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Sony STR-DN1000 Operating Instructions Manual

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STR-DN1000
©2009 Sony Corporation
4-136-735-11(1)

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  • Page 1 Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DN1000 ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-136-735-11(1)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _____________________________________ ________________ Serial No. ______________________________________ ________________ Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions.
  • Page 3 12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    MORISAWA & COMPANY LTD. This product using Neural-THX manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under USA and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd.
  • Page 5 Corporation. “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Description and location of parts...8 Getting Started 1: Installing speakers ...17 2: Connecting speakers...19 3: Connecting the TV ...21 4a: Connecting the audio components...23 4b: Connecting the video components ...25 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)...35 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...36 7: Displaying the GUI menu on the TV screen...37 8: Selecting the front speaker system ...38...
  • Page 7 S-AIR Operations About S-AIR products ... 97 Setting up an S-AIR product ... 99 Enjoying the system’s sound in another room ... 104 Changing the channel for better sound transmission ... 105 Stabilizing S-AIR reception ... 106 Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode...

  • Page 8: Description And Location Of Parts

    Description and location of parts Front panel PHONES SPEAKERS Name Function A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 36, 37, 54, 70). B Remote sensor Receives signals from remote commander. C White lamp Lights up when the receiver is on.
  • Page 9 Name Function J AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied jack optimizer microphone for the Auto Calibration function (page 41). K DISPLAY Press repeatedly to select information displayed on the display (page 88, 132). L DIMMER Press repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display (page 111).
  • Page 10 About the indicators on the display Name Function A SW Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a subwoofer signal based on the LFE signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels.
  • Page 11 Name Function G D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. H SP A/SP B/ Lights up according to the front SP A+B speaker system used (page 38). However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    VIDEO CENTER SURROUND BACK/ FRONT B/ MONITOR BI-AMP AUDIO SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER C ANTENNA section CAUTION Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 23). SURROUND FRONT A Connects to the FM ANTENNA wire antenna (aerial) jack supplied with this receiver (page 35).

  • Page 13: Component Video Input

    D DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN jacks COAXIAL IN jack HDMI IN/ OUT* jacks E SPEAKERS section F AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) AUDIO OUT Black jack G VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) VIDEO IN/...
  • Page 14 Remote commander You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate. You can also program the remote to control non-Sony audio/video components. For details, see “Programming the remote” (page 117).
  • Page 15 – enter the value after selecting a channel, disc or track using the numeric buttons. – store a station during tuner operation. To enter the value of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press ENT/MEM. CLEAR Press SHIFT (X), then press CLEAR to –...
  • Page 16 VCD player, DVD player, etc. is displayed on the TV screen. To return to the previous menu of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press RETURN/EXIT O. Press to display the current status of or information on components connected to the receiver.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 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 subwoofer (5.1 channel).
  • Page 18 Tips • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system, the angle A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

  • Page 19: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). ANTENNA IN 4 IN 3 ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) SIRIUS DIGITAL MPORT (ASSIGNABLE) OPTICAL COAXIAL 7A MAX OPTICAL IN SAT IN BD IN DVD IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 20 If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT B/BI-AMP L terminals. If you are not using surround back speaker, and you have an additional front speaker system, connect the additional front speaker system to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/FRONT B/ BI-AMP terminals.

  • Page 21: 3: Connecting The Tv

    C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
  • Page 22 Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is transmitted.

  • Page 23: 4A: Connecting The Audio Components

    4a: Connecting the audio components Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, CD recorder and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Super Audio CD player, CD player, CD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO...
  • Page 24 Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned on. • Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in. • As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver.

  • Page 25: 4B: Connecting The Video Components

    4b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, see “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
  • Page 26 HDMI is the abbreviated name for High- Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. Sony recommends that you connect components to the receiver using an HDMI cable. With HDMI, you can easily enjoy both high quality sound and high quality images.

  • Page 27: Dvd Player

    SA-CD/CD/CD-R VIDEO 1 A HDMI cable (not supplied) Sony recommends that you use an HDMI-authorized cable or Sony HDMI cable. BAudio cord (not supplied) COptical digital cord (not supplied) Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).

  • Page 28: Notes On Connecting Cables

    Notes on connecting cables • We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an HDMI version 1.3a, category 2 cable) when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Notes • The COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 jacks have been assigned to the DVD player.

  • Page 30: Blu-Ray Disc Player

    Connecting a Blu-ray disc player The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Notes • The COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jacks have been assigned to the Blu-ray disc player.

  • Page 31: Satellite Tuner, Set-Top Box

    Connecting a satellite tuner, set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or 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 Video signals COMPONENT VIDEO...

  • Page 32: Dvd Recorder, Vcr

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

  • Page 33: Function For Conversion Of Video Signals

    Function for conversion of video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration below. •...
  • Page 34 Notes on converting video signals • When video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output.

  • Page 35: 5: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). COMPONENT VIDEO DMPORT IN 3 IN 1 DC5V IN 2 MONITOR 0.7A MAX...

  • Page 36: 6: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote

    6: 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) To the wall outlet Notes • Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.

  • Page 37: 7: Displaying The Gui Menu On The Tv Screen

    Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP040 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 38: 8: Selecting The Front Speaker System

    Press GUI MODE. After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. VIDEO 1 Input VIDEO 2 Music Video...
  • Page 39 To set up front speakers B 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC NIGHT INPUT RESOLUTION SLEEP MODE MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE HOME RETURN/ TOOLS/ EXIT OPTIONS MENU – CATEGORY + < < > Press GUI MODE. After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI”...

  • Page 40: 9: Calibrating The Appropriate Speaker Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function which allows you to perform automatic calibration to measure the following: • Speaker connections • Polarity of speakers • Speaker distance •...

  • Page 41: Performing Auto Calibration

    Optimizer microphone MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING INPUT SELECTOR MUTING VIDEO 2 IN AUTO CAL MIC VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES 2 CH/ SPEAKERS A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT MODE DIMMER DISPLAY AUTO CAL MIC Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
  • Page 42 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Auto Cal.”, then press Press V/v repeatedly to select “Auto Cal. Start”, then press or b. Press to select “START”. The measurement starts in five seconds. Auto Calibration Count Down Please press enter key to stop. CANCEL RETURN Measurement starts.
  • Page 43 Full Flat Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Engineer Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. Front Adjusts the characteristics of Reference all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

  • Page 44: Error Code

    Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Error and Explanation warning code Error Code 31 The SPEAKERS is set to off. Set it to others and perform the Auto Calibration again. Error Code 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected properly and perform the measurement again.

  • Page 45: Guide To On-Screen Display Operation

    Guide to on-screen display operation You can display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen and select the function you want to use on the TV screen by pressing V/v/B/b on the remote. To display the menu of the receiver on the TV screen, make sure that the receiver is in “GUI MODE”...

  • Page 46: Other Settings

    Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want. Press to enter the setting. Repeat steps 2 to 9 to make other settings. To return to the previous screen Press RETURN/EXIT O. To exit the menu Press MENU. To exit “GUI MODE” Press GUI MODE.

  • Page 47: Playback

    Press TOOLS/OPTIONS while the menu item list is displayed. The option menu appears. VIDEO 1 Input VIDEO 2 Input Assign Name lnput Press V/v repeatedly to select the option menu item you want, or b. then press Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want, then press To exit the menu...

  • Page 48: Camcorder, Video Game, Etc

    Press V/v repeatedly to select “Input”, then press The menu item list appears on the TV screen. Press V/v repeatedly to select the component you want, then press Selected input Components that can be played back VIDEO 1 VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Camcorder, video game,...

  • Page 49: Enjoying Sound/Images From The Components Connected To The Digital Media Port

    For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting audio components” (page 23). Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters as of May 2009: • TDM-BT1/BT10 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter • TDM-NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter •...

  • Page 50: The Receiver

    Selecting the operation screen You can select an operation screen using the GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For some adapter, such as TDM-BT1, the operation screen is fixed and you cannot change it on the GUI screen. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D.
  • Page 51 Contents list for audio iPod Playlists > Playlist > Track Artists > Artist > Album > Track Albums > Album > Track Songs > Track Genres > Genre > Artist > Album > Track Composers > Composer > Track Audiobooks > Audiobook Network Client Music Surfin >...

  • Page 52: Tuner Operations

    Option parameters in the play modes x Repeat Mode (TDM-iP50 only) • OFF • One • All x Shuffle (TDM-iP50 only) • OFF • Songs • Albums x List Mode (TDM-NC1 only) • All Tracks • Disc List • Artist List •...

  • Page 53: Tuning Into A Station

    Tuning into a station automatically (Auto Tuning) Press GUI MODE. After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. Press V/v repeatedly to select “FM”...

  • Page 54: Presetting Fm/Am Radio Stations

    Changing the AM tuning scale You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz on the receiver. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING 2 CH/ PHONES SPEAKERS A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT MODE DISPLAY Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

  • Page 55: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Press The station is stored as the selected preset number. Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset another station. You can store station as follows: • AM band: AM 1 to AM 30 • FM band: FM 1 to FM 30 Tuning to preset stations Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting FM/AM radio...

  • Page 56: Connecting The Sirius Satellite Radio

    SIRIUS and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. SIRIUS subscription sold separately. Taxes and a one-time activation fee may apply. SIRIUS tuner required (sold separately) to receive the SIRIUS service.

  • Page 57: Preparing To Listen To The Sirius Satellite Radio

    Preparing to listen to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE GUI MODE DISPLAY V/v/B/b, HOME RETURN/ TOOLS/ EXIT OPTIONS MENU – CATEGORY + < < > Checking the SIRIUS Radio ID Press GUI MODE.

  • Page 58: Selecting A Channel Of The Sirius Satellite Radio

    Selecting a channel of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio SHIFT SHIFT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ TUNER DMPORT -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 CLEAR/>10 HDMI 4 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC NIGHT INPUT RESOLUTION SLEEP MODE MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE V/v/B/b,...

  • Page 59: Presetting Sirius Satellite Radio Channels

    Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly (Direct Tuning) Press GUI MODE. After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 60: Restricting Access To Specific Channels (Parental Lock)

    Press V/v repeatedly to select the preset channel you want, then press Preset channels from 1 to 30 are available, and a default channel is preset for all the preset channels when you purchase the receiver. The selected channel is registered as the preset channel you selected in step 3.

  • Page 61: To Cancel The Parental Lock

    Press V/v repeatedly to select “ON”, then press “Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears. Press SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter your 4-digit lock code. “The channel has been locked.” appears and the Parental Lock is set. To delete the numbers you have entered, go back to step 2 by pressing RETURN/ EXIT O, and then repeat the procedure above from step 2.
  • Page 62 SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list Message Explanation appears on TV screen [Display] Antenna The antenna is not connected [ANTENNA] properly. Acquiring The receiving condition is not [ACQUIRING] good. UNSUB CH You have not subscribed for the [CALL 888, selected channel. 539-SIRI]* SR Tuner The SiriusConnect Home tuner is...

  • Page 63: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Playing back with 2-channel sound You can switch the output sound to 2-channel sound regardless of the recording formats of the software you are using, the playback component connected, or the sound field settings of the receiver. HDMI 4 2CH/ 2CH/...

  • Page 64: Playing Back With Multi-Channel Surround

    Playing back with multi-channel surround 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. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC A.F.D.
  • Page 65 Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. – DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. – Dolby TrueHD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.
  • Page 66 Types of enhanced surround mode Enhanced Multi channel surround mode audio after [appears on TV decoding screen] PRO LOGIC II* 5-channel signals [Pro Logic II] PRO LOGIC IIx* 7-channel signals [Pro Logic IIx] NEO:6 CINEMA 7-channel signals [Neo:6 Cinema] NEO:6 MUSIC 7-channel signals [Neo:6 Music] ®...

  • Page 67: Enjoying A Surround Effect For Music/Movie

    You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver. MUSIC 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 68 Notes • The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases. – PCM signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received. – DTS 96/24 signals are being received. – DTS-HD signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz are being received.

  • Page 69: Digital Audio Formats Supported By The Receiver

    Digital audio formats supported by the receiver Digital audio formats that this receiver can decode depend on digital audio input jacks for the components connected. This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS-ES DTS 96/24...

  • Page 70: 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. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING 2 CH/ PHONES SPEAKERS A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT MODE MUSIC Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1.
  • Page 71 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Settings”, then press to enter the menu mode. The setting menu list appears on the TV screen. Auto Cal. Speaker Surround Setting Audio Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want, then or b. press Example: When you select “Auto Cal.”.

  • Page 72: Settings For The Auto Calibration (Auto Calibration Menu)

    Settings for the Auto Calibration (Auto Calibration menu) You can make settings for the Auto Calibration function to suit your preference. Auto Calibration menu parameter x Auto Cal. Start (Auto Calibration start) Lets you perform Auto Calibration. For details, see “Performing Auto Calibration” (page 41).

  • Page 73: Setting For The Speaker (Speaker Settings Menu)

    Setting for the speaker (Speaker Settings menu) You can adjust each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed. Note The speaker settings are only for the current seating position. Speaker Settings menu parameter x SP Pattern (Speaker pattern) Select “SP Pattern”...
  • Page 74 Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “Large”. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if – the digital input signal contains LFE signals. –...
  • Page 75 x Crossover Freq (Speaker crossover frequency) Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of speakers that the speaker size has been set to “Small” in the Speaker Settings menu. Measured speaker crossover frequency is set for each speaker after the Auto Calibration. Press B/b repeatedly to select the speaker on the screen you want to adjust.

  • Page 76: Dynamic Range Compression

    When a test tone is not output from the speakers • The speaker cords may not be connected securely. Check to see if they are connected securely and cannot be disconnected by pulling on them slightly. • The speaker cords may have the short-circuit problem.

  • Page 77: Settings For The Surround Sound (Surround Settings Menu)

    Settings for the surround sound (Surround Settings menu) You can adjust the sound effect on the “S.F. Select” screen. Note The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field. Surround Settings menu parameters x S.F. Select (Sound field select) You can select the surround sound field and adjust the effect level on the “S.F.

  • Page 78: Settings For The Eq (Eq Menu)

    Settings for the EQ (EQ menu) You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/trebel level) of front speakers. Bass Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. – Sound Field is set to “Analog Direct”. –...

  • Page 79: Settings For The Video (Video Settings Menu)

    x Dec. Priority (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the HDMI IN jack. • PCM When signals from the HDMI IN jack are selected, only PCM signals are output from the connected player.
  • Page 80 In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings “Resolution” menu setting Input signals DIRECT Component video Video AUTO (initial Component video setting) Video 480/576i Component video Video 480/576p Component video Video 720p, 1080i Component video Video a : Video signals are up-converted and output through the video converter. f : The same type of signal as that of the input signal is output.

  • Page 81: Settings For Hdmi (Hdmi Settings Menu)

    Settings for HDMI (HDMI Settings menu) You can make the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jack. HDMI Settings menu parameters x Ctrl for HDMI (Control for HDMI) Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see “Preparing for the “BRAVIA”...

  • Page 82: Settings For The S-Air (S-Air Settings Menu)

    Settings for the S-AIR (S-AIR Settings menu) You can make the required settings when you have connect the S-AIR sub unit to the EZW-T100 slot. S-AIR Settings menu parameters x S-AIR ID (S-AIR ID) Lets you set the ID to match the S-AIR main unit with S-AIR sub unit.
  • Page 83 Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. Press or b to enter the parameter. Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want. Press to enter the setting. To return to the previous display Press B or RETURN/EXIT O. To exit the menu Press MENU.

  • Page 84: Overview Of The Menus

    Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 82. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] Auto Calibration Auto Calibration start settings [A.CAL START] [<AUTO CAL>] Calibration type [CAL TYPE] Position [POSITION] Naming position [NAME IN]...
  • Page 85 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] Speaker settings Speaker pattern [<SPEAKER>] [SP PATTERN] Front speakers [FRT SP] Center speaker [CNT SP] Surround speakers [SUR SP] Surround back speaker assign [SB ASSIGN] Front left speaker distance [FL DIST.] Front right speaker distance [FR DIST.] Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance...
  • Page 86 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] Surround settings Sound field selection [<SURROUND>] [S.F. SELECT] Enhanced surround mode [E.SUR MODE] Effect level [EFFECT] EQ settings Front speakers bass level [<EQ>] [BASS] Front speakers treble level [TREBLE] Tuner settings FM station receiving mode [<TUNER>] [FM MODE] Naming preset stations [NAME IN]...
  • Page 87 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] Video settings Resolution [<VIDEO>] [RESOLUTION] Video input assignment [V. ASSIGN] VIDEO 1 ? c VIDEO 2 ? c BD ? c DVD ? c SAT ? c SA-CD/CD ? c Switching component signals [COMP. DEC.] HDMI settings Control for HDMI [<HDMI>] [CTRL:HDMI]...

  • Page 88: Changing The Display

    Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows. All inputs except the FM and AM band Input name you selected* t Original input name t Sound field currently applied t Volume level t Stream information...
  • Page 89 Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.
  • Page 90 When you select “PHASE INFO.” You can check the phase of each speaker (in phase/out of phase). Press V/v repeatedly to select a speaker, then press to return to step 2 in “To confirm/save Auto Calibration when GUI function is turned off” (page 89). Display Explanation : IN...

  • Page 91: Presetting Radio Stations

    Listening to the FM/AM radio For details on the tuner function, see “Tuner Operations” (page 52). Tuning radio stations Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high frequencies, press TUNING –...
  • Page 92 Listening to satellite tuner For details on SIRIUS Radio service, see “Listening to Satellite Radio” (page 55) in “Tuner Operations”. Aiming the SIRIUS Antenna You can use “SR ANT AIM” in the Tuner settings menu to help you aim the antenna for optimal signal reception.

  • Page 93: Bravia" Sync Features

    Then, press ENT/MEM to enter the selection. “BRAVIA” Sync Features What is “BRAVIA” Sync? “BRAVIA” Sync is compatible with Sony TV, Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, AV amplifier, etc., that is equipped with the Control for HDMI function. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “BRAVIA”...

  • Page 94: Preparing For The "Bravia" Sync

    When your TV is compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function When you connect a Sony TV with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function, the Control for HDMI function of the receiver can be turned on simultaneously by turning the Control for HDMI function of the TV on.
  • Page 95 When your TV is not compatible with the “Control for HDMI-Easy Setting” function Turn the Control for HDMI function of the receiver and the connected component on individually. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP MODE DISPLAY GUI MODE HOME RETURN/...

  • Page 96: Playing Back Components With One-Touch Operation (One-Touch Play)

    Playing back components with one-touch operation (One-Touch Play) You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation. Play back a connected component. The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input.

  • Page 97: Turning Off The Receiver With The Tv (System Power Off)

    Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV.
  • Page 98 Room B S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) S-AIR main unit Room A (this receiver) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING PHONES 2 CH/ SPEAKERS A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT MODE DIMMER DISPLAY S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) To use S-AIR products (S-AIR main unit and sub unit) Before using S-AIR products, have the following ready.

  • Page 99: Setting Up An S-Air Product

    Setting up an S-AIR product Before using an S-AIR product, be sure to perform the following settings to establish the sound transmission. Inserting the wireless transmitter/transceiver To make use of the S-AIR function, you need to insert the wireless transmitter (not supplied) into the S-AIR main unit and the wireless transceiver (not supplied) into the S-AIR sub unit.
  • Page 100 Notes • Insert the wireless transmitter with the S-AIR logo facing up. • Insert the wireless transmitter so that the V marks are aligned. • Do not insert other than the wireless transmitter into the EZW-T100 slot. Use the screws that you removed from step 1 to fasten the wireless transmitter.
  • Page 101 Press V/v repeatedly to select the ID (A, B or C) you want, then press The ID of the S-AIR main unit is set. “Set S-AIR ID of the sub unit to the same as that of the main unit” appears. Press to set the ID of the S-AIR sub unit.

  • Page 102: Main Unit

    Pairing the S-AIR main unit with a specific S-AIR sub unit (Pairing operation) To establish sound transmission, you need to set the same ID for your S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit. However, if your neighbors have S-AIR products and their IDs are the same as yours, your neighbors could receive the sound of your S-AIR main unit or vice versa.
  • Page 103 Press GUI MODE. After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. Press V/v repeatedly to select “Settings”, then press The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 104: Enjoying The System's Sound In Another Room

    Enjoying the system’s sound in another room (For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied)) You can enjoy the system’s sound in another room by using the S-AIR receiver. The S-AIR receiver can be placed in another room for enjoying the system’s sound there. For details of the S-AIR receiver, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the S-AIR receiver.

  • Page 105: Changing The Channel For Better Sound Transmission

    Select the desired function on the S-AIR receiver. x When “Party” is set The S-AIR receiver’s function changes sequentially as you press INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver or S-AIR CH of the S-AIR receiver. x When “Separate” is set The S-AIR receiver’s function changes by pressing S-AIR CH of the S-AIR receiver.

  • Page 106: Stabilizing S-Air Reception

    Press V/v repeatedly to select “RF Change”, then press Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want. • AUTO: Normally select this. The system changes “RF Change” to “ON” or “OFF” automatically. • ON: The system transmits sound by searching for a better channel for transmitting.

  • Page 107: Enjoying The S-Air Receiver While The S-Air Main Unit Is In Standby Mode

    • Adjust the location (height, orientation, and place in the room) of S-AIR products until reception is the most stable. – Place so that the wireless adapters of the S-AIR main unit and sub unit are closer. MASTER VOLUME MULTI CHANNEL DECODING INPUT SELECTOR MUTING VIDEO 2 IN...

  • Page 108: Other Operations

    Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want. • ON: You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode or turned on. • OFF: You cannot enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode.

  • Page 109: Enjoying The Sound/Images From Other Inputs

    Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input. For example, connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL BD IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the digital optical audio signals from the DVD player.
  • Page 110 Input name Assignable COMP.1 video input COMP.2 jacks COMP.3 CVBS HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 NONE Assignable BD OPT audio input SAT OPT jacks DVD COAX ANALOG * Initial setting Notes • You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the optical input jacks on the receiver, and you cannot assign coaxial signals from the input source to the coaxial input jacks on the receiver.

  • Page 111: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 0:30:00 t 1:00:00 t 1:30:00 t 2:00:00 t OFF When Sleep Timer is activated, “SLEEP”...

  • Page 112: Enjoying The Surround Effect At Low Volume Levels (Night Mode)

    Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level.

  • Page 113: Using A Bi-Amplifier Connection

    Recording onto a recording media Press the input button of the playback component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR +/– on the receiver. Prepare the playback component for playing. For example, insert the video tape you want to copy into the VCR. Prepare the recording component.
  • Page 114 To set up speakers 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT RESOLUTION SLEEP MODE MODE GUI MODE DISPLAY HOME RETURN/ TOOLS/ EXIT OPTIONS MENU – CATEGORY + < < > Press GUI MODE. After “MENU ON” appears on the display for a while, “GUI” appears and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 115: Using The Remote

    You can control Sony or non-Sony components you are using with the remote supplied with the receiver. The remote is initially set to control Sony components. When you change the settings of the remote according to the components you are using,...
  • Page 116 Table of buttons used to control each component Component Button AV ?/1 Numeric buttons TV INPUT, WIDE -/--, >10, CLEAR ENT/MEM TOOLS/OPTIONS DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT O V/v/B/b, MENU, HOME ./> < < m/TUNING –, M/TUNING + DISC SKIP N, X, x MUTING, MASTER VOL +/–, TV VOL +/–...

  • Page 117: Programming The Remote

    The procedure below uses as an example a case in which a VCR made by a company other than Sony is connected to the VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the receiver. Before you begin, note that: –...
  • Page 118 Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a...
  • Page 119 To control an MD deck Maker Code(s) SONY DENON KENWOOD To control an HDD recorder Maker Code(s) SONY 307, 308, 309 To control a Blu-ray disc player/ recorder Maker Code(s) SONY 310, 311, 312 To control a PSX Maker Code(s)
  • Page 120 742, 743, 744, 745 SANYO 717, 720, 746 SHARP 748, 749 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 756 ZENITH * If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA, enter the code for Sony instead.

  • Page 121: Clearing All The Contents Of The Remote's Memory

    To control a satellite tuner Maker Code(s) SONY 801, 802, 803, 804, 824, 825, 865 AMSTRAD 845, 846 BskyB GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) GRUNDIG 859, 860 HUMAX 846, 847 THOMSON 857, 861, 864, 876 PACE 848, 849, 850, 852, 862, 863, 864...

  • Page 122: Additional Information

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) 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”...
  • Page 123 x Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and efficiency to deliver more channels of compelling surround sound for high-definition video media. Its superior coding efficiencies enable up to 7.1 channel of high-quality multi channel audio without negatively impacting bit budgets allocated for video performance or additional feature sets.
  • Page 124 x DTS-HD Audio format which extends the conventional DTS Digital Surround format. This format consists of a core and an extension, and the core part has DTS Digital Surround compatibility. There are two kinds of DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio.

  • Page 125: Precautions

    S-AIR (Sony Audio Interactive Radio frequency) Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high quality media. To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high quality media are transmitted with no deterioration, Sony has developed a technology called “S-AIR”...

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard.
  • Page 127 There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the connection is (are) fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component.
  • Page 128 There is no sound from the subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your subwoofer. • Depending on the selected sound field, no sound output from the subwoofer. • When all speakers are set to “Large” and “Neo:6 Cinema”...
  • Page 129 Video There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen. • Select the appropriate input on the receiver (page 47). • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV.
  • Page 130 The Control for HDMI function does not work. • Check the HDMI connection (page 26). • Make sure “Ctrl for HDMI” is set to “ON” in HDMI Settings menu. • Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function.
  • Page 131 No sound is heard from the S-AIR product. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 26 1/4 feet (8 m) away from this S-AIR main unit. • Confirm the ID of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are the same (page 100).
  • Page 132 Ground wire • Make sure you select the correct input on (not supplied) the remote. • When you operate a programmed non- Sony component, the remote may not function properly depending on the model and the maker of the component.

  • Page 133: Specifications

    Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. In the event of a problem with S-AIR function, have a Sony dealer check the entire system together (S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit). To clear...
  • Page 134 Input Analog Sensitivity: 500 mV/ 50 kohms : 96 dB (A, 500 mV Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Digital (Optical) S/N: 100 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) Output (Analog) AUDIO OUT Voltage: 500 mV/10 kohms SUBWOOFER Voltage: 2 V/1 kohm Equalizer...

  • Page 135: Index

    Index Numerics 2-channel 63 5.1 channel 17 7.1 channel 17 A/V Sync 78, 86 AM 52, 91 Antenna Aiming 57, 86, 92 Audio settings 78, 86 Auto Calibration settings 72, Auto Tuning 53 BI-AMP 73 Bi-amplifier connection 113 Blu-ray disc player 27, 30, BRAVIA Sync preparing 94 Calibration Type 72, 84...
  • Page 136 Super Audio CD player 23, Surround settings 77, 86 System settings 87 Test Tone 75, 84 Tuner 52 Tuner settings 86 Tuning 53, 54 TV 21, 27, 48 Up converting 33 VCR 32, 48 Video settings 79, 87 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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