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Sony STR-DH800 Operating Instructions Manual

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Multi Channel AV
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Operating Instructions
STR-DH800
©2009 Sony Corporation
4-131-723-42(1)

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  • Page 1 Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DH800 ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-131-723-42(1)
  • Page 2 Notice for customers: The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    All rights reserved. “x.v.Color (x.v.Colour)” and “x.v.Color Area code (x.v.Colour)” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “S-AIR” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ) technology.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Description and location of parts...6 Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers ...16 2: Connecting the speakers ...17 3: Connecting the TV ...20 4a: Connecting the audio components...22 4b: Connecting the video components ...23 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)...30 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...30 7: Selecting the speaker system ...32 8: Calibrating the appropriate settings...
  • Page 5 Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) ... 85 Enjoying the sound/images from other inputs... 85 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) ... 87 Changing the display... 89 Using the Sleep Timer... 90 Recording using the receiver... 90 Using a bi-amplifier connection...

  • Page 6: Description And Location Of Parts

    Description and location of parts Front panel TONE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS TONE MODE INPUT MODE PHONES qh qg Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on (on/standby) or off (page 31, 42, 43, 66, 68). B TONE +/– Adjust the bass and treble for the front channels.
  • Page 7 Name Function L 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select a sound field (page 59). A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC M TUNING MODE Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM) (page 66). TUNING +/– MEMORY/ ENTER N INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode when the same components are connected to both digital and analog jacks (page 85).
  • Page 8 About the indicators on the display Name Function A SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jacks. B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced.
  • Page 9 Name Function H SP A/SP B/ Lights up according to the SP A+B speaker system used (page 32). However, these indicators do not light up if the speaker output is turned off or if headphones are connected. I SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is activated (page 90).

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear panel ANTENNA EZW-T100 MONITOR IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO SA-CD/CD/CD-R VIDEO 1 A S-AIR (EZW-T100) With slot cover Please do not remove the slot cover until you want to install the wireless...

  • Page 11: Output Section

    TV (page 20, 24). 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.
  • Page 12 VCD player, LD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, satellite tuner, Blu- ray disc player, or PSX. To enter the value of Sony TV, press TV (C) and then press ENT/MEM. Press SHIFT (wg) and then press ENT/MEM to store a station during tuner operation.
  • Page 13 Press to display and select OPTIONS items from the options menus for DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. To display the options of Sony TV, press TV (C) and then press TOOLS/OPTIONS. L MENU/HOME Press to display the menus of the receiver, VCR, DVD...
  • Page 14 PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or satellite tuner is displayed on the TV screen. To return to the previous menu of Sony TV, press TV (3) and then press RETURN/EXIT O. Press to select information displayed on the display window or TV screen of the...
  • Page 15 Name Function Y SHIFT Press to light up the buttons. It changes the remote button function to activate the buttons with pink printing. Z THEATRE Press to turn the Theatre mode on and off when connecting the receiver to products featuring “BRAVIA”...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1: Installing the 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 17: 2: Connecting The Speakers

    2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). ANTENNA IN 4 ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) MPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/ MONITOR AUDIO AUDIO...
  • Page 18 If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT B 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/BI-AMP/ FRONT B terminals.
  • Page 19 Selecting a speaker pattern After you have install and connect your speaker, be sure to select the speaker pattern from SPEAKER menu (page 46). Select the speaker pattern according to your speaker setting. For details of each parameter, see the table as follows.

  • Page 20: 3: Connecting The Tv

    A Component video cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) C Optical digital cord (not supplied) D Audio cord (not supplied) E HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. Audio signals ANTENNA IN 4 ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY)
  • Page 21 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 22: 4A: Connecting The Audio Components

    4a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD/CD player or CD recorder The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player or CD recorder. Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. After connecting your audio component, proceed to “4b: Connecting the video components”...

  • Page 23: 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. After connecting all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)”...
  • Page 24 AUDIO AUDIO SA-CD/CD/CD-R 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). • You can also rename the HDMI input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display.
  • Page 25 (for AUDIO) jack and select HDMI 3 as input. 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 (an HDMI version1.3, 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 audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Notes • Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD player.
  • Page 27 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 initial setting of the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 jacks are Blu-ray disc player.
  • Page 28 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 EZW-T100...
  • Page 29 Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.

  • Page 30: 5: Connecting The Antennas (Aerials)

    5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the power cord. FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) EZW-T100 MONITOR IN 3 IN 2 IN 1...
  • Page 31 Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.

  • Page 32: 7: Selecting The Speaker System

    7: Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. SPEAKERS TONE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MEMORY/ 2CH/ TONE MODE INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING ENTER A.DIRECT...
  • Page 33 Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 16, 17). • The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not connect other microphones to this jack. Doing so may damage the receiver and the microphone.
  • Page 34 Note Depending on the characteristics of the subwoofer you are using, the setup distance value may be further away from the actual position. Performing Auto Calibration THEATRE RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ TUNER DMPORT -/--...
  • Page 35 Explanation 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 speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker.
  • Page 36 When error codes appear Check the problem of the error and perform Auto Calibration again. Display Explanation : 31 SPEAKERS is set to OFF. Set it to others (page 32) and perform the measurement again. : 32 None of the speakers were detected.
  • Page 37 When you select “WARN CHECK” If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed. Press to return to step 2 of “Confirming/saving the measurement results” (page 35). Display Explanation : 40 The measurement has completed. However, the noise level is high.
  • Page 38 To register more than one set of settings for the listening environment You can select the seating position you want and register the measurement results of the Auto Calibration for that seating position. Press AMP MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select “AUTO CAL”.

  • Page 39: 9: Adjusting The Speaker Levels And Balance (Test Tone)

    9: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. SHIFT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ TUNER DMPORT -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 CLEAR/>10...

  • Page 40: Playback

    Playback Selecting a component SHIFT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ TUNER DMPORT -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CLEAR/>10 HDMI 4 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE INPUT AUTO CAL MODE SLEEP DISPLAY V/v/B/b HOME RETURN/ EXIT MENU < < TUNING – DISC SKIP TV VOL TV CH...

  • Page 41: Naming Inputs

    To activate the muting function Press MUTING on the remote. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. • Press MUTING again. • Increase the volume. • Turn off the receiver. To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level.

  • Page 42: Listening/Watching A Component

    BD/DVD TOP MENU MENU TV INPUT WIDE Notes • The operation is described for a Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD player. Tips • You can select the sound field to suit the music.
  • Page 43 Watching a DVD/Blu-ray Disc THEATRE RM SET UP AV ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/ TUNER DMPORT -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM SPEAKERS HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 CLEAR/>10 HDMI 4 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT NIGHT AUTO CAL MODE SLEEP...

  • Page 44: Amplifier Operations

    Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE INPUT AUTO CAL MODE SLEEP DISPLAY V/v/B/b RETURN/ EXIT O HOME RETURN/ EXIT MENU < < Press AMP MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want.

  • Page 45: Overview Of The Menus

    Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 44. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] AUTO CAL Auto calibration [AUTO CAL] [A.CAL START] (page 37) Calibration type [CAL TYPE] Position [POSITION] Naming inputs [NAME IN]...
  • Page 46 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] SPEAKER Speaker pattern [SPEAKER] [SP PATTERN] (page 50) 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.]...
  • Page 47 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] SURROUND Sound field selection [SURROUND] [S.F. SELECT] (page 53) Enhanced surround mode [E.SUR MODE] Effect level [EFFECT] Front speakers bass level [EQ] [BASS] (page 54) Front speakers treble level [TREBLE] TUNER FM station receiving mode [TUNER] [FM MODE] (page 54) Naming preset stations...
  • Page 48 Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] HDMI Control for HDMI [HDMI] [CTRL:HDMI] (page 56) Setting HDMI audio input [AUDIO OUT] Subwoofer level for HDMI [SW LEVEL] SYSTEM Naming inputs [SYSTEM] [NAME IN] (page 57) Brightness of the display [DIMMER] S-AIR S-AIR ID [S-AIR] [S-AIR ID] (page 58)

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Level (Level Menu)

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

  • Page 50: Settings For The Speakers (Speaker Menu)

    x D. RANGE (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 51 x CNT SP (Center speaker) • LARGE If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”. However, if the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, you cannot set the center speaker to “LARGE”. •...

  • Page 52: Speaker Distance

    x FL DIST. (Front left speaker distance) x FR DIST. (Front right speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

  • Page 53: Settings For The Surround Sound (Surround Menu)

    x DIST. UNIT (Distance unit) Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances. • FEET The distance is displayed in feet. • METER The distance is displayed in meters. x FRT CROSS (Front speaker crossover frequency) Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of the front speakers that have been set to “SMALL”...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Equalizer (Eq Menu)

    Adjusting the equalizer (EQ menu) You can use the EQ menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select “EQ” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 44) and “Overview of the menus”...

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

    Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu) You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 44) and “Overview of the menus”...

  • Page 56: Settings For The Video (Video Menu)

    Settings for the video (VIDEO menu) You can use the VIDEO menu to assign the video input to other input source. Select “VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 44) and “Overview of the menus”...

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

    x SW LEVEL (Subwoofer level for HDMI) Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. You can set the level for each HDMI input independently. •...

  • Page 58: Settings For The S-Air (S-Air Menu)

    Settings for the S-AIR (S-AIR menu) For details on S-AIR, see “S-AIR Operations” (page 76).

  • Page 59: Enjoying Surround Sound

    Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field 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 DTS-HD...
  • Page 60 Selecting Auto Format Direct (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. CLEAR/>10 HDMI 4 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D.
  • Page 61 Selecting enhanced surround mode The enhanced surround 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. INPUT NIGHT AUTO CAL SLEEP...
  • Page 62 Types of enhanced surround mode Enhanced surround Multi channel mode audio after [Display] decoding Pro Logic II* 5 channel [PLII] Pro Logic IIx* 7 channel [PLIIx] Neo:6 Cinema 7 channel [NEO6 CIN] Neo:6 Music 7 channel [NEO6 MUS] Neural-THX 7 channel [NEURAL-THX] * Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some enhanced surround mode may not be available.
  • Page 63 * You can only select this sound field if the headphones are connected to the receiver. Effect Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie.

  • Page 64: Enjoying The Surround Effect At Low Volume Levels (Night Mode)

    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 65: Using Only The Front Speakers (2Ch Stereo)

    Using only the front speakers (2CH STEREO) In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the 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 66: 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. TONE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MEMORY/ 2CH/ TONE MODE INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE PHONES MUSIC Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.

  • Page 67: Direct Tuning

    Tuning into a station automatically (Automatic Tuning) Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received.

  • Page 68: Presetting Fm/Am Radio Stations

    Changing the AM tuning scale (Models of area code AU, TW, TH only) You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz or 10 kHz using the buttons on the receiver. TONE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MEMORY/ 2CH/ TONE MODE INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING...
  • Page 69 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 67) or Direct Tuning (page 67). Switch the FM reception mode, if necessary (page 67). Press SHIFT. Press ENT/MEM. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEM”...

  • Page 70: Naming Preset Stations

    Naming preset stations Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page 69). Press AMP MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select “TUNER”.

  • Page 71: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)

    Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can display RDS information.

  • Page 72: Bravia" Sync Features

    NONE Any programs not defined above “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 73: 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 74 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 INPUT AUTO CAL SLEEP MODE DISPLAY AMP MENU V/v/B/b HOME RETURN/...

  • Page 75: Watching A Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc (One-Touch Play)

    Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc (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 will switch to the appropriate HDMI input automatically.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Setting Up An S-Air Product

    Room B S-AIR sub unit (S-AIR receiver) Room A S-AIR main unit (this receiver) TONE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS MEMORY/ 2CH/ TONE MODE INPUT MODE TUNING MODE TUNING ENTER A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC DISPLAY PHONES S-AIR sub unit (surround amplifier) Setting up an S-AIR product Before using an S-AIR product, be sure to perform the following settings to establish the...
  • Page 78 To insert the wireless transmitter into the S-AIR main unit Remove the screws and detach the slot cover. Slot cover ANTENNA EZW-T100 MONITOR IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 DMPORT DC5V 0.7A MAX OPTICAL VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (INPUT ONLY) MONITOR AUDIO...
  • Page 79 Establishing sound transmission between the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit (ID setting) When you match the ID of the S-AIR main unit and the S-AIR sub unit, you can establish sound transmission. You can use multiple S-AIR main unit by setting a different ID for each unit.
  • Page 80 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 81: Enjoying The System's Sound In Another Room

    Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want, then press • START: The S-AIR main unit starts pairing. “SEARCHING” flashes on the display. • CONDITION: You can check the current ID. When the pairing setting is not made, “NO PAIRING” appears on the display.
  • Page 82 Notes • When you are using another S-AIR sub unit, such as a surround amplifier, do not change the ID of the S-AIR main unit. Set the ID of the S-AIR receiver to match the ID of the S-AIR main unit. •...

  • Page 83: Changing The Channel For Better Sound Transmission

    Changing the channel for better sound transmission If you use multiple wireless systems which sharing the 2.4 GHz band, such as wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the transmission of S-AIR products or other wireless systems may be unstable. In this case, the transmission may be improved by changing the following “RF CHANGE”...

  • Page 84: Enjoying The S-Air Receiver While The S-Air Main Unit Is In Standby Mode

    Enjoying the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode (For the S-AIR receiver only (not supplied)) You can enjoy the S-AIR receiver while the S-AIR main unit is in standby mode by setting “S-AIR STBY” to “STBY ON”. SHIFT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2...

  • Page 85: Other Operations

    Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio (INPUT MODE) When you connect components to both digital and analog 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 86 Press V/v repeatedly to select the input jack you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 6. To return to the previous display Press B. Input name Assignable video COMPONENT1 input jacks COMPONENT2 COMPONENT3 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 COMPOSITE...

  • Page 87: Enjoying The Digital Media Port (Dmport)

    Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound from the connected component on the receiver.
  • Page 88 Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound and view the images from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. EZW-T100 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter A Video cord (not supplied) To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack...

  • Page 89: Changing The Display

    Listening/watching a connected component through DMPORT connection Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

  • Page 90: 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. “SLEEP” lights up in the display. Each time you press SLEEP, the display changes cyclically as follows: 0-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t t OFF To check the remaining time before the receiver...

  • Page 91: Using A Bi-Amplifier Connection

    Recording onto a recording media Press one of the input buttons to select 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 92 To set up speakers 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC NIGHT INPUT AUTO CAL SLEEP MODE MODE DISPLAY AMP MENU V/v/B/b HOME RETURN/ TOOLS/ EXIT OPTIONS MENU Press AMP MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select “SPEAKER”. Press or b to enter the menu.

  • Page 93: 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 94 Table of buttons used to control each component (Main remote commander) Component TV VCR player, DVD/ combo Button AV ?/1 Numeric buttons TV INPUT, – WIDE -/--, CLEAR/>10 ENT/MEM DISPLAY RETURN/EXIT – TOOLS/ – OPTIONS V/v/B/b, MENU, HOME ., > –...

  • Page 95: Programming The Remote

    Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
  • Page 96 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 97 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 98 742, 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 99: Additional Information

    “Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art dubbing theaters and recording studios, including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/ C, available according to the studio type. x Component video...

  • Page 100: Dolby Digital Surround Ex

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) A unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital Cinema Sound”...
  • Page 101 x DTS 96/24 A high sound quality digital signal format. It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96 kHz/24bit which is the highest possible for DVD video. The number of playback channels varies depending on the software.

  • Page 102: Precautions

    Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard.
  • Page 103 If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About S-AIR function • As the S-AIR function transmits sound by radio waves, sound may skip when radio waves are obstructed.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. •...
  • Page 105 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 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
  • Page 106 The image of the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is corrupted. • Video input signals other than 480p component are not received when signals are output from the VIDEO jack. Input 480i component video signals. Recording cannot be carried out. • Check that the components are connected correctly.
  • Page 107 HDMI The source sound input to the HDMI jack is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection (page 24). • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component.
  • Page 108 S-AIR function S-AIR connection is not established (sound transmission is not established), e.g., the indicator of the S-AIR sub unit turns off, flashes, or turns red. • If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m away from this S-AIR main unit.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting Guide

    If the problem persist Consult your nearest 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,...

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section Models of area code CEL, CEK, AU, TW Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 85 W + 85 W Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%) 100 W + 100 W Surround Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%) 140 W per channel...
  • Page 111 Video section Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms : 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through General Power requirements Area code Power requirements CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 230 V AC, 50 Hz 110 V AC, 60 Hz 220–230 V AC, 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 112: Index

    Dolby Digital 100 Dolby Digital EX 59 DTS 101 DVD player connecting 26 playback 43 DVD recorder connecting 29 Error messages 109 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia HDMI connecting 24 Initial setup 31 INPUT MODE 85 Menu AUDIO 55 AUTO CAL 37...

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