2 channels.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces the type of reverberation found in x HP DIRECT (HEADPHONE DIRECT)
theaters. Outputs the analog signals without processing by the
The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate equalizer, sound field, etc.
these three elements simultaneously. x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI)
Notes Outputs the front analog signals from MULTI CH IN
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may jacks.
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
x HP THEATER (HEADPHONE THEATER)
• When listening with sound fields that employ the DCS
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
Allows you to experience a theater-like environment
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
while listening through a pair of headphones.
Note
If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field
is operating, the system will automatically switch to
“HP 2CH” if using a sound field selected with the 2CH
or A.F.D. button, or to “HP THEATER” if using a
sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC
button.
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To turn off the surround effect

Press 2CH to select “2CH STEREO” or press Selecting the surround
A.F.D. repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.
back decoding mode
Tips
• The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound — SURR BACK DECODING
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field
Link). For example, if you select HALL for the This function lets you select the decoding mode
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input for the surround back signals of the multi

and then return to SA-CD/CD, HALL will channel input stream.
automatically be applied again. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX,
software, etc. by looking at the logo on the package. DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc.
– : Dolby Digital discs format, you can enjoy the surround sound
– : Dolby Surround encoded intended by the filmmakers.
programs
– : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly
to select the surround back decoding
Notes
mode.
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. For details, see “How to select the surround back
• When one of the following sound fields are selected,
decoding mode” on page 34.
no sound is output from the sub woofer if all the Tip
speakers are set to “LARGE” in the SPEAKER SET You can select the surround back decoding mode using
UP menu. However, the sound will be output from “SB DEC XXXX” in the CUSTOMIZE menu
the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains (page 39).
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signals, or if the front,
or surround speakers are set to “SMALL”. Note
– HALL You can select the surround back decoding mode only
when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D.
– JAZZ CLUB
button except for Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode (page 30).
– LIVE CONCERT
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How to select the surround back decoding mode

You can select the surround back mode you want according to the input stream.
When you select “SB DEC AUTO”

When the input stream contains the 6.1 channel decode flaga), the appropriate decoder is applied to
decode the surround back signal.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1e) —
Dolby Digital EXb) 6.1e) Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 5.1e) —
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) 6.1e) DTS Matrix decoder
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) 6.1e) DTS Discrete decoder
Dolby Digital EXb) 7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) 7.1 DTS Matrix decoder
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) 7.1 DTS Discrete decoder
When you select “SB DEC ON”

To decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6.1 channel decode flaga), Dolby Digital EX is
applied when the output channel is 6.1 and Dolby Digital EX or Dolby Pro Logic IIx is applied when
the output channel is 7.1.
Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder
Dolby Digital 5.1 6.1e) Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EXb) 6.1e) Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS 5.1 6.1e) Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) 6.1e) Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) 6.1e) Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital 5.1 7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital EXb) 7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS 5.1 7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) 7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) 7.1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX
When you select “SB DEC OFF”

Surround back decoding is not performed.
a) 6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.
b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish
Surround EX films.
c) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.
d) Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to
6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters.
e) When two surround back speakers are connected and the surround back speakers selection parameter in the
SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to “DUAL”, the output channel will be 7.1 channels.
Note
There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Some discs have no Dolby Digital
EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos. In this case, select “SB DEC ON”.
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Selectable inputs for each digital

audio input
Advanced Adjustments and Settings
The initial setting is underlined.
Reassigning the digital (Assignable digital Display
audio inputs)
audio input Selectable inputs
(DVD COAXIAL)
— DIGITAL ASSIGN VIDEO 1 DVD-VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2 DVD-VIDEO 2
You can reassign a digital audio input to another DVD DVD-DVD
input. This function is convenient in the (TV/SAT OPTICAL)

following example.
VIDEO 1 TV/SAT-VIDEO 1
When you have two DVD players and no VIDEO 2 TV/SAT-VIDEO 2
digital audio input jack is available for the TV/SAT TV/SAT-TV/SAT
second DVD player. (MD/TAPE OPTICAL)
Connect the first DVD player to the DVD VIDEO 1 MD/TAPE-VIDEO 1
COAXIAL IN jack on the receiver. You can VIDEO 2 MD/TAPE-VIDEO 2
connect the second DVD player to the TV/SAT MD/TAPE MD/TAPE-MD/TAPE
OPTICAL IN jack and its analog audio/video (SA-CD/CD COAXIAL,
output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN and SA-CD/CD OPTICAL)
VIDEO IN jacks on the receiver. VIDEO 1 SA-CD-VIDEO 1
Then, reassign the DVD COAXIAL’s digital VIDEO 2 SA-CD-VIDEO 2
audio input to DVD (DVD–DVD) and the SA-CD/CD SA-CD-SA-CD
TV/SAT OPTICAL’s digital audio input to (VIDEO 3 OPTICAL)
VIDEO 2 (TV/SAT–VIDEO 2). VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3-VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3-VIDEO 2
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select VIDEO 3 VIDEO 3-VIDEO 3
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
2 Turn MENU to select “DIGITAL Notes
ASSIGN”. • You cannot reassign several digital audio inputs to
the same input.
3 Press ENTER. • You cannot use the digital audio input for the original
4 Turn MENU to select the digital audio input when it is reassigned to another input.
input you want to reassign. • When you reassign the digital audio input, the
INPUT MODE setting may change automatically
5 Turn –/+ to select the input you want (page 36).
the digital audio input jack selected in • You cannot reassign the digital audio input to
step 4 to be reassigned to. TUNER and PHONO.
The input you can reassign to varies for
each digital audio input. For details, see
“Selectable inputs for each digital audio
input”.
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Reassigning the Switching the audio input

component video input mode for digital
— COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT components
ASSIGN
— INPUT MODE
You can reassign a component video input to
another visual input. You can switch the audio input mode for
components for which this receiver have digital
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select audio input jacks.
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
2 Turn MENU to select “COMPO V. input.
ASSIGN”.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to
3 Press ENTER. select the audio input mode.
4 Turn MENU to select the component The selected audio input mode appears in
video input you want to reassign. the display.
5 Turn –/+ to select the input you want Audio input modes
the component video input jacks
selected in step 4 to be reassigned to.
• AUTO 2CH
Gives priority to digital signals when there are
The input you can reassign to varies for
both digital and analog connections. If there
each component video input. For details,
are no digital signals, analog is selected.
see “Selectable inputs for each component
video input”. • COAX FIXED
Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
Selectable inputs for each DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack.
component video input • OPT FIXED
The initial setting is underlined. Specifies the digital audio signals input to the
DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks.
(Assignable component Display
video inputs) • ANALOG FIXED
Selectable inputs Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
(DVD) AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
VIDEO 1 DVD-VIDEO 1
Notes
VIDEO 2 DVD-VIDEO 2
• When signals with a sampling frequency of more
VIDEO 3 DVD-VIDEO 3
than 48 kHz is input, the equalizer and sound field
DVD DVD-DVD
cannot be used.
(TV/SAT)
• You cannot select the digital audio input which is
VIDEO 1 TV/SAT-VIDEO 1 reassigned to another function by DIGITAL
VIDEO 2 TV/SAT-VIDEO 2 ASSIGN function (page 35).
VIDEO 3 TV/SAT-VIDEO 3 • Some audio input modes may be dimmed depending
TV/SAT TV/SAT-TV/SAT on the input. This means that the selected input is
unavailable.
Note
You cannot reassign more than one component video
input to the same visual input.
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x CENTER XXX dB
Customizing sound fields (Center speaker level)
x SURR L XXX dB
By adjusting the LEVEL menu, you can (Surround speaker (left) level)
customize the sound fields to suit your particular
x SURR R XXX dB
listening situation.
(Surround speaker (right) level)
Note on the displayed items
x SB XXX dB
The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary
depending on the sound field. Certain setup parameters
(Surround back speaker level)*
may be dimmed in the display. This means that the x SB LEFT XXX dB
selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and (Surround back speaker (left) level)**

unchangeable.
x SB RIGHT XXX dB
(Surround back speaker (right) level)**
Adjusting the LEVEL menu
x SW XXX dB
You can adjust the balance and level of each (Sub woofer level)
speaker. These settings are applied to all sound Initial setting: 0 dB
fields except for effect level parameter. The You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 1 dB steps.
effect level parameter settings are stored * Only when the surround back speakers selection
individually for each sound field. parameter in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to
“SINGLE” (page 19).
1 Start playing a source encoded with
** Only when the surround back speakers selection
multi channel surround effects (DVD,
parameter in the SPEAKER SET UP menu is set to
etc.).
“DUAL” (page 19).
2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
x D.RANGE COMP. XXX
“ LEVEL ”.
(Dynamic range compressor)
3 Turn MENU to select the parameter you Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound
want to adjust. track. This may be useful when you want to watch
For details, see “LEVEL menu parameters” movies at low volumes late at night.
below. • OFF
The dynamic range is not compressed.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to • STD
select the setting you want. The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the
The setting is entered automatically. recording engineer.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other • MAX
The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.
parameters.
Tip
LEVEL menu parameters
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
The initial setting is underlined. dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic
range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.
x L R BALANCE L/R XX
“STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light
(Front speaker balance) compression. Therefore, we recommend using the
Initial setting: BALANCE (0) “MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic
Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right range and lets you view movies late at night at low
speakers. You can adjust in the range of BALANCE L volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are
(+1 to +8), BALANCE (0), BALANCE R (+1 to +8) in predetermined and provide a very natural compression.
17 steps.
Note
Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
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x EFFECT XXX (Effect level)

Initial setting: STD Adjusting the equalizer
Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround effect in
3 levels – MIN (minimum effect), STD (standard You can adjust the tonal quality (bass, treble
effect) and MAX (maximum effect). level) of the front speakers using the
Note EQUALIZER menu. These settings are applied
This parameter is valid only when you use a sound to all sound fields and can be reproduced
field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. whenever you turn on the equalizer.
1 Start playing a source encoded with
Resetting sound fields to the multi channel surround effects (DVD,
initial settings etc.).
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.

“ EQUALIZER ”.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.
3 Turn MENU to select the parameter you
2 While holding down 2CH, press want to adjust.
?/1. For details, see “EQUALIZER menu
“S.F. INITIALIZE” appears in the display parameters” below.
and all sound fields are reset to the initial
setting.
4 While monitoring the sound, turn –/+ to
select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other
items.
Note
You cannot adjust the equalizer when the receiver is
decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more
than 48 kHz, or when DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or
DTS Neo:6 decoding is applied.
EQUALIZER menu parameters

x EQUALIZER XXX (Equalizer on/off)
Initial setting: OFF
Select “ON” to activate the equalizer.
x BASS XXX.X dB
(Front speaker bass level)
x TREBLE XXX.X dB
(Front speaker treble level)
Initial setting: 0 dB
You can adjust from –10 dB to +10 dB in 0.5 dB steps.
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x SB DEC XXXX
Advanced settings (Surround back decoding mode)
You can also press SURR BACK DECODING to set
the surround back decoding mode (page 33).
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu For details on each decoding mode, see page 34.
to adjust the receiver • OFF
• AUTO
You can adjust various receiver settings using • ON
the CUSTOMIZE menu.
Note
1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select You can select the surround back decoding mode only
“ CUSTOMIZE ”. when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D.

2 Turn MENU to select the parameter you button except for the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode
(page 30).
want to adjust.
For details, see “CUSTOMIZE menu x A/V SYNC XXX
parameters” below. (Time alignment)
• YES
3 Turn –/+ to select the setting you want.
The audio output is delayed so that the time gap
The setting is entered automatically. between the audio output and visual display is
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other minimized.
• NO
items.
The audio output is not delayed.
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters
Notes
The initial setting is underlined. • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD
or plasma monitor or a projection TV.
x 96/24 DEC XXXX
DTS 96/24
• This parameter is not valid when the MULTI CH IN
(DTS 96/24 decoding mode)
or ANALOG DIRECT function is selected.
• AUTO
When a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played back x DEC. PRI. XXXX
at 96 kHz sampling frequencies. (Digital audio input decoding priority)
• OFF Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal
Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, it is played input to the DIGITAL IN jacks.
back at 48 kHz sampling frequencies. The initial setting is “DEC. PRI. AUTO” for VIDEO 3
and TV/SAT, and “DEC. PRI. PCM” for DVD,
Notes
MD/TAPE and SA-CD/CD.
• This parameter is valid only when you use a sound
• AUTO
field selected with the A.F.D. button (page 30). In
other sound fields, this parameter is always set to Automatically switches the input mode between
“OFF”. DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
• Even when a DTS 96/24 signal is input, standard 48 • PCM
kHz decoding is used if any speakers are set to PCM signals are given priority (to prevent the
“SMALL” or if the sub woofer is set to “NO”. interruption when playback starts). Even when other
signals are input, the sound is output. However, this
receiver cannot decode DTS-CD when set to “DEC.
PRI. PCM”.
Note
When set to “DEC. PRI. AUTO” and the sound from
the digital audio jacks (for SA-CD/CD, etc.) is
interrupted when playback starts, set to “DEC. PRI.
PCM”.
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x DUAL MONO XXXX

(Digital broadcast language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen to
during digital broadcast. This feature only functions
for Dolby Digital sources.
• M/S (Main/Sub)
Sound of the main language will be output through
the front left speaker and sound of the sub language
will be output through the front right speaker
simultaneously.
• MAIN
Sound of the main language will be output.
• SUB
Sound of the sub language will be output.
• M+S (Main + Sub)
Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will
be output.
x OSD H.POSI XX
(OSD horizontal position)
Initial setting: 4
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display
horizontally. You can adjust from 0 to 64.
x OSD V.POSI XX
(OSD vertical position)
Initial setting: 4
Lets you adjust the position of the on-screen display
vertically. You can adjust from 0 to 32.
x COMPO V. ASSIGN
(Component video input assignment)
Lets you reassign a component video input to another
visual input. For details, see “Reassigning the
component video input” on page 36.
x DIGITAL ASSIGN
(Digital audio input assignment)
Lets you reassign a digital audio input to another input.
For details, see “Reassigning the digital audio input”
on page 35.
x NAME IN
(Naming preset stations and inputs)
Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs
selected with INPUT SELECTOR. For details, see
“Naming preset stations and inputs” on page 41.
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Using the Sleep Timer

Other Operations
You can set the receiver to turn off automatically
Naming preset stations at a specified time. Use the remote for the
and inputs operation.
1 Press ALT to light up the button.
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for
preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT
2 Press SLEEP repeatedly while the
power is on.
SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver’s
display. Each time you press SLEEP, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
1 To index a preset station 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t
0-30-00 t OFF
Other Operations
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
FM or AM band, then tune in the preset While using Sleep Timer, “SLEEP” lights up in
station you want to create an index the display.
name for (page 26).
Tip
To index an input To check the remaining time before the receiver turns
off, press ALT to light up the button (page 46), then
Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the
press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the
input you want to create an index name display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep timer will
for. be canceled.
“ CUSTOMIZE ”.
3 Turn MENU to select “NAME IN”.
4 Press ENTER.
The cursor flashes and you can select a
character.
5 Use MENU and –/+ to create an index
name.
Turn –/+ to select a character, then turn
MENU to move the cursor to the next
position.
Tips
• You can select the character type as follows by
turning –/+.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols
• To enter a blank space, turn –/+ until a blank
space appears in the display.
• If you made a mistake, turn MENU until the
character you want to change flashes, then turn
–/+ to select the correct character.
6 Press ENTER to store the index name.
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Selecting the speaker Recording

system Before you begin, make sure you have
connected all components properly.
You can select the front speaker system you
want to use.
Recording on an audio tape or
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly to select the front speaker
MiniDisc
system you want to use. You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
The selected speaker system appears in the using the receiver. See the operating instructions
display. To turn off the speaker output, press of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until help.
the “SP.A” and “SP.B” indications in the display
turn off.
1 Select the component to be recorded.
The speaker system

2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
• SP.A player.
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT A terminals. 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
• SP.B
recording level, if necessary.
The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS
FRONT B terminals. 4 Start recording on the recording deck,
• SP.A and SP.B then start playback on the playback
The speakers connected to both the component.
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals Notes
(parallel connection). • You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE OUT
jacks. To record a digital audio signal, connect a
digital component to the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/
TAPE OUT jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current input is
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not
output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when
MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio
signals of the current or previously used input are
output.
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record
from the sources.
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Recording on a video tape Listening to the sound in

You can record from a VCR, a TV or a DVD
player using the receiver. You can also add
another zone
audio from a variety of audio sources when
There are 2 ways to listen to the sound in another
editing a video tape. See the operating
zone. You can
instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you
need help. – hook up the 2ND ZONE jacks to a stereo
amplifier in another zone.
1 Select the program source to be
– assign your surround back speakers to another
recorded.
zone.
2 Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a video tape you want to
Using the 2ND ZONE jacks
record into VCR.
Other Operations
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR
(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR, Y
then start playing the video tape or S-VIDEO

IN
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
PB/CB
/B–Y
DVD you want to record. PR/CR

/R–Y
VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT TV/SAT DVD MONITOR
IN IN OUT
Tip L L L ASSIGNABLE
You can record the sound from any audio source onto
a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD. R R R
Locate the point where you want to start recording AUDIO IN
TV/SAT DVD
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
from another audio source, select the program source, L L L + –
then start playback. The audio from that source will be CENTER L
recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead R R R
SURR SUB R SUB CENTER
of the audio from the original medium. To resume TAPE
IN FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
BACK WOOFER OUT WOOFER
2ND ZONE PRE OUT S
audio recording from the original medium, select the
video source again.
Notes
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
2ND ZONE
component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 You can select the analog audio signals you
AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 AUDIO OUT jacks. want to output to a stereo amplifier in another
• Be sure to make both digital and analog connections
room or zone.
to the TV/SAT and DVD inputs. Analog recording is
not possible if you make only digital connections. 1 Press 2ND ZONE repeatedly to select
• The analog audio signals of the current input are the analog audio signals you want to
output from the VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2 output.
AUDIO OUT jacks. Each time you press the button, the audio
• The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not source changes cyclically as follows:
output from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT or VIDEO 2
SOURCE*1 t MD/TAPE t SA-CD/
AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is
being used. The analog audio signals of the current or
CD t TUNER*2
*1
previously used input are output. The audio signals of the current input is output.
*2
• Some sources contain copy guards to prevent The audio signals of the last selected TUNER
function (AM/FM) is output.
recording. In this case, you may not be able to record
from the sources. 2 Adjust the volume level with the
VOLUME control on the stereo
amplifier in another room or zone.
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Tips
• Even when this receiver is turned off, the receiver in Using the surround back
the 2nd zone remains turned on. To turn off all speakers for 2nd zone
receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the remote at
the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY). Make sure that the surround back speakers
• Only signals from components connected to the selection parameter is set to “ZONE-2”
analog input jacks are output through the 2ND ZONE (page 19).
OUT jacks. No signals are output from components Use the remote for the following operation.
connected to only the digital input jacks.
• When “SOURCE” is selected, the signals input to the
1 Hold down RM SET UP and press ?/1.
MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the 2ND 2 Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to
ZONE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is select “2ND”.
selected. The analog audio signals of the current
input are output. 3 Press PUSH.
“2ND” appears in the remote display.
2nd zone connections
Main receiver
4 Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to
select the analog signals you want to
Audio/video components output (e.g. TUNER).
5 Press PUSH.
Your selection (e.g. ZONE-2 TUNER)
STR-DE998
appears in the display.
6 Press MASTER VOL +/– to adjust the
volume of your speakers in the 2nd
zone.
Tips
• Press ?/1 on the remote while “2ND” appears in the
2ND remote display to turn off 2nd zone.
ZONE • To turn off the receiver, make sure that you select
OUT “MAIN” in step 2 above. “2ND” disappears from the
remote display. Then, press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
2nd zone • You can use MUTING on the remote to mute the
sound.
Speaker Speaker
Amplifier/Receiver
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Operations Using the Remote RM-AAE001
You can use the remote RM-AAE001 to operate

the components in your system. Remote button
description
Before you use your
remote 1
TV ?/1 AV ?/1
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?/1
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Inserting batteries into the 2 SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP wh
remote 3
Insert R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and –
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properly oriented in the battery compartment. 4 PUSH

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When using the remote, point it at the remote
2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
sensor on the receiver. wg
1 2 3
TEST DUAL SB
TONE DIRECT MONO DECODING
5 4 5 6 wf
SWAP/ JUMP/ PRESET/
AUDIO ANGLE TIME CH/D.SKIP
7
SUBTITLE
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ENTER
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SHIFT D.TUNING DISC ALT
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CLEAR SEARCH MODE
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TOP MENU/ MUTING
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about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates ENTER f qj*

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the receiver, replace all batteries with new ones.
DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT
TV/ MAIN
Notes TV VOL TV CH VIDEO MENU
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid qh

place.
*qa WIDE ON SCREEN
qg
• Do not use a new battery with an old one. qf
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
*qs qd
malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period * The H, TV VOL +, TV CH + and MASTER VOL
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a
damage from battery leakage and corrosion. reference when operating the receiver and other
audio/video components.
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The tables below show the settings of each Remote Operations Function
button. Button
Remote Operations Function Display 3 Remote Shows the selected

Button input, macro list and
A.F.D. 5 Receiver Selects the decoding command mode of the
mode for audio sound. remote.
ALT wa Remote When ALT button lights DISPLAY TV/VCR/ Selects information
up, it changes remote key q; VCD player/ displayed on the TV
function to activate those LD player/ screen.
buttons with orange DVD player/
printing. Receiver/
ANT 7 VCR/ Selects output signal CD player/
Satellite tuner from the antenna MD deck/
terminal: TV signal or Blu-ray disc
VCR program. recorder/
Hard disc
AUDIO TV/VCR/ Changes the sound to
recorder/PSX/
5 DVD player/ Multiplex, Bilingual or
Satellite tuner
Satellite Multi channel TV Sound.
tuner/Blu-ray D.TUNING Receiver Enters direct tuning
disc recorder/ 7 mode.
Hard disc DUAL Receiver Selects the language
recorder/PSX MONO 5 you want during
AV VCR/ Displays menu. digital broadcast.
MENU q; Satellite Easy scroll Remote Move to select the
tuner/ key (PUSH) input and press to
DVD player/ 4 enter the selection.
Blu-ray disc The components are
recorder/ factory assigned to the
Hard disc inputs as shown on
recorder/PSX page 49.
AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ Turns the audio and video ENTER q; Receiver/ Enters the selection.
wh CD player/ components on or off. VCR/
VCD player/ Satellite tuner/
LD player/ DVD player
DVD player/ ENTER ws TV/VCR/ After selecting a
MD deck/ Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track
DAT deck/ LD player/ using the numeric
Satellite MD deck/ buttons, press to enter
tuner/Blu-ray DAT deck/ the value.
disc recorder/ Tape deck/
Hard disc Blu-ray disc
recorder/PSX recorder/
CLEAR DVD player/ Clears a mistake when Hard disc
7 CD player/ you press the incorrect recorder/PSX
Blu-ray disc/ numeric buttons or
PSX/ returns to continuous
Satellite tuner playback etc.
DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG
5 DIRECT.
DISC w; CD player/ Selects a disc directly
VCD player (multi-disc changer
only).
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Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function

Button Button
JUMP/TIME TV/ Toggles between the SHIFT 7 Receiver Selects a memory page
5 Satellite tuner/ previous and the for presetting radio
Blu-ray disc current channels. stations or tuning to
recorder preset stations.
CD player/ Shows the time or SLEEP wj Receiver Activates the sleep
VCD player/ displays the playing function and the
DVD player/ time of disc, etc. duration which the
MD deck receiver turns off
MAIN Receiver Selects the menu of automatically.
MENU qh the receiver. SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles.
MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master 6
VOL +/– qj volume of the SWAP*/ TV Swaps the small and
receiver. ANGLE 5 large picture.
MOVIE 5 Receiver Selects the pre- DVD player/ Selects viewing angle
programmed sound Blu-ray disc or changes the angles.

fields for movie. recorder
MUSIC wg Receiver Selects the pre- SYSTEM Receiver/ Turns off the receiver
programmed sound STANDBY TV/VCR/ and other Sony audio/
fields for music. (Press AV Satellite tuner/ video components.
MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from ?/1 wh and CD player/
qk the receiver. ?/1 wj at the VCD player/
same time) LD player/
ON Receiver Displays the menus of
DVD player/
SCREEN qf the receiver on the TV
MD deck/
screen.
DAT deck
PRESET/ Receiver Selects preset
TEST TONE Receiver Outputs test tone.
CH/ stations.
5
D.SKIP +/– TV/VCR/ Selects preset
TOP MENU/ DVD player Displays DVD title.
wd Satellite tuner/ channels.
Blu-ray disc GUIDE q; Satellite tuner/ Displays guide menu.
recorder/Hard Blu-ray disc
disc recorder recorder/
Hard disc
CD player/ Skips discs (multi-
recorder/PSX
VCD player/ disc changer only).
DVD player/
* Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture
MD deck/
function.
LD player
RETURN/ VCD player/ Returns to the
EXIT q; LD player/ previous menu.
DVD player
Satellite tuner Exits the menu.
RM SET UP Remote To set up the remote.
2
SB Receiver Selects the surround
DECODING back decoding modes.
wf
SEARCH DVD player Selects searching
MODE w; mode. Press to select
the unit for search
(track, index, etc.)
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Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function

Button Button
TV CH +/– TV Selects preset TV ./> VCR/ Skips tracks.
qs channels. 6 CD player/
TV/VIDEO TV Selects input signal: VCD player/
qg TV input or video DVD player/
input. LD player/
MD deck/
TV VOL TV Adjusts the volume of
DAT deck/
+/– qa the TV.
Tape deck/
TV ?/1 1 TV Turns the TV on or off. Blu-ray disc
WIDE qd TV Selects the wide picture recorder/
mode. Hard disc
1-9 5 and Receiver Use with SHIFT to recorder/PSX
0/10 6 preset radio station or m/M CD player/ Searches tracks in the
tuning to preset stations 7 VCD player/ forward or backward
and with D.TUNING DVD player/ direction.
for direct tuning. LD player/
CD player/ Selects track numbers. MD deck/
VCD player/ 0/10 selects track 10. Blu-ray disc
LD player/ recorder/
MD deck/ Hard disc
DAT deck/ recorder/PSX
Tape deck VCR/ Fastforwards or
TV/VCR/ Selects channel DAT deck/ rewinds.
Satellite tuner/ numbers. Tape deck
DVD player/ H8 VCR/ Starts playback.
Blu-ray disc CD player/
recorder/ VCD player/
Hard disc LD player/
recorder/PSX DVD player/
2CH 5 Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO MD deck/
mode. DAT deck/
Tape deck/
>10/11 6 CD player/ Selects track numbers
Blu-ray disc
VCD player/ over 10.
recorder/
LD player/
Hard disc
MD deck/
recorder/PSX
Tape deck/
TV/VCR/ X9 VCR/ Pauses playback or
Blu-ray disc CD player/ record. (Also start
recorder/ VCD player/ recording with
Hard disc LD player/ components in record
recorder/PSX/ DVD player/ standby.)
Satellite tuner MD deck/
DAT deck/
-/-- w; TV/Blu-ray Selects the channel
Tape deck/
disc recorder/ entry mode, either one
Blu-ray disc
Hard disc or two digit.
recorder/
recorder/PSX/
Hard disc
Satellite tuner
recorder/PSX
?/1 wj Receiver Turns the receiver on or
off.
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Remote Operations Function Selecting the input, macro list

Button and command mode of the
x ql VCR/ Stops playback. remote
CD player/
VCD player/ Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to select the
LD player/ input and press to enter the selection. The
DVD player/ components are factory assigned to the inputs as
MD deck/ shown below.
DAT deck/
Display Function
Tape deck/
Blu-ray disc VIDEO 1 To watch VCR.
recorder/ (VTR mode 3)
Hard disc VIDEO 2 To watch VCR.
recorder/PSX (VTR mode 1)
V/v q; Receiver Selects a menu item. VIDEO 3 To watch VCR.
B/b q; Receiver Adjusts or changes the (VTR mode 2)
setting. DVD To watch DVD.

V/v/B/b VCR/ Selects a menu item. TV/SAT To watch TV programs or
q; Satellite tuner/ satellite tuner.
DVD player/ TAPE To listen to audio tape.
Blu-ray disc
MD/DAT To listen to minidisc or DAT
recorder/
deck.
Hard disc
recorder/PSX SA-CD To listen to Super Audio CD
or compact disc.
O q; VCD player/ Returns to the previous
LD player/ menu or exits the menu. TUNER To listen to radio programs.
DVD player/ PHONO To listen to turntable.
Blu-ray disc MULTI To listen and watch
recorder/ components connected to the
Hard disc MULTI CH IN jacks on the
recorder/PSX/ receiver.
Satellite tuner
M1, M2* (Macro List)
* For details, see page 55.

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.
• When you select the input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
VIDEO 3, DVD, TV/SAT), the input mode of the TV
might not switch to the corresponding input mode
that you want. In this case, press the TV/VIDEO
button to switch the input mode of the TV.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
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Selecting the command Programming the remote

mode of the remote You can program the remote to control non-
Sony components by changing the code. Once
Set the remote command mode using the RM the control signals have been memorized, you
SET UP button and Easy scroll key (PUSH). can use those components as part of your
The initial setting is “AV2”. system.
Selecting the command mode Furthermore, you can also program the remote
for Sony components that the remote is unable to
You can switch the command mode (AV1 and control. Note that the remote can only control
AV2) of the remote. If the command mode of the components that accept infrared wireless control
receiver and the remote is different, you cannot signals.
use the remote to operate the receiver. To
change the command mode of the receiver, see 1 Hold down RM SET UP and press
page 59. AV ?/1.
The indicator lights up and “IR SET”
1 Hold down RM SET UP and press ?/1.
select “MAIN”.
select the input (including TV ?/1) for
3 Press PUSH. the component you want to control.
4 Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to For example, if you are going to control a
select “AV1” or “AV2”. CD player, select SA-CD.
5 Press PUSH. 3 Press PUSH.
The indicator lights up once (twice for 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the
AV2), then the command mode switches. numeric code (or one of the codes if
You will be able to see your selection (AV1 more than one code exists)
or AV2) in the display. corresponding to the component and
the maker of the component you want
To reset the remote to factory to control.
settings See the tables on pages 51–53 for
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at information on the numeric code(s)
the same time. corresponding to the component and the
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off. maker of the component (the first digit and
the last two digits of the numeric code
correspond to the category and the maker’s
code respectively.)
5 Press ENTER.
Once the numeric code has been verified,
the indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the
programming mode.
6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to control other
components.
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To cancel programming The numeric codes

Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote corresponding to the component
automatically exits the programming mode. and the maker of the component
To activate the input after Use the numeric codes in the tables below to
control non-Sony components and also Sony
programming
components that the remote is normally unable
Press the programmed button to activate the to control. Since the remote signal that a
input you want. component accepts differs depending on the
If programming is unsuccessful, model and year of the component, more than one
numeric code may be assigned to a component.
check the following:
If you fail to program your remote using one of
• If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the the codes, try using other codes.
batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
Notes
• If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick
• The numeric codes are based on the latest
succession while entering the numeric code, information available for each brand. There is a
an error has occurred. Start again from step 1. chance, however, that your component will not

Notes respond to some or all of the codes.
• The indicator turns off while a valid button is • All of the input buttons on this remote may not be
pressed. available when used with your particular component.
• In step 2, if you press TV ?/1, only TV VOL +/– ,
To control a CD player
TV CH +/–, TV/VIDEO and WIDE buttons are
reprogrammed. Maker Code(s)
• For the numeric codes, only the first three numbers SONY 101, 102, 103
entered are valid. DENON 104, 123
To clear the memory of the JVC 105, 106, 107
remote KENWOOD 108, 109, 110
To clear all programmed and learned signals, do MAGNAVOX 111, 116

the following to reset the remote to factory MARANTZ 116
settings. ONKYO 112, 113, 114
PANASONIC 115
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
the same time. PHILIPS 116
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off. PIONEER 117
TECHNICS 115, 118, 119
To control a DAT deck

Maker Code(s)
SONY 203
PIONEER 219
To control an MD deck
Maker Code(s)
SONY 301
DENON 302
JVC 303
KENWOOD 304
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To control a tape deck To control a DVD player

Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s)
SONY 201, 202 SONY 401, 402, 403
DENON 204, 205 PANASONIC 406, 408
KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209 PHILIPS 407
NAKAMICHI 210 PIONEER 409
PANASONIC 216 TOSHIBA 404
PHILIPS 211, 212 DENON 405
PIONEER 213, 214
TECHNICS 215, 216 To control a TV
YAMAHA 217, 218 Maker Code(s)
SONY 501, 502
AIWA 539
To control an LD player DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 515, 544
Maker Code(s) FISHER 508
SONY 601, 602, 603 GOLDSTAR 503, 512, 515, 517, 534,
PIONEER 606 544, 556
GRUNDIG 511, 533, 534
To control a video CD player HITACHI 513, 514, 515, 544, 557
Maker Code(s) ITT/NOKIA 521, 522
SONY 605 JVC 516
MAGNAVOX 503, 518, 544
To control a VCR MITSUBISHI/MGA 503, 519, 527, 544
Maker Code(s) NEC 503, 520, 544, 554
SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, PANASONIC 509, 524, 553
706 PHILIPS 515, 518, 557
AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758 PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 551
BLAUPUNKT 740 RCA/PROSCAN 510, 523, 529, 544
EMERSON 750 SAMSUNG 503, 515, 531, 532, 534,
GENERAL ELECTRIC 722, 730 544, 556, 557
HITACHI 722, 729, 741 SANYO 508, 545
JVC 726, 727, 728, 736 SHARP 535
MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738 THOMSON 530, 537, 547, 549
NEC 736 TOSHIBA 535, 539, 541, 551
PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, TELEFUNKEN 537, 547, 549, 558
740 ZENITH 542, 543
PHILIPS 729, 730, 731
PIONEER 729
RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741,
747
TOSHIBA 747
* If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you

enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony
instead.
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To control a satellite tuner or

cable box Learning the commands of
Maker Code(s)
your components
SONY 801, 802, 803, 804
JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, By using the Learning function, it is possible for
811, 812, 813, 814 this remote to perform learned commands.
PANASONIC 818
Setting remote control codes
RCA 805, 819
that are not stored in the remote
S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817
When a remote control code is not one of the
To control a tuner presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the
remote to learn the code using the Learning
Maker Code(s)
function.
SONY 002, 003, 004, 005
1 Hold down RM SET UP and press
TV ?/1.
To control a hard disc recorder

The indicator lights up and “LEARN”
Maker Code(s)
SONY 307, 308, 309
To control a blu-ray disc recorder select the input (including TV ?/1) for
the component you want to control.
Maker Code(s)
For example, if you are going to learn an
SONY 310, 311, 312 operation for a CD player, select
SA-CD.
To control a PSX
Maker Code(s)
3 Press PUSH.
SONY 313, 314, 315 4 Press the button you want to use for
the Learning function.
The indicator turns off while a valid button
is pressed, then flashes slowly.
5 Point the remote control code receiver
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote
control to be learned.
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6 Press the appropriate button on the To activate the input source after
remote control to be learned to send programming
the remote button code.
Press the programmed button to activate the
Lightly pressing the button once should be
input you want.
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the To cancel learning
indicator slowly flashes twice and the Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
remote automatically exits the learning automatically exits the learning mode.
mode.
When learning is not completed To clear the learned codes
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in Start over from step 1. After step 4, press
quick succession and the procedure returns TV ?/1 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator
to step 6. lights up twice slowly and the learned code is
If the memory of the remote is already full, cleared. If TV ?/1 is pressed less than 2
the indicator flashes 8 times in quick seconds, the learning procedure returns to the
succession and the remote automatically beginning of step 6.
exits the learning mode. When a learned code is cleared, if the button was
previously programmed for another input
Notes
selector, the programmed code for that button
• You can program more than 80 keys for the Learning
function. In some cases, you may not be able to can be used.
program even if you have not programmed 80
To clear the memory of the
buttons. The number of buttons you can program for
each input button are shown in the following table. remote
Input Number of Buttons To clear all programmed and learned signals, do
you can program the following to reset the remote to factory
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, 78 keys settings.
DVD
Press ?/1, AV ?/1 and MASTER VOL – at
VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, 78 keys the same time.
TAPE
The indicator flashes 3 times, then goes off.
MD/DAT, SA-CD/CD, 78 keys
TUNER To use a command that has been
PHONO, MULTI CH 52 keys learned
TV buttons, (TV ?/1, 7 keys When selecting a learned input, press the learned
TV VOL +/– , TV CH +/–, button for that input.
WIDE, TV/VIDEO
• In steps 2 and 4, the indicator turns off while a valid

button is pressed.
• In step 4, if several buttons that can be used for
learning are pressed, only the last pressed button is
valid. The indicator flashes slowly, it turns ON while
a valid button is pressed.
• In step 6, if a button that can be used for learning is
pressed, the new button is selected and the learning
procedure returns to the beginning of step 6.
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Tip
Performing several If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:
– If the indicator does not light up in step 1, the
commands in sequence batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
– If the indicator lights 4 times in quick succession
automatically in step 4, an error has occurred. Start again from
step 1.
(Macro Play)
To cancel programming
The Macro Play function lets you link several IR Press RM SET UP during any step. The remote
codes in a sequential order as a single command. automatically exits the macro setting mode.
The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2).
You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each To delay the output of an IR code
macro list. Delay each macro step individually. In step 3,
press PUSH within 2 seconds.
Setting the sequence of IR codes
1 second delay is programmed at this program
1 Hold down RM SET UP and press step. The indicator lights up twice slowly, then

TV ?/1. the remote automatically exits the macro setting
The indicator lights up and “LEARN” mode.
To clear the programmed IR
2 Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to codes
select “M1” or “M2”.
Clear each macro step individually. In step 3,
3 Press the numeric buttons to select the press PUSH for more than 2 seconds.
macro step number. The IR code is cleared. The indicator lights up
For example, to program step 1, press 1. twice slowly, then the remote automatically
The indicator flashes slowly. exits the macro setting mode.
4 Point the remote control code receiver To start macro play
section of the remote towards the
receiver/transmitter on the remote Move the Easy scroll key (PUSH) to select
control to be learned. “M1” or “M2”.
5 Press the appropriate button on the Note

If the Macro Play function does not work properly,
remote control to be learned to send
program a delay between each operation. See “To
the remote button code.
delay the output of an IR code”.
Lightly pressing the button once should be
sufficient.
If learning is completed successfully, the
indicator slowly flashes twice and the
remote automatically exits the learning
mode.
When learning is not completed
successfully, the indicator flashes 4 times in
quick succession and the procedure returns
to step 5.
6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to program
up to 10 IR codes.
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On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
Additional Information slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
Precautions solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On safety If you have any question or problem concerning your

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
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 at the rear of the receiver.
• The receiver 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.
• (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.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
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.
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.
• 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.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
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There is no sound from analog 2 channel

Troubleshooting sources.
• Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not
If you experience any of the following used to reassign the digital audio input of another
difficulties while using the receiver, use this input to the selected input (page 35).
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
problem. “COAX FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 36).
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
There is no sound or only a very low-level
function.
sound no matter which component is
selected. There is no sound from digital sources (from
• Check that the speakers and components are COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).
connected correctly and securely. • Check that the DIGITAL ASSIGN function is not
• Check that both the receiver and all components used to reassign the digital audio input of another
are turned on. input to the selected input (page 35).
• Check that you have selected the correct • Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to
component on the receiver. “ANALOG FIXED” (page 36). Check that the
• Check that MASTER VOLUME –/+ is not set at INPUT MODE is not set to “COAX FIXED” for
“VOLUME MIN”. the sources from OPTICAL input jack, or set to
“OPT FIXED” for the sources from COAXIAL
• Check that the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is
input jack.
not set to off (page 42).
• Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN
• Check that the headphones are not connected.
function.
• Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the
• Check that “DEC. PRI. XXXX” in the
muting function.
CUSTOMIZE menu is set to “DEC. PRI. AUTO”.
There is no sound from a specific component. The receiver cannot decode the input signal (e.g.
• Check that the component is connected correctly DTS-CD) when set to “DEC. PRI. PCM”.
to the audio input jacks for that component.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
• Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is reversed.
(are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the
• Check that the speakers and components are
receiver and the component.
connected correctly and securely.
• Check that you have selected the correct
• Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu.
component on the receiver.
There is severe hum or noise.
There is no sound from one of the front
• Check that the speakers and components are
speakers.
connected securely.
• Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES
• Check that the connecting cords are away from a
jack to verify that sound is output from the
transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet away
headphones. If only one channel is output from the
from a TV set or fluorescent light.
headphones, the component may not be connected
to the receiver correctly. Check that all the cords • Move your TV away from the audio components.
are fully inserted into the jacks on both the • Make sure you have grounded U SIGNAL GND
receiver and the component. If both channels are terminal (only when a turntable is connected).
output from the headphones, the front speaker • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
may not be connected to the receiver correctly. cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
Check the connection of the front speaker which is There is no sound from the surround back
not outputting any sound. speakers.
• Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even
though the packages have Dolby Digital EX
logos. In this case, select “SB DEC ON”
(page 39).
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There is no sound or only a very low-level The FM reception is poor.

sound is heard from the center/surround/ • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to
surround back speakers. connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as
• Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 31). shown below. If you connect the receiver to an
• Adjust the speaker level (page 22). outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To
• Make sure the center/surround speakers size prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground
parameter are set to either “SMALL” or wire to a gas pipe.
“LARGE” (pages 18 and 19).
Outdoor FM antenna
• Make sure the surround back speakers selection
parameter is set to either “DUAL” or “SINGLE”. Receiver
There is no sound from the sub woofer. ANTENNA
• Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly

and securely.
AM
• Make sure the sub woofer selection parameter is
set to “YES” (page 18).
Ground wire
• There is no sound output from the sub woofer (not supplied)
depending on the sound field.
There is no sound from the surround back
speakers in the 2nd zone. To ground
• Press MASTER VOL + on the remote to increase
the volume level (page 44). Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
The surround effect cannot be obtained.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
• Make sure the sound field function is on (press
antenna if necessary.
MOVIE or MUSIC).
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
• Sound fields do not function for the signals with a
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz.
tuning.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is • Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
not reproduced. (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• Check that the playing DVD, etc. is recorded in • No stations have been preset or the preset stations
Dolby Digital or DTS format. have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
• When connecting the DVD player, etc. to the preset stations). Preset the stations (page 25).
digital input jacks of this receiver, check the audio • Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency
setting (settings for the audio output) of the appears in the display.
connected component.
There is no picture or an unclear picture
Recording cannot be done. appears on the TV screen or monitor.
• Check that the components are connected • Select the appropriate input on the receiver.
correctly. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
• Select the source component with INPUT • Move your TV away from the audio components.
SELECTOR.
The DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to
flashes red.
“ANALOG FIXED” (page 36) before recording
from a digital component connected to the analog • When “AUTO 2CH” is selected for INPUT
MD/TAPE jacks. MODE, the jack flashes red when no digital audio
signal is input. This depends on the INPUT
• Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to “COAX
MODE function, and is not a malfunction.
FIXED” or “OPT FIXED” (page 36) before
recording from a digital component connected to
the DIGITAL OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.
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Remote control If you are unable to remedy the

The remote does not function.
problem using the
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the troubleshooting guide
receiver. Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the problem (page 17). However, note that all
remote and the receiver. memorized settings will be reset to their factory
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new settings and you will have to readjust all settings
ones, if they are weak.
on the receiver.
• Check if the command modes of the receiver and
the remote is the same. If the command mode of If the problem persist
the receiver and the remote is different, you
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
cannot operate the receiver with the remote. To
switch the command mode of the receiver, press Reference sections for clearing
?/1 to turn off the power. Then, press ?/1 while
pressing ENTER. Each time you press ?/1, the
the receiver’s memory
command mode switches between To clear See
“C.MODE.AV2” and “C.MODE.AV1”. (The All memorized settings page 17
initial setting is “C.MODE.AV2”.)
Customized sound fields page 38
• Make sure you select the correct input on the
remote.
• To activate the buttons with orange printing, press
ALT first before pressing the buttons.
• Before you use the V/v/B/b button for receiver
operation, press MAIN MENU. To operate other
components, press TOP MENU/GUIDE or AV
MENU after pressing the input button.
Error message
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message. You can check the condition of the
receiver by the message. Refer to the following
table to solve the problem.
PROTECTOR
Irregular current is output from the speakers. The
receiver will automatically turn off after a few
seconds. Check the speaker connection and turn on
the power again. If this problem persists, turn off the
receiver and consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Frequency response
Specifications PHONO RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS MULTI CH IN, 10 Hz – 70 kHz
SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT, +0.5/–2 dB (with sound
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
MD/TAPE, DVD, field and equalizer
DISTORTION:
(Models of area code U only) VIDEO 1, 2, 3 bypassed)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 110 watts per channel Inputs (Analog)
minimum RMS power, with no more than PHONO Sensitivity: 8 mV
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 Impedance: 50 k ohms
milliwatts to rated output. S/N3): 86 dB
(A, 8 mV4))
Amplifier section MULTI CH IN, Sensitivity: 500 mV
Power output SA-CD/CD, TV/SAT, Impedance: 50 k ohms
Models of area code U, CA MD/TAPE, DVD, S/N3): 96 dB
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode VIDEO 1, 2, 3 (A, 500 mV4))
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
110 W + 110 W1) 3) INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) bypassed).
120 W + 120 W1) 4) Weighted network, input level.
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%)
150 W + 150 W1) Inputs (Digital)
Reference Power Output1)
DVD, SA-CD/CD Sensitivity: –
(8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
(Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms
FRONT2): 110 W/ch
S/N: 100 dB
CENTER2): 110 W
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
SURR2): 110 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 110 W/ch TV/SAT, SA-CD/CD, Sensitivity: –
MD/TAPE, VIDEO 3 Impedance: –
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) (Optical) S/N: 100 dB
FRONT2): 120 W/ch (A, 20 kHz LPF)
CENTER2): 120 W
SURR2): 120 W/ch Outputs (Analog)
SURR BACK2): 120 W/ch MD/TAPE (OUT), Voltage: 500 mV
VIDEO 1, 2 Impedance: 10 k ohms
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 10%) (AUDIO OUT)
FRONT2): 150 W/ch
SUB WOOFER Voltage: 2 V
CENTER2): 150 W
Impedance: 1 k ohm
SURR2): 150 W/ch
SURR BACK2): 150 W/ch
Outputs (Digital)
1) Measured under the following conditions: MD/TAPE (Optical) Sensitivity: –

Area code Power requirements
Equalizer
U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Gain levels ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step
2) Depending on the sound field settings and the
source, there may be no sound output.
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FM tuner section General

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Power requirements
Antenna FM wire antenna Area code Power requirements
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Sensitivity
Mono: 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Power consumption
Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Area code Power consumption
Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms U 310 W
S/N
Mono: 76 dB CA 420 VA
Stereo: 70 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Power consumption (during standby mode)
Mono: 0.3% 0.3 W
Stereo: 0.5% AC outlets
Separation 45 dB at 1 kHz Area code AC outlets
Frequency response 30 Hz – 15 kHz, U, CA 2 switched,
+0.5/–2 dB 120 W/1A MAX
Selectivity 60 dB at 400 kHz
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
AM tuner section
430 × 157.5 × 402 mm
Tuning range (16 7/8 × 6 2/8 × 15 7/8
Models of area code U, CA inches) including
With 10-kHz tuning scale: 530 – 1,710 kHz5) projecting parts and
With 9-kHz tuning scale: 531 – 1,710 kHz5) controls
Antenna Loop antenna Mass (Approx.) 13.5 kg (29 lb 13 oz)
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Usable sensitivity 50 dB/m (at 1,000 kHz or Supplied accessories
999 kHz)
FM wire antenna (1)
S/N 54 dB (at 50 mV/m)
AM loop antenna (1)
Harmonic distortion 0.5% (50 mV/m, 400 Hz)
Remote commander RM-AAE001 (1)
Selectivity
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
At 9 kHz: 35 dB
At 10 kHz: 40 dB
For details on the area code of the component you
5) You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 are using, see page 3.
kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the
receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING + Design and specifications are subject to change
or TUNING +, press ?/1. All preset stations will be without notice.
erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S-video: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB/CB/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
PR/CR/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p,
75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
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List of button locations and reference pages
How to use this page Illustration number

r
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other DISPLAY 8 (26, 58)
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. R R
Name of button/part Reference page
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER MD/TAPE (indicator) wj (23) SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 6

MEMORY 2 (25) (16, 42, 57)
A-I MENU 5 (18, 37, 38, 41) SURR BACK DECODING ql
MOVIE (button/indicator) qj (33)
A.F.D. (button/indicator) qg (30,
33) (31, 32, 58) TUNER FM/AM (indicator) wg
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING (23)
DIMMER 9 (26)
(indicator) qa (24) TUNING +/– eg (24, 61)
DISPLAY 8 (26, 58)
MULTI CH IN/DIRECT qd (24, TV/SAT (indicator) wk (23)
Display qs (27)
29) VIDEO 1 (indicator) es (23)
DVD (indicator) wl (23)
MUSIC (button/indicator) qk (32, VIDEO 2 (indicator) ea (23)
ENTER q; (17, 41, 59)
58) VIDEO 3 (indicator) e; (23)
FM MODE 4 (24)
ON SCREEN ws (13) VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
INPUT MODE wa (36)
(jacks) ef (13)
INPUT SELECTOR wd (23, 24,
25, 36, 40, 41, 58)
P-Z
IR (receptor) 3 (45, 59) NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
PHONES (jack) eh (23, 57)
PHONO (indicator) wf (23) 2CH (button/indicator) qf (29,
M-O PRESET TUNING +/– ej (25, 33, 38)
61) 2ND ZONE qh (43)
MAIN MENU 7 (18, 37, 38, 41) ?/1 (power) 1 (17, 18, 22, 38,
SA-CD/CD (indicator) wh (23)
MASTER VOLUME –/+ w; (22, 59, 61)
23, 57) –/+ ed (18, 37, 38, 41)
5 7 qh
1 234 6 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qj qk ql
ej eh eg ef ed es ea e; wl wk wj wh wg wf wd wswa w;
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Index
A P
Adjusting Preset stations
CUSTOMIZE parameters 39 how to 25
EQUALIZER parameter 38 how to tune 26
LEVEL parameter 37
speaker level and balance 22
SPEAKER SET UP parameters 18 R
Automatic tuning 24 Recording
on a video tape 43
on an audio tape or MD 42
C
Changing
display 26 S
Clearing receiver’s memory 17 Selecting
CUSTOMIZE menu 39 component 23
sound field 31–33
speaker system 42
D Sleep Timer 41
Digital Cinema Sound 31 Sound field
Direct tuning 25 customizing 37
Dual Mono 40 pre-programmed 31–33
Dubbing. See Recording resetting 38
selecting 31–33
Speaker crossover frequency 21
E SPEAKER SET UP menu 18
Editing. See Recording Speakers
EQUALIZER menu 38 adjusting speaker level and balance 22
connection 15
placement 15
I Supplied accessories 61
Indexing. See Naming
T
L Test tone 22
Labeling. See Naming
Tuning
LEVEL menu 37
automatically 24
directly 25
N preset stations 26
Naming 41
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ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered

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About This Manual

About area codes

Any differences in operation, according to the area

This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro

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Getting Started Advanced Adjustments and

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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks

1 Connect the audio jacks.

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2 Connect the video jacks.

Satellite tuner TV monitor

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT

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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player

Super Audio CD/CD

If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an

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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output

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2 Connect the video jacks.

DVD player TV monitor

OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT

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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks

Hooking up audio components

Super Audio CD/ MD/Tape deck

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Hooking up video components

INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT

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2: Connecting the antennas

* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.

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Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration

Front speaker (right)

Surround speaker (right)

Front speaker (left)

Surround speaker (left)

Surround back speaker (left)

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Surround speaker Surrond speaker Front speaker Front speaker

S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO PB/CB R L

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4: Connecting the AC Performing initial setup

AC power cord 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

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x SUB WOOFER XXX

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x FRONT DIST. XX ft. x SURR DIST. XX ft.

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x PL. XXXX/XXXX Tip