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Sony STR-DG710 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DG710
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model STR-DG710. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CA only”.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...5 1: Installing speakers ...14 2: Connecting speakers...15 3a: Connecting the audio components...16 3b: Connecting the video components ...17 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)...25 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...26 6: Selecting the speaker system ...27 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel TUNING MODE TUNING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) AUTO CAL MIC VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on (on/standby) or off (page 26, 34, 35, 55, 82).
  • Page 6 Name Function L 2CH Press to select a sound field (page 49). A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC M CATEGORY Used when listening to XM MODE Radio (page 60). CATEGORY +/– N VIDEO 3 IN/ Connects to a portable audio/ PORTABLE AV video component such as a IN jacks camcorder or video game (page 24, 33).
  • Page 7 About the indicators on the display SP A D EX SP B Name Function A SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page 45) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
  • Page 8 Name Function G DTS/ “DTS” lights up when the DTS-ES/ receiver is decoding DTS DTS 96/24 signals. “DTS-ES” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-ES signals. “DTS 96/24” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96/24 (96 kHz/ 24 bit) signals.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel DIGITAL DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA HDMI VIDEO 1 COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DMPORT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD VIDEO 1 A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a IN jacks DVD player, etc.
  • Page 10 You can use the supplied remote wire antenna RM-AAU014 to operate the receiver and to (aerial) supplied with this receiver control the Sony audio/video components that (page 25). the remote is assigned to operate (page 74). Connects to the AM loop antenna...
  • Page 11 When you press any of the input buttons, the receiver turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to control Sony components as follows. You can change the button assignments following the steps in “Changing button assignments” on page 74.
  • Page 12 Name Function Press to – search tracks in the forward/ reverse direction of the DVD player. – start fast forward/rewind of the VCR, CD player or blu- ray disc player. a)b) Press to start playback of the VCR, CD player, DVD player, or blu-ray disc player.
  • Page 13 Name Function S -/-- Press -/-- and TV (M) at the same time to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digits of the TV. >10/ Press to select – track numbers over 10 of the VCR, satellite tuner or CD player.

  • Page 14: 1: Installing Speakers

    1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel system (6 speakers and one sub woofer). Enjoying a 5.1/6.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).

  • Page 15: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers DVD IN VIDEO 2/BD IN HDMI VIDEO OUT SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO 1 WOOFER SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker A (left)

  • Page 16: 3A: Connecting The Audio Components

    3a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/ CD player The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD/CD player. After connecting your Super Audio CD/CD player, proceed to “3b: Connecting the video components” (page 17). Super Audio CD player/CD player DIGITAL...

  • Page 17: 3B: Connecting The Video Components

    3b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After connecting all your components, proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)”...

  • Page 18: Connecting Components With Hdmi Jacks

    COAXIAL DMPORT SA-CD/CD A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. HDMI feature A digital audio signal transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers on this receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and linear PCM.
  • Page 19 Notes on HDMI connections • Check the setup of the connected component if an image is poor or the sound does not come out of a component connected via the HDMI cable. • An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack is output from the speaker output jack and HDMI OUT jack.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting a TV The image from a video component connected to this receiver can be displayed on a TV screen. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE)

  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD player/DVD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player/DVD recorder. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Connecting a DVD player DVD player Audio signals DIGITAL...

  • Page 22: Connecting A Dvd Recorder

    Connecting a DVD recorder Audio signals DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA VIDEO 1 COAXIAL DMPORT SA-CD/CD A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D Component video cord (not supplied) Notes • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder.
  • Page 23 Connecting a satellite tuner/ set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or a set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Satellite tuner/set-top box Audio signals DIGITAL...

  • Page 24: Connecting Components With

    Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

  • Page 25: 4: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) DIGITAL DVD IN (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA VIDEO 1 COAXIAL VIDEO IN DMPORT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver.

  • Page 26: 5: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote

    5: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. AC power cord (mains lead) SURROUND BACK SURROUND CENTER To the wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the...

  • Page 27: 6: Selecting The Speaker System

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU014 remote commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. •...

  • Page 28: 7: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION) The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration such as: • Checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjusting the speaker level. • Measuring the distance of each speaker from your listening position.

  • Page 29: Performing Auto Calibration

    Performing Auto Calibration TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 0/10 ENTER CLEAR FM MODE MUTING DISPLAY TOOLS TV VOL...
  • Page 30 Error and warning codes When error codes appear When an error is detected during Auto Calibration, an error code will appear on the display cyclically after each measurement process as follows: Error code t blank display t (error code t blank display) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER...

  • Page 31: 8: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    Warning codes and solutions Warning Explanation and solution code WARN. 40 The environment is noisy. Make sure the environment is quiet during Auto Calibration. WARN. 60 The front speaker balance is out of range. Reposition your front speakers. WARN. 62 The center speaker level is out of range.
  • Page 32 Press V/v repeatedly to select “T. TONE Y”. The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence as follows: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround back t Surround left t Sub woofer Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each...

  • Page 33: Playback

    Playback Selecting a component TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 0/10 ENTER CLEAR FM MODE MUTING DISPLAY TOOLS...

  • Page 34: Listening/Watching A Component

    TUNING – CATEGORY MODE TUNING + Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. You can select the sound field to suit the music.

  • Page 35: Watching A Dvd

    Watching a DVD TV INPUT TV ?/1 SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY DVD MENU >10/ 0/10 ENTER SPEAKERS CLEAR FM MODE (OFF/A/B) DISPLAY TOOLS...

  • Page 36: Amplifier Operations

    Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. A.F.D. MOVIE >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY TOOLS RETURN/EXIT MENU Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want.
  • Page 37 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 36. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL Test tone [T. TONE] [1-LEVEL] Front speaker balance (page 40) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL]...
  • Page 38 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUDIO Digital audio input decoding [5-AUDIO] priority [DEC. PRI.] (page 43) Digital broadcast language selection Synchronizes audio and video output [A.V. SYNC.] Digital audio input assignment [D. ASSIGN] Naming inputs VIDEO DIGITAL MEDIA PORT video [6-VIDEO] input assignment (page 44) [DMPORT V.]...
  • Page 39 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] SYSTEM Sub woofer [7-SYSTEM] [SW SPK] (page 45) Front speakers [FRT SPK] Center speaker [CNT SPK] Surround speakers [SUR SPK] Surround back speaker [SB SPK] Front speaker distance [FRT DIST.] Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance [SL DIST.] Surround right speaker distance...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)

    Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus”...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Equalizer (Eq Menu)

    Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select “2-EQ” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 36) and “Overview of the menus”...
  • Page 42 Using the surround back decoding mode (SB DEC) By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc., format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. Select the surround back decoding mode using “SB DEC”...

  • Page 43: Settings For The Tuner (Tuner Menu)

    Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 36) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 44: Settings For The Video (Video Menu)

    x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously.

  • Page 45: Settings For The System (System Menu)

    • TV+AMP The sound is output from TV’s speaker and the speakers connected to the receiver. Notes • The sound quality of the playback component depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the number of channels, and the sampling frequency, etc.
  • Page 46 x CNT SPK (Center speaker) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”. •...

  • Page 47: Speaker Distance

    x FRT DIST. (Front speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers.
  • Page 48 x SUR POS. (Surround speaker position) Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 52). This setup item is not available when the surround speakers are set to “NO”...

  • Page 49: Calibrating The Appropriate Settings Automatically (A. Cal Menu)

    Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 28). Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound.
  • Page 50 Types of A.F.D. mode Decoding A.F.D. mode mode [Display] (Detecting A.F.D. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. AUTO] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC [DOLBY PL] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC II MOVIE [PLII MV] PRO LOGIC II MUSIC [PLII MS] PRO LOGIC II GAME [PLII GM] Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC IIx MOVIE...

  • Page 51: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Sound Field

    If you connect a sub woofer This receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signal, which is a low-pass sound effect output from a sub woofer to a 2 channel signal.
  • Page 52 * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver. Effect Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.
  • Page 53 Sound fields with D CS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound” developed...

  • Page 54: Using Only The Front Speakers (2Ch Stereo)

    Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the sub woofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel.

  • Page 55: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings

    Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. TUNING MODE TUNING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER MODE CATEGORY A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R...

  • Page 56: Automatic Tuning

    Automatic tuning VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR FM MODE MUTING DISPLAY TOOLS TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU TV CH – –...

  • Page 57: Presetting Radio Stations

    If you cannot tune in a station Make sure you have entered the right frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is not used in your area. Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations.

  • Page 58: Tuning To Preset Stations

    Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET –...

  • Page 59: Naming Preset Stations

    Naming preset stations SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR FM MODE DISPLAY TOOLS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL RETURN/EXIT MENU Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band.

  • Page 60: Listening To The Xm Radio

    Listening to the XM Radio About XM Satellite Radio XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.
  • Page 61 Connecting the XM Radio Before operating the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play antenna to the XM jack. XM jack DIGITAL DVD IN (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL ANTENNA VIDEO 1 COAXIAL VIDEO IN DMPORT AUDIO IN SA-CD/CD Note To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, move your antenna to various window locations around your home to see where the best reception will be received.
  • Page 62 Display Description 2 (two) 5 (five) 6 (six) 8 (eight) 0 (zero) Receiving XM Radio broadcasts VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR FM MODE MUTING DISPLAY...

  • Page 63: Select The Channel

    Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING) You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AMP MENU AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP >10/ MEMORY DVD MENU...

  • Page 64: Presetting Xm Radio Stations

    Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number. Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The selected channel is tune in. Displaying the XM-RADIO information on the front panel display TUNING MODE TUNING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ CATEGORY ENTER...
  • Page 65 Press the numeric buttons to enter the preset number. You can also select the number by pressing PRESET + or PRESET –. You can also turn TUNING +/– on the receiver. Preset numbers from 1 to 30 are available, and channel 1 is preset for all the preset numbers when you purchase the receiver.
  • Page 66 XM Radio messages list Message Explanation appears ANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected or transmission is not being received properly. UPDATING The encryption code is being updated. NO SIGNL The signal is too weak. LOADING The audio channel or information is being acquired.

  • Page 67: Other Operations

    Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks (SAT) on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode. Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. You can also use the input buttons on the remote.

  • Page 68: Enjoying The Digital Media Port (Dmport)

    Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver.
  • Page 69 Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To one of the VIDEO IN jacks * The type of connector varies depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
  • Page 70 Listening to a connected component through DMPORT connection Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

  • Page 71: Inputs (Digital Assign)

    Listening to digital sound from other inputs (DIGITAL ASSIGN) You can reassign digital audio input that has OPTICAL or COAXIAL (SAT IN, VIDEO 1 IN, DVD IN) signals to another input when they are not currently being used. For example, to output the sound source for the DVD player using the OPTICAL IN jack on the receiver: •...

  • Page 72: Naming Inputs

    Notes • You cannot reassign more than one digital audio input to the same input. • You cannot use the digital audio input as the original input when it has been reassigned to another input. • When you assign the digital audio input, the INPUT MODE setting may change automatically (page 67).

  • Page 73: Changing The Display

    Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows.

  • Page 74: Recording Using The Receiver

    Recording using the receiver Recording onto a recording media You can record from a video component using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. Press one of the input buttons to select the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.

  • Page 75: Glossary

    (command mode BD1) Blu-ray disc recorder (command mode BD3) Not assigned Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 setting which corresponds to 8 mm and VHS respectively. Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting.

  • Page 76: Dolby Pro Logic Ii

    x Dolby Pro Logic II This technology converts 2 channel stereo recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1 channel surround sound.

  • Page 77: Precautions

    Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. •...
  • Page 79 The source sound input from the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component.
  • Page 80 Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen. • Select the appropriate input using the input buttons. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV. •...

  • Page 81: Error Messages

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory...

  • Page 82: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 95 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 83 Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms : 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms : 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT 5 V, 700 mA...

  • Page 84: Index

    33 video assign 70 Dolby Digital 75 DTS 76 DVD player connecting 21 playback 35 DVD recorder connecting 21 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia Error messages 81 HDMI connecting 18 Initial setup 26 INPUT MODE 67 Menu A. CAL 49...

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