3-289-200-11(1) Multi Channel AV Receiver Operating Instructions STR-DG920 ©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 STR-DG920. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, models of area code U is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “Models of area code CA only”. • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the supplied remote.
Table of Contents Getting Started Description and location of parts...................6 1: Installing speakers ...................................14 2: Connecting speakers................................16 3: Connecting the TV ..................................18 4a: Connecting the audio components.........19 4b: Connecting the video components ........24 5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)............34 6: Preparing the receiver and the remote .....
Using the Remote Programming the remote............................. 99 Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory ................................................ 104 Additional Information Glossary .................................................... 104 Precautions ................................................ 108 Troubleshooting ........................................ 109 Specifications ............................................ 114 Index..............................................
Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 qa q; ON/STANDBY POWER MASTER VOLUME TONE MODE TUNING MODE DISPLAY INPUT MODE MULTI CHANNEL DECODING TONE INPUT SELECTOR TUNING SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) MEMORY/ ENTER DIMMER 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN PHONES VIDEO w; ql L AUDIO R qk AUTO CAL MIC qj qh qg qf qd qs Status of the POWER button x (Off) The receiver is turned off (initial setting).
Function Name Function Lights up in green when the receiver is turned on. Lights up in red when the receiver is set to standby mode. N 2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select a sound field (page 96). B POWER Press to turn the receiver on or off (page 6, 35, 46, 47, 55). C TONE MODE Adjusts the tonal quality (bass/treble level) of the front, center and surround speakers. Press TONE MODE repeatedly to select bass or treble level, then turn TONE +/– to adjust the level (page 90).
Rear panel 1 2 1 3 TV OPTICAL ANTENNA IN AM FM SURROUND BACK R OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI SAT IN SAT IN BD IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR COMPO 3 COMPO 2 COMPO 1 OUT IN IN IN OUT SURROUND R CENTER L Y DMPORT COAXIAL MONITOR DC5V 0.
D SPEAKERS section Remote commander E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jacks Red (R) L L CENTER R R FRONT SURROUND SUR BACK SUBWOOFER MULTI CHANNEL INPUT Black Connects to a Super Audio CD player, etc. (page 18, 20, 23). MULTI Connect to a Super CHANNEL Audio CD player, INPUT jacks etc. with an analog audio jack for 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel sound (page 22).
Name Function A AV ?/1 Press to turn on or off the (on/standby) audio/video components that the remote is programmed to operate. To turn the TV on or off, press TV (D) and then press AV ?/1. If you press ?/1 (B) at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the input buttons (E). B ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on or (on/standby) set it to the standby mode.
Name Name Function -/-- Press SHIFT (X), then press -/-- to select the channel entry mode, either one or two digit of the VCR or satellite tuner. To select the channel entry mode of the TV, press TV (D) and then press -/--. K OPTIONS TOOLS >10 Press SHIFT (X), then press >10 to – select track numbers over 10 of the CD player, VCD player, LD player, MD deck, tape deck, TV, VCR, or satellite tuner. – select channel numbers of the Digital CATV terminal.
Name X Function Name Function Press to pause playback or recording of the VCR, CD player, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, MD deck, DAT deck, tape deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. (Also starts recording with components in recording standby.) P BD/DVD TOP Press to display the menu or MENU on-screen guide of the DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO on the TV screen. Then, use V/v/B/ b (J) and (J) to perform menu operations.
Function U DISPLAY Press to select information displayed in the display, TV screen of the VCR, VCD player, LD player, DVD player, CD player, MD deck, Blu-ray disc player, PSX, satellite tuner, DVD/VHS COMBO, or DVD/HDD COMBO. To select information of Sony TV, press TV (D) and then press DISPLAY. Getting Started Name V RESOLUTION Press to change the resolution of signals output from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack (page 77).
1: Installing speakers This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (7 speakers and one subwoofer). Enjoying a 5.1/7.1 channel system To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded sound in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker (6.
Tips Getting Started • When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system, the angle A should be the same. • When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position. • Since the subwoofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
2: Connecting speakers Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
a) Getting Started If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button on the receiver (page 39). b) If you connect only one surround back speaker, connect it to the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK L terminals. c) When you connect a subwoofer with an auto standby function, turn off the function when watching movies.
3: Connecting the TV You can watch the selected input image when you connect the HDMI OUT or MONITOR OUT jack to a TV. You can operate this receiver using a GUI (Graphical User Interface). It is not necessary to connect all the cables. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components.
Notes Tips • The receiver has a video conversion function. For details, see “Notes on converting video signals” (page 32). • The sound of the TV is output from the speakers connected to the receiver if you connect the audio output jack of the TV to the TV IN jacks of the receiver. In this configuration, set the sound output jack of the TV to “Fixed” if it can be switched between either “Fixed” or “Variable”. • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.
Connecting components with digital audio output jack The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player and DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. Super Audio CD player, CD player DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter A B TV OPTICAL ANTENNA IN AM FM SURROUND BACK R OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI SAT IN SAT IN BD IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR COMPO 3 COMPO 2 COMPO 1 OUT IN IN IN OUT SURROUND R L Y DMPORT COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO OUT DC5V 0.
Notes on connecting DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter Getting Started • When connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, be sure the connector is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. • Be sure to make DMPORT connections firmly, insert the connector straight in. • As the connector of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter is fragile, be sure to handle with care when placing or moving the receiver.
Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect them to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks of this receiver to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder. DVD player, Super Audio CD player, etc.
Getting Started Connecting components with analog audio jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as tape deck, etc. INPUT MD deck, Tape deck A TV OPTICAL ANTENNA IN AM FM SURROUND BACK R OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI SAT IN SAT IN BD IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR COMPO 3 COMPO 2 COMPO 1 OUT IN IN IN OUT SURROUND R L Y DMPORT COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO OUT DC5V 0.
4b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components Video input/output jack to be connected This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. After connecting all your components, proceed to “5: Connecting the antennas (aerials)” (page 34). The image quality depends on the connecting jack. Refer to the illustration that follows.
HDMI features • A digital audio signals transmitted by HDMI can be output from the speakers connected to the receiver. This signal supports Dolby Digital, DTS, and linear PCM. • The receiver can receive Multi Linear PCM (up to 8 channels) with a sampling frequency of 192 kHz or less with an HDMI connection. • Analog video signals input to the VIDEO jack or COMPONENT VIDEO jacks can be up-converted as HDMI signals. Audio signals are not output from an HDMI OUT jack when the image is converted.
Notes on connecting cables • We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. • We recommend that you use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (made by Sony) for the HDMI jack corresponding to high speed (an HDMI version1.3a, category 2 cable) when you view images or listen to sound during a Deep Color transmission or when you watch a video image of 1080p or higher. • We do not recommend using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable.
Notes Connecting a DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Tips • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. • The COMPONENT VIDEO COMPO 2 IN jacks have been assigned to the DVD player.
Notes Connecting a Blu-ray disc player • To input multi channel digital audio from the Bluray disc player, set the digital audio output setting on the Blu-ray disc player. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray disc player. • Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player. It is not necessary to connect all the cords.
Notes • Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). • 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 cords. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Tips • All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.
Notes Connecting components with analog video and audio jack • Before connecting cords, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) • 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 “Programming the remote” (page 99). • You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it can be displayed on the TV screen and display. For details, see “Naming inputs” (page 81).
Getting Started Function for conversion of video signals This receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals. You can output the video signal after connecting this receiver via MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack as shown in the illustration below. • Video signals can be output as HDMI video and component video signals. • Component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals.
Notes on converting video signals • When video signals from a VCR, etc., are converted on this receiver and then output to your TV, depending on the status of the video signal output, the image on the TV screen may appear distorted horizontally or no image may be output. • HDMI video signals cannot be converted to component video signals and video signals. • When you play back a VCR with an image improvement circuit, such as TBC, the images may be distorted or may not be output.
In the video input/output conversion table classified by the menu settings “Resolution” menu setting Output from HDMI OUT jack COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack X f X Input signals DIRECT AUTO (initial setting) 480/576i 480/576p 720p, 1080i 1080p Component video Video X X f Component video aa) ab) X Video aa) ab) f Component video ac) a X Video ac) a f Component video a a X Video a a f Component video a ad) X Video a a d) f Component
5: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) AM loop antenna (aerial) (supplied) TV OPTICAL ANTENNA IN AM FM SURROUND BACK R OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI SAT IN SAT IN BD IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR COMPO 3 COMPO 2 COMPO 1 OUT IN IN IN OUT SURROUND R COAXIAL MONITOR VIDEO OUT DC5V 0.
Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) to a wall outlet. AC power cord (mains lead) 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.
Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAP023 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.
1 Connect a TV to this receiver. 2 3 Turn on the TV. 4 Press GUI MODE. Settings Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. “GUI MODE” appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen. 5 FM/AM/XM You can listen to the radio using the receiver. For details on Tuner operation, see “Tuner Operations” (page 62). Press V/v repeatedly to select a menu you want, then press or b. You can use Settings menu to set and adjust this receiver.
Navigating through GUI menu XM 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP NIGHT MODE GUI MODE DISPLAY RETURN/ EXIT O Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu item you want to adjust. 5 Press item. 6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. 7 Press or b to enter the parameter. 8 Press V/v repeatedly to select the setting you want. or b enter the menu 1 2-9 O RETURN/ EXIT . 1 4 HOME MENU – CATEGORY + < < OPTIONS TOOLS MENU > Press GUI MODE.
You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) ON/STANDBY POWER MASTER VOLUME TONE MODE TUNING MODE TONE TUNING DISPLAY INPUT MODE MULTI CHANNEL DECODING INPUT SELECTOR SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) MEMORY/ ENTER DIMMER 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D.
Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform the Auto Calibration, set up and connect the speakers (page 14–16). • 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 measurement, 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.
Performing Auto Calibration The measurement starts in five seconds. 7 Measurement starts. Getting Started 6 XM 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP NIGHT MODE GUI MODE DISPLAY 1 2-5 O RETURN/ EXIT 1 HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS MENU The measurement process will take approximately 30 seconds with a test tone. Wait until the measurement process completes. Press GUI MODE. “GUI MODE” appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.
* When the speaker(s) is (are) out of the phase, “OUT” is displayed on the TV screen. The “+” and “–” terminals of the speaker may be connected the other way around. However, depending on the speakers, “OUT” appears on the TV screen even though the speakers are connected properly. This is because of the speakers’ specifications. In this case, you can continue to use the receiver. Confirming/saving the measurement results 1 Confirm the measurement result. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds.
Tip Getting Started The size of a speaker (LARGE/SMALL) is determined by the low frequency characteristics. The measurement results may vary, depending on the position of the optimizer microphone and speakers, and the shape of the room. It is recommended that you follow the measurement results. However, you can change those settings in the Speaker settings menu. Save the measurement results first, then try to change the settings if you want.
Error Code 31, 32, 33 1 When you press , “RETRY?” appears. 2 Press B/b to select “Yes”, then press . 3 The measurement starts in five seconds. When “Warning” appears Playback Selecting a component SHIFT If a warning on the measurement result is present, detailed information is displayed. TV 1 VIDEO 1 Press to return to step 1 of “Confirming/ saving the measurement results” (page 42). Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results for polarity may vary.
Selected input Components that can be played back VCR, etc., connected to the VIDEO 1 jack VIDEO 2 Camcorder, video game, etc., connected to the VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jack BD Blu-ray disc player, etc., connected to the BD jack DVD DVD player, etc., connected to DVD jack SAT Satellite tuner, set-top box, etc., connected to SAT jack TV TV, etc., connected to TV jack MD/TAPE MD deck, tape deck, etc., connected to MD/TAPE jack SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc.
Listening/Watching a component Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV 1 AMP 2 VIDEO 1 4 BD 5 DVD 6 SAT 7 TV 8 ON/STANDBY 9 SA-CD/ CD TUNER -/-- 0/10 ENT/MEM PHONO MULTI IN DMPORT MD/ TAPE 2 3 VIDEO 2 CLEAR/>10 3 POWER MASTER VOLUME 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D.
Watching a DVD/Blu-ray disc THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 ?/1 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV 1 AMP 2 VIDEO 1 4 6 SAT 7 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING lamp BD 5 DVD 2 3 VIDEO 2 TV 8 9 SA-CD/ CD TUNER 0/10 ENT/MEM PHONO MULTI IN DMPORT 3 ON/STANDBY Playback MD/ TAPE -/-- POWER MASTER VOLUME TONE MODE TUNING MODE TONE TUNING DISPLAY INPUT MODE MULTI CHANNEL DECODING CLEAR/>10 XM 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D.
Amplifier Operations Settings for the audio (Audio settings menu) You can use the Audio settings menu to make settings for the audio to suit your preference. Select “Audio” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 36). Audio settings menu parameters x A/V Sync (Synchronizes audio with video output) Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize the time gap between audio output and visual display.
Settings for HDMI (Video settings menu) (HDMI settings menu) You can use the Video settings menu to make settings for video. Select “Video” in the Settings menu. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “7: Operating the receiver using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)” (page 36). You can use the HDMI settings menu to make the required settings for components connected to the HDMI jack. Select “HDMI” in the Settings menu.
x SW Level (Subwoofer level for HDMI) Lets you set the level of the subwoofer to 0 dB or +10 dB when PCM signals are input via an HDMI connection. You can set the level for each HDMI input independently. • AUTO The subwoofer level is automatically set to 0 dB or +10 dB depending on the sampling frequency. • +10 dB • 0 dB Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying a preprogrammed sound field 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D.
6 Press V/v repeatedly to select the surround sound you want. Types of 2CH mode x 2ch Stereo The receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers only. There is no sound from the subwoofer. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel (except LFE signals). Note 1 Select “Enhanced Sur Mode” in step 5 above. 2 Press V/v repeatedly to select the enhanced surround sound you want. .
When connecting Blu-ray disc players and other next generation HD players This receiver supports the following audio formats. Audio format Maximum number of channels Connection of the playback component and the receiver COAXIAL/OPTICAL HDMI 5.1ch a a Dolby Digital EX 6.1ch a a Dolby Digital Plusa) 7.1ch × a Dolby TrueHDa) 7.1ch × a DTS 5.1ch a a DTS-ES 6.1ch a a DTS 96/24 5.1ch a a DTS-HD High Resolution Audioa) 7.1ch × a DTS-HD Master Audioa)b) 7.
Types of A.F.D. mode The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. A.F.D. mode Multi channel [appears on TV screen] audio after decoding Effect A.F.D. Auto [A.F.D. Auto] Presets the sound as it was recorded/encoded without adding any surround effects. (Detecting automatically) Enhanced Surround Mode [Enhanced Sur] 5-channel signals Perform Dolby Pro Logic II decoding.
Types of music/movie mode 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. Sound field for Sound field [appears on TV screen] Effect Movie Cinema Studio EX A DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures [Cinema St EX A] Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio.
Notes Tips • You can identify the encoding format of DVD software, etc., by looking at the logo on the package. • Sound fields with DCS marks use DCS technology. See “Glossary” (page 104). • When the sound field’s DCS mark is selected, the Digital Cinema Sound lamp lights up on the display. Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume levels (NIGHT MODE) This function allows you to retain a theater like environment at low volume levels. This function can be used with other sound fields. When watching a movie late at night, you will be able to hear the dialog clearly even at a low volume level. Advanced Speakers Setting Up Adjusting the speaker settings manually You can adjust the each speaker manually. You can also adjust the speaker levels after the Auto Calibration is completed.
4 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Manual Setup”, then press or b. 5 Press V/v/B/b to select speaker you want to adjust. 6 7 Press 8 Press V/v repeatedly to adjust the setting. x Distance (Distance from the listening position to each speaker) You can adjust the distance from the listening position to each speaker (front left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, subwoofer). You can adjust the distance from 3 feet 3 inches to 32 feet 9 inches (1.0 meter to 10.
Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to “LARGE”. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if – the digital input signal contains LFE signals. – the front and surround speakers are set to “SMALL”. – the sound field for movie is selected. – “Portable Audio” is selected. Making settings with the Speaker Pattern menu CLEAR/>10 XM 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D.
5 Press V/v repeatedly to select the speaker pattern you want. Making settings with the Test Tone menu 4 You can select the test tone type. 5 The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. XM A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP NIGHT MODE GUI MODE DISPLAY 1 2-6 O RETURN/ EXIT 1 HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS MENU Press GUI MODE. “GUI MODE” appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.
Test Tone menu parameters Other parameters of Speaker settings menu x Test Tone • OFF • AUTO The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. • FL, CNT, FR, SR, SBR, SBL, SB, SL, SW You can select which speakers will output the test tone. x Phase Noise • OFF • FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR Lets you output the test tone sequentially from adjacent speakers.
x Distance Unit (Distance unit) Lets you select the unit of measure for setting distances. • METER The distance is displayed in meters. • FEET The distance is displayed in feet. Adjusting the equalizer You can use the following parameters to adjust the tonal quality (bass/trebel level) of all speakers. Bass Treble Level (dB) Frequency (Hz) Notes CLEAR/>10 XM 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “Settings”, then press or b. The Settings menu list appears on the TV screen. 3 Press V/v repeatedly to select “EQ”, then press or b. Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 34). Tip The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table.
3 Press V/v to select “Auto Tuning”, then press or b. Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 4 SYSTEM STANDBY SHIFT TV 1 VIDEO 1 Press V to scan from low to high, press v to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. 3 VIDEO 2 BD 4 5 6 DVD SAT TV MD/ TAPE Press V/v.
4 Press SHIFT, then press numeric buttons to enter the frequency. Example 1: FM 102.50 MHz Select 1 b 0 b 2 b 5 Example 2: AM 1,350 kHz Select 1 b 3 b 5 b 0 Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D.
To tune to preset stations 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting radio stations”. 2 Press V/v to select the preset station you want. You can select a preset station as follows: • AM band AM 1 to AM 30 • FM band FM 1 to FM 30 To name preset stations 1 Select a preset station you want to name. 2 Press OPTIONS, then select “Name Input”. For details on naming operations, refer to “Naming inputs” (page 81).
XM Ready® Subscription Once you have installed the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock, inserted the XM Mini-Tuner, connected the XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock to your XM Ready® audio system, and installed the antenna, you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming. There are three places to find your eight character XM Radio ID: On the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0. Record the Radio ID below for reference.
4 Aiming the XM Antenna You can aim your antenna for optimal signal reception. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP NIGHT MODE GUI MODE DISPLAY 1 2,3 While checking the parameter, aim your antenna to where the best reception will be received. For details on the parameter, see “Signal strength” below. Signal strength Signal strength Signal type Satellite Terrestrial Good O RETURN/ EXIT 1 OPTIONS TOOLS 3 MENU Marginal Press GUI MODE.
2 Press V/v repeatedly to select “XM”, then press or b. Selecting a channel by Category Mode You can select a channel from one category or all the categories. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP NIGHT MODE GUI MODE DISPLAY 3 Press OPTIONS, then press V/v repeatedly to select “Radio ID”, then press or b. OPTIONS O RETURN/ EXIT 1 1 2-4 HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS MENU Press GUI MODE. “GUI MODE” appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.
4 Press V/v to select the channel, then press . The selected channel is being received. The channel information is displayed on the TV screen. Selecting a channel by inputting the channel number directly THEATER RM SET UP AV ?/1 Note 5 When you select a channel in the “Category Mode,” the channel you selected may not be the one in the category you want. This is because one channel may belong to more than one category.
To select the preset channels Presetting the channels 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Presetting the You can select the channels you want directly by presetting them using the preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 XM Radio channels. 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP NIGHT MODE GUI MODE DISPLAY O 1 HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS 4 MENU Press GUI MODE. “GUI MODE” appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen.
XM Radio message list Remedies Check Antenna The XM antenna is not [ANTENNA] connected to the XM MiniTuner and Home Dock or the XM antenna cable is damaged. Check that the XM antenna is connected to the XM MiniTuner and Home Dock securely and check the antenna cable for damage. Replace the XM antenna if the cable is damaged. CH Unauthorized [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.
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 TV OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (main lead).
5 Set the Control for HDMI function for the 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 from the TV, the Control for HDMI setting on this receiver will automatically change accordingly. During Control for HDMI-Easy Setting operation, “SCANNING” flashes on the display. This receiver will automatically change the input to HDMI input.
To set Control for HDMI Watching a DVD (One-Touch Play) CLEAR/>10 XM 2CH/ A.DIRECT A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC INPUT RESOLUTION MODE SLEEP NIGHT MODE GUI MODE DISPLAY 1 2-5 O RETURN/ EXIT 1 2 HOME MENU OPTIONS TOOLS You can enjoy sound and image from the components connected to the receiver via HDMI connections by a simple operation. Play back a connected component. The receiver and the TV are turned on automatically and switched to the appropriate HDMI input. MENU Press GUI MODE.
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.
Other Operations Converting analog video input signals This receiver allows you to convert the resolution of analog video input signals. Press RESOLUTION repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the resolution of the output signals will be changed. You can also use “Resolution” in the Video settings menu. Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound from a network system such as a portable audio/video source or computer.
Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can select an operation screen using the GUI menu, depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter you want to use. For some adapter, such as TDM-BT1 or TDMNW1, the operation screen is fixed and you cannot change it on the GUI screen. 1 Press GUI MODE. “GUI MODE” appears on the display and the GUI menu appears on the TV screen. Press MENU if the GUI menu does not appear on the TV screen.
Operating the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter To operate the TDM-iP1 or TDMNC1 using the GUI menu of the receiver 1 2 iPod Make sure that “System GUI” is selected in step 5 in “Selecting an operation screen to operate the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter” (page 78). Select content from the contents list displayed on the GUI screen and play back it.
You can also operate the components connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter using the following buttons on the remote of the receiver. To Do the following Play Press N. Pause Press X. To resume play, press the button again. Stop Press x.* Find the beginning of a Press .. track during playback, or find the beginning of the previous track Find the beginning of the Press >. next track Skip to the previous album Press B•. Skip to the next album Press •b. Go backward/forward Press m/M.
Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components. 1 Choose the item you want to create an index name for. You can name the following items.
4 Press OPTIONS, then select “Input Assign”. 5 Select the audio and/or video signals you want to assign to the input which you selected in step 3 using V/v/B/b. 6 Press RETURN/EXIT O to enter the setting. Enjoying the sound/ images from other inputs You can reassign video and/or audio signals to another input. For example, connect the OPTICAL OUT jack of the DVD player to the OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN jack of this receiver when you want to input the only digital optical audio signals from the DVD player.
Input name VIDEO VIDEO 1 2 BD DVD SAT MD/ SA-CD/ MULTI TAPE CD IN Assignable video COMPONENT 1 input jacks COMPONENT 2 a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a COMPONENT 3 a a a a a a a a NONE – – – – – a a a COMPOSITE a a a a a – – – Assignable audio VIDEO1 OPT input jacks SAT OPT a a a a – a a – – a a a a a a – DVD COAX a a a a a a – – SA-CD COAX a a a – a a a – Notes • You cannot assign optical signals from an input source to the
Changing the display You can check the sound field, etc., by changing the information on the display. Press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display will change cyclically as follows. Input name you selected* t Original input name t Sound field currently applied t Volume t Stream information FM and AM band Preset station name* t Frequency t Sound field currently applied t Volume * Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station.
About the indicators on the display 2 34 5 1 wg wf 6 wd ws 7 wa w; 9 8 ql qk qj qa q; qs qf qd qh qg Function Name Function Lights up when subwoofer is connected and the audio signal is output from the SUBWOOFER jack. While this indicator lights up, the receiver creates a subwoofer signal based on the LFE signal in the disc being played back or the low frequency components of the front channels.
Name Function Name Function I D.RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. R NEO:6 J CAT Lights up when category mode is selected during the XM Radio operation. Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/Music decoder is activated. S EQ Lights up when the equalizer is activated. T DTS-HD MSTR/ DTS-HD HI RES “DTS-HD MSTR” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD Master Audio signals. “DTS-HD HI RES” lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS-HD Hi-Resolution signals.
Name Function Y 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 (based on the speaker settings). Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.
Recording using the receiver You can record from a video/audio component using the receiver. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your recording component. Recording onto a recording media 1 You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Recording onto a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record onto a MiniDisc or audio tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions supplied with your MD deck or tape deck. 1 Press the input button of the playback component.
Operating without connecting to the TV You can operate this receiver using the display even if you do not use a GUI when a TV is not connected. Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI OFF”. To return to the previous display Press B. To exit the menu Press MENU. Note Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed on the display. This means that they are either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable. When “GUI MODE” is displayed in the display, the menu is set to display on the TV screen using a GUI.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 89. Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting FULL FLAT, ENGINEER, FRONT REF, OFF FULL FLAT POS 1, POS 2, POS 3 POS 1 Test tone [TEST TONE] OFF, AUTO (FL to SW), FIX (FL to SW) OFF Phase noise [P. NOISE] OFF, FL/FR, FL/CNT, CNT/FR, FR/SL, FR/SR, SR/SL, SR/SBR, SBR/SBL, SR/SB, SBL/SL, SB/SL, SL/FL, FL/SR OFF Phase audio [P.
Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Settings Initial setting Speaker settings [] Speaker pattern [SP PATTERN] 2/0 to 3/4.1 3/4.1 Front speakers [FRT SP] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Center speaker [CNT SP] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Surround speakers [SUR SP] LARGE, SMALL LARGE Front left speaker distance [FL DIST.] FL 3’3” to FL 32’9” (FL 1.0 m to FL 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.01 m) step) FL 9’10” (3 m) Front right speaker distance [FR DIST.] FR 3’3” to FR 32’9” (FR 1.0 m to FR 10.0 m) (1 inch (0.
Menu [Display] Parameters [Display] Surround settings [] Sound field selection [S.F. SELECT] EQ settings [] Tuner settings [] Settings Initial setting Enhanced Surround Mode [E.SUR MODE] PLII, PLIIx, NEO6 CIN, NEO6 MUS, NEURAL-THX PL IIx/PL IIb) Effect level [EFFECT] EFCT. 50%, EFCT. 80%, EFCT. 100%, EFCT. 150% EFCT. 100% Front speakers bass level [FRT BASS] FRT B. –10 dB to FRT B. +10 dB (1 dB step) FRT B. 0 dB Front speakers treble level [FRT TREBLE] FRT T.
Menu [Display] Video settings [
Performing Auto Calibration For details on the Auto Calibration, see “9: Calibrating the appropriate speaker settings automatically (Auto Calibration)” (page 39). Refer to “Before you perform Auto Calibration” (page 40) before performing the Auto Calibration. To operate on the receiver 1 Press GUI MODE repeatedly to select “GUI 2 3 4 5 OFF”. Press AMP. Receiver operation is enabled. Press MENU. Press V/v repeatedly to select “”, then press . Press V/v repeatedly to select “A.
Item Explanation LEVEL INFO. Displays the measurement result for speaker level. EXIT Exits the setting process without saving the measurement results. 3 Select “SAVE EXIT” in step 2. The measurement results are saved. 4 Press V/v repeatedly to select the Auto Calibration type, then press . Auto Calibration type Explanation FULL FLAT Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. ENGINEER Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard.
Selecting a sound field type Listening to the FM/AM radio For details on each sound field type, see “Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field” (page 50). For details on the tuner function, see “Tuner Operations” (page 62). Tuning radio stations Press 2CH/A.DIRECT, A.F.D., MOVIE, or MUSIC repeatedly. 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or The selected sound field type appears on the display. To select Enhanced Surround Mode 1 Press AMP. 2 Press MENU.
3 Press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number. 30 FM and 30 AM preset numbers are available. If “MEM” disappears before you select the preset number, start again from step 2. 4 Press ENT/MEM. If SHIFT indicator is light off before you press ENT/MEM, press SHIFT. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver. The station is stored as the selected preset number. If “MEM” disappears before you press ENT/MEM, start again from step 2. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to preset another station.
Checking the XM Radio ID 1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO”. Displaying the XM Radio information You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING – to select channel 0. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver to select “AUTO”, then turn TUNING +/– to select channel 0. 3 Check the XM ID on the display and write it in the space provided here. ID:________________________________ Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Selecting a preset channel 1 Press XM to select “XM RADIO”. 2 Press PRESET+ or PRESET – repeatedly to select the preset channel you want. You can also press SHIFT, then press numeric buttons to select the preset channel you want. Then, press ENT/MEM to enter the selection. You can also press TUNING MODE on the receiver repeatedly to select “PRESET” then use TUNING +/– to select the preset channels you want.
3 Press numeric buttons to enter the numeric code (or one of the codes if more than one code exists) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control. See the tables on page 101–103 for information on the numeric code(s). Note For a TV remote code value, only numbers in the 500’s are valid. 4 Press ENT/MEM. Once the numeric code has been verified, the RM SET UP indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode.
To control a CD player To control an LD player Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s) SONY 101, 102, 103 SONY 601, 602, 603 DENON 104, 123 PIONEER 606 JVC 105, 106, 107 KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 To control a video CD player MAGNAVOX 111, 116 Maker Code(s) MARANTZ 116 SONY 605 ONKYO 112, 113, 114 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115, 118, 119 YAMAHA 120, 121, 122 To control a VCR Maker Code(s) SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706 AIWA* 710, 750, 757, 758 AKAI 707, 70
To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) Maker Code(s) J.C.
Maker Code(s) To control a cable box TEKNIKA 517, 518, 567 Maker Code(s) WARDS 503, 517, 566 SONY 821, 822, 823 YORK 566 HAMLIN/REGAL ZENITH 542, 543, 567 836, 837, 838, 839, 840 GE 509, 510, 503, 544 LOEWE 515, 534, 556 JERROLD/G.I.
Clearing all the contents of the remote’s memory 1 While holding down MASTER VOL – , press and hold ?/1, then press AV ?/1. The RM SET UP indicator flashes 3 times. All the contents of the remote’s memory (i.e., all the programmed data) are cleared.
x Crossover frequency x Dolby Digital Plus The frequency at which two speaker’s frequencies intersect. Dolby Digital Plus provides the flexibility and efficiency to deliver more channels of compelling surround sound for high-definition video media. Its superior coding efficiencies enable up to 7.1ch of high-quality multi channel audio without negatively impacting bit budgets allocated for video performance or additional feature sets.
x Dolby TrueHD x DTS-HD Dolby TrueHD is Dolby’s lossless audio technology developed for high-definition optical discs. Dolby TrueHD audio is bit-forbit identical to the original studio masters and provides supreme-quality audio up to 8ch at 96 kHz/24 bit and up to 6ch at 192 kHz/24 bit. Together with high-definition video, it offers an unprecedented home theater experience. Audio format which extends the conventional DTS Digital Surround format.
x Interlace x Progressive A scanning method which completes a picture by displaying half of the lines on a tube surface of a TV or monitor each 1/60 second. First, all the odd-numbered lines are drawn, leaving spaces between each line, then all the evennumbered lines are drawn to fill the spaces. “i” of “480i” stands for “Interlace.” A scanning method that draws all scanning lines sequentially, as opposed to interlaced scanning where all the odd and then all the even lines are drawn.
On placement Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources • Before operating the receiver, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the back of the receiver.
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 securely. • Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly. • Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. • Check that MASTER VOLUME control is not set at –∞ dB.
There is severe hum or noise. • Check that the speakers and components are connected securely. • Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 metres) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. • Move your audio components away from the TV. • Make sure you have grounded the U SIGNAL GND terminal (only when a turntable is connected). • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
Video HDMI There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen. • Select the appropriate input on the receiver (page 44). • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your audio components away from the TV. • Assign the component video input correctly. • The input signal should be same as the input function when you are up-converting an input signal with this receiver (page 31). • Depending on the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, video output may not be possible.
The Control for HDMI function does not work. • Check the HDMI connection (page 73). • Make sure “Control for HDMI” is set to “ON” in HDMI settings menu. • Make sure the connected component is compatible with the Control for HDMI function. • Check the Control for HDMI settings on the connected component. See the operating instructions of the connected component.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in. • Check that the antennas (aerials) are connected securely. Adjust the antennas (aerials) and connect an external antenna (aerial), if necessary. • Keep the XM antenna, away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct tuning. • Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 – 20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section INPUT SHORT (with sound field and equalizer bypassed). FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.
Video section Supplied accessories Inputs/Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms PR/CR: 0.
Index Numerics H S 2ch Stereo 51 5.1 channel 14 7.
