3-283-377-11(1) DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HT-7200DH ©2008 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Model No. ______________________________________________________ Serial No.
About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are for model HT-7200DH. The HT-7200DH consists of: • Receiver • DVD player • Speaker system – Front speakers – Center speaker – Surround speakers – Sub woofer STR-K7200 DVP-NS700H SS-MSP890 SS-CNP890 SS-SRP890 SA-WP890 • 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.
Table of Contents Getting Started Tuner Operations Description and location of parts...................5 1: Installing the speakers .............................14 2: Connecting the speakers ..........................16 3: Connecting the TV ..................................18 4a: Connecting the audio components ........19 4b: Connecting the video components ........20 5: Connecting the antennas..........................27 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....
Getting Started Getting Started Description and location of parts Receiver Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 ?/1 6 7 MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (ON/OFF) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER TUNING MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL MUTING 9 8 VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO qj qh L AUDIO R qg qf qd qs qa q; Name Function Name Function A ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 28, 36, 37, 51, 85).
Name Function J INPUT SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to play back (page 34, 36, 37, 52, 58, 70, 73, 75). K 2CH Press to select a sound field (page 48). A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC L TUNING +/– Press to scan a station (page 52, 58). M TUNING MODE Press to select the tuning mode (page 52, 58). N MEMORY/ ENTER Press to store a station or enter the selection when selecting the settings (page 28).
About the indicators on the display 2 3 SW LFE ;D L C 4 ; PLII 5 6 7 8 ; PL OPT DTS CAT MEMORY D.RANGE HDMI COAX R 9 ST MONO SL S SR qf qd qs qa q; Name Function Name Function A SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack. F DTS B LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains an LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced. Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS signals.
Name Function M HDMI Lights up when the receiver recognizes a component connected via an HDMI IN jack (page 21). N Playback channel indicators The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.
Rear panel 2 TV 1 SAT IN ANTENNA DVD IN 3 BD IN Getting Started 1 OUT OPTICAL HDMI IN AM SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT XM Y SAT IN OPTICAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN PB/ CB VIDEO OUT DVD IN PR/ CR COAXIAL MONITOR DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) SURROUND OUT DC5V 0.
F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) Yellow Connects to a VCR, DVD player, etc. (page 18, 23, 24, 25). VIDEO IN/ OUT* jacks Remote commander You can use the supplied RM-AAU021 Remote Commander to operate the receiver and to control the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 76). 1 TV ?/1 TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 2 wa G DMPORT SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Connects to a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 72).
Function Name Function Press TV ?/1 and TV (M) at the same time to turn the TV on or off. D 2CH Press to select a sound field. AV ?/1 (on/standby) Press to turn on or off the Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 76). If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (C).
Name Function Name Function K TV VOL +a)/– Press TV VOL +/– and TV (M) at the same time to adjust the volume level of the TV. M TV Press TV and the button with orange printing at the same time to enable TV operation. Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. N MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of the VCR, DVD player, satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc player on the TV screen. Press MENU/HOME and TV (M) at the same time to display the TV’s menu.
Function R TOOLS/ OPTIONS Press to display and select the options of the DVD player or Blu-ray disc player. Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and TV (M) at the same time to display the options applicable to the Sony TV. S z Press to input the decimal point for channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal. Press z and TV (M) at the same time to input the decimal point for the channel numbers of the TV. >10 Press to select track numbers over 10 of the CD player.
1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 5.1 channel system (5 speakers and one sub woofer). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel). Installing the speakers on a flat surface Before you install the speakers and sub woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to prevent vibration or movement as shown in the illustration below. Example of a 5.
3 Hang the speakers on the screws. Getting Started Installing the speakers on the wall Hook on the back of the speaker You can install your surround speakers on the wall. 1 3/16 inch (4.6 mm) Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the back of each speaker as shown in the illustrations below. 13/32 inch (10 mm) 3/16 inch (4 mm) more than 1 inch (25 mm) 3/16 inch (4.6 mm) 13/32 inch (10 mm) Hook on the back of the speaker 2 Fasten the screws to the wall.
2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.
To connect the speakers correctly Character on speaker label Speaker type L Front left R Front right SL Surround left SR Surround right Getting Started Check the speaker type by referring to the speaker label* on the rear panel of the speakers. * The center speaker and sub woofer do not have any character on the speaker label. For details on the speaker type, see page 3. Note You can turn on or off the speaker system with the SPEAKERS (ON/OFF) button (page 5).
3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.
Notes 4a: Connecting the audio components Tips The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player or CD recorder. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. After connecting your audio component, proceed to “4b: Connecting the video components” (page 20). • 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 IN jacks of the receiver.
4b: Connecting the video components How to hook up your components Video input/output jack to be connected This section describes how to hook up your components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. After hooking up all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas” (page 27). The image quality depends on the connecting jack.
HDMI features • A digital audio signal transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to this 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 64). HDMI is the abbreviated name for HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. It is an interface which transmits video and audio signals in digital format.
Notes on connecting cables • We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable. When you connect an HDMI-DVI conversion cable to a DVI-D component, the sound and/or the image may not be output. Notes on HDMI connections • Audio signals input to the HDMI IN jack can only be output from the SPEAKERS jacks and HDMI OUT jack. The audio input signals cannot be output from any other audio jacks.
Note Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Notes Connecting a satellite tuner/ Set-top box • When connecting optical digital cords, insert the plugs straight in until they click into place. • Do not bend or tie optical digital cords. The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or set-top box. It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc. DVD recorder, VCR Audio signals Video signals A A TV B B SAT IN ANTENNA DVD IN C BD IN OUT OPTICAL HDMI IN AM SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT XM Y SAT IN OPTICAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN PB/ CB VIDEO OUT DVD IN PR/ CR COAXIAL MONITOR DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) SURROUND OUT DC5V 0.
Notes • Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 1 input button on the remote so that you can use the button to control your DVD recorder. For details, see “Changing button assignments” (page 76). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 73).
5: Connecting the antennas Getting Started Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna. Before connecting the antennas, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. FM wire antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) TV SAT IN ANTENNA DVD IN BD IN OUT OPTICAL HDMI IN AM SAT IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT XM Y SAT IN OPTICAL VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN PB/ CB VIDEO OUT DVD IN PR/ CR COAXIAL MONITOR DIGITAL (ASSIGNABLE) SURROUND OUT DC5V 0.
6: Preparing the receiver and the remote Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet. AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU021 Remote Commander. Observe the correct polarity when installing batteries. Notes • Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place. • Do not use a new battery with old ones. • Do not mix manganese batteries and other kinds of batteries. • Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Notes • The Auto Calibration function does not work when headphones are connected. • If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will be set to off automatically. Performing Auto Calibration TV ?/1 TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 ?/1 switch SYSTEM STANDBY ?/1 MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY Optimizer microphone VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD DVD INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (ON/OFF) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER TUNING MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D.
The table below shows the display when measurement starts. Environment noise level NOISE.CHK Speaker connection MEASURE and SP DET. appears alternately* Speaker level MEASURE and GAIN appears alternately* Speaker distance MEASURE and DISTANCE appears alternately* * The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in the display during measurement. 4 Measurement ends. “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the settings are registered.
When warning codes appear During Auto Calibration, the warning code provides information on the measurement result. The warning code will appear on the display cyclically as follows: Warning code t blank display t (warning code t blank display)b) t PUSH t blank display t ENTER b) Appears when there are more than one warning Warning code Explanation and solution WARN. 64 The surround right speaker level is out of range. Reposition your surround right speaker.d) WARN.
5 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 Sub woofer (TEST TONE) You can adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. 6 Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. TV ?/1 TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 For details, see “Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)” (page 41).
Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back Playback DMPORT [DMPORT] DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter connected to the DMPORT jack VIDEO 1 [VIDEO 1] DVD recorder, VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 [VIDEO 2/ PORTABLE AV]* Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack BD [BD] Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD [DVD] DVD player, etc., connected to the DVD jack SAT [SAT] Satellite tuner, set-top box, etc.
To activate the muting function Playback 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. To listen to the sub woofer Be sure to use the controls on the rear panel of the sub woofer for this operation. 1 Press POWER. The POWER indicator on the front panel of the sub woofer lights up.
Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD TV ?/1 TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MUSIC THEATER 2 3 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME DVD/BD MENU 4 5 6 7 8 9 >10 0/10 AUTO CAL D.TUNING DISPLAY D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME – CATEGORY + TV CH – TV CH + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < .
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc TV ?/1 TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MUSIC THEATER 2 3 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME DVD/BD MENU >10 0/10 AUTO CAL D.TUNING DISPLAY D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME – CATEGORY + TV CH – TV CH + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < .
To return to the previous display Amplifier Operations Press B. Navigating through menus To exit the menu Press AMP MENU. By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. THEATER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD/BD MENU >10 0/10 AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY 1 TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL 2-6 O RETURN/EXIT MENU/HOME – CATEGORY + TV CH – TV CH + PRESET – REPLAY ADVANCE PRESET + < < . > 1 Press AMP MENU.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 38. Parameters [Display] LEVEL [1-LEVEL] (page 41) Test tonea) [T. TONE] a) Settings Initial setting T. TONE N, T. TONE Y T. TONE N Front speaker balance [FRT BAL] BAL. L +1 to BAL. L +8, BALANCE BALANCE, BAL. R +1 to BAL.
Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting AUDIO [5-AUDIO] (page 43) Digital audio input decoding prioritya) [DEC. PRI.] DEC. PCM, DEC. AUTO DEC. PCM for SA-CD/CD; DEC. AUTO for VIDEO 1, 2, BD, DVD, SAT, TV Digital broadcast language selectiona) [DUAL] DUAL M/S, DUAL M, DUAL S, DUAL M+S DUAL M Synchronizes audio with video outputa) [A.V. SYNC.] A.V.SYNC. N, A.V.SYNC. Y A.V.SYNC. N Digital audio input assignmenta) For details, see “Listening to digital [D.
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) LEVEL menu parameters Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only. • COMP. OFF The dynamic range is not compressed. • COMP. STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer. • COMP. MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically. x T.
Adjusting the tone (TONE menu) You can use the TONE menu to adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front speakers. Select “2-TONE” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 38) and “Overview of the menus” (page 39).
Settings for the audio (TUNER menu) (AUDIO menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “4-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 38) and “Overview of the menus” (page 39). You can use the AUDIO menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “5-AUDIO” in the amplifier menus.
x DUAL (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast. This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources. • DUAL M/S (Main/Sub) Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously. • DUAL M (Main) Sound of the main language will be output. • DUAL S (Sub) Sound of the sub language will be output.
x CONTROL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function on or off. For details, see “Control for HDMI” (page 64). x NAME IN (Naming inputs) Lets you set the name of inputs. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 73). Settings for the system (SYSTEM menu) SYSTEM menu parameters x FRT DIST. (Front speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speaker (A).
Tip The distance between the center speaker and the listening position B cannot be more than 5 feet closer than the one between the listening position and the front speaker A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the length of B in the following diagram is no more than 5 feet closer than the length of A. Example: Adjust the distance B to 15 feet or more when the distance A is 20 feet.
Tip Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (A. CAL menu) For details on Auto Calibration, see “7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION)” (page 29). Amplifier Operations Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical.
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. SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 A.F.D. MUSIC THEATER Press A.F.D. repeatedly to select the sound field you want. For details, see “Types of A.F.D. mode” below. Types of A.F.D. mode A.F.D.
Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. 2CH SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. SA-CD/CD TUNER MOVIE MUSIC MUSIC A.F.D.
Types of sound field available Sound field for Sound field [Display] Effect Movie CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C.ST.EX A] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS [C.ST.EX B] Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio.
Using only the front speakers and sub woofer (2CH STEREO) 2CH SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. SA-CD/CD TUNER MOVIE 2 3 DVD/BD MENU 4 5 6 AUTO CAL Press 2CH. 1,2 ?/1 MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY INPUT MODE INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (ON/OFF) AUTO CAL MIC MEMORY/ ENTER TUNING MODE TUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC AUTO CAL MUTING VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R 2 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 While holding down 2CH, press ?/1.
2 Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 27).
Direct tuning Presetting radio stations Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 MUSIC You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. Presetting radio stations THEATER 3 >10 0/10 AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR SAT TV 2 2CH A.F.D.
3 Press MEMORY. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. “MEMORY” lights up for a few seconds. Perform steps 4 and 5 before “MEMORY” goes out. 4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3. 5 Tuning to preset stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TV 2CH A.F.D.
To create an index name Naming preset stations VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. BD Press V/v to select a character, then press B/b to move the cursor to the next position. DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER MOVIE 1 Use V/v/B/b to create an index name. 1 MUSIC Press B/b until the character you want to change flashes, then press V/v to select the correct character. THEATER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD/BD MENU >10 0/10 Tips AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
Listening to the XM Radio About XM Radio for U.S. Products XM is America’s number one satellite radio company. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM’s 2007 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.
Connecting the XM Radio Aiming the XM Antenna Before operating the system, connect the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock to the XM jack. You can use “XM ANT” in the TUNER menu to help you aim the antenna for optimal signal reception. XM jack VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TV SAT IN ANTENNA DVD IN BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D.
7 While checking the parameter, aim your antenna to where the best reception will be received. Checking the XM Radio ID VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 For details on the parameter, see “Signal strength” below. BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 SA-CD/CD TUNER 4 5 6 7 8 9 Signal strength Signal strength DVD 1 MUSIC THEATER Signal type Satellite DVD/BD MENU Terrestrial Good S–3 T–3 Marginal S–2 T–2 Weak S–1 T–1 None S–0 T–0 >10 0/10 AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
3 Check the XM Radio ID on the display and write it in the space provided here. Receiving XM Radio broadcasts VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 ID:_____________________________ If you cannot read the characters or numbers on the display, refer to the following table. BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 MUSIC THEATER Display Description DVD/BD MENU 2 (two) 5 (five) >10 0/10 6 (six) AUTO CAL D.TUNING D.
Selecting channels from a category (CATEGORY TUNING) 3 The category is selected and the channel with the lowest number in the specified category is selected. You can select a channel from one category or all the categories by changing the category mode. VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D.
3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the channel number. 4 Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The selected channel is tune in. Displaying the XM Radio information on the front panel display Presetting XM Radio channels You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels. Presetting channels using the preset numbers VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 DISPLAY ?/1 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D.
4 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number. Selecting the channel by using the preset numbers VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Preset number is available from 1 to 30, and channel 1 is preset for all the preset numbers when you purchase the receiver. 5 6 SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD SA-CD/CD TUNER 1 MUSIC THEATER Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.
XM Radio messages list Explanation Remedies ANTENNA The XM antenna is not connected to the XM MiniTuner Dock or the XM antenna cable is damaged. Check that the XM antenna is connected to the XM MiniTuner Dock securely and check the antenna cable for damage. Replace the XM antenna if the cable is damaged. UNAUTH You selected an XM channel that is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package. Consult the latest channel guide at www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels.
Note Control for HDMI 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.
To enjoy TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting Connecting a TV and other components You can listen to TV multi channel surround sound broadcasting from the speakers connected to the receiver. Connect the OPTICAL output jack of the TV to the OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other components Preparing Control for HDMI function This receiver supports the Control for HDMIEasy Setting function. This function is only available for certain types of TV. When you perform the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting on the TV, the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly. During the Control for HDMI-Easy Setting operation, “CONTROL”, “SCAN FOR” and “HDMI” appear sequentially in the display.
To set Control for HDMI 7 8 >10 0/10 (One-Touch Play) D.TUNING 9 D.SKIP MEMORY AMP MENU ENTER CLEAR DISPLAY Watching a DVD 1 TOOLS/ OPTIONS MUTING TV VOL MASTER VOL 2-6 Play back a connected component. O RETURN/EXIT 1 You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation. MENU/HOME The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input. Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display.
Notes Enjoying the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver (System Audio Control) You can enjoy the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver by a simple operation. You can operate System Audio Control function using the TV menu. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. When System Audio Control function is turned on, the receiver will turns on and switches to the appropriate input automatically.
Notes Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power Off) When you turn the TV off by using the POWER button on the TV’s remote, the receiver and the connected components turn off automatically. You can also use the receiver’s remote to turn off the TV. TV ?/1 TV INPUT SLEEP DMPORT AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 BD SAT TV 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 • Set the TV Standby Synchro to “ON” before using the System Power Off function.
Other Operations Switching between digital and analog audio Turn INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the input. You can also use the input buttons on the remote. 1 When you connect components to both digital and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, you can fix the audio input mode to either of them, or switch from one to the other, depending on the type of material you intend to watch.
8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the input (“SAT- DVD” in the example) you want to assign to the digital audio input jack selected in step 6. When “DVD” input is selected, the sound of the DVD player will become a digital sound through the OPTICAL SAT IN jack. The input you can assign varies for each audio input. For details, see the following “Assignable inputs for digital audio input”. Assignable inputs for digital audio input The initial setting is marked with an underscore.
Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord. Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound and view the images from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver.
Listening/watching a connected component through DMPORT connection 1 Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. 2 Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. 1 Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV.
Changing the display Using the Sleep Timer You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30-00 t OFF When Sleep Timer is activated, the display dims.
Recording using the receiver Recording onto a recording media 1 You can record from an audio/video component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. Recording onto a CD-R You can record onto a CD-R using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your CD recorder. 1 2 Prepare the playback component for playing. 2 Prepare the recording component. Prepare the playback component for playing.
Using the Remote Categories and the corresponding buttons Categories Changing button assignments You can change the factory settings of the input buttons to suit the components in your system. For example, if you connect a DVD recorder to the VIDEO 1 jacks on the receiver, you can set the VIDEO 1 button on this remote to control the DVD recorder. 1 Hold down the input button of which you want to change the assignment.
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) Additional Information Glossary x Cinema Studio EX x Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully. The three jacks are color coded green, blue and red. x Composite video A standard format for transmitting video signal information.
x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals. x Sampling frequency To convert analog audio to digital, analog data should be quantified.
On placement • Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver. • Do not place the receiver near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock. • Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. • Do not place the receiver near equipment such as a television, VCR, or tape deck.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. • Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. • Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set to “VOL MIN”.
There is no sound, or only a very lowlevel sound is heard from the center/ surround speakers. • Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode (page 50). • Adjust the speaker level (page 33). There is no sound from the sub woofer. • Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely. • Make sure you have turned on your sub woofer. The surround effect cannot be obtained. • Make sure the sound field function is on (press MOVIE or MUSIC).
HDMI The source sound input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the receiver or the TV speaker. • Check the HDMI connection. • You cannot listen to the Super Audio CD by connecting HDMI. • Depending on the playback component, you may need to set up the component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each component. The source image input to the HDMI jack on the receiver is not output from the TV. • Check the HDMI connection.
Tuner Remote commander The FM reception is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below. If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna, ground it against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver.
If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver’s memory may remedy the problem (page 28). However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
FM tuner section General Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM wire antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) DC OUT 5 V, 0.7A MAX Power consumption 170 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W (when “CONTROL FOR HDMI” in VIDEO menu is set to “CTRL OFF”) Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 17 × 6 1/4 × 12 5/8 inches (430 × 157.5 × 318 mm) including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.
• Sub woofer (SA-WP890) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 6 ohm loads, from 28 – 200 Hz; rated 120 watts, minimum RMS power, with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Speaker system Speaker unit Active subwoofer, Bass reflex, Magnetically shielded 8 inches (200 mm), cone type 200 W LINE IN (input pin jacks) RMS output Input Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 80 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.
Index Numerics H S 2CH STEREO 51 5.1 channel 14 HDMI Audio for HDMI 44 connecting 21 Control for HDMI 45 Satellite tuner connecting 24 Selecting component 34 sound field 49 Set-top box connecting 24 Sleep Timer 74 Sound fields resetting 51 selecting 49 Speakers connecting 16 installing 14 Super Audio CD player connecting 19 playback 36 A AUTO CALIBRATION 29 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT (A.F.D.
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