4-263-361-11(2)

Multi Channel AV
Receiver

Operating Instructions
STR-DH520
©2011 Sony Corporation
WARNING For customers in the United
States
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to Owner’s Record
rain or moisture. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear
of the unit. Record these numbers in the space
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
ventilation opening of the apparatus with upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place Model No. Serial No.
the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on
the apparatus.
This symbol is intended to alert the
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such user to the presence of uninsulated
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. “dangerous voltage” within the
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not product’s enclosure that may be of
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and sufficient magnitude to constitute a
do not place objects filled with liquids, such as risk of electric shock to persons.
vases, on the apparatus.
This symbol is intended to alert the
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from user to the presence of important
the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible operating and maintenance
AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the (servicing) instructions in the
unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet
literature accompanying the
immediately.
appliance.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-
installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or Important Safety Instructions
the like. 1) Read these instructions.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long 2) Keep these instructions.
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit 3) Heed all warnings.
itself has been turned off. 4) Follow all instructions.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
headphones can cause hearing loss. 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
This symbol is intended to alert
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
the user to the presence of the Hot
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
Surface that may be hot if it is apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
touched during the normal
heat.
operation.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

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12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or CAUTION
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution not expressly approved in this manual could void
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to your authority to operate this equipment.
avoid injury from tip-over.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the speaker cord
should be connected to the apparatus and the
speakers in accordance with the following
instructions.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 1) Disconnect the AC power cord from the MAINS.
when unused for long periods of time. 2) Strip 10 to 15 mm of the wire insulation of the
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. speaker cord.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has 3) Connect the speaker cord to the apparatus and
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply the speakers carefully so as not to touch the core
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled of speaker cord by hand. Also disconnect the AC
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the power cord from the MAINS before
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, disconnecting the speaker cord from the
does not operate normally, or has been dropped. apparatus and the speakers.

The following FCC statement For customers in Europe

applies only to the version of Disposal of Old Electrical &
this model manufactured for Electronic Equipment
sale in the U.S.A. Other (Applicable in the European
versions may not comply with Union and other European
FCC technical regulations. countries with separate
collection systems)
NOTE: This symbol on the product or on its packaging
This equipment has been tested and found to comply indicates that this product shall not be treated as
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are the applicable collection point for the recycling of
designed to provide reasonable protection against electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
harmful interference in a residential installation. product is disposed of correctly, you will help
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio prevent potential negative consequences for the
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in environment and human health, which could
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
interference to radio communications. However, handling of this product. The recycling of materials
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur will help to conserve natural resources. For more
in a particular installation. If this equipment does detailed information about recycling of this product,
cause harmful interference to radio or television please contact your local Civic Office, your
reception, which can be determined by turning the household waste disposal service or the shop where
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try you purchased the product.
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

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 Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European About This Manual
countries with separate
collection systems) • The instructions in this manual are for model
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging STR-DH520. The model number is located at the
indicates that the battery provided with this product lower right front panel of the receiver. The
shall not be treated as household waste. illustrations used in this manual are of Europe
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in model and they may be different from your model.
combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical Any differences in operation are marked in the
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if manual as “Europe model only”.
the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or • The instructions in this manual describe the
0.004% lead. operation of the receiver with the supplied remote
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, control. You can also use the control buttons on
you will help prevent potentially negative the receiver if they have the same or similar names
consequences for the environment and human health
as those on the remote control.
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or On Copyrights
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this battery This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
should be replaced by qualified service staff only. Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, System.
hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable * Manufactured under license from Dolby
collection point for the recycling of electrical and Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-
electronic equipment.
D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product safely. ** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
point for the recycling of waste batteries. 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929;
For more detailed information about recycling of 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and
this product or battery, please contact your local worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service the Symbol are registered trademarks, &
or the shop where you purchased the product. DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS
logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product
Notice for customers: The following
includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights
information is only applicable to
Reserved.
equipment sold in countries applying
EU Directives. This receiver incorporates High-Definition
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters States and other countries.
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents. “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color
(x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony
For customers in Australia Corporation.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony
countries with separate Computer Entertainment Inc.
collection systems)

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Table of Contents
About This Manual........................................4
Supplied accessories......................................6 Enjoying Surround Sound
Description and location of parts...................7 Selecting the sound field............................. 43
Getting started .............................................16 Resetting sound fields to the default
settings ................................................... 47

Connections
1: Installing the speakers .............................17 “BRAVIA” Sync Features
2: Connecting the speakers ..........................19 What is “BRAVIA” Sync? .......................... 47
3: Connecting the TV ..................................21 Preparing for the “BRAVIA” Sync ............. 48
4a: Connecting the video equipment ...........22 Playing back equipment with one-touch
4b: Connecting the audio equipment...........28 operation (One-Touch Play)................... 49
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............28 Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
6: Connecting the AC power cord connected to the receiver
(mains lead) ............................................29 (System Audio Control)......................... 49
Turning off the receiver with the TV
(System Power-Off) ............................... 50
Preparing the Receiver Enjoying movies with the optimum sound
Initializing the receiver ................................29 field (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)........ 50
Selecting the speaker pattern .......................30 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected
Using AUTO CALIBRATION ....................31 scene (Scene Select)............................... 50
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models
only)
Advanced Operations
Adjusting the speaker levels
(TEST TONE) ........................................35 Switching between digital and analog audio
(INPUT MODE) .................................... 51
Using the sound/images from other
Basic Operations inputs...................................................... 51
Playback ......................................................36 Using the setting menu ............................... 53
Viewing information on the display
panel .......................................................37
Using the Remote Control
Recording using the receiver .......................38
Reassigning the input button....................... 61
Resetting the input buttons.......................... 62
Tuner Operations
Listening to FM/AM radio ..........................39
Additional Information
Presetting FM/AM radio stations ................41
Precautions.................................................. 63
Receiving RDS broadcasts ..........................42
Troubleshooting .......................................... 64
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models
only) Specifications.............................................. 69
Index ........................................................... 71

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 Inserting batteries into the
Supplied accessories remote control
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) by
• Operating Instructions (this manual) matching 3 and # on the batteries to the
• Quick Setup Guide diagram inside the battery compartment of the
• FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) remote control.

• AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)

• Remote control (1)

– RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada models Notes
only) • Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot
– RM-AAU105 (Other models) or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
• Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct
sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• If you do not intend to use the remote control for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
• Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) • When you replace or remove the batteries, the
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only) remote control buttons may be reset to their default
settings. If this happens, reassign the input buttons
(1)
(page 61).
• When the receiver no longer responds to the
remote control, replace all the batteries with new
ones.

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Description and location of parts
Front panel

1 2 3 4 5

qs qa q; 9 8 7 6

A ?/1 (on/standby) (page 29, 40, 47)

B INPUT SELECTOR (page 36 - 39, 41, 51)

C Display panel (page 8)

D Remote control sensor

Receives signals from remote control.

E MASTER VOLUME (page 36, 37)

F MUTING (page 37)

G DIMMER
Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3
levels.

H DISPLAY (page 38)

I 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S.,

MUSIC (page 43)

J TUNING MODE, TUNING +/–, MEMORY/

ENTER (page 39)

K INPUT MODE (page 51)

L PHONES jack (page 64)

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Indicators on the display panel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

LH RH SW LFE HDMI DTS - ES 96/24 NEO:6 PL II x z TrueHD

COAX OPT DTS-HD MSTR HI RES LBR LPCM D + EX SLEEP
L C R
ST D.RANGE
SL S SR RDS
SBL SB SBR

qd qs qa q;

A Playback channel indicators D Input indicator

The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels Lights up to indicate the current input.
being played back. Based on the speaker
settings, the box around the letter(s) vary to HDMI
show how the receiver downmixes the source – The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO”, and
sound. when the receiver recognizes the equipment
connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 51).
LH Front Left High
RH Front Right High – The TV input detected Audio Return Channel
L Front Left (ARC) signals.
R Front Right COAX
C Center (monaural) The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” or
SL Surround Left “COAX”, and when the source signal is a digital
SR Surround Right signal through the COAXIAL jack (page 51).
S Surround (monaural or the OPT
surround equipment The INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” or
obtained by Pro Logic “OPT”, and when the source signal is a digital
processing) signal through the OPTICAL jack (page 51).
SBL Surround Back Left E DTS(-ES) indicator
SBR Surround Back Right Lights up the respective indicator when the
SB Surround Back (the receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS
surround back equipment format signals.
obtained by 6.1 channel
decoding) DTS DTS
Example: DTS-ES DTS-ES
Speaker pattern: 3/0.1 DTS 96/24 DTS 96 kHz/24 bit
Recording format: 3/2.1 Note
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO When playing a DTS format disc, make sure that
SW LFE you have completed the digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is not set to “ANALOG”
L C R (page 51).
SL SR
F NEO:6
B SW Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music
Lights up when the audio signal is output from decoder is activated (page 44).
the SUBWOOFER jack.
C LFE
Lights up when the disc being played back
contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel signal is actually
being reproduced.

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G Dolby Pro Logic indicator M DTS-HD indicator
Lights up the respective indicator when the Lights up the respective indicator when the
receiver performs Dolby Pro Logic processing. receiver is decoding the corresponding DTS-HD
This matrix surround decoding technology can format signals.
enhance input signals.
DTS-HD MSTR
PL Dolby Pro Logic DTS-HD Master Audio
PL II Dolby Pro Logic II DTS-HD HI RES
PL IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
PL IIz Dolby Pro Logic IIz DTS-HD LBR
DTS-HD Low Bit Rate Audio
Note
These indicators may not light up depending on
the speaker pattern setting.
H Dolby Digital Surround indicator
Lights up the respective indicator when the
receiver is decoding the corresponding Dolby
Digital format signals.
D Dolby Digital
D EX Dolby Digital Surround EX
D+ Dolby Digital Plus
TrueHD Dolby TrueHD
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital format disc, make
sure that you have completed the digital
connections and that INPUT MODE is not set to
“ANALOG” (page 51).
I SLEEP
Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated
(page 13).
J D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range compression is
activated (page 57).
K Tuning indicators
Lights up when the receiver tunes to a radio
station.

ST
Stereo broadcast
RDS (Europe, Australia and Taiwan
models only)
Tuned to a station with RDS services.

Preset station number (The number will change

according to the preset station you select.)
L LPCM
Lights up when the receiver is decoding the
Linear PCM signals.

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Rear panel

1 1, 2 3

5 1 2 4

A Audio signal section B Video signal section*

DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 24, The image quality depends on the connecting jack.
26)
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks
(page 21, 24, 25, 26, 27)
HDMI IN/OUT
HDMI IN/OUT
OPTICAL IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21,
COAXIAL IN 24, 26)

ANALOG INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, Green High

(Y) quality
28)
image
Blue
White (L) (PB) Y, PB, PR IN/OUT
AUDIO IN/OUT Red
Red (R) (PR)

COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT/

Black AUDIO OUT OUTPUT jacks (page 21, 26, 27)

PORTABLE IN Yellow VIDEO IN/OUT

* You must connect the HDMI TV OUT or

MONITOR OUT jack to your TV to watch the
selected input image (page 21).

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C ANTENNA section (page 28)
wh 1
FM ANTENNA jack wg 2

AM ANTENNA terminals

3
D SPEAKERS section (page 19)

wf
wd 4
5
ws 6
wa 7
8
w; 9
E AUTO CALIBRATION section
0
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan
models only) (page 31)
ql qa
AUTO CAL MIC jack
qs

Remote control qd

Use the supplied remote control to operate this

receiver and other equipment. The remote
control is assigned to operate Sony audio/ qk qf
video equipment. You can reassign the input qj
button to match the equipment connected to
your receiver (page 61). qh qg

• RM-AAU104 (USA and Canada

models only)
• RM-AAU105 (Other models)

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To use the buttons printed in F DISPLAY
pink Views information on the display panel.
Hold down SHIFT (O), then press the button I AMP MENU
printed in pink that you want to use. Displays the menu to operate the receiver.
Example: Hold down SHIFT (O), then press J
, V/v/B/b
ENT/MEM (C).
Press V/v/B /b to select the settings, then press
to enter/confirm the selection.
2
M TUNING +/–
Press
ENT/MEM Scans a station.
PRESET +/–
Selects preset stations.
D.TUNING
Enters direct tuning mode.
N SOUND FIELD +**/–
Selects a sound field.
O SHIFT
1 Changes the remote control button function to
Hold down activate the buttons printed in pink (page 12).
SHIFT
Q MASTER VOL +/– or +/–
Adjust the volume level of all speakers at the
same time.
R MUTING or
Turns off the sound temporarily.
Press the button again to restore the sound.
S RETURN/EXIT O
To control the receiver Returns to the previous menu.
B ?/1* (on/standby) W AUTO VOL
Turns the receiver on or sets it to standby mode. Adjusts the volume automatically depending on
the input signal or content from the connected
Saving the power in standby mode equipment (ADVANCED AUTO VOLUME
When “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”
function).
(page 56).
This function is useful, for example, when the
C Input buttons** sound of a commercial is louder than the TV
Selects the equipment you want to use. When programs.
you press any of the input buttons, the receiver
Notes
turns on. The buttons are assigned to control
Sony equipment. • Be sure to reduce the volume level before you
turn off this function.
Numeric buttons** • As this function is available only when Dolby
Hold down SHIFT (O), then press numeric Digital, DTS or Linear PCM signals are input,
buttons to preset or tune to the preset stations. the sound may suddenly increase when you
ENT/MEM switch to other formats.
Hold down SHIFT (O), then press ENT/MEM • This function does not work in the following
to store a station during tuner operation. cases.
– Linear PCM signals with a sampling
D DIMMER frequency of more than 48 kHz are being
Adjusts the brightness of the display panel in 3 received.
levels. – Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS
E INPUT MODE 96/24, DTS-HD Master Audio, or DTS-HD
Selects the input mode when the same High Resolution Audio signals are being
equipment is connected to both digital and received.
analog jacks.

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 AUTO CAL To control a Sony TV
Hold down SHIFT (O), then press AUTO CAL Hold down TV (P), then press the button
to activate the Auto Calibration function printed in yellow to select the function you
(page 31).
want.
X NIGHT MODE Example: Hold down TV (P), then press
Allows you to retain a theater like environment
TV CH + or PROG + (N).
at low volume levels.
When watching a movie late at night, you will 2
be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low Press
TV CH +/
volume level. This function can be used with
PROG +
other sound fields.
Press the button again to turn off this function. 1
Hold
Note down
This function does not work when TV
“A. DIRECT” is selected.
Tips
• You can also set the NIGHT MODE by using
the “NIGHT M.” in AUDIO menu.
• While the NIGHT MODE is turned on, the
bass, treble, and effect levels increase, and
“D. RANGE” is automatically set to A TV ?/1 (on/standby)
“COMP. MAX”. Turns the TV on or off.
Y SLEEP C Numeric buttons**
Sets the receiver to turn off automatically at a Selects the TV channels.
specified time. ENT/MEM
Each time you press this button, the display Enters the selections.
changes cyclically as follows.
(Previous channel)
0-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 2-00-00 t Returns to the previous channel watched (for
OFF more than five seconds).
When Sleep Timer is being used, “SLEEP” CLEAR
indicator lights up in the display panel. Use with the numeric buttons to select the
Tip channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal.
For example, to select 2.1, press 2, CLEAR, and
To check the remaining time before the receiver
1.
turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time
appears on the display panel. If you press / (Text)
SLEEP again, the Sleep Timer will be canceled. Displays text information.

* If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B) F DISPLAY

Displays information related to the current TV
simultaneously, the receiver and connected
program.
equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes / (Info/Text reveal)
automatically each time you press the input Displays information such as current channel
buttons (C). number and screen mode.
**The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/ Reveals hidden information (e.g. answers to a
SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have quiz) while in the text mode.
tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references H Color buttons
when operating the receiver. Displays an operation guide on the TV screen
when the color buttons are available. Follow the
operation guide to perform a selected operation.
K TOOLS/OPTIONS
Displays the TV function options.

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L MENU/HOME
Displays the TV menus.
N TV CH +**/– or PROG +**/–
Scans for the preset TV channels.

Selects the next or previous page while in the

text mode.
Q TV VOL +/– or +/–
Adjusts the TV volume.
R MUTING or
Activates the TV’s muting function.
S RETURN/EXIT O
Returns to the previous TV menu.
T GUIDE or
Display the on-screen program guide.
V AUDIO** or **
Changes the dual sound mode.
Z INPUT or (Input select)
Selects the input signal (TV or video).
(Text hold)
Holds the current page while in the text mode.

* If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B)

simultaneously, the receiver and connected
equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes
automatically each time you press the input
buttons (C).
**The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/
SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have
tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references
when operating the receiver.

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To control other Sony equipment
Be sure to hold down SHIFT (O) to activate the buttons printed in pink (page 12).
Name Blu-ray Disc, Satellite tuner, VCR CD player
DVD player cable TV tuner
A Power Power Power Power
C Numeric buttons** Track Channel Channel Track
ENT/MEM Enter Enter Enter Enter
CLEAR Clear Clear – Track > 10
F DISPLAY Display Display Display Display
G POP UP/MENU Menu – – –
H Color buttons Menu, guide Menu, guide – –
J Enter Enter Enter –
V/v/B/b Select Select Select –
K TOOLS/OPTIONS Options menu Options menu – –
L MENU/HOME Menu Menu Menu –
M m/M Search forward, – Fast forward, Fast forward, rewind
backward rewind
N** Play – Play Play
./> Skip track – Search index Skip track
X Pause – Pause Pause
x Stop – Stop Stop
S RETURN/EXIT O Return Return, exit – –
T GUIDE or Program schedule Guide menu – –
U TOP MENU On-screen guide – – –
V AUDIO** or Audio – – –
Z INPUT Select input – Select input –

* If you press AV ?/1 (A) and ?/1 (B)

simultaneously, the receiver and connected
equipment will turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY).
The function of the AV ?/1 (A) changes
automatically each time you press the input
buttons (C).
**The 5/TV, AUDIO/ , N and TV CH +/
SOUND FIELD +/PROG +/c buttons have
tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references
when operating the receiver.

Notes
• The above explanation is intended to serve as
examples.
• Depending on the model of your connected
equipment, some functions explained in this
section may not work with the supplied remote
control.

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Getting started
You can enjoy your audio/video equipment connected to the receiver by following the simple steps
below.

Installing and connecting the Setting the audio output settings on

speakers (page 17, 19) the connected equipment
To output multi channel digital audio, check the
digital audio output setting on the connected
equipment.
Checking the connection For a Blu-ray Disc player, check that “Audio
appropriate for your equipment (HDMI)”, “Dolby Digital (Coaxial/Optical)”, and
“DTS (Coaxial/Optical)” are set to “Auto”,
Connecting the TV and video “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” respectively (as of
equipment (page 21, 22) September 2010).
The image quality depends on the connecting For a PlayStation 3, check that “BD/DVD Audio
jack. See the illustration below. Select the Output Format (HDMI)” is set to “Bitstream”
connection according to the jacks on your (with system software version 3.5).
equipment. For details, refer to the operating instructions
We recommend that you connect your video supplied with the connected equipment.
equipment via HDMI connection if they have
HDMI jacks.

COMPONENT VIDEO
Preparing the receiver
HDMI
Y
VIDEO See “6: Connecting the AC power cord (mains
PB/CB lead)” (page 29) and “Initializing the receiver”
PR/CR
(page 29).

Digital Analog
Setting the speakers
(USA and Canada models only)
High quality image
Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then check
the speaker connection using “T. TONE” in
LEVEL menu (page 35). If the sound is not output
correctly, check the speaker connection and make
Connecting the audio equipment the settings explained above again.
(page 28) (Other models)
Select the speaker pattern (page 30), then perform
Auto Calibration (page 31).
You can check the speaker connection using
“T. TONE” in LEVEL menu (page 35). If the
sound is not output correctly, check the speaker
connection and make the settings explained
above again.

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 5.1 channel speaker system
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel
Connections surround sound requires five speakers (two

Connections
front speakers, a center speaker, and two
1: Installing the speakers surround speakers) and a subwoofer.

This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel 7.1 channel speaker system
system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). using surround back speakers
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of
Example of speaker system DVD or Blu-ray Disc software recorded sound
configuration in 6.1 channel or 7.1 channel format by
connecting additional one surround back
speaker (6.1 channel) or two surround back
speakers (7.1 channel).

7.1 channel speaker system

using front high speakers
You can enjoy vertical sound effects by
connecting additional two front high speakers
in Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode (page 44).

AFront speaker (Left)

BFront speaker (Right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (Left)
ESurround speaker (Right)
FSurround back speaker (Left)*
GSurround back speaker (Right)*
HFront high speaker (Left)*
IFront high speaker (Right)*
JSubwoofer
* You cannot use the surround back speakers and the
front high speakers simultaneously.

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Tips • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,
• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the seating
with two surround back speakers, all the angles A position.
should be the same.

• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly

• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
with two front high speakers, place the front high
want.
speakers
– at an angle between 22° to 45°.
– at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) directly above the front
speakers.

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2: Connecting the speakers

Connections
Center speaker Surround speaker

Right Left

B B

A B B

10 mm
(13/32")
Right Left Right Left 4
2
3
Subwoofer* Surround back/ Front speaker
Front high speaker **

2 4
3

A Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

B Speaker cord (not supplied)

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* When you connect a subwoofer with an auto
standby function, turn off the function when
watching movies. If the auto standby function is
set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically
based on the level of the input signal to the
subwoofer, and the sound may not be output.
**If you connect only one surround back speaker,
connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND
BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminal.

Notes
• Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Before connecting the AC power cord (mains
lead), make sure that metalic wires of the speaker
cords are not touching each other within the
SPEAKERS terminals.
• After you have install and connect your speaker, be
sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER
menu (page 30).

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3: Connecting the TV

Connections
TV

Audio signals Video signals Audio/Video

signals

or or ARC

A B* C D E* **

A Audio cord (not supplied) Recommended connection

B Optical digital cord (not supplied) Alternative connection
C Component video cord (not supplied)
D Video cord (not supplied)
E HDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

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* To enjoy the TV broadcast in multi channel
surround sound from the speakers connected to
the receiver, you can make either one of the 4a: Connecting the video
following connections:
– connect B.
equipment
– connect E if your TV is compatible with the
Audio Return Channel (ARC) function.
Be sure to turn off the TV’s volume or activate the Using HDMI connection
TV’s muting function.
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
**If you connect the receiver to the Audio Return
(HDMI) is an interface which transmits video
Channel (ARC) compatible TV, the TV sound
will output from the speakers connected to the
and audio signals in digital format.
receiver via the HDMI TV OUT jack. Be sure to By connecting Sony “BRAVIA” Sync-
set the “CTRL.HDMI” to “ CTRL ON” in HDMI compatible equipment using HDMI cables,
menu (page 56). If you want to select an audio operations can be simplified. See ““BRAVIA”
signal using other than an HDMI cable (e.g., via Sync Features” (page 47).
an optical digital cord or an audio cord), switch
the audio input mode using INPUT MODE
(page 51). HDMI features
• A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI
Notes can be output from the speakers connected to
• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the the receiver. This signal supports Dolby
AC power cord (mains lead).
Digital, DTS, and Linear PCM. For details,
• Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and
see “Digital audio formats supported by the
audio signals of a playback equipment are being
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is receiver” (page 46).
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be • The receiver can receive Multi Channel
transmitted. Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a
• Connect a TV monitor or a projector to the HDMI sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with
TV OUT or MONITOR OUT jack on the receiver. an HDMI connection.
You may not be able to record even if you connect • This receiver supports High Bitrate Audio
recording equipment. (DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD),
• Depending on the status of the connection between Deep Color (Deep Colour), x.v.Color
the TV and the antenna (aerial), the image on the
(x.v.Colour) and 3D transmission.
TV screen may be distorted. If this is the case,
place the antenna (aerial) farther away from the
receiver. Notes on HDMI connections
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack
plugs straight until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
is output through the SPEAKERS terminals,
HDMI TV OUT jack and PHONES jack. It
Tips is not output through any other audio jacks.
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with • Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling only be output through the HDMI TV OUT
frequencies. jack. The video input signals cannot be
• When you connect the audio output jack of the TV output through the VIDEO OUT jacks or
to the TV IN jacks of the receiver to output the TV
MONITOR OUT jacks.
sound from the speakers connected to the receiver,
• When you want to listen to the sound from
set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it
can be switched between either “Fixed” or
the TV speaker, set the “AUDIO.OUT” to
“Variable”. “TV+AMP” in the HDMI menu (page 60). If
you cannot play back multi channel audio
source, set to “AMP”. However, the sound
will not output through the TV speaker.

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• DSD signals of Super Audio CD are not • Not every HDMI equipment supports all
input and output. functions that are defined by the specific
• Be sure to turn the receiver on when the HDMI version. For example, equipment that

Connections
video and audio signals of a playback support HDMI, version 1.4, may not support
equipment are being output to a TV via the Audio Return Channel (ARC).
receiver. If you set the “PASS.THRU” to • Refer to the operating instructions of each
“OFF”, video and audio signals will not be connected equipment for details.
transmitted when the power is turned off.
• Audio signals (format, sampling frequency,
bit length, etc.) transmitted from an HDMI When connecting cords
jack may be suppressed by the connected
equipment. Check the setup of the connected • Before connecting cords, be sure to
equipment if the image is poor or the sound disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
does not come out of a equipment connected • It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
via the HDMI cable. Connect according to the availability of
• Sound may be interrupted when the jacks on the connected equipment.
sampling frequency, the number of channels • Use a High Speed HDMI cable. If you use a
or audio format of audio output signals from Standard HDMI cable, 1080p, Deep Color
the playback equipment is switched. (Deep Colour) or 3D images may not be
• When the connected equipment is not displayed properly.
compatible with copyright protection • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI
technology (HDCP), the image and/or the conversion cable. When you connect an
sound from the HDMI TV OUT jack may be HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D
distorted or may be lost. equipment, the sound and/or the image may
If this is the case, check the specification of be lost. Connect a separate audio cords or
the connected equipment. digital connecting cords, then set the
• You can enjoy High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD “A. ASSIGN” in AUDIO menu (page 51)
Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD), Multi when the sound is not output correctly.
Channel Linear PCM only with an HDMI • When connecting optical digital cords, insert
connection. the plugs straight until they click into place.
• Set the image resolution of the playback • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
equipment to more than 720p/1080i to enjoy
High Bitrate Audio (DTS-HD Master Tip
Audio, Dolby TrueHD). All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
• The image resolution of the playback 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
equipment may need to be at certain settings frequencies.
before you can enjoy Multi Channel Linear
PCM. Refer to the operating instructions of If you want to connect several
the playback equipment. digital equipment, but cannot
• To enjoy 3D images, connect 3D-compatible find an unused input
TV and video equipment (Blu-ray Disc See “Using the sound/images from other
player, Blu-ray Disc recorder, PlayStation 3, inputs” (page 51).
etc.) to the receiver using High Speed HDMI
cables, put on 3D glasses, and then play back
a 3D-compatible content.
• Depending on the TV or the video
equipment, 3D images may not be
displayed.

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Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player

Audio signals Video signals Audio/video signals

or

A* B C D

A Optical digital cord (not supplied) Recommended connection

B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) Alternative connection
C Component video cord (not supplied)
D HDMI cable (not supplied) * When you connect equipment equipped with a
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- OPTICAL jack, set the “A. ASSIGN” in the
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. AUDIO menu (page 51).

Notes
• Be sure to change the default setting of the
BD/DVD input button on the remote control so that
you can use the button to control your DVD player.
For details, see “Reassigning the input button”
(page 61).
• You can also rename the BD/DVD input so that it
can be displayed on the receiver’s display panel.
For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 37).

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Connecting a PlayStation 3

Connections
PlayStation 3

Audio/video signals

A HDMI cable (not supplied)

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.

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Connecting a satellite tuner, cable TV tuner

Satellite tuner, Cable TV tuner

Audio/video signals Video signals Audio signals

or or

A B C D E

A HDMI cable (not supplied) Recommended connection

Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- Alternative connection
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
B Component video cord (not supplied)
C Video cord (not supplied)
D Audio cord (not supplied)
E Optical digital cord (not supplied)

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Connecting a VCR, DVD recorder

Connections
VCR, DVD recorder

Audio/video signals Video signals Audio signals

A B * * C

A HDMI cable (not supplied) * If you want to record, you must make this
Sony recommends that you use an HDMI- connection (page 38).
authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
B Video cord (not supplied)
C Audio cord (not supplied)
Note
Be sure to change the default setting of the VIDEO
input button on the remote control so that you can
use the button to control your DVD recorder. For
details, see “Reassigning the input button”
(page 61).

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 Tip
4b: Connecting the audio We recommend you to use “P. AUDIO” sound field
if the source is MP3 or other compressed source.
equipment

Super Audio
5: Connecting the
CD player,
CD player
antennas (aerials)
Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure
to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
A
FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

AM loop antenna (aerial)

(supplied)

B
Portable audio

A Audio cord (not supplied)

B Phono cord with stereo headphone
jack (not supplied)
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
Notes antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other
• Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the
equipment.
AC power cord (mains lead).
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna
• When listening to a equipment connected to the
(aerial).
PORTABLE IN jack, sound may be distorted or
• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial),
interrupted. This is not a malfunction and will
keep it as horizontal as possible.
depend on the connected equipment.
• If the sound from the equipment connected to the
PORTABLE IN jack is very soft, you may increase
the volume level. However, before you switch to
other input, be sure to reduce the volume level to
avoid damaging your speaker.

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6: Connecting the AC Preparing the Receiver
power cord (mains lead)
Initializing the receiver
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a
wall outlet. Before using the receiver for the first time,

Preparing the Receiver

initialize the receiver by performing the
AC power cord (mains lead) following procedure. This procedure can also
be used to revert back to the factory default
settings.
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to
perform this operation.
?/1

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the

receiver.

2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.

To the wall outlet The “CLEARING” appears on the
display panel for a while, then changes to
Note “CLEARED”.
Be sure to turn the receiver on when the video and Changes or adjustments made to the
audio signals of a playback equipment are being settings are now reset to the defaults.
output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is
turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be
transmitted.

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Selecting the speaker pattern
Select the speaker pattern according to the speaker system which you are using.

1 Press AMP MENU.

AMP
MENU
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
,
“SPKR”, then press or b.
V/v/b
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“PATTERN”, then press or
b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
the speaker pattern you want,
then press .
Speaker pattern settings
For example:
5 / 2. 1

2 front + 2 front 2 surround subwoofer

high + center

Speaker Front Front left/ Center Surround Surround Surround Subwoofer

pattern left/right right high left/right back left back right
5/2.1 a a a a – – a
5/2 a a a a – – –
4/2.1 a a – a – – a
4/2 a a – a – – –
3/4.1 a – a a a a a
3/4 a – a a a a –
2/4.1 a – – a a a a
2/4 a – – a a a –
3/3.1 a – a a a – a
3/3 a – a a a – –
2/3.1 a – – a a – a
2/3 a – – a a – –
3/2.1 a – a a – – a
3/2 a – a a – – –
2/2.1 a – – a – – a
2/2 a – – a – – –
3/0.1 a – a – – – a
3/0 a – a – – – –
2/0.1 a – – – – – a
2/0 a – – – – – –

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 Notes
Using AUTO • The speakers emit very loud sound during the
calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted.
CALIBRATION Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to
the children in presence.
• If the muting function has been activated before
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function
models only)

Preparing the Receiver

will shut off automatically.
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital • The correct measurements may not be able to take
Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which or Auto Calibration cannot be performed when
allows you to perform automatic calibration as special speakers, such as dipole speakers are used.
follows:
• Check the connection between each speaker
and the receiver.* 1: Setting up the Auto
• Adjust the speaker level. Calibration
• Measure the distance of each speaker from
your seating position.*
• Measure the speaker size.* Optimizer microphone
• Measure the frequency characteristics.*
* The measurement result is not utilized when
“A. DIRECT” is selected.
The DCAC is designed to achieve proper
sound balance for your room. However, you
can adjust the speaker levels manually Example of using surround back
speakers
according to your preference. For details, see
“Adjusting the speaker levels (TEST TONE)”
(page 35).

Before you perform Auto

Calibration
Before you perform Auto Calibration, check
the following items:
• Set up and connect the speakers (page 17,
19).
• Connect only the supplied optimizer
microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
1 Select the speaker pattern
(page 30).
Do not connect any other microphones to
If you connect front high speakers, select
this jack.
• Disconnect the headphones. the speaker pattern that has front high
speakers (5/x.x or 4/x.x) each time
• Remove any obstacles in the path between
you perform Auto Calibration.
the optimizer microphone and the speakers
to avoid measurement error. Otherwise, the characteristics of the front
high speakers cannot be measured.
• Get accurate measurement by making sure
the environment is free from noise and quiet. 2 Connect the supplied optimizer
microphone to the AUTO CAL
MIC jack.
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3 Set up the optimizer 2: Performing Auto Calibration
microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your
seating position. Use a stool or tripod so
?/1
that the optimizer microphone remains at
the same height as your ears.
Input
Confirm active subwoofer setup buttons
• When a subwoofer is connected, turn on the
subwoofer and turn up the volume prior to
activating the subwoofer. Turn the LEVEL
AUTO
knob to just before the mid-point. CAL
• If you connect a subwoofer with a crossover
frequency function, set the value to the
maximum.
AMP
• If you connect a subwoofer with an auto MENU
standby function, set it to off (deactivated).
,
V/v/B/b

Note
Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer MASTER
you are using, the setup distance value may be MUTING/ VOL +/–/
different from the actual position. 2 +/–

SHIFT

Hold down SHIFT, then press AUTO

CAL.
“STANDARD” Auto Calibration is
automatically selected and the default
calibration type is “ENGINEER”.
Measurement starts in 5 seconds.
The measurement process will take
approximately 30 seconds to complete.

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The table below provides measurement status
shown on the display panel. 2 View the measurement result.
Press V/v repeatedly to select the item.
Measurement for Display Then, press .
Speaker existence TONE • EXIT
Exits the setting process without saving the
Speaker gain, distance, frequency T. S. P.*
measurement results.
response

Preparing the Receiver

• WARN CHK
Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER* Displays warning related to the
measurement results. See “Checking the
* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in warning message” (page 34).
the display panel during measurement. • SAVE.EXIT
Tips Saves the measurement results and exits the
setting process.
• You can also select the calibration type you want
• RETRY
and perform the Auto Calibration by using the
Performs the Auto Calibration again.
“CUSTOM” in AUTO CAL menu (page 35).
• You can change the unit of distance in
“DIST.UNIT” in SPEAKER menu (page 58).
3 Save the measurement result.
Select “SAVE.EXIT” in step 2.
“COMPLETE” appears on the display
To cancel Auto Calibration panel and the settings are saved.
The Auto Calibration function will be
canceled when you perform the following 4 Disconnect the optimizer
during the measurement process: microphone from the receiver.
– Press ?/1.
– Press the input buttons or turn the INPUT Note
If you reposition your speaker, we recommend that
SELECTOR on the receiver.
you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the
– Change the volume level.
surround sound.
– Press MUTING or .
– Connect headphones. Tip
– Press AUTO CAL again. The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is
determined by the low frequency characteristics.
The measurement results may vary, depending on
3: Confirming/saving the the position of the optimizer microphone and
speakers, and the shape of the room. It is
measurement results recommended that you apply the measurement
results. However, you can change those settings in
1 Confirm the measurement the SPEAKER menu (page 54). Save the
result. measurement results first, then try to change the
settings.
When the measurement process is
completed, the result appears on the
display panel with a beep sound.
Measurement process Do this
[Display]
Completes properly Proceed to step 2.
[SAVE.EXIT]
Fails See “When error
[E - xxx xx] codes appear”
(page 34).

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When error codes appear
Checking the warning message
1 Check the problem of the error.
If a warning on the measurement result is
Display and explanation present, detailed information is displayed.
E - xxx* 32
None of the speakers were detected. Make sure Display and explanation
that the optimizer microphone is connected W - xxx* 40
properly and perform the Auto Calibration The measurement process has completed with high
again. If the optimizer microphone is connected noise level detection. You may be able to achieve
properly but the error code still appears, the better results if you try in a quiet environment again.
optimizer microphone cable may be damaged.
W - xxx* 41
E - xxx* 33 W - xxx* 42
• None of the front speakers are connected or The input from the microphone is too big. The
only one front speaker is connected. distance between the speaker and the microphone
• The optimizer microphone is not connected. may be too close. Set them apart and perform the
• Either the left or right surround speakers is not measurement again.
connected.
• Surround back speakers or front high speakers W - xxx* 43
The distance and position of a subwoofer cannot be
are connected even though surround speakers
detected. This may be caused by noise. Try to
are not meant to be connected. Connect the
perform the measurement in a quiet environment.
surround speaker(s) to the SPEAKERS
SURROUND terminals. NO WARN
The surround back speaker is connected only There is no warning information.
to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
FRONT HIGH R terminals. When you * xxx represent a speaker channel
connect only one surround back speaker, FL Front left
connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND FR Front right
BACK/FRONT HIGH L terminals. CNT Center
• Either the front left high or front right high SL Surround left
speaker is not connected. SR Surround right
SBL Surround back left
* xxx represent a speaker channel SBR Surround back right
F Front LH Front left high
S Surround RH Front right high
SB Surround back SW Subwoofer
FH Front high Depending on the measurement result, the speaker
Depending on the error code, the speaker channel may not appears.
channel may not appears.
To return to step 2 of
2 Perform Auto Calibration again.
“3: Confirming/saving the
Press . “RETRY Y” will appears on the
display panel, then press . measurement results”
Press .
3 Repeat steps in “3: Confirming/saving
the measurement results” (page 33). Tip
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the
measurement results may vary. However, there will
be no problems even if you continue to use the
receiver with that value.

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Selecting the calibration type
Adjusting the speaker
You can select the calibration type you want
and then perform the Auto Calibration. levels
1 Press AMP MENU. (TEST TONE)

Preparing the Receiver

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select You can adjust the speaker levels while
listening to the test tone from your seating
“A. CAL”, then press or b.
position.
3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM”, then press or b.
Input
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select buttons
the calibration type you want,
then press .
• FULL.FLAT
Makes the measurement of frequency
from each speaker flat.
• ENGINEER
Sets to “the Sony listening room
AMP
standard” frequency characteristics. MENU
• FRONT.REF ,
Adjusts the characteristics of all the V/v/B/b
speakers to match the characteristics of
the front speaker.
• OFF
Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer
level to off.
The Auto Calibration starts
automatically.
MASTER

5 Save the measurement result

VOL +/–/
2 +/–
(page 33).
1 Press AMP MENU.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“LEVEL”, then press or b.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“T. TONE”, then press .

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4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“AUTO xxx*”. Basic Operations
The test tone is output from each speaker
in sequence. Playback
* xxx represent a speaker channel.

Note
Input
Depending on the speaker pattern settings, test buttons
tone may not be output from all speakers even
though you selected “AUTO xxx”.

5 Adjust the speaker levels.

Use the LEVEL menu (page 54) to adjust
the speakers to have the same sounding
test tone level for each speaker.
Tips AMP
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same MENU
time, press MASTER VOL +/– or 2 +/–. You ,
V/v/B/b
can also use MASTER VOLUME on the
receiver.
• The adjusted value are shown on the display
panel during adjustment.

6 Exit test tone. MASTER

Press any input buttons or select “OFF” VOL +/–/
2 +/–
under step 4.
MUTING/ SOUND
FIELD +/–
When a test tone is not output
from the speakers
• The speaker cords may not be connected
securely.
• The speaker cords may have the short-circuit 1 Turn on the connected
problem. equipment.

When a test tone is output from

2 Turn on the receiver.
a different speaker than the 3 Press the input button which
speaker indicator showed in the corresponds to the equipment
display panel you want.
The speaker pattern set up is incorrect. Make You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
sure that the speaker connections and the the receiver.
pattern match correctly. The selected input appears on the display
panel.
Note
When you press TUNER, “FM TUNER” or
“AM TUNER” appears for a while, and then
frequency appears on the display panel.

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4 Play back the source. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”, then press or b.
5 Press MASTER VOL +/– or
The cursor flashes and you can enter a
2 +/– to adjust the volume. character.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on
the receiver. 5 Press V/v to select a character,
then press B/b to move the
6 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to input position backward and
enjoy the surround sound. forward.
You can also use 2CH/A.DIRECT,

Basic Operations
A.F.D., MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. or MUSIC Tips
on the receiver. • You can select the character type as follows
by pressing V/v.
For details, see page 43.
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t
Symbols
To activate the muting function • To enter a blank space, press b without
Press MUTING or on the remote control. selecting a character.
The muting function will be canceled when If you made a mistake
you do the following. Press B/b until the character you want to
• Press the button again. change flashes, then press V/v to select
• Increase the volume. the correct character.
• Turn off the receiver.
• Perform Auto Calibration. 6 Press .
The name you entered is registered.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn
down the volume level.
Viewing information on
the display panel
Naming inputs The display panel provides various
information of the receiver status such as
You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for sound field.
inputs (except TUNER) to appear on the
display panel.
It is more recognizable having the equipment Input
named on the display than the jacks. buttons

1 Press the corresponding input

button which you want to
create an index name.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on DISPLAY
the receiver.

2 Press AMP MENU. AMP MENU

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

“SYSTEM”, then press or b.
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1 Press the corresponding input
button which you want to check Recording using the
the information. receiver
2 Press AMP MENU, then press You can record from an audio/video
DISPLAY repeatedly. equipment using the receiver. Refer to the
Each time you press the button, the operating instructions supplied with your
display changes cyclically as follows: recording equipment.
Index name of the input* t Selected
input t Sound field currently applied t
1 Press the input button which
corresponds to the playback
Volume level t Stream info**
equipment.
When listening to FM and AM radio You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
Preset station name* t Frequency t the receiver.
Sound field currently applied t Volume
level 2 Prepare the playback
equipment for playing.
When receiving RDS broadcasts
(Europe, Australia and Taiwan For example, insert the video tape you
models only) want to copy into the VCR.
Program Service name or preset station
name* t Frequency, band and preset
3 Prepare the recording
equipment.
number t Sound field currently applied
t Volume level Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the
recording equipment (VIDEO) for
* Index name appears only when you have recording.
assigned one to the input or preset station
(page 37, 42). Index name does not appear 4 Start recording on the
when only blank spaces have been entered, recording equipment, then start
or it is the same as the input name. the playback equipment.
**Stream information may not be displayed.
Notes
Note • Some sources contain copyright protection to
Character or marks may not be displayed for some prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able
languages. to record from the source.
• Only analog signals are output from the analog
output jack (for recording).
• HDMI sound cannot be recorded.
• While only composite video signals are being
recorded, the auto standby function of the receiver
may start up and interrupt the recording. In this
case, set the “AUTO.STBY” to “STBY OFF”
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 Tuning to a station
Tuner Operations automatically (Automatic
Tuning)
Listening to FM/AM radio
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts select the FM or AM band.
through the built-in tuner. Before operation,
make sure you have connected the FM and 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page TUNING + scans from lower to higher
28). frequency stations and TUNING – for
Tip scanning higher to lower.
The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. The receiver stops scanning whenever a
frequency is received.
Area FM AM

Tuner Operations
USA, Canada 100 kHz 10 kHz*
Using the control buttons on
Europe, Australia, 50 kHz 9 kHz the receiver
Taiwan
1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (page 40). or AM band.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select
“AUTO”.
Numeric 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
buttons
TUNER
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”
flashes on the display panel, select monaural
audio to lessen the sound distortion.
1 Press AMP MENU.
AMP
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “TUNER”,
MENU then press or b.
, 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “FM
V/v/B/b MODE”, then press or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “MONO”,
then press .
To return to stereo mode, repeat steps 1 to 4
TUNING
+/– and select “STEREO” in step 4.

D.TUNING

SHIFT

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Tuning to a station directly Changing the AM tuning scale
(Direct Tuning) (USA and Canada models only)
You can enter the frequency of a station
You can change the AM tuning scale to either
directly by using the numeric buttons.
9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to receiver.
select the FM or AM band. ?/1
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.

2 Press D.TUNING.

3 Hold down SHIFT, then press

the numeric buttons to enter
the frequency. TUNING MODE

Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz

• USA and Canada models only: 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 receiver.
• Other models:
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 2 While holding down TUNING
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz MODE, press ?/1.
Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0
3 Change the current AM tuning
Tip scale to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz).
Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna
(aerial) for optimum reception upon tuning to
To reset the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz),
an AM station. repeat the procedure above.
Note
4 Press . All preset stations will be erased when you change
the tuning scale.
If you cannot tune to a station
Make sure you have entered the right
frequency. Try repeating steps 2 to 4. If you
still cannot tune to a station, the frequency
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 4 Hold down SHIFT, then press
Presetting FM/AM radio the numeric buttons to select a
stations preset number.
You can also press PRESET + or
You can store up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations PRESET – to select a preset number.
as your favorite stations as preset stations.
5 Press .
The station is stored as the selected preset
Numeric number.
buttons
TUNER 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store
another station.
ENT/MEM

Tuner Operations
Tuning to preset stations

AMP
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
MENU select the FM or AM band.
,
V/v/B/b 2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –
repeatedly to select the station.
Each time you press the button, you can
select a preset station as follows:
1 2 3 4 5 ... 27
PRESET
+/–
30 29 28

You can also hold down SHIFT and then

press the numeric buttons to enter the
preset station. To tune to the selection,
SHIFT
press .

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to Using the control buttons on

select the FM or AM band. the receiver
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM
the receiver. or AM band.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select
2 Tune to the station that you “PRESET”.
want to preset using Automatic 3 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select the
Tuning (page 39) or Direct preset station you want.
Tuning (page 40).

3 Hold down SHIFT, then press

ENT/MEM.
You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on
the receiver.

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Naming preset stations
Receiving RDS
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to broadcasts
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on (Europe, Australia and Taiwan
the receiver. models only)
This receiver allows you to use Radio Data
2 Tune to the preset station you System (RDS), which enables radio stations to
want to create an index name send additional information along with the
for (page 41). regular programming signal. This receiver
offers convenient RDS features, such as
3 Press AMP MENU. Program Service name display. RDS is
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select available only for FM stations.*
“TUNER”, then press or b. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same type of services. If you are
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
“NAME IN”, then press or b. check with your local radio stations for details.
The cursor flashes and you can enter a
character. Simply select a station on the FM
band using Direct Tuning (page 40),
6 Press V/v to select a character, Automatic Tuning (page 39), or
then press B/b to move the Tuning with Preset Station
input position backward and (page 41).
forward.
When you tune to a station that provides RDS
You can enter up to 8 characters to name services, “RDS” lights up and the Program
the station. Service name appears on the display panel.
Tips Note
• You can select the character type as follows RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
by pressing V/v. to is not transmitting the RDS signal or if the signal
Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t strength is weak.
Symbols
• To enter a blank space, press b without Tip
selecting a character. While a Program Service name is displayed, you can
check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY
If you made a mistake repeatedly (page 37).
Press B/b until the character you want to
change flashes, then press V/v to select
the correct character.

7 Press .
The name you entered is registered.
Note (Europe, Australia and Taiwan
models only)
When you name an RDS (Radio Data System)
station and tune to that station, the Program Service
name appears instead of the name you entered.

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 Note
You cannot select “A. DIRECT” when you select
Enjoying Surround Sound BD/DVD and GAME as input.

Selecting the sound field Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.)

This receiver can create multi channel mode
surround sound. You can select one of the
optimized sound fields from the receiver’s The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
pre-programmed sound fields. you to listen to high fidelity sound and select
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel
stereo sound as multi channel sound.

x A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Auto)

SOUND Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded
FIELD +/–
without adding any surround effects.
However, for USA and Canada models, this
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly receiver will generate a low frequency signal
to select the sound field you want. for output to the subwoofer when there is no

Enjoying Surround Sound

You can also press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., LFE signals.
MOVIE/HD-D.C.S. or MUSIC on the
receiver.
x MULTI ST. (Multi Stereo)
Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all
speakers. However, sound may not be output
2 channel sound mode from certain speakers depending on the
speaker settings.
You can switch the output sound to 2 channel
sound regardless of the recording formats of
the software you are using, the playback Movie mode
equipment connected, or the sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
settings of the receiver.
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
x 2CH ST. (2 Channel Stereo)
The receiver outputs the sound from the front exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
left/right speakers only. There is no sound into your home.
from the subwoofer.
Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely
bypass the sound field processing and multi
channel surround formats are downmixed to 2
channel except LFE signal.

x A. DIRECT (Analog Direct)

You can switch the audio of the selected input
to 2 channel analog input. This function
enables you to enjoy high quality analog
sources without any adjustment.
When using this function, only the volume and
front speaker level can be adjusted.

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x HD-D.C.S. (HD Digital Cinema x HALL (Hall)
Sound) Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert
This mode is Sony’s new innovative home hall.
theater technology using the latest acoustic
and digital signal processing technologies. It is x JAZZ (Jazz Club)
based on precise response measurement data Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
of a mastering studio.
With this mode, you are able to enjoy Blu-ray x CONCERT (Concert)
Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live
and DVD movies at home with not only the
house.
high quality of sound, but also the best sound
ambience, just as the movie’s sound engineer
x STADIUM (Stadium)
intended in the mastering process.
Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air
You can select the effect type for HD-D.C.S.
stadium.
(page 58).
x SPORTS (Sports)
x PLII MV (Pro Logic II Movie) Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode
decoding. This setting is ideal for movies
x P. AUDIO (Portable Audio
encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this Enhancer)
mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. from your portable audio device. This mode is
ideal for MP3 and other compressed music.
x PLIIX MV (Pro Logic IIx Movie)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode x PLII MS (Pro Logic II Music)
decoding. This setting expands Dolby Pro Perform Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode
Logic II Movie or Dolby Digital 5.1 to discrete decoding. This setting is ideal for normal
7.1 movie channels. stereo sources such as CDs.

x PLIIZ (Pro Logic IIz) x PLIIX MS (Pro Logic IIx Music)

Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding. Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode
This setting increases flexibility to expand a decoding. This setting is ideal for normal
5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical stereo sources such as CDs.
equipment gives a dimension of presence and
depth. x PLIIZ (Pro Logic IIz)
Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIz mode decoding.
x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) This setting increases flexibility to expand a
Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. 5.1 to a 7.1 channel system. Its vertical
A source recorded in 2 channel format is equipment gives a dimension of presence and
decoded into 7 channels. depth.

x NEO6 MUS (Neo:6 Music)

Music mode Performs DTS Neo:6 Music mode decoding.
A source recorded in 2 channel format is
You can take advantage of surround sound
decoded into 7 channels. This setting is ideal
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of concert halls
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 • “PLII MV”, “PLIIX MV”, “PLII MS”,
When headphones are “PLIIX MS”, “PLIIZ”, “NEO6 CIN” and
connected “NEO6 MUS” also do not work when the
speaker pattern is set to 2/0 or 2/0.1.
You can only select the following sound fields • You cannot select “PLIIX” and “PLIIZ” at
if the headphones are connected to the the same time.
receiver. – “PLIIX” is available only when the
speaker pattern is set to a setting with
x HP 2CH (Headphones 2CH) surround back speaker(s).
This mode is selected automatically if you use – “PLIIZ” is available only when the
headphones (except Analog Direct). Standard speaker pattern is set to a setting with front
2 channel stereo sources completely bypass high speakers.
the sound field processing and multi channel • When one of the sound fields for music is
surround formats are downmixed to 2 selected, no sound is output from the
channels except LFE signals. subwoofer if all the speakers are set to
“LARGE” in the SPEAKER menu.
x HP DIR (Headphones Direct) However, the sound will be output from the
This mode is selected automatically if you use
subwoofer if
headphones and when “A. DIRECT” is

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– the digital input signal contains LFE
selected.
signals.
Outputs the analog signals without processing
– the front or surround speakers are set to
by the equalizer, sound field, etc.
“SMALL”.
– “MULTI ST.”, “PLII MV”, “PLII MS”,
If you connect a subwoofer “PLIIX MV”, “PLIIX MS”, “HD-D.C.S.”
This receiver will generate a low frequency or “P. AUDIO” is selected.
signal for output to the subwoofer when there
is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound To turn off the surround effect
effect output from a subwoofer to a 2 channel for movie/music
signal. However, the low frequency signal is
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly to select
not generated for “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6
“2CH ST.” or “A.F.D. AUTO”.
MUS” when all speakers are set to “LARGE”.
You can also repeatedly press
In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
2CH/A.DIRECT or press A.F.D on the
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
receiver to select “2CH ST.” or “A.F.D.
recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off
AUTO” respectively.
frequency as high as possible.

Notes on sound fields

• Depends on the speaker pattern settings,
some sound fields may not be available.
• The sound fields for music and movie do not
work in the following cases.
– DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz
are being received.
– “A. DIRECT” is selected.

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 Digital audio formats supported by the receiver
Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio output jacks of the
connected equipment. This receiver supports the following audio formats.
Connection between the playback
Maximum number equipment and the receiver
Audio format
of channels
COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI
Dolby Digital 5.1 a a
Dolby Digital EX 6.1 a a

Dolby Digital Plus a) 7.1 × a

a)
Dolby TrueHD 7.1 × a
DTS 5.1 a a
DTS-ES 6.1 a a
DTS 96/24 5.1 a a
DTS-HD 7.1
× a
High Resolution Audio a)
DTS-HD 7.1
× a
Master Audio a)b)
a)
Multi Channel Linear PCM 7.1 × a
a)
Audio signals are output in another format if the playback equipment does not correspond to the format. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of the playback equipment.
b)
Signals with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz are played back at 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

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Resetting sound fields to “BRAVIA” Sync Features
the default settings
What is “BRAVIA” Sync?
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to
perform this operation. The “BRAVIA” Sync function allows
?/1 communication between Sony products such
as TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, AV
amplifier, etc. that supports the Control for
HDMI function.
By connecting Sony equipment that is
compatible with the “BRAVIA” Sync with an
HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is
simplified as follows:
MUSIC • One-Touch Play (page 49)
• System Audio Control (page 49)
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the • System Power-Off (page 50)
• Theater/Theatre Mode Sync (page 50)
receiver.
• Scene Select (page 50)
2 While holding down MUSIC,
Control for HDMI is a mutual control function
press ?/1.

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer
“S.F. CLEAR” appears on the display Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-
panel and all sound fields are reset to their Definition Multimedia Interface).
default setting.
We recommend that you connect the receiver
to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.
Note
Depending on the connected equipment, the Control
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the
operating instructions of the equipment.

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 If your TV is not compatible with
Preparing for the the “Control for HDMI-Easy
Setting” function
“BRAVIA” Sync
The receiver is compatible with the “Control AMP
MENU
for HDMI-Easy Setting” function.
,
• If your TV is compatible with the “Control V/v/B/b
for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, you can
set the Control for HDMI function of the
receiver and playback equipment
automatically by setting the Control for
HDMI function on your TV (page 48). 1 Press AMP MENU.
• If your TV is not compatible with the
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “HDMI”,
set the Control for HDMI function of the then press or b.
receiver, playback equipment and TV 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select
individually (page 48). “CTRL.HDMI”, then press or b.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “CTRL
If your TV is compatible with the ON”, then press .
“Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” Control for HDMI function is turned on.
function
5 Set the Control for HDMI function for
1 Connect the receiver, TV and playback the connected equipment to on.
equipment via HDMI connection.
If the Control for HDMI function is already
(The respective equipment must be
set to on, you do not need to change the
compatible with the Control for HDMI
setting.
function.)
For details on setting the TV and connected
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and playback equipment, refer to the operating
equipment. instructions of the respective equipment.
3 Turn on the Control for HDMI function Notes
of the TV. • Before you perform the “Control for HDMI-Easy
The Control for HDMI function of the Setting” on your TV, be sure to turn on the TV and
receiver and all the connected equipment other connected equipment including the receiver
first.
are turned on simultaneously. When the
• If the playback equipment cannot function after
setup is completed, “COMPLETE” will
you have made the settings for “Control for HDMI-
appear on the display panel. Easy Setting”, check the Control for HDMI setting
on your TV.
For details on setting the TV, refer to the • If the connected equipment do not support the
operating instructions supplied with the TV. “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting”, but still
supports the Control for HDMI then you need to set
the Control for HDMI function for the connected
equipment before you perform the “Control for
HDMI-Easy Setting” from the TV.
• If you have assigned the HDMI input to another
input using “H. ASSIGN” in HDMI menu, the
One-Touch Play function is not available.

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Playing back equipment Enjoying the TV sound
with one-touch operation from the speakers
(One-Touch Play) connected to the receiver
By a simple operation (one-touch), equipment (System Audio Control)
connected to the receiver with “BRAVIA”
Sync function start automatically. You can You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers
connected to the receiver by a simple
enjoy the sound/image from connected
operation.
equipment.
You can operate System Audio Control
When you set “PASS.THRU” to “AUTO” or
function using the TV menu. For details, refer
“ON”, sound and image can be output only
to the operating instructions of the TV.
from the TV while the receiver remains in
standby mode. TV Receiver
Sets System • Turns on (if in
When you start playback a connected Audio Control standby mode)
equipment, the receiver and TV operation are to on • Switches to
simplified as follow: appropriate
HDMI input
Receiver and TV
Turns on (if in standby mode)

“BRAVIA” Sync Features

Minimizes TV Outputs TV
volume sound
Switches to appropriate HDMI input You can also use the System Audio Control
function as follows.
Notes • If you turn on the receiver while the TV is
• Depending on the TV, the start of the content may turned on, the System Audio Control
not appear. function will automatically activate to
• Depending on the settings, the receiver may not output TV sound through the speakers
turns on when “PASS.THRU” is set to “AUTO” or connected to the receiver. However, if you
“ON”. turn off the receiver, the sound will output
• Be sure that the System Audio Control function is from the TV speakers.
set to on using TV menu. • When you adjust the TV volume, the System
Tip Audio Control function adjusts the
You can also select a connected equipment, such as receiver’s volume simultaneously.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player from the TV menu. The
Notes
receiver and TV will automatically switch to the
• If System Audio Control does not function
appropriate HDMI input.
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating
instructions of the TV.
• When “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL ON”, the
“AUDIO.OUT” settings in the HDMI menu will
set automatically based on the System Audio
Control settings.
• Your TV must support the System Audio Control
function.
• If the TV is turned on before turning on the
receiver, the TV will momentarily loose the sound
output.

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Turning off the receiver Enjoying movies with the
with the TV optimum sound field
(System Power-Off) (Theater/Theatre Mode Sync)
When you turn the TV off, using the POWER Press the THEATER or THEATRE
button on the TV’s remote control, the receiver button on the remote control of the
and the connected equipment turn off TV or the Blu-ray Disc player, while
automatically. pointing the remote control toward
You can also use the receiver’s remote control
the TV.
to turn off the TV.
The sound field switches to “HD-D.C.S.”.
To return to the previous sound field, press the
TV ?/1 THEATER or THEATRE button again.
Note
The sound field may not switch depending on the
TV.

Tip
The sound field may revert to the previous field
when you change the TV’s input.

Enjoying optimum sound

TV
field for the selected
scene
(Scene Select)
The Scene Select function allows you to enjoy
Hold down TV, then press TV ?/1.
the optimum picture quality and switches the
The TV, receiver and the equipment connected sound field according to the selected scene on
via HDMI are turned off.
your TV. For details on the operation, refer to
Notes the operating instructions of the TV.
• Set the TV power supply interlock function to on
Note
before using the System Power-Off function. For
The sound field may not switch depending on the
details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
TV.
• Depending on the connected equipment, it may not
be turned off. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the connected equipment.

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 Notes
• Some audio input modes may not be set up based
Advanced Operations on the input.
• When “A. DIRECT” is being used, audio input is

Switching between set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other modes.

• The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does
digital and analog audio not work in the following cases.
– Your TV is not compatible with the Audio
(INPUT MODE) Return Channel (ARC) function.
– “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.
– When you do not connect the receiver to the
When you connect equipment to both digital
ARC compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI
and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, cable.
you can fix the audio input mode to either of
them, or switch from one to the other,
depending on the type of material you intend
to watch. Using the sound/images
1 Press input button to select the from other inputs
input source.
You can reassign the HDMI, COMPONENT
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR
VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other
on the receiver.
input if the default settings of the jacks do not
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly. correspond to your connected equipment.
After you have reassigned the input jacks, you
The selected audio input mode appears on
can use the input button (or INPUT
the display panel.
SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the
• AUTO: Gives priority to digital audio
equipment you connected.
signals when there are both digital and

Advanced Operations
Example:
analog connections.
When you connect the DVD player to the
If there are more than one digital
OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN and
connection, HDMI audio signals have
COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2)
priority.
jacks.
If there are no digital audio signals,
– Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to
analog audio signals are selected.
“BD/DVD”
When TV input is selected, priority is
– Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO
given to the Audio Return Channel
SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks to “BD/DVD”
(ARC) signals. If your TV is not
compatible with the Audio Return Note
Channel (ARC) function, the digital Before you reassign the HDMI input jacks, be sure
optical audio signals are selected. to set “CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL OFF”.
• COAX: Specifies the digital audio
signals input to the DIGITAL 1 Press AMP MENU.
COAXIAL jack.
• OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack. “AUDIO”, “VIDEO” or “HDMI”,
• ANALOG: Specifies the analog audio then press or b.
signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R)
jacks.

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3 Press V/v repeatedly to select 5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“A. ASSIGN”, “V. ASSIGN” or the following setting, then
“H. ASSIGN”, then press or press .
b. For “A. ASSIGN” and “V. ASSIGN”:
Select input jack you want to reassign.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select For “H. ASSIGN”: Select input name you
the following setting, then want to assign to.
press or b.
For “A. ASSIGN” and “V. ASSIGN”: To return to the previous display
Select input name you want to assign to. Press B or RETURN/EXIT O.
For “H. ASSIGN”: Select input jack you
want to reassign.

Assigning input jacks

Assignable input Input name
jacks
BD/DVD GAME SAT VIDEO SA-CD PORT NONE
(SAT/ (SA-CD/ (PORTA-
CATV) CD) BLE)
HDMI HDMI 1 a* a a a a a a
HDMI 2 a a* a a a a a
HDMI 3 a a a* a a a a
HDMI 4 a a a a* a a a
Video CMPNT 1 a* a a a a a –
(Component 1)
CMPNT 2 a a a* a a a –
(Component 2)
COMP – – a a* – – –
(Composite)
NONE a a* – – a* a* –
Audio SAT OPT a a a* a a a –
BD COAX a* a a a a a –
ANALOG – – a a* a* a* –
NONE – a* – – – – –

* Default setting

Notes
• When you reassign the HDMI or DIGITAL audio
input jacks, the INPUT MODE setting may change
automatically (page 51).
• One reassignment is allowed for each input.

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Using the setting menu
You can customize the receiver by making
various adjustments with settings menu.

AMP
MENU
,
V/v/B/b

RETURN/
EXIT O

1 Press AMP MENU.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the menu item you want, then
press or b.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the parameter you want to
adjust, then press or b.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select

the setting you want, then

Advanced Operations
press .

To return to the previous

display
Press B or RETURN/EXIT O.

To exit the menu

Press AMP MENU.
Note
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed
on the display panel. This means that they are either
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.

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Overview of the menus
The following options are available in each menu. For details, see the referencing page in the
parentheses.

Menu Parameters Settings Default

[Display] [Display] setting
AUTO CALa) Auto Calibration (Standard)
[A. CAL] [STANDARD]
(page 31)
Auto Calibration (Custom) FULL.FLAT, ENGINEER ENGINEER
[CUSTOM] FRONT.REF, OFF
LEVEL Test toneb) OFF, AUTO xxxc) OFF
[LEVEL] [T. TONE]
(page 57)
Front left speaker levelb) FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB FL 0 dB
[FL LVL] (0.5 dB interval)
Front right speaker levelb) FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB FR 0 dB
[FR LVL] (0.5 dB interval)
Center speaker levelb) CNT –10.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB CNT 0 dB
[CNT LVL] (0.5 dB interval)
Surround left speaker levelb) SL –10.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB SL 0 dB
[SL LVL] (0.5 dB interval)
Surround right speaker levelb) SR –10.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB SR 0 dB
[SR LVL] (0.5 dB interval)
Surround back speaker levelb) SB –10.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB SB 0 dB
[SB LVL] (0.5 dB interval)
Surround back left speaker SBL –10.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB SBL 0 dB
levelb) (0.5 dB interval)
[SBL LVL]
Surround back right speaker SBR –10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB SBR 0 dB
levelb) (0.5 dB interval)
[SBR LVL]
Front left high speaker levelb) LH –10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB LH 0 dB
[LH LVL] (0.5 dB interval)
Front right high speaker levelb) RH –10.0 dB to RH +10.0 dB RH 0 dB
[RH LVL] (0.5 dB interval)
Subwoofer levelb) SW –10.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB SW 0 dB
[SW LVL] (0.5 dB interval)
Dynamic range compressor COMP. MAX, COMP. STD, COMP.AUTO
[D. RANGE] COMP.AUTO, COMP. OFF
SPEAKER Speaker pattern For details, see page 30. 3/4.1
[SPKR] [PATTERN]
(page 57)
Front speakers sizeb) LARGE, SMALL LARGE
[FRT SIZE]
Center speaker sizeb) LARGE, SMALL LARGE
[CNT SIZE]

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[Display] [Display] setting
Surround speakers sizeb) LARGE, SMALL LARGE
[SUR SIZE]
Front high speakers sizeb) LARGE, SMALL LARGE
[FH SIZE]
Front left speaker distanceb)
[FL DIST.]
Front right speaker distanceb)
[FR DIST.]
Center speaker distanceb)
[CNT DIST.]
Surround left speaker distanceb)
[SL DIST.]
Surround right speaker distanceb)
[SR DIST.]
Surround back speaker distanceb) 1.00 m to 10.00 m (0.1 m interval)d) 3.00 m
[SB DIST.] 3’3’’ to 32’9” (1 inch interval) 9’10’’
Surround back left speaker
distanceb)
[SBL DIST.]
Surround back right speaker
distanceb)
[SBR DIST.]
Front left high speaker distanceb)
[LH DIST.]

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Front right high speaker
distanceb)
[RH DIST.]
Subwoofer distanceb)
[SW DIST.]
Distance unit METER, FEET METERe)
[DIST.UNIT]
Front speakers crossover CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz CRS. 120 Hz
frequencyf) (10 Hz interval)
[FRT CRS.]
Center speaker crossover CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz CRS. 120 Hz
frequencyf) (10 Hz interval)
[CNT CRS.]
Surround speakers crossover CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz CRS. 120 Hz
frequencyf) (10 Hz interval)
[SUR CRS.]
Front high speakers crossover CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz CRS. 120 Hz
frequencyf) (10 Hz interval)
[FH CRS.]
SURROUND HD-D.C.S. effect type DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO THEATER
[SURR] [EFFECT]
(page 58)
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Menu Parameters Settings Default
[Display] [Display] setting
EQ Front speakers bass level BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB BASS 0 dB
[EQ] [BASS] (1 dB interval)
(page 59)
Front speakers treble level TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB TRE 0 dB
[TREBLE] (1 dB interval)
TUNER FM station receiving mode STEREO, MONO STEREO
[TUNER] [FM MODE]
(page 59)
Naming preset stations For details, see “Naming preset
[NAME IN] stations” (page 42).
AUDIO Synchronizes audio with video SYNC ON, SYNC OFF SYNC OFF
[AUDIO] output
(page 59) [A/V SYNC]
Digital broadcast language MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB MAIN
selection
[DUAL]
Digital audio input assignment For details, see “Using the sound/
[A. ASSIGN] images from other inputs” (page 51).
Night mode NIGHT. ON, NIGHT.OFF NIGHT.OFF
[NIGHT M.]
VIDEO Video input assignment For details, see “Using the sound/
[VIDEO] [V. ASSIGN] images from other inputs” (page 51).
(page 59)
HDMI Control for HDMI CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL ON
[HDMI] [CTRL.HDMI]
(page 60)
HDMI Signal Pass Through ON, AUTO, OFF OFF
[PASS.THRU]
Setting HDMI audio input AMP, TV+AMP AMP
[AUDIO.OUT]
HDMI input assignment For details, see “Using the sound/
[H. ASSIGN] images from other inputs” (page 51).
SYSTEM Auto standby mode STBY ON, STBY OFF STBY ON
[SYSTEM] [AUTO.STBY]
(page 60)
Naming inputs For details, see “Naming inputs”
[NAME IN] (page 37).
a)
Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only.
b)
Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available.
c) xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW).
d)
You can only adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and
saved the measurement result.
e) “FEET” for USA and Canada models.
f)
You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to “LARGE”.

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 Tip
LEVEL menu Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the
You can adjust the level of each speaker dynamic range information included in the Dolby
manually. Digital signal.
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, and enacts
x T. TONE light compression. Therefore, we recommend using
Lets you adjust the speaker levels while the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly compresses
listening to the test tone from your seating the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at
position (page 35). night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the
levels are predetermined and provide a very natural
x FL LVL, FR LVL, CNT LVL, compression.
SL LVL, SR LVL, SB LVL,
SBL LVL, SBR LVL, LH LVL,
RH LVL, SW LVL SPEAKER menu
You can adjust each speaker’s level (front
You can adjust the size and distance of the
left/right, center, surround left/right, surround
speakers connected to this receiver.
back left/right, front left/right high,
subwoofer).
x PATTERN
Note Lets you select the speaker pattern according
Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some to the speaker system which you are using
parameters may not be available. (page 30).

x D. RANGE x FRT SIZE, CNT SIZE, SUR SIZE,

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the FH SIZE
soundtrack. This may be useful when you want You can adjust each speaker’s size (front
to watch movies at low volumes late at night. left/right, center, surround left/right, surround

Advanced Operations
Dynamic range compression is possible with back left/right, front left/right high).
Dolby Digital sources only. • LARGE
• COMP. MAX If you connect large speakers that will
The dynamic range is compressed effectively reproduce bass frequencies,
dramatically. select “LARGE”. Normally, select
• COMP. STD “LARGE”.
The dynamic range is compressed as • SMALL
intended by the recording engineer. If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
• COMP.AUTO surround effects when using multi channel
The dynamic range is compressed surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate
automatically. the bass redirection circuitry and output the
• COMP. OFF bass frequencies of each channel from the
The dynamic range is not compressed. subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
Note
This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is
selected.

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Tips x DIST.UNIT
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
speaker determine whether the internal sound distances.
processor will cut the bass signal from that • METER
channel. The distance is displayed in meters.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
• FEET
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE”
The distance is displayed in feet.
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount x FRT CRS., CNT CRS., SUR CRS.,
of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if FH CRS.
possible. Therefore, even when using small Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of
speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you the speakers that have been set to “SMALL” in
want to output the bass frequencies from that the SPEAKER menu.
speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large
speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies
output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. SURROUND menu
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer,
set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass x EFFECT
levels. For details, see page 59. Lets you select the effect type for
• The surround back speakers will be set to the same “HD-D.C.S.”. Each effect type has different
setting as that of the surround speakers. reflection and reverberation sound mixture
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the levels and is optimized to match a listener’s
center, surround, and front high speakers are also room uniqueness, taste and mood.
automatically set to “SMALL”. • DYNAMIC
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers Want to enjoy the sound effects to the full
are automatically set to “LARGE”. extent, just like at the movie theaters?
DYNAMIC type emphasizes on the
x FL DIST., FR DIST., CNT DIST., reflection sound. Without HD-D.C.S., many
SL DIST., SR DIST., SB DIST.,
rooms are often somewhat reverberant but
SBL DIST., SBR DIST., LH DIST.,
RH DIST., SW DIST. lack a spacious feeling. This type
Lets you adjust the distance from your seating acoustically opens up those types of rooms
position to each speaker (front left/right, and provides a spacious and dynamism
center, surround left/right, surround back left/ feeling equivalent to a mastering studio.
right, front left/right high, subwoofer). • THEATER
If both front speakers are not placed in equal THEATER type mixes reflection and
distance from your seating position, set the reverberation sound creating the
distance to the closest speaker. characteristics of a mastering studio.
Additionally, this type mixes in frequency
Notes characteristics that are often found in
• Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some professional studios and movie theaters. It is
parameters may not be available. ideal for watching movies in a listening
• This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is
room that has less reverberation.
selected.
• STUDIO
In STUDIO type, effects are kept to a
minimum, while still providing a great
theater experience. This type provides the
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 • SYNC OFF (Delay time: 0 ms)
EQ menu The audio output is not delayed.
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble Notes
level) of the front speakers. • This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD
or plasma monitor or a projector.
x BASS • This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is
selected.
x TREBLE • The delay time may vary depending on audio
format, sound field, speaker pattern and speaker
Note distance settings.
This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is
selected.
x DUAL
Lets you select the language you want to listen
to during digital broadcast when available.
TUNER menu
This feature only functions for Dolby Digital
You can set the FM station receiving mode and sources.
name the preset stations. • MAIN/SUB
Sound of the main language will be output
x FM MODE through the front left speaker and sound of
• STEREO the sub language will be output through the
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo front right speaker simultaneously.
signal when the radio station is broadcast in • MAIN
stereo. Sound of the main language will be output.
• MONO • SUB
This receiver will decode the signal as mono Sound of the sub language will be output.
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.
x A. ASSIGN

Advanced Operations
x NAME IN Lets you reassign the DIGITAL audio input
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For jack to other input source. For details, see
details, see “Naming preset stations” “Using the sound/images from other inputs”
(page 42). (page 51).

x NIGHT M.
AUDIO menu Lets you retain a theater-like environment at
low volume levels (page 13).
You can adjust settings for the audio to suit • NIGHT. ON
your preference. • NIGHT.OFF

x A/V SYNC
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize VIDEO menu
the time gap between audio output and visual
display. x V. ASSIGN
• SYNC ON (Delay time: 60 ms) Lets you reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO
The audio output is delayed so that the time input jack to other input source. For details,
gap between the audio output and visual see “Using the sound/images from other
display is minimized. inputs” (page 51).

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 x AUDIO.OUT
HDMI menu Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the
You can make the required settings for playback equipment connected to the receiver
equipment connected to the HDMI jack. via an HDMI connection.
• AMP
x CTRL.HDMI The HDMI audio signals from the playback
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function equipment are only output to the speakers
on or off. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync connected to the receiver. Multi channel
Features” (page 47). sound can be played back as it is.
• TV+AMP
x PASS.THRU The sound is output from TV’s speaker and
Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV the speakers connected to the receiver.
even when the receiver is in standby mode. Notes
• ON • The sound quality of the playback equipment
When the receiver is in the standby mode, depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the
the receiver continuously outputs HDMI number of channels, and the sampling frequency,
signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV OUT etc. If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound
jack. output from the receiver is also in stereo as that
• AUTO of the TV, even if you play back multi channel
When the TV is turned on while the receiver source.
is in the standby mode, the receiver outputs • When you connect the receiver to an image
display equipment (projector, etc.), sound may
HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV
not be output from the receiver. In this case,
OUT jack. Sony recommends this setting if select “AMP”.
you use a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible Sony
TV. This setting saves power in the standby x H. ASSIGN
mode when compared with the “ON” Lets you reassign the HDMI input jack to other
setting. input source. For details, see “Using the
• OFF sound/images from other inputs” (page 51).
The receiver does not output HDMI signals
when in the standby mode. Turn on the
receiver to enjoy the connected equipment’s SYSTEM menu
source on the TV. This setting saves power in
the standby mode when compared with the You can customize the settings of the receiver.
“ON” setting.
x AUTO.STBY
Notes Lets you set the receiver switch to standby
• This parameter is not available when
mode automatically when you do not operate
“CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.
• When “AUTO” is selected, it may take a little more
the receiver or when there is no signals input to
time for the image and sound to be output to the TV the receiver.
than when “ON” is selected. • STBY ON
• When the receiver is in standby mode, Switches to standby mode after
“A.STANDBY” appears on the display if approximately 30 minutes.
“PASS.THRU” is set to “AUTO” or “ON”. • STBY OFF
However, “A.STANDBY” will disappear when Does not switch to standby mode.
“PASS.THRU” is set to “AUTO” and no signals are
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Notes
• This function does not work when TUNER input is
selected. Using the Remote Control
• If you use the Auto standby mode and the Sleep
Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has
priority. Reassigning the input
x NAME IN
button
Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, You can change the default settings of the
see “Naming inputs” (page 37). input buttons to suit the equipment in your
system. For example, if you connect a Blu-ray
Disc player to the SAT/CATV jack on the
receiver, you can set the SAT/CATV button on
this remote control to control the Blu-ray Disc
player.
Note
You cannot reassign the TV, TUNER and
PORTABLE input buttons.

AV ?/1

Input
Numeric buttons
buttons

1 While holding down the input Using the Remote Control

button of which you want to
change the assignment, hold
down AV ?/1.
Example: While holding down
SAT/CATV, hold down AV ?/1.

2 With the AV ?/1 button held,

release the input button.
Example: With the AV ?/1 button held,
release SAT/CATV.

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3 Referring to the following table,
press the corresponding Resetting the input
button for the category you buttons
want, then release AV ?/1.
Example: Press 1, then release AV ?/1. INPUT/
Now you can use the SAT/CATV button ?/1
to control the Blu-ray Disc player.

Categories Press
Blu-ray Disc player 1
(command mode BD1)a)
Blu-ray Disc recorder 2
MASTER
(command mode BD3)a) VOL –/
2–
DVD player 3
(command mode DVD1)
DVD recorder 4
(command mode DVD3)b)
VCR (command mode 5
VTR3)c)
CD player 6 1 While holding down MASTER
VOL –/2 –, press ?/1 and
DSS (Digital Satellite 7
INPUT/ .
Receiver)/Euro Digital
Satellite Receiver 2 Release all buttons.
a)
For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer The input buttons are reset to the default
to the operating instructions supplied with setting.
the Blu-ray Disc player or Blu-ray Disc
recorder.
b)
Sony DVD recorders are operated with a
DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
DVD recorders.
c)
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 3
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 On placement
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate
Additional Information ventilation to prevent heat buildup and
prolong the life of the receiver.
Precautions • Do not place the receiver near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On safety • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the that might block the ventilation holes and
cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it cause malfunctions.
checked by qualified personnel before • Do not place the receiver near equipment
operating it any further. such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the
receiver is being used in combination with a
On power sources TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too
• Before operating the receiver, check that the close to that equipment, noise may result,
operating voltage is identical with your local and picture quality may suffer. This is
power supply. especially likely when using an indoor
The operating voltage is indicated on the antenna (aerial). Therefore, we recommend
nameplate on the back of the receiver. using an outdoor antenna (aerial).)
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC • Use caution when placing the receiver on
power source (mains) as long as it is surfaces that have been specially treated
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or
itself has been turned off. discoloration of the surface may result.
• If you are not going to use the receiver for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver On operation
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC Before connecting other equipment, be sure to
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug turn off and unplug the receiver.
itself; never pull the cord.
• The AC power cord (mains lead) must be
changed only at a qualified service shop. On cleaning
• (USA and Canada models only) Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
One blade of the plug is wider than the other soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the detergent solution. Do not use any type of
wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
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insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact such as alcohol or benzine.
your dealer.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your receiver, please consult your
On heat buildup nearest Sony dealer.
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
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 There is no sound, or only a very low-
Troubleshooting level sound is heard from specific
speakers.
If you experience any of the following • Connect a pair of headphones to the
difficulties while using the receiver, use this PHONES jack to verify that sound is
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the output from the headphones. If only one
problem. Should any problem persist, consult channel is output from the headphones, the
your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service equipment may not be connected to the
personnel changes some parts during repair, receiver correctly. Check that all the cords
these parts may be retained. are fully inserted into the jacks on both the
receiver and the equipment. If both
channels are output from the headphones,
Power the front speaker may not be connected to
the receiver correctly. Check the
The receiver is turned off connection of the front speaker which is
automatically. not outputting any sound.
• “AUTO.STBY” is set to “STBY ON” • Make sure you have connected to both the
(page 60). L and R jacks of an analog equipment,
• The Sleep Timer function is working analog equipment requires both L and R
(page 13). jack connections. Use an audio cord (not
supplied).
• Check that the speaker settings are
appropriate for the setup using the AUTO
CAL menu* or “PATTERN” in the
Sound SPEAKER menu. Then check that sound
is output from each speaker correctly,
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel using “T. TONE” in the LEVEL menu
sound is not reproduced. (page 35).
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing • Adjust the speaker level (page 54).
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS • Check that the subwoofer is connected
format. correctly and securely.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to • Make sure you have turned on your
the digital input jacks of this receiver, subwoofer.
make sure the digital audio output setting • Depending on the selected sound field, no
of the connected equipment is available. sound will be available from the
• Set “AUDIO.OUT” to “AMP” in the subwoofer.
HDMI menu. • When all speakers are set to “LARGE”
and “NEO6 CIN” or “NEO6 MUS” is
The surround effect cannot be selected, there is no sound from the
obtained. subwoofer.
• Make sure you have selected the sound • Some discs have no Dolby Digital
field for movie or music mode (page 43). Surround EX flag even though the
• Sound fields do not function when DTS- packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX
HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High logos.
Resolution Audio or Dolby TrueHD with
*Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only.
sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz
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There is no sound from a specific • Try pressing the input button on the remote
equipment. control or turning INPUT SELECTOR on
• Check that the equipment is connected the receiver to select the equipment of
correctly to the audio input jacks for that your choice (page 36).
equipment. • The protective device on the receiver has
• Check that the cord(s) used for the been activated. Turn off the receiver,
connection is (are) fully inserted into the eliminate the short-circuit problem, and
jacks on both the receiver and the turn on the power again.
equipment.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Check the setting of “AUDIO.OUT” in the
HDMI menu (page 60). • Check that the speakers and equipment are
• Check that the equipment is connected connected securely.
correctly to the HDMI jack for that • Check that the connecting cords are away
equipment. from a transformer or motor, and at least
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD 3 meters (10 feet) away from a TV set or
by connecting HDMI. fluorescent light.
• Depending on the playback equipment, • Move your audio equipment away from
you may need to set up the HDMI setting the TV.
of the equipment. Refer to the operating • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them
instructions supplied with each with a cloth slightly moistened with
equipment. alcohol.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable
when you view images or listen to sound, The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
especially for the 1080p, Deep Color
(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. • Check that the speakers and equipment are
• Check the INPUT MODE (page 51). connected correctly and securely.
• Check that the “A. DIRECT” is not • Adjust the level parameters using the
selected. LEVEL menu.
• Check that the selected digital audio input
When the receiver is in standby mode,
jack is not reassigned to other inputs
there is no sound output from the TV.
(page 51).
• When the receiver enters into standby
There is no sound, no matter which mode, sound are from the last HDMI
equipment is selected, or only a very equipment selection before you turned off
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low-level sound is heard. the receiver. If you are enjoying other

• Check that all connecting cords are equipment, play the equipment and
inserted to their input/output jacks for the perform the One-Touch Play operation, or
respective jacks of the receiver, speakers turn on the receiver to select the HDMI
and the equipment. equipment you want to enjoy.
• Check that both the receiver and all • Make sure “PASS.THRU” is set to “ON”
equipment are turned on. in the HDMI menu if you connect
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set equipment not compatible with the
to “VOL MIN”. “BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page 60).
• Check that headphones are not connected.
• Press MUTING or on the remote
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No sound is output from the receiver There is severe hum, interrupted noise
and TV speaker. or distortion from the equipment
• Check the setting of “AUDIO.OUT” in the connected to the PORTABLE IN jack.
HDMI menu (page 60). • Check that the equipment are connected
• Check that the equipment is connected securely.
correctly to the HDMI jack for that • This is not a malfunction and will depend
equipment. on the connected equipment.
• You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD
by connecting HDMI.
• Depending on the playback equipment,
you may need to set up the HDMI setting
of the equipment. Refer to the operating
Image
instructions supplied with each
equipment. No image appears on the TV.
• Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable • Select the appropriate input using the input
when you view images or listen to sound, buttons.
especially for the 1080p, Deep Color • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
(Deep Colour) or 3D transmission. • Move your audio equipment away from
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the the TV.
System Audio Control function. • Assign the HDMI and COMPONENT
• If the TV does not have System Audio VIDEO input jacks correctly.
Control function, set the “AUDIO.OUT” • Make sure that cables are correctly and
settings in HDMI menu to securely connected to equipment.
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the • Depending on the playback equipment,
sound from the TV speaker and receiver. you may need to set up the equipment.
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the sound Refer to the operating instructions
from the receiver. supplied with each equipment.
• When you connect the receiver to a video • Be sure to use a High Speed HDMI cable
equipment (projector, etc.), sound may not when you view images or listen to sound,
be output from the receiver. In this case, especially for the 1080p, Deep Color
select “AMP”. (Deep Colour) or 3D transmission.
• If you cannot listen to the sound of the
No 3D image appears on the TV.
equipment connected to the receiver while
TV input is selected • Depending on the TV or the video
– Be sure to change the input of the equipment, 3D images may not be
receiver to HDMI when you want to displayed.
watch a program on the equipment
connected via HDMI connection to the
receiver.
– Change the TV channel when you want
to watch a TV broadcast.
– Be sure to select the correct equipment
or input you want when you watch a
program from the equipment connected
to the TV. Refer to the operating
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When the receiver is in standby mode, Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
there is no image output from the TV. • Check that the antennas (aerials) are
• When the receiver enters into standby connected securely. Adjust the antennas
mode, image are from the last HDMI (aerials) and connect an external antenna
equipment selection before you turned off (aerial), if necessary.
the receiver. If you are enjoying other • The signal strength of the stations is too
equipment, play the equipment and weak with automatic tuning. Use direct
perform the One-Touch Play operation, or tuning.
turn on the receiver to select the HDMI • Make sure you set the tuning scale
equipment you want to enjoy. correctly (when tuning in AM stations
• Make sure “PASS.THRU” is set to “ON” with direct tuning) (page 40).
in the HDMI menu if you connect • No stations have been preset or the preset
equipment not compatible with the stations have been cleared (when tuning by
“BRAVIA” Sync to the receiver (page 60). scanning preset stations is used). Preset the
stations (page 41).
Recording cannot be carried out. • Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the
• Check that the equipment are connected frequency appears on the display panel.
correctly.
• Select the source equipment using the RDS does not work.*
input buttons (page 36). • Make sure that you are tuned to an FM
RDS station.
• Select a stronger FM station.

The RDS information that you want

Tuner does not appear.*
• The service may be temporarily out of
The FM reception is poor.
order. Contact the radio station and find
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) out whether they actually provide the
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM service in question.
antenna (aerial) as shown below.
Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)
* Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only.

Remote control
Additional Information

Receiver

The remote control does not function.

• Point the remote control at the remote
control sensor on the receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between
the remote control and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote
control with new ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct input on
the remote control.

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Other Error messages
The Control for HDMI function does not If there is a malfunction, a message appears on
work. the display panel. You can check the condition
• Check the HDMI connection (page 21, of the system by the message. If any problem
22). persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• Make sure “CTRL.HDMI” is set to If an error message appears while you perform
“CTRL ON” in the HDMI menu. Auto Calibration, see “When error codes
• Make sure the connected equipment is appear” (page 34) to solve the problem.
compatible with the Control for HDMI
PROTECT
function.
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on Irregular current is output to the speakers, or
the connected equipment. Refer to the the receiver is covered and ventilation holes
operating instructions of the connected are blocked. The receiver will automatically
equipment. turn off after a few seconds. Check the
• When “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL speaker connection and turn on the power
OFF”, the “BRAVIA” Sync does not work again.
properly, even if a equipment is connected
to the HDMI IN jack.
• The types and the number of equipment
which can be controlled by the Clearing the memory
“BRAVIA” Sync are restricted in the
HDMI CEC standard as follows. Reference sections
– Recording equipment (Blu-ray Disc To clear See
recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to 3
equipment All memorized settings page 29
– Playback equipment (Blu-ray Disc Customized sound fields page 47
player, DVD player, etc.): up to 3
equipment
– Tuner-related equipment: up to 4
equipment
– AV receiver (audio system): up to 1
equipment

The TV’s remote control cannot be

used to control the connected
equipment when using the Control for
HDMI function.
• Depending on the connected equipment
and TV, you may need to set up the
equipment and TV. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with each equipment
and TV.
• Change the input of the receiver to the
HDMI input connected to the equipment.

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 Frequency response
Specifications Analog 10 Hz – 70 kHz,
+0.5/–2 dB (with sound
field and equalizer
AUDIO POWER bypassed)
SPECIFICATIONS Input
Analog (PORTABLE IN)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL Sensitivity: 1 V/50 kohms
HARMONIC DISTORTION: S/N3): 96 dB (A, 500 mV4))
(USA model only) Analog (Except PORTABLE IN)
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from Sensitivity: 500 mV/
20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 90 watts per channel 50 kohms
minimum RMS power, with no more than S/N3): 96 dB (A, 500 mV4))
0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms
milliwatts to rated output. S/N: 100 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
Amplifier section Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB
USA model1) (A, 20 kHz LPF)
Minimum RMS Output Power Output (Analog)
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)
AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/1 kohm
90 W + 90 W
SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm
Stereo Mode Output Power
Equalizer
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%)
Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step
100 W + 100 W
Surround Mode Output Power2) 3)
INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) bypassed).
130 W per channel 4)
Weighted network, input level.

Canada, Europe, Australia and Taiwan models1) FM tuner section

Minimum RMS Output Power Tuning range 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz
(8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
85 W + 85 W Antenna (aerial) terminals
Stereo Mode Output Power 75 ohms, unbalanced
(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) Intermediate frequency
100 W + 100 W 10.7 MHz
Additional Information

Surround Mode Output Power2)

(8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) AM tuner section
130 W per channel Tuning range
1)
Measured under the following conditions: Area Tuning scale
Area Power requirements 10 kHz step 9 kHz step
USA, Canada, 120 V AC, 60 Hz USA, Canada 530 kHz – 531 kHz –
Taiwan 1,710 kHz 1,710 kHz
Europe, Australia 230 V AC, 50 Hz Europe, Australia, – 531 kHz –
Taiwan 1,602 kHz
2)
Reference power output for front, center,
surround, surround back and front high speakers. Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial)
Depending on the sound field settings and the Intermediate frequency
source, there may be no sound output. 450 kHz

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Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through

General
Power requirements
Area Power requirements
USA, Canada, 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Taiwan
Europe, Australia 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 240W

Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.3 W (When
“CTRL.HDMI” is set to
“CTRL OFF”)
Dimensions (width/height/depth) (Approx.)
430 mm × 157.5 mm ×
322 mm (17 in × 6 1/4 in ×
12 3/4 in) including
projecting parts and
controls
Mass (Approx.) 7.6 kg (16 lb 13 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Halogenated flame retardants are not used in

the certain printed wiring boards.

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Index
Numerics M T
2 channel 43 Menu Test Tone 35
5.1 channel 17 AUDIO 59 Theater/Theatre Mode Sync
7.1 channel 17 AUTO CAL 54 50
EQ 59 Tuner
A HDMI 60 connecting 28
A.F.D. mode 43 LEVEL 57 Tuning
Analog Direct 43 SPEAKER 57 automatically 39
AUTO CALIBRATION 31 SURROUND 58 directly 40
SYSTEM 60 to preset stations 41
B TUNER 59 TV
Blu-ray Disc player VIDEO 59 connecting 21
connecting 24 Movie mode 43
Music mode 44 V
C Muting 37 VCR
Cable TV tuner connecting 27
connecting 26 N
Clear Naming 37, 42
memory 29 Night mode 13
remote control 62
O
D One-Touch Play 49
Dolby Digital EX 46
DVD player P
connecting 24 PlayStation 3
DVD recorder 27 connecting 25

E R
Error messages 68 RDS 42
Recording 38
Additional Information

H Remote control 11
HD-D.C.S 44
HDMI Signal Pass Through S
60 Satellite tuner
connecting 26
I Scene Select 50
Initial setup 29 Sleep Timer 13
INPUT MODE 51 Sound fields
resetting 47
selecting 43
Speakers
connecting 19
installing 17
System Audio Control 49
System Power-Off 50

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