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3-295-946-12(1)

Home Theatre
System

Operating Instructions
HT-SF1300
HT-SS1300
©2008 Sony Corporation
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This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
About This Manual
System.
• The instructions in this manual are for model * Manufactured under license from Dolby
HT-SF1300 and HT-SS1300. In this manual, Laboratories.
models of area code CEL is used for illustration Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are
purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for ** Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent
example, “Models of area code CEL only”. #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
The HT-SF1300 consists of: issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital
• Receiver STR-KS1300 Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS
• Speaker systema) logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
– Front speaker SS-MSP23F © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
– Center speaker SS-CNP23
– Surround speaker SS-SRP23F This receiver incorporates High-Definition
– Subwoofer SS-WP23 Multimedia Interface (HDMITM) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
The HT-SS1300 consists of: Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
• Receiver STR-KS1300 trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Speaker systema)
– Front speaker SS-MSP23S “x.v.Colour” and “x.v.Colour” logo are trademarks
– Center speaker SS-CNP23 of Sony Corporation.
– Surround speaker SS-SRP23S
– Subwoofer SS-WP23 “BRAVIA” and are trademarks of Sony
a) Corporation.
Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use
the controls on the receiver if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.

About area codes


The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

Area code

Any differences in operation, according to the area


code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started Tuner Operations


Description and location of parts...................5 Listening to FM/AM radio.......................... 47
1: Installing the speakers .............................11 Presetting radio stations .............................. 48
2: Connecting the speakers ..........................14 Using the Radio Data System (RDS).......... 50
3: Connecting the audio/video
components.............................................16
4: Connecting the antennas..........................21 Control for HDMI
5: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....22 Using the Control for HDMI function for
6: Calibrating the appropriate settings “BRAVIA” Sync .................................... 52
automatically Preparing Control for HDMI function ........ 54
(AUTO CALIBRATION) .......................23 Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) ........... 55
7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers
(TEST TONE) ........................................28 connected to the receiver
(System Audio Control)......................... 56
Turning off the receiver with the TV
Playback (System Power Off) ............................... 57
Selecting a component.................................30
Listening/Watching a component ................31
Other Operations
Switching between digital and analog audio
Amplifier Operations (IN MODE)............................................ 58
Navigating through menus...........................33 Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu).............37 (DMPORT) ............................................ 58
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) ...............38 Using the Sleep Timer ................................ 60
Settings for the surround sound
(SUR menu)............................................38
Using the Remote
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu).........39
Settings for the audio (AUDIO menu).........39 Changing button assignments ..................... 61
Settings for the video (VIDEO menu).........40
Settings for the system Additional Information
(SYSTEM menu)....................................41
Glossary ...................................................... 62
Precautions.................................................. 63
Enjoying Surround Sound Troubleshooting .......................................... 65
Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround Specifications.............................................. 69
sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) .......43 Index ............................................. Back cover
Selecting a pre-programmed sound field.....44
Using only the front speakers and subwoofer
(2CH STEREO)......................................46
Resetting sound fields to the initial
settings....................................................46

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Getting Started

Getting Started
Description and location of parts
Receiver

Front panel

1 23 4 5 6

MASTER VOLUME
ACTIVE VIDEO 2 BD BD
DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
DMPORT VIDEO 1
STANDBY

?/1 INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

qa q; 9 8 7

Name Function Name Function


A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver H MUTING Press to turn off the sound
(on/standby) on or off (page 22, 31, 32). temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
B Remote sensor Receives signals from restore the sound (page
remote commander. 30).
C ACTIVE Lights up in amber when I SOUND FIELD Press to select a sound
STANDBY lamp the CONTROL FOR +/– field (page 43, 44, 46).
HDMI is set to on and the
receiver is on standby J PRESET TUNING Press to select a preset
mode. +/– station (page 49).

D Input lamps The lamp of the chosen K INPUT Press to select the input
input source lights up SELECTOR source to playback (page
(page 30). 30, 31, 32, 47, 48, 49, 65).

E Display The current status of the


selected component or a
list of selectable items
appears here (page 6).
F MASTER Turn to adjust the volume
VOLUME level of all speakers at the
same time (page 29, 30,
31, 32).
G AUTO CAL MIC Connects to the supplied
jack optimizer microphone for
the Auto Calibration
function (page 24).

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About the indicators on the display
12 3 4 5 6 7

SLEEP L C R DIGITAL HDMI D.RANGE


LFE DTS PL MEMORY RDS
SW SL S SR OPT COAX ST MONO

qf qd qs qa q; 9 8

Name Function Name Function


A LFE Lights up when the disc being F Preset Lights up when using the
played back contains an LFE station receiver to tune in radio stations
(Low Frequency Effect) channel indicators you have preset. For details on
and the LFE channel signal is presetting radio stations, see
actually being reproduced. page 48.
B SLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer is G D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range
activated (page 60). compression is activated (page
34).
C Playback The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate
channel the channels being played back. H Tuner Lights up when using the
indicators The boxes around the letters vary indicators receiver to tune in radio stations
to show how the receiver (page 47), etc.
downmixes the source sound.
I MEMORY Lights up when a memory
L Front Left
function, such as Preset Memory
R Front Right
(page 49), etc., is activated.
C Center (monaural)
SL Surround Left J COAX Lights up when DVD input is
SR Surround Right selected and the source signal is a
S Surround (monaural or the digital signal being input through the
surround components obtained COAX IN jack.
by Pro Logic processing) K OPT Lights up when IN MODE is set to
Example: “AUTO” and the source signal is a
Recording format (Front/ digital signal being input through the
Surround): 3/2.1 OPT IN jack.
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
L ;PL/ “; PL” lights up when the
L C R ;PLII receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
SW SL SR in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
D ; DIGITAL Lights up when receiver is
“; PLII” lights up when the
decoding Dolby Digital signals.
Pro Logic II Movie/Music
Note
decoder is activated.
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you M DTS Lights up when the receiver is
have made digital connections decoding DTS signals.
and that IN MODE is set to Note
“AUTO”. When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have made
E HDMI Lights up when a playback
digital connections and that IN
component is connected to this
MODE is set to “AUTO”.
receiver using a HDMI jack
(page 17). N SW Lights up when the audio signal
is output from the
SUBWOOFER jack.

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Rear panel

1 2 3

Getting Started
AM
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT

L L
HDMI
TV DIGITAL

DC5V 700mA MAX

SPEAKERS
R R
OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
ANTENNA VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

5 4

A ANTENNA section D DMPORT section


FM Connects to the FM DMPORT Connects to a
ANTENNA wire antenna jack DIGITAL MEDIA
jack supplied with this PORT adapter (page
receiver (page 21). 59).
AM Connects to the AM
ANTENNA loop antenna E AUDIO INPUT section
terminals supplied with this AUDIO IN Connects to a Super
receiver (page 21). White (L) jack Audio CD player,
CD player, etc. (page
B DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section Red (R) 16, 19).

OPT IN jack Connects to a DVD


player, etc. The
COAX IN jack
provides a better
COAX IN jack quality of loud sound
(page 19).

HDMI IN/ Connects to a DVD


OUT jack player, Blu-ray disc
player, etc. The
image is output to a
TV or a projector
while the sound can
be output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 17).

C SPEAKERS section
Connects to the supplied speakers
and subwoofer (page 14).

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Remote commander Name Function


A TV ?/1 Press TV ?/1 and TV (O) at
You can use the supplied RM-AAU023 (on/standby) the same time to turn the TV
Remote Commander to operate the receiver on or off.
and to control the Sony audio/video AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the
components that the remote is assigned to (on/standby) Sony audio/video components
operate. For details, see “Changing button that the remote is assigned to
assignments” (page 61). operate (page 61).
If you press ?/1 (B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
RM-AAU023 receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
TV INPUT TV ?/1
1 STANDBY).
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 Note
wa 2 The function of the AV ?/1
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
SYSTEM STANDBY
BD DVD
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 3 buttons (C).
B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or
2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
4 (on/standby) off.
THEATRE
To turn off all Sony
1 2 3 5 components, press ?/1 and
DVD/BD
MENU
AV ?/1 (A) at the same time
w; 4 5 6 6 (SYSTEM STANDBY).
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
7 8 9 7 C Input buttons Press one of the buttons to
>10
D.SKIP
MEMORY AMP MENU 8 select the component you
ql - 0/10 ENTER
9 want to use. When you press
CLEAR
TOOLS/ any of the input buttons, the
DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING q; receiver turns on. The buttons
qk qa are factory assigned to control
TV VOL
MASTER VOL Sony components.
qj You can change the button
qs assignments following the
qh O steps in “Changing button
RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME
qd assignments” on page 61.
TV CH – TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
. < < > D 2CH Press to select a sound field.
TUNING – TUNING +
qf A.F.D.
m H M

TV FM MODE MOVIE
qg X x
MUSIC
E THEATRE Press to enjoy optimal image
suited for movies and to
output the sound from the
speakers connected to this
receiver automatically.
Note
This button will only function
if your TV is compatible with
Theatre Mode.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV for details.

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Name Function Name Function
F DVD/BD Press to display the menu of M MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of

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MENU the DVD or Blu-ray disc on the VCR, DVD player,
the TV screen. Then, use V, v, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
B, b and (Q) to perform player on the TV screen.
menu operations. Press MENU/HOME and TV
(O) at the same time to
AUTO CAL Press to activate the Auto display the TV’s menu.
Calibration function. Then, use V, v, B, b and
G D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning (Q) to perform menu
mode. operations.
D.SKIP Press to skip a disc when N ./>b) Press to skip a track of the CD
using a multi-disc changer. player, DVD player or Blu-ray
disc player.
H ENTER Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or REPLAY < / Press to replay the previous
track using the numeric ADVANCE < scene or fast forward the
buttons of the TV, VCR or current scene of the VCR,
satellite tuner. DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.
MEMORY Press to store a station.
m/Mb) Press to
I AMP MENU Press to display the menu of – search tracks in the forward/
the receiver. Then, use V, v, reverse direction of the DVD
B, b and (Q) to perform player.
menu operations. – start fast forward/rewind of
J TOOLS/ Press to display and select the the VCR, CD player or Blu-
OPTIONS options of the DVD player or ray disc player.
Blu-ray disc player. Ha)b) Press to start playback of the
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and VCR, CD player, DVD player,
TV (O) at the same time to or Blu-ray disc player.
display the options applicable
to the Sony TV. Xb) Press to pause playback or
recording of the VCR, CD
K MUTING Press to turn off the sound player, DVD player or Blu-ray
temporarily. disc player. (Also starts
Press MUTING again to recording with components in
restore the sound. recording standby.)
Press MUTING and TV (O)
at the same time to activate xb) Press to stop playback of the
the TV’s muting function. VCR, CD player, DVD player
or Blu-ray disc player.
L TV VOL Press TV VOL +/– and TV
+a)/– (O) at the same time to adjust TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (O)
the volume level of the TV. at the same time to select
preset TV channels.
MASTER Press to adjust the volume
VOL +a)/– level of all speakers at the PRESET +/– Press to select
same time. – preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
or satellite tuner.
TUNING +/– Press to scan a station.
FM MODE Press to select the FM
monaural or stereo reception.

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Name Function Name Function
O TV Press TV and the button with T Numeric Press to
orange printing at the same buttons – preset/tune to preset
time to enable TV operation. (number 5a)) stations.
– select track numbers of the
P RETURN/ Press to CD player, DVD player or
EXIT O – return to the previous menu. Blu-ray disc player. Press
– exit the menu while the 0/10 to select track number
menu or on-screen guide of 10.
the VCR, DVD player, – select channel numbers of
satellite tuner or Blu-ray the VCR or satellite tuner.
disc player is displayed on Press the numeric buttons and
the TV screen. TV (O) at the same time to
Press RETURN/EXIT O select the TV channels.
and TV (O) at the same time
to return to the previous menu U TV INPUT Press TV INPUT and TV (O)
or exit the TV’s menu while at the same time to select the
the menu is displayed on the input signal (TV input or
TV screen. video input).
Q After pressing AMP MENU SLEEP Press to activate the Sleep
, (I), DVD/BD MENU (F), Timer function and the
V/v/B/b or MENU/HOME (M), press duration which the receiver
V, v, B or b to select the turns off automatically.
settings. Then, press to a)
enter the selection if you have The number 5, TV VOL +/MASTER VOL + and
pressed DVD/BD MENU or H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
MENU/HOME previously. as references when operating the receiver.
Press also to enter the b)
This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA
selection of the receiver, PORT adapter operation. For details on the
VCR, satellite tuner, CD function of the button, see the operating
player, DVD player or Blu-
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA
ray disc player.
PORT adapter.
R DISPLAY Press to select information
displayed on the TV screen of Notes
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD • Some functions explained in this section may not
player, DVD player or Blu- work depending on the model.
ray disc player. • The above explanation is intended to serve as an
Press DISPLAY and TV (O) example only. Therefore, depending on the
at the same time to display
component, the above operation may not be
TV’s information on the TV
screen. possible or may operate differently than described.

S -/-- Press to select the channel


entry mode, either one or two
digit of the VCR.
Press -/-- and TV (O) at the
same time to select the
channel entry mode, either
one or two digits of the TV.
>10 Press to select the track
numbers over 10 of the CD
player.
CLEAR Press to clear a mistake when
you press the incorrect
numeric button.

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1: Installing the speakers

Getting Started
This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel HT-SS1300 only
speaker system. To fully enjoy theater-like
multi channel surround sound, be sure to
connect all the speakers (two front speakers, a
center speaker, and two surround speakers)
and a subwoofer (5.1 channel).

HT-SF1300 only

AFront speaker (left)


BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer

Tip
Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional
AFront speaker (left) signals, you can place it wherever you want.
BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer

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Installing the speakers on a flat Installing the speakers on the
surface wall
Before you install the speaker and subwoofer, You can install your speakers on the wall.
be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to
prevent vibration or movement as shown in the 1 Prepare screws (not supplied)
illustration below. that are suitable for the hook on
the back of each speaker. See
Example of HT-SS1300 front the illustrations below.
speaker
4 mm

more than 25 mm

4.6 mm

10 mm

HT-SF1300 only Hook on the back of the speaker


You need to attach the supplied foot pads to
the center speaker and subwoofer only.
2 Fasten the screws to the wall.
HT-SS1300 only The screws should protrude 5
You need to attach the supplied foot pads to all to 7 mm.
the speakers and subwoofer.

Installing the speakers on the


speaker stand

HT-SS1300 only
For greater flexibility in positioning the 5 to 7 mm
speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 or
WS-FV10D speaker stand (available only in
certain countries). For details, refer to
operating instructions supplied with the
speaker stand.

HT-SF1300 only
For greater flexibility in positioning the
speakers, use the supplied speaker stand. For
details, refer to supplied speaker stand
installation guide.

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3 Hang the speakers on the
screws.

Getting Started
Example of installing the speakers on
the wall
Hook on the back of the speaker

4.6 mm

10 mm

Notes
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material
and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially
fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and
fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a
vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is
applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the
wall material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall
strength or improper screw installation, natural
calamity, etc.
• For HT-SF1300, if you install the speakers on the
wall, you do not need to attach the supplied
speaker stand.

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2: Connecting the speakers
C F

SPEAKERS

FRONT R FRONT L SUR R SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER

Connector

A
A

B A E D

A Speaker cord (supplied)

AFront speaker (left)


BFront speaker (right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (left)
ESurround speaker (right)
FSubwoofer

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Note on speaker cords To connect the speakers
The connector of the speaker cords are the correctly
same color as the speaker jack to be connected. Check the speaker type by referring to the

Getting Started
When connecting a speaker cord, be sure to speaker label* at the rear panel or bottom of
match the colored connector to the speaker the speakers.
jack on the receiver: Character on Speaker type
Connector Speaker jack speaker label
Red FRONT R L Front left
White FRONT L R Front right
Grey SUR R SL Surround left
Blue SUR L SR Surround right
Green CENTER * The center speaker and subwoofer do not have the
Purple SUBWOOFER character on the speaker label. For details on the
speaker type, see page 3.

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Connecting the audio
3: Connecting the audio/ components
video components The following illustration shows how to
connect audio components such as Super
How to hook up your Audio CD player or CD player.
Before connecting cords, make sure to
components disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
This section describes how to hook up your
components to this receiver. Before you begin, Super Audio CD player/
refer to “Component to be connected” below CD player
for the pages which describe how to connect Audio signal
the audio/video components.
After hooking up all your components,
proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page
21).

Component to be connected A

To connect See
Audio components page 16
• Super Audio CD player/
CD player
Components with HDMI jack page 17
Video components page 19
• TV AM
• DVD player/DVD recorder SAT IN DVD IN B

L
• VCR TV DIGITAL

R
OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
ANTENNA VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TV

A Audio cord (not supplied)

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Note
Connecting components with Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD
HDMI jacks input button on the remote so that you can use the

Getting Started
button to control your DVD player. For details, see
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High- “Changing button assignments” (page 61).
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an
interface which transmits video and audio
signals in digital format. HDMI feature
Before connecting cords, make sure to • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can
be output from the speakers connected to the
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS
and linear PCM.
• This receiver supports xvYCC transmission.
• This receiver supports the Control for HDMI
function. For details, see “Control for HDMI”
(page 52).

Satellite tuner, DVD player Blu-ray disc player TV, projector, etc.
Set-top box

Audio/video signal Audio/video signal Audio/video signal Audio/video signal

A A A A

AM
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT
HDMI
TV DIGITAL L L

DC5V 700mA MAX

R R
OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
ANTENNA VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT

A HDMI cable (not supplied)


We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.

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Notes on HDMI connections • When the connected component is not
• Use a HDMI cable with the HDMI logo compatible with copyright protection
(made by Sony). technology (HDCP), the image and/or the
• An audio signal input to the HDMI IN jack sound from the HDMI OUT jack may be
is output from the SPEAKERS jacks and distorted or may not be output.
HDMI OUT jack. It is not output from any In this case, check the specification of the
other audio jacks. connected component.
• Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can • You can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. only with an HDMI connection.
• When you want to listen to the sound from • Set the resolution of the image of the
the TV speaker, set “AUDIO FOR HDMI” playback component to 720p, 1080i or
to “TV+AMP” in the VIDEO menu (page 1080p when you output 96 kHz multi
40). If you cannot play back multi channel channel sound over a HDMI connection.
software, set to “AMP”. However, the sound • We do not recommend using a HDMI-DVI
will not output from the TV speaker. conversion cable. When you connect a
• The multi/stereo area audio signals of a HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D
Super Audio CD are not output. component, the sound and/or the image may
• Be sure to turn on the receiver when the not be output.
video and audio of a playback component • You may need to make certain settings on
are being output to a TV via the receiver. If the image resolution of the player before you
the power supply of the receiver is not turned can enjoy multi channel Linear PCM. Refer
on, neither video nor audio is transmitted. to the operating instructions of the player.
• Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit • For details on HDMI setup of the connected
length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack component, refer to the operating
may be suppressed by the connected instructions supplied with the connected
component. Check the setup of the component.
connected component if the image is poor or
the sound does not come out of a component
connected via the HDMI cable.
• Sound may be interrupted when the
sampling frequency or the number of
channels of audio output signals from the
playback component is switched.

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Before connecting the cords, make sure to
Connecting the video disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
components

Getting Started
The following illustration shows how to
connect video components such as DVD
player, DVD recorder or VCR.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
Connect audio and video cords according to
the jacks of your components.

TV

Audio signal

A B

AM
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT

L
HDMI
TV DIGITAL L

DC5V 700mA MAX

R R
OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
ANTENNA VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT

C B

Audio signal Audio signal

DVD player/DVD recorder VCR

A Optical digital cord (not supplied)


B Audio cord (not supplied)
C Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

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If you connect a DVD player
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.
For details, see “Changing button
assignments” (page 61).
Notes
• You cannot do recording on the DVD recorder or
VCR via this receiver. For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the DVD
recorder or VCR.
• To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD
player, set the digital audio output setting on the
DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the DVD player.
• To output sound from the front speakers and the
subwoofer only when you select DVD input, be
sure to:
– connect your DVD player to the DVD COAX IN
jack on the receiver.
– press 2CH.
• Be sure to connect the video output of the DVD
player, DVD recorder and VCR to the TV, so that
the image is displayed on the TV. Refer to the
operating instructions of each component
connected for details.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the
plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.

Tips
• All the digital audio jacks are compatible with
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling
frequencies
• To output the sound of the TV from the speakers
connected to the receiver, be sure to:
– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the
TV AUDIO IN jacks of the receiver.
– turn off TV’s volume or activate the TV’s
muting function.

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4: Connecting the antennas

Getting Started
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and
FM wire antenna.
Before connecting the antennas, make sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

FM wire antenna (supplied)

AM loop antenna (supplied)

AM
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT
HDMI
TV DIGITAL L L

DC5V 700mA MAX

R R
OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
ANTENNA VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT

* The shape of the connector varies depending on


the area code of this receiver.

Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the receiver and other
components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as
horizontal as possible.

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Performing initial setup
5: Preparing the receiver operations
and the remote Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
Connecting the AC power cord following procedure. This procedure can also
(mains lead) be used to return settings you have made to
their factory defaults.
Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
wall outlet. this operation.

AC power cord
(mains lead)
1,2
MASTER VOLUME
ACTIVE VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
DMPORT VIDEO 1
STANDBY

?/1 INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

1 Press ?/1 to turn off the


receiver.
SUR L CENTER SUBWOOFER
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“CLEARING” appears on the display for
a while, then “CLEARED” appears.
To the wall outlet All the settings you have changed or
adjusted are reset to the initial settings.

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Inserting batteries into the
remote 6: Calibrating the

Getting Started
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the
appropriate settings
RM-AAU023 Remote Commander. automatically
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries. (AUTO CALIBRATION)
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital
Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which
allows you to perform automatic calibration as
follows:
• Check the connection between each speaker
and the receiver.
• Adjust the speaker level.
• Measure the distance of each speaker to your
listening position.
Notes • Measure the speaker polarity.
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or • Measure the frequency characteristics.*
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones. * The measurement result is not utilized for signals
• Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of with a sampling frequency of more than 96 kHz.
batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight The DCAC is designed to obtain proper sound
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
balance in your room. However, you can
malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an
adjust the speaker levels and balance manually
extended period of time, remove the batteries to according to your preference. For details, see
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and “7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance
corrosion. (TEST TONE)” (page 28).
• When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons
may be reset to their factory settings. If this
happens, reassign the buttons again (page 61).

Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer
operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with
new ones.

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Example: HT-SS1300
Before you perform Auto Optimizer
Calibration
MASTER VOLUME

microphone
ACTIVE VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
DMPORT VIDEO 1
STANDBY

?/1 INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING

AUTO CAL MIC

Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set


up and connect the speakers (page 11, 14).
• 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.
• During the calibration, the sound that comes
out of the speakers is very loud. The volume
of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay
attention to the presence of children or to the
effect on your neighborhood.
• Perform the Auto Calibration in a quiet
environment to avoid the effect of noise and
to get a more accurate measurement.
• If there are any obstacles in the path between
the optimizer microphone and the speakers,
the calibration cannot be performed
correctly. Remove any obstacles from the
measurement area to avoid measurement 1 Connect the supplied optimizer
error. microphone to the AUTO CAL
Note MIC jack.
If the muting function has been activated before you
perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will 2 Set up the optimizer
be set to off automatically. microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your
listening position.You can also use a stool
or tripod so that the optimizer
microphone remains at the same height as
your ears.
Tip
When you face the speaker towards the optimizer
microphone, you will get a more accurate
measurement.

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Tip
Performing Auto Calibration When Auto Calibration starts:
– Stand some distance from the speakers and the

Getting Started
listening position to avoid measurement failure.
TV INPUT TV ?/1
?/1 This is because test signals are output from the
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1
?/1 speakers during measurement.
switch
SYSTEM STANDBY – Avoid making noise to get a more accurate
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
measurement.
Input
SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER buttons

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC


To cancel Auto Calibration
The Auto Calibration function will be
1 2 3
THEATRE canceled when you do the following during the
DVD/BD
MENU
measurement process:
4 5 6 AUTO CAL – Press ?/1 or MUTING.
AUTO CAL

7 8 9
D.TUNING – Press input buttons on the remote or INPUT
>10
D.SKIP
MEMORY AMP MENU
SELECTOR on the receiver.
- 0/10 ENTER AMP MENU – Change the volume level.
CLEAR

DISPLAY
TOOLS/
OPTIONS MUTING
– Press AUTO CAL again.
MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
Confirming/saving the
MASTER
VOL +/–
measurement results
O
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH
MENU/HOME
TV CH 1 Confirm the measurement
Press AMP MENU, then press result.
AUTO CAL. When the measurement ends, a beep
You can also select “A.CAL YES” in the sounds and the measurement result
A. CAL menu. appears on the display.
The following appears on the display. Measurement Display Explanation
A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t result
A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1] When the SAVE Proceed to step
The measurement process will take measurement 2.
approximately 30 seconds to complete. process
The table below shows the display when completes
measurement starts. properly
When the ERROR See “When
Measurement for Display measurement XXXX error codes
Speaker existance TONE process fails appear” (page
26).
Speaker gain, distance, T.S.P.
frequency response
Subwoofer gain and distance WOOFER

Note
You cannot measure the speaker height of the
surround speakers. Set this value using “SUR POS.”
parameters in the SYSTEM menu (page 35).

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2 Press V/v repeatedly to select
When error codes appear
Try the remedies and perform the Auto
the item. Then, press .
Calibration again.
Item Explanation Error code Cause and remedies
RETRY Performs the Auto ERROR 32 None of the speakers were
Calibration again. detected. Make sure that the
SAVE Saves the measurement optimizer microphone is
results and exits the setting connected properly and perform
process. the Auto Calibration again.
If the optimizer microphone is
WARN CHK Displays warning connected properly but the error
concerning the code appears, the optimizer
measurement results. See microphone cable may be
“When you select “WARN damaged or improperly connected.
CHK”” (page 27).
ERROR F 33 • None of the front speakers are
PHASE Displays the phase of each connected or only one front
speaker (in phase/out of speaker is connected.
phase). See “When you • The optimizer microphone is not
select “PHASE”” (page 27).
connected.
DISTANCE Displays the measurement
ERROR SR 33 Either the left or right surround
result for speaker distance.
speakers is not connected.
LEVEL Displays the measurement
ERROR SW 33 Subwoofer is not connected.
result for speaker level.
Connect the subwoofer to the
EXIT Exits the setting process SUBWOOFER terminal.
without saving the
ERROR 33 Wrong speaker detection due to
measurement results.
noise. Make sure the environment
3 Save the measurement result.
ERROR 35
is quiet during Auto Calibration.
A sound similar to the beep sound
Select “SAVE” in step 2. from the speakers while
The measurement results are saved. performing Auto Calibration is
detected. Perform the Auto
Calibration again.

To rectify the error


1 Record down the error code.
2 Press , “RETRY Y” appears on the
display.
3 Rectify the error.
For details, see “When error codes appear”
above.
4 Press to perform Auto Calibration again.

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When you select “WARN CHK” When you select “PHASE”
If a warning on the measurement result is You can check the phase of each speaker (in
present, detailed information is displayed. phase/out of phase).

Getting Started
Press to return to step 2 of Press V/v repeatedly to select a
“Confirming/saving the speaker, then press to return to
measurement results”. step 2 in “Confirming/saving the
measurement results”.
Warning code Explanation
WARN 40 The Auto Calibration has Display Explanation
completed. However, the noise xx* IN The speaker is in phase.
level is high. You may be able to
perform the Auto Calibration xx* OUT The speaker is out of phase. The
properly if you try it again, even “+” and “–” terminals of the
though the measurement cannot speaker may be connected the
be performed in all environments. other way around.
Try to perform the Auto
Calibration in a quiet * xx represent a speaker channel
environment. FL Front left
FR Front right
WARN 41 The sound input from the
C Center
optimizer microphone is out of
the acceptable range. It is louder SL Surround left
than the loudest sound that can be SR Surround right
measured. Try to perform the SW Subwoofer
Auto Calibration when the
environment is quiet enough to Tip
allow proper measurement. Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the
measurement results for polarity may vary.
WARN 42 The volume of the receiver is out
However, there will be no problems even if you
of the acceptable range. Try to
perform the Auto Calibration continue to use the receiver with that value.
when the environment is quiet
enough to allow proper
measurement.
After you have finished
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the
WARN 43 The distance and position of a receiver.
subwoofer cannot be detected.
This may be caused by noise. Try Note
to perform the Auto Calibration
If you have changed the position of the speakers, it
in a quiet environment.
is recommended you to perform Auto Calibration
NO WARN There is no warning information. again in order to enjoy the surround sound.

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A. CAL menu parameters 7: Adjusting the speaker
You can use the A. CAL menu to make
settings for the Auto Calibration function to
levels and balance
suit your preference. (TEST TONE)
Select “8-A. CAL” in the amplifier menus. For
details on adjusting the parameters, see You can adjust the speaker levels and balance
“Navigating through menus” (page 33) and while listening to the test tone from your
“Overview of the menus” (page 34). listening position.

x AUTO CAL (Auto Calibration no/ Tip


The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency
yes)
centered at 800 Hz.
• A.CAL NO
The Auto Calibration function is not 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
activated.
THEATRE
• A.CAL YES 1 2 3
The Auto Calibration function starts. DVD/BD
MENU
4 5 6
AUTO CAL
x CAL LOAD (Calibration load)* 7 8 9
D.TUNING

• LOAD YES D.SKIP

Select this when you want to load the saved


>10
-
CLEAR
0/10
MEMORY AMP MENU
ENTER 1
Auto Calibration result. DISPLAY
TOOLS/
OPTIONS MUTING
• LOAD NO
TV VOL
Select this when you do not want to load the MASTER VOL

saved Auto Calibration result. 2-5 MASTER


VOL +/–
O
* You can select this parameter only when you have RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME
performed the Auto Calibration and saved the TV CH – TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
settings. . < < >

1 Press AMP MENU.


“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press or b to enter the


menu.

3 Press V/v repeatedly to select


“T. TONE”.

4 Press or b to enter the


parameter.

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5 Press V/v repeatedly to select
“T. TONE Y”.

Getting Started
The test tone is output from each speaker
in sequence as follows:
Front left t Center t Front right t
Surround right t Surround left t
Subwoofer

6 Adjust the speaker levels and


balance using the LEVEL menu
so that the level of the test tone
sounds the same from each
speaker.
For details, see “Adjusting the level
(LEVEL menu)” (page 37).
Tips
• To adjust the level of all speakers at the same
time, press MASTER VOL +/–. You can also
use MASTER VOLUME on the receiver.
• The adjusted value are shown on the display
during adjustment.

To turn off the test tone


Repeat steps 1 to 5 above. Then, select
“T. TONE N” in step 5.

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Selected input Components that can
Playback [Display] be played back
DMPORT DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
[DMPORT] adapter connected to
Selecting a component DMPORT jack
VIDEO 1 or VCR, etc., connected to
TV INPUT TV ?/1
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 VIDEO 2 the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
[VIDEO 1 or jack
SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 2]
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
BD Blu-ray disc player, etc.,
SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 [BD] connected to the BD jack

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC


DVD DVD player, etc.,
[DVD] connected to DVD jack
THEATRE
1 2 3 SAT Satellite tuner, set-top
DVD/BD [SAT] box, etc., connected to
MENU
4 5 6 SAT jack
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING TV TV, etc., connected to TV
7 8 9
D.SKIP [TV] jack
>10 MEMORY AMP MENU
- 0/10 ENTER
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/CD
CLEAR

DISPLAY
TOOLS/
OPTIONS MUTING
[SA-CD/CD] player, etc., connected to
MUTING the SA-CD/CD jack
TV VOL
MASTER VOL TUNER Built-in radio tuner
[FM or AM band]
3
O
RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME
2 Turn on the component and
TV CH – TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
start playback.
. < < >

3 Press MASTER VOL +/– to


1 Press the input button to select adjust the volume.
a component. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver.
the receiver.
The selected input appears on the display. To activate the muting function
Press MUTING.
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.

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Listening/Watching a component
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD

Playback
2 5
TV INPUT TV ?/1
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

3
SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC


MASTER VOLUME
ACTIVE VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
DMPORT VIDEO 1
THEATRE STANDBY
1 2 3
DVD/BD ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING
MENU
4 5 6
AUTO CAL AUTO CAL MIC
D.TUNING
7 8 9
D.SKIP
>10 MEMORY AMP MENU
- 0/10 ENTER
CLEAR
TOOLS/
DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING

TV VOL
MASTER VOL

O
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
MENU/HOME
TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
5 3
. < < >

TUNING – TUNING +
m H M

TV FM MODE
X x

Notes
• The operation is described for a
1 Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD
Sony Super Audio CD player. player, then place the disc on the tray.
• Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the 2 Turn on the receiver.
Super Audio CD player or CD
player. 3 Press SA-CD/CD.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to
Tips
select “SA-CD/CD”.
• You can select the sound field to
suit the music. Refer to page 44
for details.
4 Playback the disc.
Recommended sound fields:
Classical: HALL
5 Adjust to a suitable volume.
Jazz: JAZZ
Live concert: CONCERT
6 After you have finished listening to the
• You can listen to the sound that Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn
was recorded in the 2 channel off the receiver and Super Audio CD player/
format from all speakers (multi CD player.
channel). Refer to page 43 for
details.

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Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc
TV INPUT TV ?/1
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1

VIDEO1 VIDEO2
?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY
BD DVD
2 6
SAT

2CH
TV

A.F.D.
SA-CD/CD TUNER

MOVIE MUSIC
3 ACTIVE
STANDBY
DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
MASTER VOLUME

THEATRE
1 2 3
DVD/BD ?/1 INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING
MENU
4 5 6 AUTO CAL MIC
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
7 8 9
D.SKIP
>10 MEMORY AMP MENU
- 0/10 ENTER
CLEAR
TOOLS/
DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING

TV VOL
MASTER VOL

O
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
MENU/HOME
TV CH +
6 3
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
. < < >

TUNING – TUNING +
m H M

TV FM MODE
X x

Notes
• Refer to the operating 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player or Blu-ray
instructions supplied with the disc player.
TV and DVD player or Blu-ray
disc player. 2 Turn on the receiver.
• Check the following if you
cannot listen to multi channel 3 Press DVD or BD.
sound. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this receiver to
– Be sure this receiver is select “DVD” or “BD”.
connected to the DVD player Be sure to change the factory setting of the DVD input
or Blu-ray disc player via a
button on the remote so that you can use the button to
digital connection.
control your DVD player. For details, see “Changing
– Be sure the digital audio
output of the DVD player or button assignments” (page 61).
Blu-ray disc player is set up
properly. 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image
of the DVD/Blu-ray disc is displayed.
Tips
If no image is displayed on the TV screen, make sure that
• Select the audio format of the
the video output of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player
disc to be played, if necessary.
• You can select the sound field to is connected to the TV.
suit the movie/music. Refer to
page 44 for details. 5 Playback the disc.
Recommended sound fields:
Movie: C.ST.EX 6 Adjust to a suitable volume.
Music: CONCERT
7 After you have finished watching the DVD,
eject the disc and turn off the receiver, TV
and DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.

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To return to the previous
Amplifier Operations display
Press B.

Navigating through To exit the menu


menus Press AMP MENU.

By using the amplifier menus, you can make Note


Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed
various adjustments to customize the receiver.
on the display. This means that they are either

Amplifier Operations
2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
THEATRE
1 2 3
DVD/BD
MENU
4 5 6
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
7 8 9
D.SKIP
>10
-
CLEAR
0/10
MEMORY AMP MENU
ENTER
1
TOOLS/
DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING

TV VOL
MASTER VOL

2-6
O
RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME
TV CH – TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
. < < >

1 Press AMP MENU.


“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.

2 Press V/v repeatedly to select


the menu you want.

3 Press or b to enter the


menu.

4 Press V/v repeatedly to select


the parameter you want to
adjust.

5 Press or b to enter the


parameter.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select


the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.

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Overview of the menus
The following options are available in each
menu. For details on navigating through
menus, see page 33.

Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting


[Display] [Display]
LEVEL Test tonea) T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N
[1-LEVEL] [T. TONE]
(page 37)
Front speaker balancea) BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +10, BALANCE
[FRT BAL] BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL. R +10
Center speaker level CNT –10 dB to CNT +10 dB CNT 0 dB
[CNT LVL] (1 dB step)
Surround left speaker level SUR L –10 dB to SUR L +10 dB SUR L 0 dB
[SL LVL] (1 dB step)
Surround right speaker level SUR R –10 dB to SUR R +10 dB SUR R 0 dB
[SR LVL] (1 dB step)
Subwoofer level SW –10 dB to SW +10 dB SW 0 dB
[SW LVL] (1 dB step)
Dynamic range compressora) COMP. OFF, COMP. STD, COMP. OFF
[D. RANGE] COMP. MAX
TONE Front speaker bass level BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB BASS 0 dB
[2-TONE] [BASS LVL] (0.5 dB step)
(page 38)
Front speaker treble level TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB TRE +1 dB
[TRE LVL] (0.5 dB step)
SUR Sound field selectiona) For details, see “Enjoying A.F.D. AUTO
[3-SUR] [S.F. SELCT] Surround Sound” (page 43).
(page 38)
Effect levela)b) EFCT. MIN, EFCT. STD, EFCT. STD
[EFFECT] EFCT. MAX
TUNER FM station receiving modea) FM AUTO, FM MONO FM AUTO
[4-TUNER] [FM MODE]
(page 39)

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Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting
[Display] [Display]
AUDIO Digital audio input decoding DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. AUTO
[5-AUDIO] prioritya) for:
(page 39) [DEC. PRI.] VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, BD,
DVD, SAT,
TV;
DEC. PCM for:
SA-CD/CD
Digital broadcast language DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M
selectiona)

Amplifier Operations
DUAL M+S
[DUAL]
Synchronizes audio with video A.V.SYNC. 0 to A.V.SYNC. 20 A.V.SYNC. 0
outputa)
[A.V. SYNC.]
Switching the audio input For details, see “Switching between
modea) [IN MODE] digital and analog audio (IN MODE)”
(page 58).
VIDEO Audio for HDMIa)c) AMP, TV+AMP AMP
[6-VIDEO] [AUDIO FOR HDMI]
(page 40)
Control for HDMIa)c) CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL OFF
[CONTROL FOR HDMI]
SYSTEM Front left speaker distancea)d) DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m DIST. 3.0 m
[7-SYSTEM] [FL DIST.] (0.1 m step)
(page 41)
Front right speaker distancea)d) DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m DIST. 3.0 m
[FR DIST.] (0.1 m step)
Center speaker distancea)d) DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m DIST. 3.0 m
[CNT DIST.] (0.1 m step)
Surround left speaker DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m DIST. 3.0 m
distancea)d) (0.1 m step)
[SL DIST.]
Surround right speaker DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m DIST. 3.0 m
distancea)d) (0.1 m step)
[SR DIST.]
Subwoofer distancea)d) DIST. 1.0 m to DIST. 7.0 m DIST. 3.0 m
[SW DIST.] (0.1 m step)
Surround speaker positiona) BEHD/HI, BEHD/LO, SIDE/HI, SIDE/LO
[SUR POS.] SIDE/LO
Brightness of the displaya) 0% dim, 40% dim, 70% dim 0% dim
[DIMMER]

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Menu Parameters Settings Initial setting
[Display] [Display]
A. CAL Auto calibration no/yesa)e) A.CAL NO, A.CAL YES A.CAL NO
[8-A. CAL] [AUTO CAL]
(page 28)
Calibration loada)d) LOAD NO, LOAD YES LOAD YES
[CAL LOAD]
a) For details, refer to the page in the parentheses.
b)
The surround effect is not available for 2CH STEREO and A.F.D. mode.
c)
“AUDIO FOR HDMI” and “CONTROL FOR HDMI” scroll across the display, then “AUDIO” and
“CONTROL” appear respectively.
d)
When you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to “LOAD YES”, the setting is displayed as x.xx m and you
can adjust the setting in 0.01 meter increment.
e) After you select the setting, press to confirm the selection.

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x D. RANGE (Dynamic range
compressor)
Adjusting the level Lets you compress the dynamic range of the
(LEVEL menu) sound track. This may be useful when you
want to watch movies at low volumes late at
You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the night. Dynamic range compression is possible
balance and level of each speaker. with Dolby Digital sources only.
Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For • COMP. OFF
details on adjusting the parameters, see The dynamic range is not compressed.
“Navigating through menus” (page 33) and • COMP. STD
“Overview of the menus” (page 34). The dynamic range is compressed as

Amplifier Operations
intended by the recording engineer.
• COMP. MAX
LEVEL menu parameters The dynamic range is compressed
x T. TONE (Test tone) dramatically.
Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance Tip
while listening to the test tone from your Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the
listening position. For details, see “7: dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the
Adjusting the speaker levels and balance dynamic range information included in the Dolby
(TEST TONE)” (page 28). Digital signal.
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only
x FRT BAL (Front speaker enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend
balance) using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly
Lets you adjust the balance between front left compresses the dynamic range and lets you view
movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog
and right speakers.
limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a
very natural compression.
x CNT LVL (Center speaker level)

x SL LVL (Surround left speaker


level)

x SR LVL (Surround right speaker


level)
x SW LVL (Subwoofer level)

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Adjusting the tone Settings for the surround
(TONE menu) sound
You can use the TONE menu to adjust the (SUR menu)
tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front
speakers. You can use the SUR menu to select the sound
Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For field you want for your listening pleasure.
details on adjusting the parameters, see Select “3-SUR” in the amplifier menus. For
“Navigating through menus” (page 33) and details on adjusting the parameters, see
“Overview of the menus” (page 34). “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and
“Overview of the menus” (page 34).

TONE menu parameters


SUR menu parameters
x BASS LVL (Front speaker bass
level) x S.F. SELCT (Sound field
selection)
x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble Lets you select the sound field you want. For
level) details, see “Enjoying Surround Sound” (page
43).
Note
The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound
field to an input whenever it is selected (Sound Field
Link). For example, if you select “HALL” for the
SA-CD/CD input, then change to a different input
and then return to SA-CD/CD, “HALL” will
automatically be applied again.

x EFFECT (Effect level)


Lets you adjust the “presence” of the surround
effect for sound fields selected with the
MOVIE or MUSIC button.
• EFCT. MIN
The surround effect is minimum.
• EFCT. STD
The surround effect is standard.
• EFCT. MAX
The surround effect is maximum.

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Settings for the tuner Settings for the audio
(TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu)
You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM You can use the AUDIO menu to make
station receiving mode. settings for the audio to suit your preference.
Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus. For
For details on adjusting the parameters, see details on adjusting the parameters, see
“Navigating through menus” (page 33) and “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and
“Overview of the menus” (page 34). “Overview of the menus” (page 34).

Amplifier Operations
TUNER menu parameters AUDIO menu parameters
x FM MODE (FM station receiving x DEC. PRI. (Digital audio input
mode) decoding priority)
• FM AUTO Lets you specify the input mode for the digital
This receiver will decode the signal as stereo signal input to the DIGITAL IN and HDMI IN
signal when the radio station is broadcast in jacks.
stereo. • DEC. PCM
• FM MONO PCM signals are given priority (to prevent
This receiver will decode the signal as mono interruption when playback starts).
signal regardless of the broadcast signal. However, when other signals are input, there
may be no sound depending on the format.
In this case, set to “DEC. AUTO”.
When signals from the HDMI IN jack are
selected, only PCM signals are output from
the connected player. When signals in other
format are received, set to “DEC. AUTO”.
• DEC. AUTO
Automatically switches the input mode
between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM.
Note
When set to “DEC. AUTO” and the sound from the
digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is interrupted when
playback starts, set to “DEC. PCM”.

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x DUAL (Digital broadcast
language selection)
Lets you select the language you want to listen
Settings for the video
to during digital broadcast. This feature only (VIDEO menu)
functions for Dolby Digital sources.
• DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) You can use the VIDEO menu to make various
Sound of the main language will be output adjustments for HDMI settings.
through the front left speaker and sound of Select “6-VIDEO” in the amplifier menus. For
the sub language will be output through the details on adjusting the parameters, see
front right speaker simultaneously. “Navigating through menus” (page 33) and
• DUAL M (Main) “Overview of the menus” (page 34).
Sound of the main language will be output.
• DUAL S (Sub)
Sound of the sub language will be output.
VIDEO menu parameters
• DUAL M+S (Main + Sub) x AUDIO FOR HDMI (Audio for
Mixed sound of both the main and sub HDMI)
languages will be output. Lets you set the audio output for HDMI from
the playback component connected to the
x A.V. SYNC. (Synchronizes audio receiver via an HDMI connection.
with video output) • AMP
Lets you delay the audio output so that the The HDMI audio signals from the playback
time gap between the audio output and visual component is only output to speakers
display is minimized. You can adjust from connected to the receiver. Multi-channel
0 (0 ms) to 20 (200 ms) in 1 (10 ms) steps. sound can be played back as it is.
Notes Note
• This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD
Audio signals are not output from the TV’s
or plasma monitor or a projector.
speakers when “AUDIO FOR HDMI” is set to
• This function does not work when
“AMP”.
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz are input. • TV+AMP
– multi channel Linear PCM signals are received The sound is output from TV’s speaker and
via an HDMI jack. the speakers connected to the receiver.

x IN MODE (Switching the audio Notes


input mode) • The sound quality of the playback component
Lets you set the audio input mode of inputs. depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the
For details, see “Switching between digital number of channels, and the sampling
frequency, etc. When the TV has stereo
and analog audio (IN MODE)” (page 58).
speakers, the sound output from the receiver is
also stereo as that of the TV, even if you play
multi-channel software.
• When you connect the receiver to a video
component (projector, etc.), sound may not be
output from the receiver. In this case, select
“AMP”.

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x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control
for HDMI)
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function
Settings for the system
on or off. For details, see “Control for HDMI” (SYSTEM menu)
(page 52).
You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the
distance of the speakers connected to this
system.
Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.
For details on adjusting the parameters, see
“Navigating through menus” (page 33) and

Amplifier Operations
“Overview of the menus” (page 34).

SYSTEM menu parameters


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 speaker (A). If both front
speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance to the
closest speaker.

A A
30˚ 30˚

100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚

x CNT DIST. (Center speaker


distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the center speaker.

x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker


distance)

x SR DIST. (Surround right


speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround speakers.
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x SW DIST. (Subwoofer distance) • SIDE/HI
Lets you set the distance from your listening Select if the location of your surround
position to the subwoofer. speakers corresponds to sections A and D.
• SIDE/LO
Tip
Select if the location of your surround
If you set “CAL LOAD” in A. CAL menu to
“LOAD YES”, you can adjust the speakers distance
speakers corresponds to sections A and C.
in 0.01 meter increment. Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically
x SUR POS. (Surround speaker for implementation of the CINEMA STUDIO EX
position) modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is
Lets you specify the location of your surround not so critical.
speakers for proper implementation of the Those sound fields were designed under the premise
surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX that the surround speakers would be located behind
modes (page 45). the listening position, but presentation remains
fairly consistent even with the surround speakers
positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the
speakers are pointing toward the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
surround effects become unclear unless set to
“SIDE/LO” or “SIDE/HI”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, such as wall reflections, and you may
obtain better results using “BEHD/HI” if your
speakers are located high above the listening
position, even if they are located to the immediate
left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting
contrary to the above explanation, we recommend
that you playback multi channel surround encoded
software and select the setting that provides a good
sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in
forming a cohesive space between the surround
sound from the surround speakers and the sound of
the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds
best, select “BEHD/LO” or “BEHD/HI” and then
use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.

x DIMMER (Brightness of the


display)
Lets you adjust the brightness in 3 steps.

• BEHD/HI
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections B and D.
• BEHD/LO
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections B and C.

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Enjoying Dolby Digital


and DTS Surround sound
(AUTO FORMAT DIRECT)
The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows
you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select
the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel
stereo sound as multi channel sound.

Enjoying Surround Sound


VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

A.F.D. THEATRE
1 2 3

Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select


the sound field you want.
You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the
receiver.
For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” (page
43).

Types of A.F.D. mode


A.F.D. mode Multi channel Effect
[Display] audio after
decoding
A.F.D. AUTO (Detecting Presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded without
[A.F.D. AUTO] automatically) adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will
generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer
when there is no LFE signals.
PRO LOGIC 4 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. The source recorded in
[DOLBY PL] 2 channel format is decoded into 4.1 channels.
PRO LOGIC II MOVIE 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding. This
[PLII MV] setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In
addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel for
watching videos of overdubbed or old movies.
PRO LOGIC II MUSIC 5 channel Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding. This
[PLII MS] setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs.
MULTI STEREO (Multi Stereo) Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers.
[MULTI ST.]

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Selecting a pre-
programmed sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC


2CH MUSIC
THEATRE
1 2 3
A.F.D. DVD/BD MOVIE
MENU
4 5 6
AUTO CAL

Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a


sound field for movies or press
MUSIC repeatedly to select a
sound field for music.
You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the
receiver.
For details, see “Types of sound field
available” (page 45).

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Types of sound field available
Sound field Sound field Effect
for [Display]
Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
DCS [C.ST.EX A] Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production
studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any
type of movie.
CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
DCS [C.ST.EX B] Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production
studio. This mode is ideal for watching science-fiction or
action movies with lots of sound effects.
CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures
DCS [C.ST.EX C] Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching
musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the
soundtrack.

Enjoying Surround Sound


Music HALL [HALL] Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall.
JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club.
LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house.
[CONCERT]
STADIUM [STADIUM] Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium.
SPORTS [SPORTS] Reproduces the feeling of sports broadcasting.
PORTABLE AUDIO Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from your portable
ENHANCER audio device. This mode is ideal for MP3 and other
[PORTABLE] compressed music.

Notes
• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
• This function does not work when
– signals with a sampling frequency of more than
48 kHz are input.
– multi channel Linear PCM signals are received
via an HDMI jack.

Tips
• You can identify the encoding format of DVD
software, etc., by looking at the logo on the
package.
• Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS
technology. For details on Digital Cinema Sound
(DCS), see “Glossary” (page 62).

To turn off the surround effect


for movie/music
Press 2CH to select “2CH ST.” or press A.F.D.
repeatedly to select “A.F.D. AUTO”.

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Using only the front Resetting sound fields to
speakers and subwoofer the initial settings
(2CH STEREO) Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound
from the front left/right speakers and
subwoofer only.
1,2 2
When multi channel surround formats are ?/1
ACTIVE
STANDBY
DMPORT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

INPUT SELECTOR PRESET TUNING SOUND FIELD MUTING


MASTER VOLUME

input, the signals are downmixed to 2 channel


AUTO CAL MIC

with bass frequencies being output from the


subwoofer.
When standard 2 channel stereo sources are
input, the receiver’s bass redirection circuitry
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
will be activated. The front channel bass
frequencies will be output from the subwoofer. 2 While holding down SOUND
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD FIELD +, press ?/1.
SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and
all sound fields are reset to their initial
2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC setting.
2CH
THEATRE
1 2 3

Press 2CH.
You can also use SOUND FIELD +/– on the
receiver.

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1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
Tuner Operations select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
Listening to FM/AM radio the receiver.

You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts


2 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
through the built-in tuner. Before operation, Press TUNING + to scan from low to
make sure you have connected the FM and high; press TUNING – to scan from high
AM antennas to the receiver (page 21). to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
Tip station is received.
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending
on the area code as shown in the following table. For
details on area codes, see page 3. In case of poor FM stereo
reception
Area code FM AM
If the FM stereo reception is poor and “ST”
CEL, CEK 50 kHz 9 kHz flashes on the display, select monaural audio
so that the sound will be less distorted.

Tuner Operations
To select monaural audio, you can
Automatic tuning – press FM MODE repeatedly until the
“MONO” indicator lights up on the display.
SYSTEM STANDBY – set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
MONO” (page 39).
SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER To return to stereo mode, you can
1 – press FM MODE repeatedly until the
2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
“MONO” indicator on the display do not
THEATRE light up.
1 2 3 – set “FM MODE” in TUNER menu to “FM
DVD/BD
MENU
4 5 6 AUTO” (page 39).
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
7 8 9
D.SKIP
>10 MEMORY AMP MENU
- 0/10 ENTER
CLEAR
TOOLS/
DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING

TV VOL
MASTER VOL

O
RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME
TV CH – TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
. < < >

2
TUNING – TUNING +
m H M

TV FM MODE
X x FM MODE

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Direct tuning
Presetting radio stations
You can enter the frequency of a station
directly by using the numeric buttons. You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the
SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD stations you often listen to.
SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC


1 Presetting radio stations
THEATRE
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD
1 2 3
DVD/BD
MENU

3 4 5 6
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
1
7
>10
8 9
D.SKIP
MEMORY AMP MENU
2 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

- 0/10 ENTER THEATRE


CLEAR
4 1 2 3
DVD/BD
MENU

4 4 5 6
AUTO CAL

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to 7 8 9


D.TUNING

D.SKIP
select the FM or AM band. >10
- 0/10
MEMORY AMP MENU
ENTER
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
CLEAR

DISPLAY
TOOLS/
OPTIONS MUTING
3,5
TV VOL

2 Press D.TUNING. MASTER VOL

3 Press the numeric buttons to O


enter the frequency. RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME
TV CH – TV CH +
PRESET
Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
. < < > +/–
Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 b 0 TUNING – TUNING +
Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz m H M

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
1 Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
optimum reception.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
4 Press ENTER. the receiver.

2 Tune in the station that you


If you cannot tune in a station want to preset using automatic
Make sure you have entered the right tuning (page 47) or direct
frequency. If not, repeat steps 2 to 4. If you
tuning (page 48).
still cannot tune in a station, the frequency is
not used in your area. Switch the FM reception mode, if
necessary (page 47).

3 Press MEMORY.
“MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds.
Perform steps 4 and 5 before
“MEMORY” goes out.

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4 Press the numeric buttons to Tuning to preset stations
select a preset number.
You can also press the PRESET + or VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

PRESET – to select a preset number. SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER


If “MEMORY” goes out before you 1
select the preset number, start again from 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

step 3.
THEATRE
1 2 3
5 Press ENTER.
Numeric 4 5 6
DVD/BD
MENU

The station is stored as the selected preset buttons AUTO CAL


D.TUNING
number. 7 8 9
D.SKIP
If “MEMORY” goes out before you press >10
- 0/10
MEMORY AMP MENU
ENTER
ENTER, start again from step 3. CLEAR
TOOLS/ ENTER
DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to preset TV VOL


another station. MASTER VOL

Tuner Operations
O
RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME
TV CH – TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
. < < > 2
TUNING – TUNING +
m H M

1 Press TUNER repeatedly to


select the FM or AM band.

2 Press PRESET + or PRESET –


repeatedly to select the preset
station you want.
Each time you press the button, you can
select a preset station as follows:
01 02 03 04 05 ... 27

30 29 28

You can also press the numeric buttons to


select the preset station you want. Then,
press ENTER to enter the selection.

Using the controls on the


receiver
1 Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET
TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset
station you want.

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Displaying RDS information
Using the Radio Data
While receiving an RDS station,
System (RDS) press DISPLAY repeatedly.
This receiver also allows you to use RDS Each time you press the button, RDS
(Radio Data System), which enables radio information on the display changes cyclically
stations to send additional information along as follows:
with the regular program signal. You can Program Service name t Frequency t
display RDS information. Program Type indicationa) t Radio Text
indicationb) t Current Time indication (in
Notes 24-hour system mode) t Sound field
• RDS is operable only for FM stations. currently applied t Volume level
• Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
a)
they provide the same type of services. If you are Type of program being broadcast (page 51).
b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
Receiving RDS broadcasts government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
Simply select a station on the FM • When the message consists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
band using direct tuning (page 48), • If a station does not provide a particular RDS
automatic tuning (page 47), or service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)
preset tuning (page 49). appears on the display.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, “RDS” lights up and the program
service name appears on the display.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if
the signal strength is weak.

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Program type Description
Description of program types indication
TRAVEL Programs about travel. Not for
Program type Description
announcements that are located
indication
by TP/TA.
NEWS News programs LEISURE Programs on recreational
AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on activities such as gardening,
current news fishing, cooking, etc.
INFO Programs offering information on JAZZ Jazz programs
a wide spectrum of subjects,
COUNTRY Country music programs
including consumer affairs and
medical advice NATION M Programs featuring the popular
music of the country or region
SPORT Sports programs
OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music
EDUCATE Educational programs, such as
“how-to” and advice programs FOLK M Folk music programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials DOCUMENT Investigative features
CULTURE Programs about national or NONE Any programs not defined above
regional culture, such as language

Tuner Operations
and social concerns
SCIENCE Programs about the natural
sciences and technology
VARIED Other types of programs such as
celebrity interviews, panel
games, and comedy
POP M Popular music programs
ROCK M Rock music programs
EASY M Easy Listening
LIGHT M Instrumental, vocal, and choral
music
CLASSICS Performances of major
orchestras, chamber music,
opera, etc.
OTHER M Music that does not fit into any
categories above, such as Rhythm
& Blues and Reggae
WEATHER Weather information
FINANCE Stock market reports and trading,
etc.
CHILDREN Programs for children
SOCIAL Programs about people and the
things that affect them
RELIGION Programs of religious content
PHONE IN Programs where members of the
public express their views by
phone or in a public forum

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Note
Depending on the connected component, the
Control for HDMI Control for HDMI function may not work. Refer to
the operating instructions of the component.
Using the Control for
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:
• One-Touch Play: When you play back a
component such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc
player, the receiver and the TV are turned on
automatically and switched to the
appropriate HDMI input.
• System Audio Control: While watching TV,
you can select to output the sound from the
TV speaker or the speakers connected to the
receiver.
• System Power Off: When you turn off the
TV, the receiver and connected components
are also turned off simultaneously.

Control for HDMI is a mutual control function


standard used by HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) for HDMI (High-
Definition Multimedia Interface).

The Control for HDMI function


does not work in the following
cases:
• When you connect the receiver to a
component which does not correspond with
Sony Control for HDMI function.
• When you connect the receiver and
components using other than HDMI
connection.

We recommend that you connect the receiver


to products featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.

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To enjoy TV multi channel
Connecting a TV and other surround sound broadcasting
components You can listen to TV multi channel surround
Before connecting the cords, be sure to sound broadcasting from the speakers
disconnect the AC power cord. connected to the receiver.
Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV
to the TV OPT IN jack of the receiver.

Satellite tuner/Set-top box DVD player Blu-ray disc player

Audio/video Audio/video Audio/video


signals signals signals

A A A

AM
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT

L L
HDMI
TV DIGITAL

Control for HDMI


DC5V 700mA MAX

R R
OPT IN OPT IN COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
ANTENNA VIDEO 2 DVD SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT

B C A

Audio/video
Audio signals signals

TV, etc.

A HDMI cable (not supplied)


We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
B Optical digital cord (not supplied)a)
C Audio cord (not supplied)a)
a)
Connect at least one of the audio cords (B or C).

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5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the
Preparing Control for connected component to on.
If the Control for HDMI function for the
HDMI function connected component is already set to on,
you do not need to change the setting.
This receiver supports the Control for HDMI- 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other components
Easy Setting function. that you want to use the Control for HDMI
This function is only available for certain function.
types of TV. When you perform the Control
Notes
for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV, the
• If you unplug and reconnect the HDMI cable, be
Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will sure to repeat steps 1 to 6 above.
automatically change accordingly. • You cannot perform One-Touch Play and System
During Control for HDMI-Easy Setting Audio Control during Control for HDMI- Easy
operation, “CONTROL”, “SCAN FOR” and Setting operation.
“HDMI” appear sequentially in the display. • Before you do the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting
This receiver will automatically change the from the TV, be sure to turn on the TV, connected
input to HDMI input. When the setting is components and receiver.
completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the • If the playback components cannot function after
display. you have made the settings for Control for HDMI-
Easy Setting, check the Control for HDMI setting
For details, refer to the operating instructions
on your TV.
of the TV. • If the connected components do not support
If your TV does not support the Control for Control for HDMI-Easy Setting, you need to set
HDMI- Easy Setting function, do the the Control for HDMI function for the connected
following procedures. For details on setting components to on before you perform the Control
the TV and connected components, refer to the for HDMI-Easy Setting from the TV.
operating instructions of the respective
components.
1 Make sure that the receiver is connected to
the TV and components (compatible with
Control for HDMI function) via HDMI
connection.
2 Turn on the receiver, TV and connected
components.
3 Set the respective Control for HDMI
function for the receiver and TV to on.
See “To set Control for HDMI” (page 55).
For details on setting the TV, refer to the
operating instructions of the TV.
4 Select the HDMI input of the receiver and
TV to match the HDMI input of the
connected component, so that the image
from the connected component is displayed.

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To set Control for HDMI
Watching a DVD
7 8 9
D.TUNING (One-Touch Play)
D.SKIP

1
>10 MEMORY AMP MENU
- 0/10 ENTER You can enjoy sound and image from the
CLEAR

DISPLAY
TOOLS/
OPTIONS MUTING
components connected to the receiver via
HDMI connections by a simple operation.
TV VOL
MASTER VOL

2-6 Play back a connected component.


The receiver and the TV are turned on
O
RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME
automatically and switched to the appropriate
HDMI input.

1 Press AMP MENU.


Watching a DVD by simple
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
operation
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select You can also select a connected component,
“6-VIDEO”. such as a DVD/Blu-ray disc player using the
TV menu. In this case, the receiver and the TV
3 Press or b to enter the switch to the appropriate HDMI input.
menu. Note

Control for HDMI


Depending on the TV, the start of the content may
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select not be output.
“CONTROL FOR HDMI”.
Tip
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” scrolls across
You can enjoy the components that are connected to
the display, then “CONTROL” appears. the HDMI jacks, even if you turn the receiver off.
5 Press or b to enter the
The ACTIVE STANDBY indicator lights up in
amber.
parameter.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select


“CTRL ON”.
Control for HDMI function is activated.

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Notes
Enjoying the TV sound • If System Audio Control does not function
according to your TV setting, refer to the operating
from the speakers instructions of the TV.
• When “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “CTRL
connected to the receiver ON”, the “AUDIO FOR HDMI” settings in the
VIDEO menu will set automatically depending on
(System Audio Control) the System Audio Control settings.
• When you connect a TV that does not have System
You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers Audio Control function, the System Audio Control
connected to the receiver by a simple function does not work.
operation. • If the TV is turned on before turning on the
receiver, the TV sound will not be output for a
You can operate System Audio Control
moment.
function using the TV menu. For details, refer
• When you switch to an input other than HDMI or
to the operating instructions of the TV. TV, the System Audio Control function will
When System Audio Control function is automatically be set to off.
turned on, the receiver will turns on and • If you switch from other input to HDMI or TV
switches to the appropriate input input, the System Audio Control function will
automatically. automatically be set to on.
TV sound is output from the speakers
connected to the receiver, and the volume of
the TV is minimized simultaneously.
You can use the System Audio Control
function as follows.
• If you turn on the receiver while the TV is
turned on, the System Audio Control
function will automatically be set to on and
the TV sound will output from the speakers
connected to the receiver. However, if you
turn off the receiver, the sound will output
from the TV speakers.
• You can adjust the receiver’s volume when
you adjust the TV volume.

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Notes
Turning off the receiver • Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using
the System Power Off function. For details, refer to
with the TV the operating instructions of the TV.
• Depending on the status, the connected
(System Power Off) components may not be turned off. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of the connected
When you turn the TV off by using the components.
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.

TV INPUT TV ?/1
SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY
TV ?/1
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 BD DVD

SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER

2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC

THEATRE
1 2 3

Control for HDMI


DVD/BD
MENU
4 5 6
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
7 8 9
D.SKIP
>10 MEMORY AMP MENU
- 0/10 ENTER
CLEAR TOOLS/
TOOLS/ MUTING
OPTIONS
DISPLAY OPTIONS MUTING

TV VOL
MASTER VOL

O
RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME
TV CH – TV CH +
PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET +
. < < >

TUNING – TUNING +
m H M

TV FM MODE
TV X x

Press TV and TV ?/1 at the same


time.
The TV, receiver and the components
connected via HDMI are turned off.

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Other Operations Enjoying the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT
Switching between (DMPORT)
digital and analog audio
The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT)
(IN MODE) allows you to enjoy sound from a network
system such as a portable audio source or
You can select the audio input mode setting computer.
when you connect components to both digital By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
and analog audio input jacks on the receiver. adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound
from the connected component on the
1 Press AMP MENU. receiver.
“1-LEVEL” appears on the display. For details, see the operating instructions
supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select adapter.
“5-AUDIO”.
Notes
3 Press or b to enter the • Do not connect an adapter other than the DIGITAL
menu. MEDIA PORT adapter.
• Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select MEDIA PORT adapter while the receiver is turned
on.
“IN MODE”.
• Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect
5 Press or b to enter the the AC power cord (mains lead).
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
parameter. adapter, video output may not be possible.

6 Press V/v repeatedly to select


• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapters are
available for purchase depending on the area.
the audio input you want.

Audio input modes


x AUTO
Gives priority to digital audio signals when
there are both digital and analog connections.
If there are more than one digital connection,
HDMI audio signals have priority over
COAXIAL and OPTICAL audio signals.
If there are no digital audio signals, analog
audio signals are selected.

x ANALOG
Specifies the analog audio signals input to the
AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks.
Note
Some audio input modes may not be set up
depending on the input.

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To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT
PORT adapter jack
You can listen to the sound from the DC5V
700mA
MAX
component connected through the DIGITAL 1
MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack
2 DMPORT 1
on the receiver.
You can also view the images on the TV
screen by connecting the video output of the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the video
input of the TV. Press and hold both sides of the connector and
then pull out the connector.
Notes
SAT IN DVD IN BD IN OUT
• When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
L L
HDMI adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the
GITAL
arrow mark facing toward the arrow mark on the
DC5V 700mA MAX
DMPORT jack.
R R
• Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly,
COAX IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
DVD SA-CD/CD TV VIDEO 1 DMPORT
insert the connector straight in.
• As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when
placing or moving the receiver.
TV

Other Operations
A
DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT
adapter

* The type of connector varies depending on the


DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied
with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.

A Video cord (not supplied)

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Listening/watching a connected
component through DMPORT Using the Sleep Timer
connection You can set the receiver to turn off
automatically at a specified time.
1 Press DMPORT.
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR Press SLEEP repeatedly while the
on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. power is on.
2 Start playback of the connected
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
component.
The sound is played back on the receiver 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00
and the image appears on the TV. t OFF
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL When sleep timer is activated, the display dims
MEDIA PORT adapter. and “SLEEP” indicator lights up.
Notes Note
• Depending on the type of DIGITAL MEDIA If you press any buttons on the remote or receiver
PORT adapter, you can operate the connected after the display dims, the display brightens up.
component by using the remote. For details on After a while, the display dims again if no button is
remote button operation, see page 8. pressed.
• Be sure you have made the video connection from
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the TV (page Tip
59). To check the remaining time before the receiver
• Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT turns off, press SLEEP. The remaining time appears
adapter, video output may not be possible. on the display. If you press SLEEP again, the sleep
timer will be canceled.
Tip
When listening to MP3 or other compressed music
using a portable audio source, you can enhance the
sound. Press MUSIC repeatedly to select
“PORTABLE” (page 44).

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Categories and the
Using the Remote corresponding buttons
Categories Press
Changing button VCR (command mode VTR 3) a)
1
assignments VCR (command mode VTR 2)a) 2
DVD player/DVD recorder 3
You can change the factory settings of the (command mode DVD1)b)
input buttons to suit the components in your
system. For example, if you connect a DVD DVD recorder 4
recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, (command mode DVD3)b)
you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote CD player 5
to control the DVD recorder. Euro Digital Satellite Receiver 6
1 Hold down the input button of DVR (Digital CATV terminal) 7
which you want to change the DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) 8
assignment. Blu-ray disc player 9
Example: Hold down VIDEO 1. (command mode BD1)c)
2 Referring to the table below, Blu-ray disc recorder 0/10
press the corresponding (command mode BD3)c)
button for the category you TV -/--
want. Not assigned ENTER/
Example: Press 4. MEMORY
Now you can use the VIDEO 1 button to a)
Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3
control the DVD recorder.
setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS
respectively.
b)
Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or
DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating

Using the Remote


instructions supplied with the DVD recorders.
c)
For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray
disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.

To clear all remote button


assignments
Press ?/1, DMPORT and MASTER VOL – at
the same time.
The remote is reset to its factory settings.

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x Dolby Digital
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
Additional Information developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It
consists of front (Left/Right), center, surround
Glossary (Left/Right) and subwoofer channels. It is a
designated audio standard for DVD-video and
x Cinema Studio EX also known as 5.1 channel surround. Since
A surround sound mode that can be regarded surround information is recorded and
as the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with
technology, delivers the sound of a dubbing fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby
theater using three technologies: “Virtual surround.
Multi Dimensions”, “Screen Depth
Matching”, and “Cinema Studio x Dolby Pro Logic II
Reverberation”. This technology converts 2 channel stereo
“Virtual Multi Dimensions”, the virtual recorded audio into 5.1 channel for playback.
speaker technology, creates a virtual multi- There is a MOVIE mode for movies and
surround environment with actual speakers up MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as
to 7.1 channels, and brings the surround sound music. Old movies encoded in the traditional
experience of a theater with the latest facilities stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1
into your home. channel surround sound.
“Screen Depth Matching” reproduces treble
attenuation, fullness, and depth of sound
x Dolby Surround (Dolby Pro
Logic)
usually created in a theater using sound
Audio processing technology developed by
emission from behind the screen. This is then
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono
added to the front and center channels.
surround information is matrixed into two
“Cinema Studio Reverberation” reproduces
stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is
the sound characteristics of state-of-the-art
decoded and output in 4 channel surround
dubbing theaters and recording studios,
sound. This is the most common audio
including Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
processing method for DVD-video.
dubbing studios. There are three modes, A/B/
C, available according to the studio type. x DTS Digital Surround
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
x Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) for theaters developed by DTS, Inc. It
A unique sound reproduction technology for
compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,
home theater developed by Sony, in
delivering a higher quality sound
cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment,
reproduction.
for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound
of movie theaters at home. With this “Digital
Cinema Sound” developed by integrating a
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured
data, the ideal sound field intended by
filmmakers can be experienced at home.

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x HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Precautions
Interface) is an interface that supports both
video and audio on a single digital connection, On safety
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
picture and sound. The HDMI specification cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital checked by qualified personnel before
Contents Protection), a copy protection operating it any further.
technology that incorporates coding
technology for digital video signals.
On power sources
x L.F.E. (Low Frequency Effects) • Before operating the receiver, check that the
Sound effects of low frequencies which are operating voltage is identical with your local
output from a subwoofer in Dolby Digital or power supply.
DTS, etc. By adding a deep bass with a The operating voltage is indicated on the
frequency between 20 to 120 Hz, audio nameplate on the back of the receiver.
becomes more powerful. • The unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
x Sampling frequency connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
To convert analog audio to digital, analog data itself has been turned off.
should be quantified. This process is called • If you are not going to use the receiver for a
sampling, and the number of times per second long time, be sure to disconnect the receiver
the analog data is quantified is called the from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
sampling frequency. A standard music CD power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
stores data quantified at 44,100 times per the cord.
second, which is expressed as a sampling • The AC power cord must be changed only at
frequency of 44.1 kHz. Generally speaking, a a qualified service shop.
higher sampling frequency means better sound
quality. On heat buildup
Although the receiver heats up during
x TSP (Time Stretched Pulse) operation, this is not a malfunction. If you
A TSP signal is a highly precise measuring continuously use this receiver at a large
signal that utilizes impulse energy, measuring volume, the cabinet temperature of the top,
a wide band, from low to high, in a short Additional Information
side and bottom rises considerably. To avoid
period. burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet.
The amount of energy used to measure signals
is important to ensure measurement accuracy
in a normal indoor environment. Using TSP
signals makes it possible to measure signals
effectively.

x x.v.Colour
x.v.Colour is a more familiar term for the
xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a
trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international
standard for colour space in video.
This standard can express a wider colour range
than the currently used broadcast standard.
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On placement If color irregularity is observed
• Place the receiver in a location with adequate again...
ventilation to prevent heat buildup and Place the speaker further away from the TV
prolong the life of the receiver. set.
• Do not place the receiver near heat sources,
or in a place subject to direct sunlight, If howling occurs
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
Reposition the speakers or turn down the
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet
volume on the receiver.
that might block the ventilation holes and
cause malfunctions.
• Do not place the receiver near equipment On cleaning
such as a TV, VCR, or tape deck. (If the Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
receiver is being used in combination with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
TV, VCR, or tape deck, and is placed too detergent solution. Do not use any type of
close to that equipment, noise may result, abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
and picture quality may suffer. This is such as alcohol or benzine.
especially likely when using an indoor
antenna. Therefore, we recommend using an If you have any questions or problems
outdoor antenna). concerning your receiver, please consult your
• Use caution when placing the receiver or nearest Sony dealer.
speakers on surfaces that have been specially
treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as
staining or discoloration of the surface may
result.

On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure
to turn off and unplug the receiver.

If you encounter color


irregularity on a nearby TV
screen
The front speakers and the center speaker are
magnetically shielded to allow it to be
installed near a TV set. However, color
irregularities may still be observed on certain
types of TV sets. As the surround speakers and
the subwoofer are not magnetically shielded,
we recommend that you place the surround
speakers and the subwoofer slightly further
away from TV set (page 11).

If color irregularity is
observed...
Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after
15 to 30 minutes.

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There is no sound from one of the front
Troubleshooting speakers.
• Make sure you have connected to both the
If you experience any of the following L and R jacks of an analog component, and
difficulties while using the receiver, use this not only to either the L or R jack. Use an
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the audio cord (not supplied)
problem.
The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
Audio • Check that the speakers and components
There is no sound, no matter which are connected correctly and securely.
component is selected, or only a very • Adjust the balance parameters using the
low-level sound is heard. LEVEL menu (page 37).
• Check that the speakers and components
There is severe hum or noise.
are connected securely.
• Check that both the receiver and all • Check that the speakers and components
components are turned on. are connected securely.
• Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set • Check that the connecting cords are away
to “VOL MIN”. from a transformer or motor, and at least
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting 3 m away from a TV set or fluorescent
function. light.
• Check that you have selected the correct • Move your audio components away from
component with the input buttons on the the TV.
remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them
receiver. with a cloth slightly moistened with
• The protective device on the receiver has alcohol.
been activated. Turn off the receiver,
There is pop noise from a specific
eliminate the short-circuit problem, and
component connected to this receiver
turn on the power again. when you turn on the component.
• Check that the IN MODE setting is
• Check that the IN MODE is set to
correct.
“AUTO” for the selected input (page 58).
There is no sound from a specific
There is no sound, or only a very low-
component. Additional Information
level sound is heard from the center/
• Check that the component is connected surround speakers.
correctly to the audio input jacks for that • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode
component. (page 45).
• Check that the cord(s) used for the • Adjust the speaker level (page 28).
connection is (are) fully inserted into the • Check that the speakers are connected
jacks on both the receiver and the securely.
component.
• Check that you have selected the correct There is no sound from the subwoofer.
component with the input buttons on the • Check that the subwoofer is connected
remote or INPUT SELECTOR on the correctly and securely.
receiver.

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The surround effect cannot be HDMI
obtained.
The source sound input to the HDMI
• Make sure you have selected a sound field
jack on the receiver is not output from
with MOVIE or MUSIC button. the TV speaker.
• Sound fields do not function for signals
• Check the setting of “AUDIO FOR
with a sampling frequency of more than
HDMI” in the VIDEO menu (page 40).
48 kHz.
• Check the HDMI connection.
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD
sound is not reproduced. by connecting HDMI.
• Check that the DVD, etc. you are playing • Depending on the playback component,
you may need to set up the component.
is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS
Refer to the operating instructions
format.
supplied with each component.
• When connecting the DVD player, etc., to
the digital input jacks of this receiver, The source image input to the HDMI
check the audio setting (the settings for the jack on the receiver is not output from
audio output) of the connected component. the TV.
• Check the HDMI connection.
There is no sound from the component • Depending on the playback component,
connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT you may need to set up the component.
adapter.
Refer to the operating instructions
• Adjust the volume of this receiver. supplied with each component.
• The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter
and/or component is not connected The Control for HDMI function does not
correctly. Turn off the receiver, then work.
reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT • Check the HDMI connection (page 53).
adapter and/or component. • Make sure “CONTROL FOR HDMI” is
• Check the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT set to “CTRL ON” in the VIDEO menu.
adapter and/or component device to make • Make sure the connected component is
sure it supports this receiver. compatible with the Control for HDMI
function.
• Check the Control for HDMI settings on
Video the connected component. Refer to the
operating instructions of the connected
There is no picture or an unclear component.
picture appears on the TV screen or • Repeat the procedures of “Preparing
monitor. Control for HDMI function” if you change
• Make sure you have connected the video the HDMI connection, connect/disconnect
output of your video component to the TV. the AC power cord, or when there is a
• Move your audio components away from power failure (page 54).
the TV

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No sound is output from the receiver
Outdoor FM antenna
and TV speaker while using the System
Audio Control function.
• Make sure the TV is compatible with the Receiver
System Audio Control function. AM

• If the TV does not have System Audio


Control function, set the “AUDIO FOR Ground wire
HDMI” settings in VIDEO menu to (not supplied)
– “TV+AMP” if you want to listen to the
sound from the TV speaker and
ANTENNA
receiver.
– “AMP” if you want to listen to the
To ground
sound from the receiver.
• If you cannot listen to the sound of a
component connected to the receiver Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
– Select the appropriate input when you • Check that the antennas are connected
want to watch a program on a securely. Adjust the antennas and connect
component connected via HDMI an external antenna, if necessary.
connection to the receiver. • The signal strength of the stations is too
– Change the TV channel when you want weak (when tuning in with automatic
to watch a TV broadcast. tuning). Use direct tuning (page 48).
– Select the component or input you want • Make sure you set the tuning interval
to watch when you watch a program on correctly (when tuning in AM stations
the component connected to the TV. with direct tuning).
Refer to the operating instructions of the • No stations have been preset or the preset
TV on this operation. stations have been cleared (when tuning
by scanning preset stations). Preset the
stations (page 48).
Tuner
RDS does not work.
The FM reception is poor. • Make sure that you are tuned to an FM
• Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) RDS station.
to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM • Select a stronger FM station.
antenna as shown below. If you connect Additional Information
the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground The RDS information that you want
does not appear.
it against lightning. To prevent a gas
explosion, do not connect the ground wire • Contact the radio station and find out
to a gas pipe. whether they actually provide the service
in question. If so, the service may be
temporarily out of order.

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Remote control If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if
The remote does not function. service personnel changes some parts during
• For receiver operation, you can only use repair, these parts may be retained.
the DISPLAY button when the TUNER
input is selected.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on Reference sections for clearing
the receiver. the receiver’s memory
• Remove any obstacles in the path between
To clear See
the remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with All memorized settings page 22
new ones, if they are weak. Customized sound fields page 46
• Make sure you select the correct input on
the remote.

Error messages
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message. You can check the condition of the
system by the message. Refer to the following
table to solve the problem. If any problem
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If an error message appears while you perform
Auto Calibration, see “When error codes
appear” (page 26) to solve the problem.

PROTECT
Irregular current is output from the
speakers. The receiver will automatically
turn off after a few seconds. Check the
speaker connection and turn on the power
again.

If you are unable to remedy the


problem using the
troubleshooting guide
Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy
the problem (page 22). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their
factory settings and you will have to readjust
all settings on the receiver.

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AM tuner section
Tuning range
Specifications Models of area code CEL, CEK
With 9-kHz tuning scale:
Amplifier section
531 – 1,602 kHz
Power Output1)
Antenna Loop antenna
Stereo mode (rated) 108 W + 108 W
(3 ohms at 1 kHz, Intermediate frequency
THD 1%) 450 kHz
Surround mode (reference)
General
RMS Output Power requirements
(3 ohms at 1 kHz,
THD 10%) Area code Power requirements
FRONT2): 143 W/ch CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
CENTER2): 143 W
SUR2): 143 W/ch Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
(1.5 ohms at 80 Hz, DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA MAX
THD 10%)
SUBWOOFER2): 285 W Power consumption

1) Measured Area code Power consumption


under the following conditions:
CEL, CEK 165 W
Area code Power requirements
CEL, CEK 230 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.3 W (When “CONTROL
2) Reference power output for front, center, surround
FOR HDMI” in VIDEO
speakers and subwoofer. Depending on the sound menu is set to “CTRL
field settings and the source, there may be no OFF”)
sound output. Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
430 × 66.5 × 335 mm
Inputs including projecting parts
Analog Sensitivity: 1 V/50 kohms and controls
Digital (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms Mass (Approx.) 3.6 kg
Tone
Gain levels ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step
Reproduction frequency range: Additional Information
28 – 20,000 Hz

FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna FM wire antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency
10.7 MHz

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Speaker section HT-SS1300 only
HT-SF1300 only • Front speaker (SS-MSP23S)
• Front speaker (SS-MSP23F) • Surround speaker (SS-SRP23S)
• Surround speaker (SS-SRP23F) • Center speaker (SS-CNP23)
• Center speaker (SS-CNP23) Front/Center speaker
Front/Center speaker Full range, magnetically
Full range, magnetically shielded
shielded Surround speaker Full range
Surround speaker Full range Speaker unit
Speaker unit Front/Surround speaker
Front/Surround speaker 65 mm, cone type
65 mm, cone type Center speaker 30 × 60 mm, cone type
Center speaker 30 × 60 mm, cone type Enclosure type
Enclosure type Front/Surround speaker
Front/Surround speaker Bass reflex
Bass reflex Center speaker Acoustic suspension
Center speaker Acoustic suspension Rated Impedance 3.0 ohms
Rated Impedance 3.0 ohms Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.)
Dimension (w/h/d) (Approx.) Front/surround speaker
Front speaker 113 × 830 × 83 mm 102 × 163 × 77 mm
(without stand) (with foot)
315 × 1,015 - 1,345 × Center speaker 380 × 50 × 64 mm
315 mm (with stand) (with foot)
Surround speaker 108 × 540 × 78 mm Mass (Approx.)
(without stand) Front speaker 0.55 kg
290 × 1,045 - 1,235 × Surround speaker 0.45 kg
290 mm (with stand) Center speaker 0.38 kg
Center speaker 380 × 50 × 64 mm
(with foot) • Subwoofer (SS-WP23)
Mass (Approx.) Speaker unit 160 mm, cone type
Front speaker Enclosure type Bass reflex
1.7 kg (without stand) Rated Impedance 1.5 ohms
3.5 kg (with stand) Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
Surround speaker 220 × 395 × 325 mm
1.1 kg (without stand) (with foot)
2.8 kg (with stand) Mass (Approx.) 5.9 kg
Center speaker 0.38 kg

• Subwoofer (SS-WP23)
Speaker unit 160 mm, cone type
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated Impedance 1.5 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
220 × 395 × 325 mm
(with foot)
Mass (Approx.) 5.9 kg

70GB
Supplied speakers
Front speakers (2)
Center speaker (1)
Surround speakers (2)
Subwoofer (1)

Supplied accessories
Operating Instruction (this manual)
Quick Setup Guide (1)
Speaker Stand Installation Guide (HT-SF1300
only) (1)
FM wire antenna (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote commander RM-AAU023 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)
Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)
Speaker cords (5)
Foot pads
• Speakers
– HT-SS1300 only (20)
– HT-SF1300 only (4)
• Subwoofer (4)
Screws (small) (HT-SF1300 only) (12)
Screws (large) (HT-SF1300 only) (8)

For details on the area code of the


component you are using, see page 3.

Design and specifications are subject to


change without notice.

Additional Information

71GB
Index
Numerics E S
2 channel 46 Error messages 68 Selecting
2CH STEREO 46 component 30
5.1 channel 11 H sound field 44
HDMI Sleep Timer 60
A connecting 17 Sound fields
AUTO CALIBRATION 23 resetting 46
AUTO FORMAT DIRECT I selecting 44
(A.F.D.) 43 IN MODE 58 Speakers
Initial setup 22 connecting 14
B installing 11
Super Audio CD player
Blu-ray disc player M connecting 16
connecting 17 Menu
playback 32 playback 31
A. CAL 28
System Audio Control 56
AUDIO 39
System Power Off 57
C LEVEL 37
CD player SUR 38
connecting 16 SYSTEM 41
T
playback 31 TONE 38 TEST TONE 28
Control for HDMI TUNER 39 Tuner
connecting 53 VIDEO 40 connecting 21
preparing 54 Muting 30 Tuning
automatically 47
directly 48
D O to preset stations 49
Digital Cinema Sound One-Touch Play 55
TV
(DCS) 45
connecting 19
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT R
connecting 59 RDS 50
Dolby Digital 62
V
DVD player VCR
connecting 19 connecting 19
playback 32
DVD recorder
connecting 19

(1)

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