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Sony R-DG1200 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-289-135-11(1)
Multi Channel AV
Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DG1200
©2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-289-135-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG1200 ©2008 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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 3: About This Manual

    CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,...
  • Page 4 This product is 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts ... 7 1: Installing the speakers ... 13 2: Connecting the speakers ... 15 3: Connecting the TV ... 17 4a: Connecting the audio components ... 18 4b: Connecting the video components ... 23 5: Connecting the antennas ...
  • Page 6 Other Operations Converting analog video input signals ...88 Enjoying the sound/images from the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT ...89 Naming inputs ...92 Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) ...93 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs ...94 Changing the display window ...96 Using the sleep timer ...100 Recording using the receiver ...100...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel Status of the POWER button The receiver is turned off (the ON/ STANDBY lamp lights off) (initial setting). Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote.
  • Page 8 Name Function A POWER Press to turn the receiver on or off. ON/STANDBY Shows the status of the lamp receiver. B TONE MODE Adjust the bass and treble for the front, TONE +/– center and surround/ surround back channels. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select the item you want, then turn TONE...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section OPTICAL IN/ Connects to a DVD OUT jacks player, Super Audio CD player, etc. The COAXIAL jack COAXIAL IN provides a better jacks sound quality (page 17, 19, 26, 27). HDMI IN/ Connects to a DVD OUT* jacks player, Blu-ray disc player, satellite...
  • Page 10 GUI (Graphical User Interface) (page 36). Remote commander You can use the supplied RM-AAL019 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 115). RM-AAL019 THEATER...
  • Page 11 – store a station during tuner operation. Press TV (X), then press ENT/ MEM to enter the value of Sony TV INPUT Press TV (X), then press TV INPUT to select the input signal (TV input or video input).
  • Page 12 DVD player, Blu- ray disc player, etc. Press TV (X), then press OPTIONS TOOLS to display the options of the Sony TV. K ./> Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, a) b)

  • Page 13: 1: Installing The Speakers

    Name Function W SHIFT Press to light up the button to activate the buttons with pink printing. X TV Press to light up the button to enable TV operation (buttons with yellow printing). Y THEATER Press to enjoy optimal image suited for movies and to output the sound from the speakers connected to this receiver...
  • Page 14 You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel system) or two surround back speakers (7.1 channel system). Example of a 7.1 channel speaker system configuration AFront speaker (left) BFront speaker (right)

  • Page 15: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) AFront speaker A (left) BFront speaker A (right) CCenter speaker DSurround speaker (left) ESurround speaker (right) FSurround back speaker (left) GSurround back speaker (right)
  • Page 16 If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speaker system you want to use with SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) on the front panel (page 40). If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals.

  • Page 17: 3: Connecting The Tv

    A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. D Video cord (not supplied) E Component video cord (not supplied) It is not necessary to connect all the cords.

  • Page 18: 4A: Connecting The Audio Components

    Notes • Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and audio signals of a playback component are being output to a TV via the receiver. Unless the power is turned on, neither video nor audio signals will be transmitted.
  • Page 19 Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, an MD deck and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Super Audio CD player, CD player DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) MD deck...
  • Page 20 Notes on connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. • Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in.
  • Page 21 Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD player, Blu-ray disc player or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
  • Page 22 Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as a tape deck, turntable, etc. Turntable Super Audio CD player, CD player A Audio cord (not supplied) Note If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

  • Page 23: 4B: Connecting The Video Components

    4b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, see “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

  • Page 24: Dvd Player

    Connecting components with HDMI jacks HDMI is the abbreviated name for High- Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format. HDMI features • A digital audio signal transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to this receiver.
  • Page 25 Notes on connecting cables • We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (HDMI version 1.3a, category 2 cable) when...

  • Page 26: 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 the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) * When you connect a component equipped with an...

  • Page 27: 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 the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied)

  • Page 28: 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 the audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied)

  • Page 29: 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. Audio signals A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Audio/video cord (not supplied) It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
  • Page 30 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 the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration. In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver Output Signals OUTPUT jack...
  • Page 31 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 32 In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings For details on “Resolution” menu setting, see “Settings for the video (Video settings menu)” (page 54) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 88). Output from “Resolution”...

  • Page 33: 5: Connecting The Antennas

    5: Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. FM wire antenna (supplied) Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.

  • Page 34: 6: Preparing The Receiver And The Remote

    6: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Note Before connecting the AC power cord, make sure that metallic wires of the speaker cords are not touching each other between the SPEAKERS terminals.
  • Page 35 You can switch the command mode (AV SYSTEM 1 or AV SYSTEM 2) of the receiver and the remote. If both the receiver and the other Sony component respond to the same remote command, switch the command mode of either the component or the receiver to...

  • Page 36: 7: Operating The Receiver Using The Gui

    To switch the command mode of the RM-AAL019 remote THEATER THEATER SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT TV INPUT TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 TAPE TAPE D.TUNING D.TUNING MULTI MULTI TUNER TUNER PHONO PHONO -/-- 0/10 -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM CLEAR ENT/MEM CLEAR HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2...
  • Page 37 Press GUI MODE repeatedly. “GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver 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 a menu you want, then press or b.
  • Page 38 System For details on adjusting the system using the System settings menu, see “Settings for the system (System settings menu)” (page 55). Navigating through menus using the GUI 2CH/ 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.DIRECT A.F.D. A.F.D. MOVIE MOVIE INPUT INPUT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MODE MODE SLEEP...

  • Page 39: 8: Setting The Speakers

    Press to enter the parameter. Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want. Press to enter the setting. To return to the previous screen Press RETURN/EXIT O. To exit the menu Press MENU. To exit “GUI MODE” Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.

  • Page 40: Selecting The Front Speakers

    Press V/v repeatedly to select “Impedance”, then press Press V/v repeatedly to select “4 Ω” or “8 Ω” depending on the speakers you are using, then press Notes • If you are not sure of the impedances of the speakers, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers.

  • Page 41: 9: Calibrating The Appropriate Speaker Settings Automatically (Auto Calibration)

    9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration) The DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Measure the polarity of speakers. •...
  • Page 42 Optimizer microphone Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Set up the optimizer microphone. Place the optimizer microphone at your seating position. Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears. On setting up the active subwoofer •...
  • Page 43 Performing Auto Calibration 2CH/ 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.DIRECT A.F.D. A.F.D. MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC INPUT INPUT NIGHT NIGHT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MODE MODE SLEEP SLEEP MODE MODE MODE MODE HOME HOME Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”. “GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 44 Measurement starts. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes. Tips • Operations other than turning the receiver on or off are deactivated during the measurement. • When connecting special speakers, such as dipole speakers, the measurements may not be performed correctly or Auto Calibration cannot be performed.
  • Page 45 Explanation Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. Sets the frequency to one that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. Sets the Auto Calibration EQ to off.
  • Page 46 Message list after Auto Calibration measurement Message Explanation appears in GUI menu [Display window] Error Code: 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to off. Set it to others and perform the measurement [E-xxx: 31]* again. Error Code: 32 None of the speakers were detected. Make sure that the optimizer microphone is connected [E-xxx: 32]* properly and perform the measurement again.

  • Page 47: Playback

    To set Auto Calibration items more precisely (Enhanced Setup) On the Auto Calibration menu, select “Enhanced Setup”, then press • Seating Position You can register three patterns as position 1, 2, and 3, depending on the seating position, listening environment, and measurement conditions.

  • Page 48: Adjust The Volume

    Selected Components that can be input played back VIDEO 2 Camcorder and video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack. Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack. DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD jack. Satellite tuner, etc., connected to the SAT jack.

  • Page 49: Listening To A Super Audio Cd/Cd

    MENU MENU MACRO 1 MACRO 2 MACRO 1 MACRO 2 • 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 50: Watching A Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc

    Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc THEATER THEATER SHIFT SHIFT TV INPUT TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 WIDE WIDE SA-CD/ SA-CD/ TAPE TAPE D.TUNING D.TUNING MULTI MULTI TUNER TUNER PHONO PHONO DMPORT DMPORT -/-- 0/10 -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM CLEAR ENT/MEM CLEAR HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2...

  • Page 51: Enjoying Video Games

    Enjoying video games THEATER THEATER SHIFT SHIFT TV INPUT TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 WIDE WIDE SA-CD/ SA-CD/ TAPE TAPE D.TUNING D.TUNING MULTI MULTI TUNER TUNER PHONO PHONO DMPORT DMPORT -/-- 0/10 -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM CLEAR ENT/MEM CLEAR HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2...

  • Page 52: Watching Video

    Watching video THEATER THEATER SHIFT SHIFT TV INPUT TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 WIDE WIDE SA-CD/ SA-CD/ TAPE TAPE D.TUNING D.TUNING MULTI MULTI TUNER TUNER PHONO PHONO DMPORT DMPORT -/-- 0/10 -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM CLEAR ENT/MEM CLEAR HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 HDMI3...

  • Page 53: Amplifier Operations

    Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio (Audio settings menu) You can use the Audio settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “Audio” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)”...

  • Page 54: Settings For The Video (Video Settings Menu)

    Settings for the video (Video settings menu) You can use the Video settings menu to make settings for video. Select “Video” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 36).

  • Page 55: Settings For The System (System Settings Menu)

    • AMP The HDMI audio signals from the playback component is only output to the speakers connected to the receiver. The multi channel sound can be played back as it is. Note Audio signals are not output from the TV’s speakers when “Audio Out”...

  • Page 56: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre- programmed sound field 2CH/ 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.DIRECT A.F.D. A.F.D. MOVIE MOVIE INPUT INPUT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MODE MODE SLEEP SLEEP HOME HOME Start playing a sound source you want to listen to (CD, DVD, etc.). Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”.
  • Page 57 Types of 2CH mode x 2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound 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 signals.
  • Page 58 When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS-ES DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio a) b) DTS-HD Master Audio Multi channel Linear PCM Audio signals are output in another format if the playback component does not correspond to the format.
  • Page 59 Types of A.F.D. mode 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. A.F.D. mode appears in GUI menu [Display window] A.F.D.
  • Page 60 Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – 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 61 * You can select this sound field mode 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 62: Resetting Sound Fields To The Initial Settings

    Notes • The sound fields for music and movie do not work in the following cases. – The multi channel input is selected. – 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 63: 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 64 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Manual Setup”, then press Press V/v/B/b repeatedly to select speaker you want to adjust. Press Press B/b repeatedly to select the parameter you want. Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the setting. Manual Setup menu parameters x Level (Level of speaker) You can adjust each speaker’s level (center,...
  • Page 65 • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the bass frequencies of each channel from the subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers. Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the...
  • Page 66 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker pattern you want. Making settings with the Test Tone menu 2CH/ 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.DIRECT A.F.D. A.F.D. MOVIE MOVIE INPUT INPUT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MODE MODE SLEEP SLEEP HOME HOME Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”.

  • Page 67: Speaker Settings

    Test Tone menu parameters x Test Tone (Test Tone) • OFF • AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. • L, C, R, SR, SB, SBR, SBL, SL, SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone.

  • Page 68: Adjusting The Equalizer

    x D. Range Comp (Dynamic range compressor) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. •...

  • Page 69: Tuner Operations

    Press V/v repeatedly to select “EQ”, then press Press B/b repeatedly to select the speaker you want to adjust, then press Press B/b repeatedly to select “Bass” or “Treble”, then press V/v to adjust the parameter. You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with TONE MODE and TONE +/–...

  • Page 70: Direct Tuning

    Press V/v to select “Auto Tuning”, then press Press V/v. Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. In case of poor FM stereo reception Press OPTIONS.

  • Page 71: Presetting Radio Stations

    Press SHIFT, then press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency, then press Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 If you have tuned in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.

  • Page 72: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Repeat steps 3 to 7 to preset another station. To tune to preset stations Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting radio stations”. Press V/v to select the preset station you want. You can select a preset station as follows: •...
  • Page 73 ® XM Ready Subscriptions Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to your XM ® Ready audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming.
  • Page 74 To connect to the SIRIUS jack Connect the SiriusConnect Home tuner. When you use the SiriusConnect Home tuner with this receiver, be sure to connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the tuner to a wall outlet. Keep the SiriusConnect Home tuner, antenna, and AC power adaptor away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.
  • Page 75 Checking the XM Radio ID or SIRIUS ID number 2CH/ 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.DIRECT A.F.D. A.F.D. MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC INPUT INPUT NIGHT NIGHT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MODE MODE SLEEP SLEEP MODE MODE MODE MODE HOME HOME MENU Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”.
  • Page 76 Selecting a channel by Category Mode You can select a channel from one category or all the categories. 2CH/ 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.DIRECT A.F.D. A.F.D. MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC INPUT INPUT NIGHT NIGHT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MODE MODE SLEEP SLEEP MODE MODE MODE MODE HOME...
  • Page 77 Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly THEATER THEATER SHIFT SHIFT TV INPUT TV INPUT VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 WIDE WIDE SA-CD/ SA-CD/ TAPE TAPE D.TUNING D.TUNING MULTI MULTI TUNER TUNER PHONO PHONO DMPORT DMPORT -/-- 0/10 -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM CLEAR ENT/MEM CLEAR HDMI1...
  • Page 78 Press V/v repeatedly to select the preset channel you want to use as the preset channel, 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.
  • Page 79 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Parental Lock”, then press or b. 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.”...
  • Page 80 To cancel the Parental Lock Press V/v repeatedly to select “SIRIUS”, then press Tune in the channel you want to unlock using “Direct Tuning” (page 77). Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Parental Lock”, then press or b. Press V/v repeatedly to select “OFF”, then press “Enter your 4-digit lock code.”...
  • Page 81 XM Radio message list Message Explanation appears in GUI menu [Display window] Check Antenna The XM antenna is not connected to the [ANTENNA] XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock or the XM antenna cable is damaged. CH Unauthorized You selected an XM channel that is [UNAUTH] blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package.
  • Page 82 SIRIUS Satellite Radio message list Message Explanation appears in GUI menu [Display window] Antenna Error The antenna is not connected properly. Check the connection between the SiriusConnect [ANTENNA] Acquiring Signal The receiving condition is not good. [ACQUIRING] CALL 888-539- You have not subscribed for the selected SIRI [CALL 888, channel.

  • Page 83: Control For Hdmi

    HDMI function for “BRAVIA” Sync To use “BRAVIA” Sync, set the Control for HDMI function as explained below. By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the Control for HDMI function with an HDMI cable (not supplied), operation is simplified as follows: •...
  • Page 84 Audio/video signals Audio signals A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. B Optical digital cord (not supplied) C Audio cord (not supplied) Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).

  • Page 85: Preparing Control For Hdmi Function

    Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- Easy Setting function. This function is only available for certain types of TV. When you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting on the TV, the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly.

  • Page 86: Watching A Dvd (One-Touch Play)

    To set Control for HDMI 2CH/ 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.DIRECT A.F.D. A.F.D. MOVIE MOVIE INPUT INPUT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MODE MODE SLEEP SLEEP HOME HOME Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI ON”. “GUI MODE” appears in the display window of the receiver and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 87: Enjoying The Tv Sound From The Speakers Connected To The Receiver (System Audio Control)

    Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

  • Page 88: 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 89: Enjoying The Sound/Images From The Components Connected To The Digital Media Port

    For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 19). Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters: • TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter • TDM-NW1/NW10 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter •...
  • Page 90 Press or b. The component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is recognized and “DMPORT” on the TV screen will change to the component’s name. The category of the component connected to DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter appears on the TV screen. Note An icon which shows the component recognized is displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 91 To operate the TDM-iP1/iP50 or TDM-NC1 using the adapter menu Make sure that “Adapter GUI” is selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 89). For details on operating the adapter using the adapter GUI menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the adapter you are using.

  • Page 92: Naming Inputs

    x Shuffle (TDM-iP1 only) Plays all the tracks in random order. • Off Deactivates the shuffle play mode. • Albums Plays all the tracks on an album in random order. • Songs Plays all the tracks in “Songs” in random order.

  • Page 93: Switching Between Digital And Analog Audio (Input Mode)

    Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, 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.

  • Page 94: 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. Example: Connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input only the digital optical audio signals from the DVD player.
  • Page 95 Input name Assignable video Video1: input jacks Composite Video2: Composite Composite DVD: Composite SAT: Composite HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 Component1 Component2 Component3 None Assignable audio Video1: OPT input jacks Video2: OPT MD/TAPE: BD: COAX DVD: COAX SA-CD/CD: COAX Analog Notes •...

  • Page 96: Changing The Display Window

    Changing the display window You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display window. 2CH/ 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.DIRECT A.F.D. A.F.D. MOVIE MOVIE INPUT INPUT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MODE MODE SLEEP SLEEP DISPLAY HOME HOME Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows.
  • Page 97 About the indicators on the display window COAX OPT MULTI IN DTS - HD MSTR HI RES HDMI DMPORT ANALOG LPCM S SR SB L SB SB R Name Function A SW Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack.
  • Page 98 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 kHz/24 bit signals. Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have...
  • Page 99 Name Function W ANALOG Lights up when – INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and no digital signal is being input through the COAXIAL, OPTICAL or HDMI jacks. – INPUT MODE is set to “ANALOG”. – the “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.

  • Page 100: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. 2CH/ 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.DIRECT A.F.D. A.F.D. MOVIE MOVIE INPUT INPUT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION MODE MODE SLEEP SLEEP Press SLEEP repeatedly. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP”...
  • Page 101 Prepare the recording component. Insert a blank MD or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level. Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component. Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.

  • Page 102: Using A Bi-Amplifier Connection

    Using a bi-amplifier connection If you are not using the surround back speakers, you can use the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS terminals for the front speakers in a bi-amplifier connection. To connect the speakers Front speaker Connect the jacks on the Lo (or Hi) side of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals, and connect the jacks on the Hi (or Lo) side of the front speakers to the...

  • Page 103: Operating Without Connecting To The Tv

    Operating without connecting to the TV You can operate this receiver using the display window if you do not use a GUI when a TV is not connected. Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”. When “GUI MODE” is displayed in the display window, the menu is set to display on the TV screen using a GUI.
  • Page 104 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 103. Menu [Display Parameters window] [Display window] AUTO CAL Auto Calibration start [<AUTO CAL>] [A.CAL START] Calibration type [CAL TYPE] Position [POSITION] Naming inputs...
  • Page 105 Menu [Display Parameters window] [Display window] SPEAKER Speaker pattern [<SPEAKER>] [SP PATTERN] Front speakers [FRT SP] Center speaker [CNT SP] Surround speakers [SUR SP] Bi-amplifier speaker selection [BI-AMP SP] Front left speaker distance [FL DIST.] Front right speaker distance [FR DIST.] Center speaker distance [CNT DIST.] Surround left speaker distance...
  • Page 106 Menu [Display Parameters window] [Display window] SURROUND Sound field selection [<SURROUND>] [S.F. SELECT] Enhanced Surround mode [E.SUR MODE] Effect level [EFFECT] Front speakers bass level [<EQ>] [FRT BASS] Front speakers treble level [FRT TREBLE] Center speaker bass level [CNT BASS] Center speaker treble level [CNT TREBLE] Surround speakers bass level...
  • Page 107 Menu [Display Parameters window] [Display window] VIDEO Video signals conversion [<VIDEO>] [RESOLUTION] Video input assignment [V. ASSIGN] HDMI Control for HDMI [<HDMI>] [CTRL: HDMI] HDMI audio input setting [AUDIO OUT] Subwoofer level for HDMI [SW LEVEL] SYSTEM Naming inputs [<SYSTEM>] [NAME IN] Brightness of the display window [DIMMER]...
  • Page 108 Performing Auto Calibration For details on the Auto Calibration, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 41). See “Before you perform the Auto Calibration” (page 41) before performing the Auto Calibration. To operate on the receiver Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”.

  • Page 109: Surround Mode

    Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. FRONT REF Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.

  • Page 110: Tuning Radio Stations

    Press V/v repeatedly to select “E.SUR MODE”, then press Press V/v repeatedly to select the Enhanced Surround mode you want, then press Note The selected Enhanced Surround mode can only be applied if you have selected “E.SURROUND” by pressing A.F.D. repeatedly. Listening to the sound without any adjustment (ANALOG DIRECT)
  • Page 111 Listening to satellite tuner For details on XM/SIRIUS Radio service, see “Listening to satellite radio” (page 72) in “Tuner Operations”. Aiming the XM Antenna Press XM to select “XM RADIO” or press SIRIUS to select “SIRIUS”. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
  • Page 112 Press CATEGORY + or CATEGORY – to select the category you want. The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected. Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select the channel. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO”, then turn TUNING +/–...

  • Page 113: Using The Remote

    When you program the remote to control the following Sony or non-Sony components, you can use the buttons on the remote that are marked with circles. Note, however, that some buttons may not operate your component.

  • Page 114: Table Of Buttons Used To Control Each Component

    Table of buttons used to control each component Component player, DVD/ Button combo AV ?/1 Numeric buttons (SHIFT mode) TV INPUT, WIDE (SHIFT mode) -/-- (SHIFT mode) ENT/MEM (SHIFT mode) CLEAR (SHIFT mode) DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT O OPTIONS, TOOLS V/v/B/b, MENU, HOME ./>...

  • Page 115: Programming The Remote

    The procedure below uses an example 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 116 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 component accepts differs depending on the...
  • Page 117 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. To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401, 402, 403...
  • Page 118 ZENITH 542, 543, 567 GENERAL ELECTRIC 503, 509, 510, 544 (GE) LOEWE 515, 534, 556 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...

  • Page 119: Performing Several Commands In Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)

    Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) The Macro Play function lets you link several commands in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (MACRO 1 and MACRO 2). You can specify up to 20 commands for each macro list.
  • Page 120 Press the button for the operation you want to perform to learn the function as follows. Press Operations to be programmed N, x, X, Performs the operation M, m, of the button. ., > The input Switches inputs. button for more than 1 second MACRO 1 or Make a one second...

  • Page 121: Setting Remote Control Codes That Are Not Stored In The Remote

    Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the remote Even if a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the remote, it is possible for the remote to learn the code using the learning function.

  • Page 122: Clearing All The Contents Of The Remote's Memory

    Using a command that has been learned When selecting a learned input, press the button used to learn that function. To erase the learned code While holding down RM SET UP, press THEATER. Press the input button (VIDEO 1 in the example) for which you want to clear the setting.

  • Page 123: Glossary

    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 124: Dolby Digital Surround Ex

    x Dolby Digital Surround EX Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6.1 channels. Active scenes, especially, are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field.
  • Page 125 “p” of “480p” stands for “Progressive”. x x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range...

  • Page 126: 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 127: 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 128 There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
  • 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 No sound is output from the receiver and TV speaker while using the System Audio Control function. • Make sure the TV is compatible with the System Audio Control function. • If the TV does not have System Audio Control function, set the “Audio Out” settings in HDMI settings menu to –...

  • Page 131: Remote Control

    (page 35). • Make sure you select the correct input on 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. Error messages If there is a malfunction, the display window shows a message.

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
  • Page 133 You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE, press POWER on the receiver. All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale.

  • Page 134: Index

    Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 22 Numerics 2 channel 57 2ch Analog Direct 57 2ch Stereo Mode 57 4 Ω 40 5.1 channel 13 7.1 channel 14 8 Ω 40 A.F.D. (mode) 59 A/V Sync 53 AC power cord 34 AM 69 Audio (Settings) 53 Auto Calibration 41...
  • Page 135 Input 47 Input Assign 94 INPUT MODE 93 INPUT SELECTOR 49 iPod 90 Level 64 LFE (Low Frequency Effects) 97 List Mode 92 Manual Setup 63 MASTER VOLUME 49 Messages Auto Calibration 46 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 92 Error 131 SIRIUS 82 XM 81 Movie 61 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp 50...
  • Page 136 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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