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Sony STR-DG1100 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-209-654-11(3)
Multi Channel
AV Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DG1100
Sony Corporation
©2007 Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia

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  • Page 1 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. This product using Neural Surround, THX Technologies is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. Sony Corporation hereby grants the user a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right to use this product, and other related technologies dully licensed owned by Neural Audio Corporation and/or THX Ltd.,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts ...6 1: Installing speakers ...14 2: Connecting speakers ...16 3: Connecting the monitor ...18 4a: Connecting the audio components ...20 4b: Connecting the video components ...25 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) ...34 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...35 7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface) ...37...
  • Page 5 Additional Information Glossary ... 116 Precautions ... 118 Troubleshooting ... 119 Specifications ... 123 Index ... 126...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel Status of the POWER button The receiver is turned off (initial setting). Press POWER to turn the receiver on. You cannot turn the receiver on using the remote. On/Standby Press ?/1 on the remote to turn the receiver on or set it to the standby mode.
  • Page 7 Name Function A POWER Press to turn the receiver on or off. B AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the jack supplied optimizer microphone for the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration function (page 42). C TONE MODE Adjusts FRONT/ CENTER/ TONE SURROUND/ SURROUND BACK BASS and TREBLE.
  • Page 8 Name Function S INPUT Turn to select the input SELECTOR source to play back. T MASTER Turn to adjust the VOLUME volume level of all speakers at the same time.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    XM jack Connects to the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock (not supplied) (page 79). SIRIUS jack Connects to a SiriusConnect Home tuner (not supplied) (page 79). C DMPORT Connects to a Sony DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 21). continued...

  • Page 10: Component Video Input

    D COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/ OUTPUT section Y, P Connect to a DVD IN/OUT* player, TV, or a jacks satellite tuner (page 18, 28, 29). E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ Connect to a tape OUT jacks deck or MD deck, etc (page 18, 20, 21, 24).
  • Page 11 Remote commander You can use the supplied remote RM-AAP018 to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 112). RM-AAP018 Name Function A AV ?/1 (on/ Press to turn on or off the audio/...
  • Page 12 Name Function H Numeric Press to buttons – preset/tune to preset stations. – select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player, Blu- ray Disc Player or MD deck. Press 0/10 to select track number 10. – select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner.
  • Page 13 Name Function R DVD/ Press to display the menus of TOP MENU, the DVD player on the TV MENU screen. Then use V/v/B/b and to perform a menu operations (page 111). NIGHT Press AMP (5), then press MODE NIGHT MODE to activate the NIGHT MODE function (page 66).

  • Page 14: 1: Installing Speakers

    1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one sub woofer). 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 sub woofer (5.1 channel system).
  • Page 15 Tips • The angle A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the seating position. • Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

  • Page 16: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cords (not supplied) ACenter speaker BFront speaker A (L) CFront speaker A (R) DSurround speaker (L) ESurround speaker (R) FSurround back speaker (L) GSurround back speaker (R)
  • Page 17 If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS L terminals. When you connect a sub woofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies. If the auto standby function is set to on, it turns to standby mode automatically based on the level of the input signal to a sub woofer, then sound may not be output.

  • Page 18: 3: Connecting The Monitor

    3: Connecting the monitor You can watch the selected input image when you connect the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). Audio signals A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied) D HDMI cable (not supplied)
  • Page 19 Notes • Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • Connect image display components such as a TV monitor or a projector to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack on the receiver. You may not be able to record, even if you connect recording components.

  • Page 20: 4A: Connecting The Audio Components

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

  • Page 21: Connecting Components With Digital Audio Input/Output Jacks

    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 A Audio cord (not supplied) B Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) Notes...
  • Page 22 Notes on playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player • No sound is output when playing a Super Audio CD on a Super Audio CD player connected to only the COAXIAL SA-CD/ CD IN jack on this receiver. When you play a Super Audio CD, connect the player to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or SA-CD/CD IN jacks.

  • Page 23: Connecting Components With Multi-Channel Output Jacks

    Connecting components with multi-channel output jacks If your DVD 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 24: Connecting Components With Analog Audio Jacks

    Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component with analog jacks, such as tape deck, turntable, etc. Super Audio CD player, CD player Turntable A Audio cord (not supplied) Notes • If your turntable has a ground (earth) wire, connect it to the (U) SIGNAL GND terminal.

  • Page 25: 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, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component.

  • Page 26: Tv Monitor

    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. DVD player Audio/video signals Audio/video signals A HDMI cable (not supplied) HDMI features •...

  • Page 27: Notes On Connecting Cables

    Notes on connecting cables • We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • We recommend that you use an HDMI, version 1.3a, category 2 cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) to watch a video image of 1080p or higher.

  • Page 28: Dvd Player, Blu-Ray Disc Player

    Connecting a DVD player, Blu- ray Disc Player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect 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)

  • Page 29: Satellite Tuner, Catv System

    Connecting a satellite tuner, CATV system The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner, CATV system. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Audio signals A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B Audio cord (not supplied) C Video cord (not supplied)

  • Page 30: 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 or 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 cables.
  • Page 31 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 VIDEO OUT jack as shown in the illustration. In the video input/output conversion table of the receiver OUTPUT jack HDMI OUT INPUT jack...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 56) and on operating, see “Converting analog video input signals” (page 87). Output from “Resolution”...

  • Page 34: 5: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area. Notes • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna (aerial) away from the receiver and other components.

  • Page 35: 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. 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 36 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 37: 7: Operating The Receiver Using The Gui (Graphical User Interface)

    Press 1 or 2 while the RM SET UP button is flashing. When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM Press ENTER when the RM SET UP button lights up.

  • Page 38: Overview Of The Menus

    Press SHIFT, then press MENU. The menu list of this receiver appears on the TV screen. Press AMP MENU if the menu list does not appear on the TV screen. Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want, then press or b.
  • Page 39 System For details on adjusting the system using the System settings menu, see “Settings for the system (System settings menu)” (page 57). Navigating through menus RETURN/ EXIT O Make sure that the AMP button is lit. If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “Displaying the GUI menu on the TV...

  • Page 40: 8: Setting The Speakers

    8: Setting the speakers Setting the speaker impedances Set the appropriate speaker impedance for the speakers you are using. Make sure that the AMP button is lit. If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)”...

  • Page 41: Selecting The Front Speakers

    – When you connect speakers with impedance of 16 ohms or higher in both “A” and “B” configuration: Set “Impedance” to “8 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu. – For other types of speakers in other configurations: Set “Impedance” to “4 Ω” in the Speaker settings menu.

  • Page 42: 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, such as checking the connection between each speaker and the receiver, adjusting the speaker level, and measuring the distance of each speaker from your seating position automatically.

  • Page 43: Performing Auto Calibration

    Note Depending on the characteristics of the sub woofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position. Using the receiver as a pre- amplifier You can use the auto calibration function when you use the receiver as a pre-amplifier. In this case, the distance value shown on the display may differ from the actual distance value.
  • Page 44 • Frequency Characteristic Press b. Press to select “Start.” The measurement starts in five seconds. Measurement starts. The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes. Note You cannot measure the speaker height of the surround speakers and the surround back speakers.
  • Page 45 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 The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker settings menu.
  • Page 47 Message list after auto calibration measurement Display Explanation Code 30 Headphones are connected. Remove the headphones and perform the auto calibration again. Code 31 SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) is set to OFF. Set it to others and re-perform the measurement. Code 32 None of the speakers were detected.
  • Page 48 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 49: Playback

    Playback Selecting a component MUTING Press one of the input buttons. When you want to select a component connected to the PHONO, the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT or TV jack, or satellite radio, press SHIFT and then press PHONO, MULTI IN or TV, SIRIUS or XM.
  • Page 50 VOLUME knob. To turn the volume up or down quickly: turn the knob quickly. To make fine adjustment: turn the knob slowly. • You can adjust the volume differently depending on the length of time you press and hold the MASTER VOL +/–...

  • Page 51: Listening To A Super Audio Cd/Cd

    Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD • 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 52: Watching A Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc

    Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and DVD player, Blu-ray Disc Player. Select the sound format of the disc to be played, if necessary. You can select the sound field to suit the movie or the music. Refer to page 61 for details.

  • Page 53: Enjoying Video Games

    Enjoying video games VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and video game. Turn on the TV and video game. Turn on the receiver. Press VIDEO 3*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 3*.”...

  • Page 54: Watching Video

    Watching video • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV and VCR. Turn on the VCR. Turn on the receiver. Press VIDEO 1*. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to select “VIDEO 1*.” * When you connect VCR to the VIDEO 1 jack. An example of the display Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the VCR is displayed.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 37).

  • Page 57: Settings For The System (System Settings Menu)

    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 HDMI Audio is set to “AMP.” x HDMI SW Level Lets you set the level of the sub woofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection.

  • Page 58: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre- programmed sound field Start playing a source encoded with multi-channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). Make sure that the AMP button is lit. If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)”...
  • Page 59 enables you to enjoy high quality analog sources. When using this function, only the volume and front speaker balance can be adjusted. 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.
  • Page 60 Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz are being received. – The multi-channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack.
  • 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: Adjusting The Sound Effect

    Notes • The sound fields for music and movies do not work in the following cases. – The multi-channel input is selected. – Input signals of which the sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz are being received. – The multi-channel Linear PCM signals are received via an HDMI IN jack.
  • Page 63 While monitoring the sound, adjust the selected parameter using V/v and For details, see following menu parameters. Note The setup items you can adjust on each menu vary depending on the sound field. To adjust the effect level Press V/v repeatedly to select the effect level, then press Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the level.

  • Page 64: Using The Surround Back Decoding Mode

    Using the surround back decoding mode By decoding the surround back signal 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. Make sure that the AMP button is lit.
  • Page 65 Input stream Output Surround back channels decoding Dolby Digital — Dolby Digital Matrix decoder that Surround EX confirms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5.1 — DTS-ES Matrix DTS Matrix decoding DTS-ES DTS Discrete Discrete 6.1 decoding A 6.1 channel decode flag is information recorded in software, such as DVDs.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Advanced Speakers Setting Up

    Advanced Speakers Setting Up Adjusting the speaker settings manually You can adjust the each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the auto calibration is completed. Making settings with the Manual Setup menu Make sure that the AMP button is lit.
  • Page 68 will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains L.F.E. signals, or if the front or surround speakers are set to “SMALL,” the sound field for movie is selected, or “Portable Audio” is selected. x Distance (Distance from the seating position to each speaker) You can adjust the distance from the seating...
  • Page 69 • SIDE/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and C. • SIDE/HIGH Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections A and D. • BEHD/LOW Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to sections B and C.
  • Page 70 Make sure that the AMP button is lit. If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 37). Press V/v repeatedly to select “Settings,”...

  • Page 71: Speaker Settings

    You can select the test tone type. Select the speaker you want to adjust, then press The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. Adjust the parameter using V/v, then press Tips • To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/–.

  • Page 72: Dynamic Range Compressor

    Note Set “Sur Back Assign” to “OFF,” then connect the surround back speakers to this receiver when you want to change the connection from a bi-amplifier connection to a surround back speakers connection. Re-set up the speakers after you connect the surround back speakers.

  • Page 73: Adjusting The Equalizer

    Adjusting the equalizer You can use following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of all speakers, store up to 5 different equalizer settings and apply them. These settings are applied to all sound fields and for each speaker. Bass Level (dB)

  • Page 74: Clearing Stored Equalizer Settings

    Clearing stored equalizer settings Press OPTIONS, then press “Are you sure to clear EQ Settings?” appears. Press B/b repeatedly to select “Yes,” then press...

  • Page 75: Tuner Operations

    Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 34). The tuning scale for direct tuning is shown below. •...

  • Page 76: Direct Tuning

    Direct tuning Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. Make sure that the AMP button is lit. If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)”...

  • Page 77: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Make sure that the AMP button is lit. If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI...

  • Page 78: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Listening to satellite radio ABOUT XM RADIO XM offers over 170 digital radio channels: the most commercial-free music channels, premier news, sports, talk, and traffic and weather in 21 metro markets. XM’s on-air hosts broadcast live from studios in Washington, D.C., New York City and Nashville.
  • Page 79 To Subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Purchase and connect a SiriusConnect Home Tuner to your Sirius Ready home audio system. You are then ready to activate and subscribe to Sirius by either calling 1.888.539.SIRIUS (7474) or log on to sirius.com. It is that easy. Connecting the XM Radio or SIRIUS Satellite Radio SIRIUS jack...
  • Page 80 SIRIUS Press OPTIONS, then press V/v repeatedly to select “Radio ID” or “Sirius ID,” then press SIRIUS Check the XM Radio ID or Sirius ID on the TV screen and write it in the space provided here. XM Radio ID:_____________________ Sirius ID:_________________________ You can also check the XM Radio ID and Sirius ID using the display on the...
  • Page 81 Make sure that the AMP button is lit. If it is not lit, or “GUI MODE” is not displayed in the display window of the receiver, follow the steps given in “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 37). Press V/v repeatedly to select “XM”...
  • Page 82 Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number. Press The selected channel is tune in. Presetting the channels You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels and 30 SIRIUS Satellite Radio channels.
  • Page 83 Restricting access to specific channels (Parental Lock) (SIRIUS only) You can restrict access to certain channels using your own lock code. The lock code is set to “0000” as the default. Change the lock code before you use this function for the first time (see “To change the lock code”).

  • Page 84: To Listen To The Locked Channels

    To change the lock code Press V/v repeatedly to select “SIRIUS,” then press Press OPTIONS, then press V/v to select “Lock Code,” then press “Enter your 4-digit lock code.” appears. Enter your 4-digit lock code using the number buttons. “Enter a new lock code.” appears. Enter a new 4-digit lock code using the number buttons.
  • Page 85 XM Radio message list Message Explanation appears Check Antenna The XM antenna is not connected or transmission is not being received properly. Updating The encryption code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code has been updated. No Signal The signal is too weak. Loading The audio channel or information is being acquired.
  • Page 86 Message Explanation appears Firmware The SiriusConnect Home tuner Updating firmware is being updated. ––––– There is no text information in the channel. Remedies — This is not an error. The text information may not be displayed depending on the system condition, for example, right after the system has received a channel.

  • Page 87: Other Operations

    For details on connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Connecting components with digital audio input/output jacks” (page 21). Sony offers the following DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters: • TDM-BT1 Bluetooth™ Wireless Audio Adapter • TDM-NW1 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter •...
  • Page 88 Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 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 or TDM- NW1, the operation screen is fixed and you cannot change it on the GUI screen.
  • Page 89 Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDM- NC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver Make sure that “System GUI” is selected in step 6 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter”...
  • Page 90 You can also operate the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the play mode buttons on the remote of the receiver. Do the following Play Press H. Pause Press X. To resume play, press the button again. Stop Press x.* Press ..

  • Page 91: Naming Inputs

    Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. Choose the item you want to name. You can name the following items. •...

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 the only digital optical audio signals from the DVD player.
  • Page 94 Input name Assignable video Video1 Component input jacks Video1 Composite Video2 Composite Video3 Composite DVD/BD Component DVD/BD Composite SAT/CATV Component SAT/CATV Composite HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Assignable audio Video1 OPT input jacks Video3 OPT SAT/CATV OPT MD/Tape OPT Video2 COAX DVD/BD COAX SA-CD/CD COAX Notes •...

  • Page 95: Changing The Display

    Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. SHIFT DISPLAY MENU Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change as follows. Input name you selected t Original input name t Sound field type t Volume...
  • Page 96 About the indicators on the display Name Function A SW Lights up when sub woofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a sub woofer signal based on the L.F.E.
  • Page 97 Name Function C INPUT Lights up constantly. One of the input indicators also lights up according to the current input. D AUTO Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “Auto”. E HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack.
  • Page 98 Name Function T ;PRO Lights up when the receiver LOGIC (II/ applies Dolby Pro Logic IIx) processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. “;PRO LOGIC II” also lights up when the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music/Game decoder is activated.

  • Page 99: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the sleep timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. SLEEP Press SLEEP repeatedly. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP” lights up. To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off, press SLEEP.

  • Page 100: Using A Bi-Amplifier Connection

    Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • The audio input signals from the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output. To record digital sound Connect a component for playback to the digital audio input (OPTICAL IN) jack, and connect the recording component to the OPTICAL MD/TAPE OUT jack.

  • Page 101: Operating Without Connecting To The Tv

    Notes • You cannot use the FRONT SPEAKERS B jacks for a bi-amplifier connection. • When you use the auto calibration function, make the bi-amplifier settings before you perform auto calibration. • If you make the bi-amplifier settings, the speaker level, balance, and equalizer settings of the surround back speakers become invalid, and those of the front speakers are used.
  • Page 102 Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 39. Menu Item Auto Calibration AUTO CAL START? COMPLETE [xxxxxxxxxx] WARNING CODE [xxx:4x] FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR : 0, 1, 2, 3 ERROR CODE [xxx:3x] CAL TYPE [xxxxxxxxx] FULL FLAT, ENGINEER, FRONT POSITION [xxxxxxxx]...
  • Page 103 Menu Item Speaker Settings SP PATTERN [xxxxx] SUB WOOFER [xxx] FRONT SP [xxxxx] CENTER SP [xxxxx] SURROUND SP [xxxxx] SUR BACK SP [xxxxxx] BI-AMP [xxx] FRONT L [xxxxxxxxx] FRONT R [xxxxxxxxx] CENTER [xxxxxxxxx] SURROUND L [xxxxxxxxx] SURROUND R [xxxxxxxxx] SUR BACK [xxxxxxxxx] 3’ 3” to 32’ 9” (1 inch step) SUR BACK L [xxxxxxxxx] SUR BACK R...
  • Page 104 Menu Item Sur Settings SOUND FIELD SELECT ? SB DECODING [xxxx] SB DEC MODE [xxxxxxx] DDEX, PLIIx MV, PLIIx MS EFFECT LEVEL [xxx%] CENTER WIDTH [x] DIMENSION [xxxxxxx] PANORAMA MODE [xxx] SCREEN DEPTH [xxx] VIR. SPEAKERS [xxx] EQ Settings EQ PRESET [xxx] FRONT BASS [xxx dB] FRONT TREBLE [xxx dB] CENTER BASS [xxx dB]...
  • Page 105 Menu Item Audio Settings A/V SYNC [xxxms] DUAL MONO [xxxxxxxx] MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB, MAIN+SUB MAIN DEC. PRIORITY [xxxx] DIGITAL ASSIGN ? VIDEO1 OPT c [xxxxxx] NONE, VIDEO1 to 3, DVD/BD, SAT, VIDEO2 COAX c [xxxxxx] VIDEO3 OPT c [xxxxxx] DVD/BD COAX c [xxxxxx] SAT OPT c [xxxxxx] MD/TAPE OPT c...
  • Page 106 Performing auto calibration For details on the auto calibration, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 42). Refer to “Before you perform the auto calibration” (page 42) before performing the auto calibration. To operate on the receiver Press SHIFT, then press MENU to set the GUI display mode to off.
  • Page 107 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 108: Tuning Radio Stations

    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 – to scan from high to low frequencies.

  • Page 109: Selecting A Preset Channel

    Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING) Press SHIFT, then press XM to select “XM RADIO,” or press SIRIUS to select “SIRIUS.” You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Press CATEGORY MODE repeatedly to select “ONE CATEGORY.” • All Categories: You can select a channel from all the categories.

  • Page 110: 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 111 Table of buttons used to control each component TV VCR Blu-ray Component player, Disc DVD/ Player combo Button AV ?/1, ?/1 (after pressing TV) Numeric buttons MEMORY/ENTER CLEAR/D.TUNING/ >10/-/-- DISPLAY OPTIONS/TOOLS RETURN/EXIT V/v/B/b MENU ./> CATEGORY +/–, B·/·b m/TUNING –, M/TUNING + X, x DISC SKIP...

  • Page 112: 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 2 IN jacks on the receiver. Before you begin, note that: –...
  • Page 113 • All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component. To control a CD player Maker Code(s) SONY 101, 102, 103 DENON 104, 123 105, 106, 107 KENWOOD 108, 109, 110...
  • Page 114 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 755, 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 115: Clearing All The Contents Of The Remote's Memory

    To control a PSX Maker Code(s) SONY 313, 314, 315 Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory MASTER VOL – Press and hold MASTER VOL – first, then press ?/1, then press AV ?/1. The RM SET UP button flashes three times.

  • Page 116: Glossary

    The frequency at which two speaker’s frequencies intersect. x 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 117 existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7.1 channels (or 6.1 channels). x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic) Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4 channels surround sound.

  • Page 118: Precautions

    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 than the currently used broadcast standard.

  • Page 119: 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 120 There is no sound from one of the front speakers. • Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones. If only one channel is output from the headphones, the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly.
  • Page 121 • Make sure the center/surround speaker (s) is (are) set to either “SMALL” or “LARGE” (page 67). There is no sound from the surround back speakers. • Some discs have no Dolby Digital Surround EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital Surround EX logos.

  • Page 122: Remote Control

    are output from the VIDEO jack. Input 480i component video signals. • When component input signals other than 480p are output, use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack and set “Resolution” to “DIRECT.” Images of the source with HDMI connection is not output to the TV. •...

  • Page 123: Specifications

    (page 36). • 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 shows a code of two numbers and a message.
  • Page 124 Frequency response PHONO RIAA equalization curve ± 0.5 dB MULTI CHANNEL 10 Hz – 100 kHz INPUT, SA-CD/CD, ± 3 dB MD/TAPE, DVD/BD, TV, SAT/CATV, VIDEO 1/2/3 Inputs (Analog) PHONO Sensitivity: 2.5 mV Impedance: 50 kohms S/N: 90 dB (A, 20 kHz LPF) MULTI CHANNEL Sensitivity: 150 mV...
  • Page 125 General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA Power consumption 350 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.7 W (when “HDMI Control” is set to “OFF”) Dimensions 430 × 175 × 430 mm (width/height/depth) including projecting parts and controls...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal 24 Numerics 2 channel 58 2ch Analog Direct 58 2ch Stereo Mode 58 4 Ω 40 5.1 channel 14 7.1 channel 14 8 Ω 40 A.F.D. (mode) 59 A/V Sync 55 AC power cord 35 AM 75 Audio (Settings) 55 Auto Calibration 42...
  • Page 127 HDMI button 7 HDMI Control 56 HDMI jacks 9 HDMI SW Level 57 Headphone (Settings) 61 Input 49 Input Assign 93 INPUT MODE 92 INPUT SELECTOR 51 iPod 88 L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) 97 LARGE 68 Level 67 List Mode 90 Lock Code 84 Manual Setup 67 MASTER VOLUME 51...
  • Page 128 Tuner 75 Tuner (Settings) 104 Tuning 75 Up converting 31 VCR 30 Video (Settings) 56 VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks 30 Video game 53 Virtual Speakers 63 XM Radio 78...

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