TA-VE910 - Receiver SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Audio/video receiver
Brand	Sony
Model	TA-VE910
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 150 x 380 mm
Weight	10.5 kg
Power supply	230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption	150 W
Output power	100 W per channel (4 ohms)
Audio inputs	CD, Tuner, Tape, Aux
Audio outputs	Speakers A/B, Headphones
Built-in tuner	FM/AM
Main functions	Amplification, source selection, tone control
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth
Safety	Unplug before cleaning, avoid moisture
Spare parts and repairability	Contact Sony customer service
Operating temperature	5°C to 35°C
Included accessories	Remote control, FM/AM antenna, power cord

Frequently Asked Questions - TA-VE910 SONY

How to connect speakers to the Sony TA-VE910 receiver?

Use the speaker A or B terminals on the back. Strip the wires and insert them into the terminals respecting polarity (+/-). Make sure the speaker impedance is at least 4 ohms.

How to reset the receiver to factory settings?

Turn off the device, hold down the 'POWER' button while pressing 'MEMORY'. Release both buttons. The device resets.

How to tune an FM station?

Press 'TUNER' to select the FM band. Use the 'TUNING +/–' buttons to search for a station. For fine tuning, use 'TUNING MODE' in manual.

What to do if no sound comes from the speakers?

Check that the speakers are properly connected and that the source selector is on the correct input. Make sure the volume is not at zero and that the 'MUTING' function is not activated.

How to adjust bass and treble?

Use the 'BASS' and 'TREBLE' buttons on the front panel. Turn them clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease.

Can I use the receiver with a TV?

Yes, connect the audio output of your TV to the 'AUX' or 'TAPE' input of the receiver using an RCA cable.

How to store a radio station in memory?

Tune the desired station, then press 'MEMORY'. The preset number flashes. Use 'TUNING +/–' to choose a number, then press 'MEMORY' again to confirm.

Does the receiver heat up normally?

Yes, some heat is normal. Make sure the ventilation slots are not obstructed and that the device is placed in a well-ventilated area.

How to clean the receiver?

Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use chemical or abrasive products. Unplug the device before cleaning.

What to do in case of malfunction?

Refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual. If the problem persists, contact Sony customer service. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

USER MANUAL TA-VE910 SONY

Integrated AV Amplifier

Operating Instructions ____ EN

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Precautions

On safety

- Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the amplifier, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the amplifier.
• The amplifier is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the amplifier itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the amplifier for a long time, be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
  • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

On placement

• Place the amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the amplifier.
• Do not place the amplifier 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.

On operation

- Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the amplifier.

On cleaning

- Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model TA-VE910.

Conventions

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the amplifier.
• A "Quick Reference Guide" is supplied on page 34.
• The "Remote Button Descriptions" section on page 31 provides an overview of the remote buttons.
• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

This amplifier incorporates the Dolby* Pro Logic Surround system.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol ☐, "AC-3," and "PRO LOGIC" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4

Hookup Overview 4

Audio Component Hookups 5

Speaker System Hookups 6

TV/VCR Hookups 8

Digital Component Hookups 9

AC Hookups 10

Before You Use Your Amplifier 10

Basic Operations

Selecting a Component 11

Indexing Program Sources 14

Recording 14

Using the Sleep Timer 15

Dolby Surround Setup

Dolby Digital 16

Sound Adjustment

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 18

Customizing the Sound Fields 20

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation) 24

Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 24

Programming the Remote 25

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 26

Specifications 27

Glossary 28

Table of Functions of the SET UP Button 29

Rear Panel Descriptions 30

Remote Button Descriptions 31

Index 33

Quick Reference Guide 34

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the amplifier:

• Remote commander (remote) RM-P501 (1)
  • Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and - on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor R on the amplifier.

Diagram showing a device transitioning from a battery to a switch, with no text or symbols present.

When to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the amplifier, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Hookup Overview

The amplifier allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the amplifier on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jacks, see "Rear Panel Descriptions" on page 30.

graph TD
    A["Speaker System Hookups (6)"] --> B["Front speaker (L)"]
    C["TV/VCR Hookups (8) Digital Component Hookups (9)"] --> D["TV"]
    C --> E["VCR"]
    C --> F["LD player"]
    G["Active woofer"] --> H["Front speaker (R)"]
    I["Rear speaker (L)"] --> J["CD player"]
    I --> K["Tuner"]
    I --> L["Tape deck"]
    I --> M["DAT/MD deck"]
    I --> N["Turntable"]
    O["Audio Component Hookups (5)"] --> P["Center speaker"]
    Q["Video camera recorder"] --> R["Video game"]

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White (left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.

Audio Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your audio components to the amplifier. For digital connections, see "Digital Component Hookups" on page 9.

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player, tuner, and turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)

Hookups

The arrow indicates signal flow.

CD player

Tuner

graph LR
    A["Amplifier"] --> B["TUNER"]
    B --> C["Tuner"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#bbf,stroke:#333

Tape deck

DAT deck or MD deck

Turntable

graph LR
    A["Amplifier"] --> B["Turntable"]
    subgraph Input
        L1["L"]
        N["N"]
        R["R"]
        R2["R"]
        R3["R"]
        R4["R"]
        R5["R"]
    end
    subgraph Output
        C1["CUTUT"]
        D1["LINE"]
        E1["L"]
        F1["H"]
    end

If your turntable has an earth lead

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the SIGNAL GND terminal on the amplifier.

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your speakers to the amplifier. Although front (left and right) speakers are required, center and rear speakers are optional. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will increase bass response.

What cords will I need?

- Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and - to -. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

- Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for an active woofer)

Hookups

Front speakers

To connect the speaker cords

Rear and center speakers

Active woofer

Wireless rear speaker

When using an optional Sony wireless rear speaker system, connect the transmitter to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack.

Note

Do not connect any other component to the WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER jack.

If you have an additional front speaker system

Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

Note

If you use front speakers with low maximum power input, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.

Speaker placement

For the best possible surround sound, we recommend:

• The best quality speakers possible
- Front, center, and rear speakers of equivalent size and quality
- Positioning of speakers at the same distance from the listening position (A).

The center speaker, however, may be moved closer, but not beyond the straight line connecting the two front speakers (B). The rear speakers may also be closer to listening position than the front speakers (C), to suit the configuration of your room. If the surround effect is still inadequate, adjust the CENTER DELAY and REAR DELAY parameters (see page 16).

Notes

• Do not place the center or rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.
• When mounting the rear speakers on side walls perpendicular to the listening position they should be placed 60 - 90 cm above the listening position as shown below.

Depending on the shape of your room (etc.), you may wish to place the rear speakers behind you instead of on the side walls. One advantage of this placement is that you can use a pair of large floor standing speakers matching your front speakers.

Note

If you place the rear speakers behind you, be sure to check the speaker location setting in the SPEAKER SETUP menu when using VIRTUAL MULTI REAR and VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT sound fields (see pages 16 and 19 for details).

Selecting the speaker system

If you connect only one set of front speakers, set the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A. If you connect two sets of front speakers, see the following:

To drive	Set SPEAKERS selector to
Speaker system A (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals)	A
Speaker system B (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals)	B
Both speaker systems A and B (parallel connection)	A+B

TV/VCR Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect video components to the amplifier. For digital connections, see "Digital Component Hookups" on page 9.

What cables will I need?

- Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV or LD player; 2 for each VCR)

• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)

If you want to watch higher quality video images

You can connect an S-VIDEO cable (not supplied) to the LD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, or MONITOR jack.

Hookups

The arrow indicates signal flow.

TV

TV monitor

If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV VIDEO IN jack.

graph LR
    A["Amplifier"] --> B["TV monitor"]
    B --> C["VIDEO OUT"]
    B --> D["VIDEO OUT"]
    D --> E["INPUT"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333

VCR (via the VIDEO 1/2 jacks)

If you have two VCRs, connect the second one to the VIDEO 2 jacks.

graph LR
    A["Amplifier"] --> B["VCR"]
    subgraph_A["Amplifier"]
        C["VIDEO 1 OUT"] --> D["VIDEO OUT"]
        E["VIDEO IN"] --> F["VIDEO IN"]
        G["AUDIO OUT"] --> H["AUDIO IN"]
        I["OUTPUT"] --> J["OUTPUT"]
        K["INPUT"] --> L["INPUT"]
    end
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

Video camera recorder or video game

Use the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel.

LD player

If you have an additional LD player, connect it to the VIDEO 2 jacks.

Digital Component Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect an LD player, DAT/MD deck, and CD player equipped with digital jack(s) to the amplifier. If you use a digital component, select the appropriate input mode for the component (see page 11).

What cords will I need?

• Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for an LD or CD player; 2 for a DAT or MD deck)

- Coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied) (1 for an LD player)

Hookups

The arrow indicates signal flow.

LD player

Connect the LD player either to the LD IN COAXIAL or OPTICAL jack.

graph TD
    A["LD player"] --> B["COAXIAL OUT"]
    B --> C["Amplifier"]
    C --> D["LD IN AC1 RF"]
    C --> E["LD IN OPTICAL"]
    C --> F["Optical DC2 OUT"]
    C --> G["Optical DC3 OUT"]
    C --> H["Optical DC4 OUT"]
    C --> I["LD IN COAXIC"]
    C --> J["LD IN DIGITAL"]
    K["LD player"] --> L["OPTICAL OUT"]
    L --> C

If your LD player has an RF output jack, connect it to the LD IN AC-3 RF jack of the amplifier as shown below.

graph TD
    A["Amplifier"] --> B["LD IN"]
    A --> C["LD N"]
    A --> D["OPTICAL"]
    A --> E["CD R"]
    A --> F["OPTICAL"]
    A --> G["DATA OUT"]
    A --> H["OPTICAL"]
    A --> I["DATA OUT"]
    J["LD player"] --> K["AC-3 RF"]
    K --> L["OUT"]

CD player

DAT or MD deck

graph TD
    A["Amplifier"] --> B["Digital"]
    B --> C["OUT_IN"]
    B --> D["DIGITAL"]
    subgraph "Amplifier"
        A1["LD IN"] --> A2["AC/S RF"]
        A3["LD N"] --> A4["OPTICAL"]
        A5["CD B"] --> A6["OPTICAL"]
        A7["DA INPUT"] --> A8["OPTICAL"]
        A9["DA OUTPUT"] --> A10["OPTICAL"]
    end
    subgraph "DAT or MD deck"
        B1["LD N"] --> B2["DIGITAL"]
        B3["DCARAL"] --> B4["DIGITAL"]
        B5["X"] --> B6["Output"]
        B7["X"] --> B8["Output"]

Warning regarding the playback of DAT/MD sources

When playing DAT/MD sources through the amplifier, do not play a DAT/MD that contains digital recordings made from a DVD player whose digital output was set to "DOLBY DIGITAL." High volume noise will be output which may damage the amplifier and your speakers.

Notes

• This amplifier is compatible only with digital components using 32, 44.1, or 48-kHz sampling frequencies and not compatible with 96 kHz.
• Be sure to connect digital components (CD player, DAT/MD deck, etc.) to the analog jacks as well as the digital jacks in order to do analog recording.

AC Hookups

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from this amplifier and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you connect another audio component to AC OUTLET on the amplifier, the amplifier can supply power to the connected component so you can turn on/off whole system when you turn on/off the amplifier.

Caution

Make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to amplifier's AC OUTLET does not exceed the wattage stated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

Before You Use Your Amplifier

Before you start using your amplifier, make sure that you have:

• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0).
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For details, see "Selecting the speaker system" on page 7.)
• Set BALANCE to the center position.

Turn on the amplifier and check the following indicator.

- Press MUTING on the remote if "MUTING" appears in the display.

Clearing the amplifier's memory

Before you use your amplifier for the first time or when you want to clear the amplifier's memory, do the procedure below.

1 Turn off the amplifier.
2 Press down VIDEO FUNCTION >, AUDIO FUNCTION >, MODE, and POWER simultaneously.

The contents of the memory (e.g., parameter settings) are erased.

Selecting a Component

To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the amplifier or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 9.
• Turned MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers.

SPEAKERS Digital processing control buttons

1 Press POWER to turn on the amplifier.

The STANDBY indicator turns off.

2 Select the component you want to use:

To watch or listen to	Press (repeatedly)	To light up
Video tapes	VIDEO FUNCTION	VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
Video camera recorder or video game	VIDEO FUNCTION	VIDEO 3
Laser discs	VIDEO FUNCTION	LD
TV programs	VIDEO FUNCTION	TV
Audio tapes	AUDIO FUNCTION	TAPE
MiniDiscs (MD) or Digital Audio Tapes (DAT)	AUDIO FUNCTION	DAT/MD
Compact Discs (CD)	AUDIO FUNCTION	CD

To watch or listen to	Press (repeatedly)	To light up
Radio programs	AUDIO FUNCTION	TUNER
Records	AUDIO FUNCTION	PHONO

3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player, and then start playing.
4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume. To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the volume control on the TV.

To listen to digital program sources

Do the procedure below.

1 Do Steps 1 and 2 above to select the component.
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select input mode for the component.

When you select	The amplifier selects
AUTO INPUT	the component connected to the following jack(s) depending on the component selected in Step 1 above (listed in order of priority).When you selected LD:1 the AC-3 RF jack2 the COAXIAL jack3 the OPTICAL jack4 the analog jacksWhen you selected CD or DAT/ MD:1 the OPTICAL jack2 the analog jacks
DIGITAL(AC-3 RF)*	the component connected to the LD IN AC-3 RF jack
DIGITAL (COAXIAL)*	the component connected to the COAXIAL jack
DIGITAL (OPTICAL)	the component connected to the OPTICAL jack
ANALOG INPUT	the component connected to the analog jacks

* Appears only when you selected LD in Step 1

(Continued)

To Do this

Mute the sound ⚡|	Press MUTING on the remote. Press again to restore the sound.
Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on the BASS BOOST indicator
Adjust the balance of front speakers	Turn BALANCE left or right

When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set SPEAKERS to OFF.

When you want to enjoy high quality sound

Press DIRECT PASS (or DIRECT on the remote) to bypass the tone controls, bass reinforcement, and surround effects. The DIRECT PASS indicator lights up.

You can adjust the brightness of the display

Through menu operation:

1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( ∧ ) ∨ to select DIMMER.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( < ) > to adjust the brightness.

Using the buttons on the main unit:

Press DIMMER repeatedly to select the brightness.

Watching TV/video programs

To watch Do this
TV programs Turn on both the TV and the amplifierand press VIDEO FUNCTIONrepeatedly until the TV indicatorlights up
Videos or laser discs 1	Press VIDEO FUNCTIONrepeatedly to select the component(for example,VIDEO 1).2Turn on the TV and set the TV'svideo input to match your videocomponent.3Turn on the component (VCR or LDplayer), and start playback.

When you watch TV or video programs

We recommend you play audio portion through the amplifier instead of your TV's speakers. This lets you take advantage of the amplifier's surround sound effects, like Dolby Surround, and lets you use the amplifier's remote to control the audio.

Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so you can enjoy the surround sound from your amplifier.

Using the remote

The remote lets you operate the amplifier and the Sony components that are connected to it.

1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons to select the component you want to use.

The amplifier and the selected component turn on. The SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons on the remote are factory-set as follows:

To play	Press
Video tapes	VIDEO 1 (VTR 3^* ),VIDEO 2 (VTR 1^* ) orVIDEO 3 (VTR 2^* )
Laser discs	LD
TV programs	TV
Audio tapes	TAPE
Digital Audio Tapes (DAT)or MiniDiscs (MD)	DAT/MD
Compact Discs (CD)	CD
Radio programs	TUNER
Records	PHONO

* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2, or 3 setting that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS, respectively.

Note

Pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button will activate the component indicated for that button (i.e., the component connected to the respective connector). If, however, the connected component is different from the one indicated for the button, the component will not be activated when the button is pressed only once. For example, to watch Sony LD player connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks (page 8): Press VIDEO 2 to switch the function, then press LD to set the remote control to operate the LD player.

If you want to change the factory setting of a button

See page 24.

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

2 Start playing.

See "Remote Button Descriptions" on page 31 for details.

To turn off the components

Press SYSTEM OFF. This will also turn off the video/audio component connected to AC OUTLET on the back of this unit at the same time.

If you use a Sony TV

When you press TV to watch a TV program, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. The TV also turns on automatically and switches to the appropriate video input when you press VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2. If the TV does not switch to the appropriate input automatically, press TV/VIDEO on the remote.

Watching TV without the amplifier (for Sony TVs only)

Press TV CONTROL ON to set the remote to operate TV functions only. When you press this button, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. If the TV does not automatically switch to the TV input, press TV/VIDEO.

Making components selectable/unselectable

You can do these settings so that certain components become unselectable even if you press AUDIO/VIDEO FUNCTION.

1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select FUNCTION HOOKUP.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( ∧ ∨) to select a component.
3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( < >) to select CONNECT (selectable) or NO (unselectable).

Note

If you try to select the component which is set to NO by using the remote, "NO CONNECTION" appears in the display.

Indexing Program Sources

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for program sources. These index names (for example, "VHS") appear in the amplifier's display when a program source is selected.

Note that no more than one name can be entered for each program source.

This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind; 2 VCRs, for example, can be specified as "VHS" and "8MM," respectively. It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component; for example, a second CD player connected to the TUNER jacks.

1 Select the program source (component) to be named.
2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX indicator lights up.
3 Create an index name by using the digital processing control buttons as follows: Press ∧ or ∨o select a character, and then press > to move the cursor to the next position. The index name is stored automatically.

To insert a space

Press ∅r until a blank space appears in the display (the space is between “” and “A”).

If you've made a mistake

Press or repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes. Then select the right character.

To assign index names to other sources

Repeat the procedure above.

You can display either the program source name or component originally meant for the selected jacks Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches between the component originally meant for the selected jacks and the program source name.

Recording

This amplifier makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the amplifier. You don't have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the amplifier, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component.

Before you begin, make sure you've connected all components properly.

→: Audio signal flow
→: Video signal flow

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

You can record on a cassette tape, Digital Audio Tape or MiniDisc using the amplifier. See the instruction manual of your cassette deck, DAT deck, or MD deck if you need help.

1 Select the component to be recorded.
2 Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player.
3 Insert a blank tape or an MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck and then start playing the component.

Notes

• The signal input from a digital jack is not output to the analog RECOUT jacks. To do analog recording, be sure to connect the component to the analog input jacks.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the DAT/MD OUT OPTICAL, DAT/MD RECOUT, and TAPE RECOUT jacks.

Recording on a video tape

You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an LD player using the amplifier. You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player's instruction manual if you need help.

1 Select the program source to be recorded.
2 Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, insert the laser disc you want to record from into the LD player.
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording.
4 Start recording on the recording VCR and then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record.

You can record sound from a different audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or laser disc

Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source, select the program source, then start playback. The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original.

To resume audio recording from the original, select the video source again.

Notes

• You cannot record audio from a program source connected to the LD IN AC-3 RF, LD IN OPTICAL, or LD IN COAXIAL jack.
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the VIDEO 1/2 AUDIO OUT jacks.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify.

Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below.

The display dims after you specify the time.

You can freely specify the time

Press SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using the digital processing control buttons ( or ). The sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.

You can check the time remaining before the amplifier turns off

Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.

Dolby Digital

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the type of speakers you have connected and the location of the rear speakers. Then use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level.

Specifying the speaker type and the location of the rear speakers

1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select SPEAKER SETUP.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons (/A ∨ to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons (</>) to select the setting.

FRONT SP. (front speaker)

• Select "LARGE" in normal cases.
• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the lighting of the DISCRETE indicator) produces an inadequate surround effect, or when cracking occurs in the sound output, select "SMALL" to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers.

CENTER SP. (center speaker)

• Select "LARGE" in normal cases.
• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the lighting of the DISCRETE indicator) produces an inadequate surround effect, or when cracking occurs in the sound output, select "SMALL" to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers, subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers.
• If you do not connect the center speaker, select "NO."

REAR SP. (rear speaker)

• Select "LARGE" in normal cases.
• When a Dolby Digital sound source (indicated by the lighting of the DISCRETE indicator) produces an inadequate surround effect, or when cracking occurs in the sound output, select "SMALL" to activate the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and output the rear channel bass frequencies from the subwoofer or other "LARGE" speakers.
• If you do not connect rear speakers, select "NO."

REAR SP. (rear speaker place)

This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.

• Set to SIDE if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.
• Set to BEHIND if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.

This setting affects only the VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT and VIRTUAL MULTI REAR sound fields.

Note that this parameter does not appear when the REAR SP. (rear speaker) parameter is set to "NO."

SUB WOOFER (subwoofer selection)

• If you connect a subwoofer, select "YES" to output the LFE (low frequency extension) channel from the subwoofer.
• If you do not connect a subwoofer, select "NO." This activates the Dolby Digital (AC-3) bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

If you feel the surround effect is inadequate

Do the procedure below to adjust the delay time for the center and rear speakers.

1 Press SET UP repeatedly to select OTHER SETUP.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / ) to select CENTER DELAY or REAR DELAY and use the buttons ( ) to select the delay time.

Adjusting the speaker volume

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the volume of each speaker.

Note

This amplifier incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound field.
2 Press GENRE repeatedly to select "DOLBY."
3 Press MODE to select "NORMAL SURROUND" or "ENHANCED SURROUND."
4 Press TEST TONE.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

5 From your listening position, use the digital processing control buttons (∧ / ∨) to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons (< / >) to select the setting so that the test tone can be heard at the same level from all speakers.

To adjust Select And set between

rear speaker balance	REAR L R L (left) and R (right)
rear speaker level	REAR	-20.0dB and +10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
center speaker level	CENTER	-20.0dB and +10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
subwoofer level	SUB WOOFER	-20.0dB and +10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)

During adjustment of the respective speaker level/balance, the test tone is output from the speaker(s) only.

After adjusting the subwoofer level, the test tone turns off automatically.

To turn off the test tone

Press TEST TONE.

You can use other buttons to adjust the center and rear speaker level

Press CENTER LEVEL +/- or REAR LEVEL +/- in Step 5 above.

Notes

• Be sure to select "NORMAL SURROUND" or "ENHANCED SURROUND" before outputting the test tone.
• The test tone is not output when "MUTING" appears in the display.

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to play.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the sound field.
One of the sound field indication appears in the display.
2 Press GENRE to select the type of sound field you desire.
3 Press MODE to select the mode you desire from the respective genre.

Select the appropriate sound field according to the chart on page 18.

To play without surround effects

Select "ACOUSTIC" from MUSIC. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the equalizer parameter (see page 22).

To turn off the sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package.

Sound fields

GENRE	MODE	To
DOLBY1)	NORMAL SURROUND	Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround
	ENHANCED SURROUND	Provide a greater sense of presence from Dolby Digital sources with monaural rear channel sound
MOVIE	CINEMA STUDIO A	Reproduce the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema production studio
	CINEMA STUDIO B	Reproduce the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema production studio
	CINEMA STUDIO C	Reproduce the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage
	SMALL THEATER	Add the acoustic reflections of a theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals
	MEDIUM THEATER
	LARGE THEATER
	NIGHT THEATER	Watch a movie at low volume during the night-time
	MONO MOVIE	Create a theater-like environment from movies with 2 channel monaural soundtracks
3D	VIRTUAL ENHANCED A	Use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration A on page 19
	VIRTUAL ENHANCED B	Use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration B on page 19

GENRE MODE To

3D	VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT	Use 3D sound imaging to shift the sound of the rear speakers away from the actual position as shown in the illustration C on this page. The shift position differs according to the REAR SP. setting (see page 16).
	VIRTUAL MULTI REAR	Use 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers from a single pair of actual rear speakers as shown in the illustration D on this page. The position of the virtual speakers differs according to the REAR SP. setting (see page 16).
MUSIC	SMALL HALL	Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.
	LARGE HALL
	SMALL OPERA HOUSE	Reproduce the acoustics of a opera house
	LARGE OPERA HOUSE
	SMALL JAZZ CLUB	Reproduce the acoustics of a jazz club
	LARGE JAZZ CLUB
	CHURCH	Reproduce the acoustics of a church
	LIVE HOUSE	Reproduce the acoustics of a live house
	ACOUSTIC2)	Reproduce normal 2 channel stereo. (No surround effects)
	KARAOKE3)	Reduce the vocals of a normal 2 channel music source
SPORTS	ARENA	Reproduce the feeling of being in a front row of a large concert arena. Great for rock music.
	STADIUM	Reproduce the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for sporting events or electric sounds.
GAME	GAME Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software

1) Be sure to adjust the volume level of the center and/or rear speakers to get the most out of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Surround Sound (page 17).

2) The hookups of the center and/or rear speakers are unnecessary.

3) This parameter has no effect on the music source that has separate vocal channel (e.g., a Video CD containing karaoke tracks).

A VIRTUAL ENHANCED A

B VIRTUAL ENHANCED B

© VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT

D VIRTUAL MULTI REAR

L: front speakers (left)
R: front speakers (right)
C: center speaker
SL: rear speaker (left)
SR: rear speaker (right)
□: virtual speaker

* See page 16 for details on how to set the rear speaker place.

(Continued)

Relationship between a Dolby-surround-sound-encoded source and sound output from the amplifier

Sound output from the amplifier for a Dolby-surround-sound-encoded source will differ according to the contents of the sound source and the settings on the amplifier, as described below.

- For a sound source consisting of Discrete data When the DOLBY NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND sound field is selected or the DIRECT PASS indicator is on:

The DISCRETE indicator lights up and the sound is decoded and output as is for all Dolby Digital sound channels in the source.

When a sound field other than ACOUSTIC and KARAOKE ^* is selected:

The DISCRETE indicator lights up and all Dolby Digital sound channels in the source are processed with the sound field before being output.

When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected or the sound field is turned off:

The sound source is downmixed to 2 channels (L/R stereo) and output. When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected, you can adjust the equalizer parameters (see page 22).

- For a sound source with Dolby Pro Logic data When the DOLBY NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND sound field is selected or the DIRECT PASS indicator is on:

"PRO LOGIC" appears and the Dolby Pro Logic sound is decoded and output.

When a sound field other than ACOUSTIC is selected:

The sound source is processed with the sound field before being output. If the sound field genre is MOVIE (excluding MONO MOVIE sound field) or 3D, "PRO LOGIC" appears in the display and Dolby Pro Logic sound is decoded and output.

When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected or the sound field is turned off:

The sound source is downmixed to 2 channels (L/R stereo) and output. When the ACOUSTIC sound field is selected, you can adjust the equalizer parameters (see page 22).

* The KARAOKE sound field reduces the level of the vocal component which is located at the center of 2-channel stereo sound. Since this sound field downmixes a 5-channel Dolby Digital source to two channels and processes it in the same way, the DISCRETE indicator does not light up in KARAOKE mode.

Customizing the Sound Fields

Each sound field is composed of a equalizer parameters (bass/treble) and surround sound parameters —variables of sound that create the sound image. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the sound parameters to suit your listening situation.

Also, since this amplifier uses Digital Signal Processing (DSP), you can adjust the sound parameters electronically. DSP automatically converts analog audio signals to digital, which lets you adjust the sound with virtually no degradation in sound quality.

Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in memory unless the amplifier is unplugged for about 1 week. To change a customized sound field, make new adjustments to the sound field.

DPC MODE SOUND FIELD ON/OFF

Adjustable parameters for each sound field

GENRE	MODE	EFFECT	WALL SEAT (F+L+R)/REV
			LFE MIX/D.COMP		R(BALL/LEV)*W LEV*
					C LEV*	EQ
DOLBY	NORMAL			●	●	●
	ENHANCED			●	●	●
MOVIE	C STUDIO A	●		●	●	●
	C STUDIO B	●		●	●	●
	C STUDIO C	●		●	●	●
	S THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	M THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	L THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	N THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	MONO MOVIE	●	●	●	●	●
3D	VIRTUAL ENHANCED A	●		●	●	●
	VIRTUAL ENHANCED B	●		●	●	●
	VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT	●		●	●	●
	VIRTUAL MULTI REAR	●		●	●	●
MUSIC	S HALL	●	●	●	●	●
	L HALL	●	●	●	●	●
	S OPERA HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	L OPERA HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	S JAZZ CLUB	●	●	●	●	●
	L JAZZ CLUB	●	●	●	●	●
	CHURCH	●	●	●	●	●
	LIVE HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	ACOUSTIC					●
	KARAOKE	●			●
SPORTS	ARENA	●	●	●	●	●
	STADIUM	●	●	●	●	●
GAME	GAME	●	●	●	●	●

EFFECT: effect level
WALL: wall type
SEAT (F-R/L-R): seat position (front-rear/left-right)
REV: reverberation time
LFE MIX: low frequency effect mix
D. COMP: dynamic range compression
R (BAL/LEV): rear speaker's balance/level
W LEV: subwoofer level
C LEV: center speaker level
EQ: equalizer parameter
* The settings of these parameters are not stored separately for each sound field. They effect all the sound fields.

Notes

• All the sound fields can be used with Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound sources.
• The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field.
• The volume of the rear speakers, subwoofer, and center speaker can still be adjusted even when the DIRECT PASS indicator is on.

Before you get started

To take advantage of Dolby Surround sound, go to "Dolby Digital" on page 16. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the DOLBY sound field.

Adjusting the equalizer parameters

Adjust the equalization (bass or treble) of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. The following adjustments effect all sound fields simultaneously.

1 While playing a component, press DPC MODE repeatedly until the EQ indicator lights up.
2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( V) to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons (< / >) to select the setting. After selecting the parameter, you can use BAND on the remote to switch between BASS and TREBLE.

To set Select And set between
bass level of the front speakers	F: BASS -10.0dB and +10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
bass frequency of the front speakers	F: BASS 99Hz and 992Hz (in 21 levels)
treble level of the front speakers	F: TREBLE -10.0dB and +10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
treble frequency of the front speakers	F: TREBLE 1.0kHz and 8.6kHz (in 21 levels)
bass level of the center speaker	C: BASS -10.0dB and +10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
bass frequency of the center speaker	C: BASS 99Hz and 992Hz (in 21 levels)
treble level of the center speaker	C: TREBLE -10.0dB and +10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
treble frequency of the center speaker	C: TREBLE 1.0kHz and 8.6kHz (in 21 levels)
bass level of the rear speakers	R: BASS -10.0dB and +10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
bass frequency of the rear speakers	R: BASS 99Hz and 992Hz (in 21 levels)
treble level of the rear speakers	R: TREBLE -10.0dB and +10.0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
treble frequency of the rear speakers	R: TREBLE 1.0kHz and 8.6kHz (in 21 levels)

3 Repeat Step 2 if necessary.

You can turn off the equalizer adjustments without erasing them

Press EQ/TONE on the remote.

Note

You may hear some noise as you adjust the parameters.

Adjusting the effect and surround sound parameters

Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation. See the chart on page 21 for parameters you can adjust in each sound field.

1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR indicator lights up.

2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( ∧ ∨) to select the parameter to be set and use the buttons (< / >) to select the setting.

To Select And set

set the overall presence of the sound field1)	EFFECT among 21 levels
set the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment	WALL between S (soft wall) and H (hard wall) (in 17 levels)
select your seat position (front or rear) to simulate the acoustics of the selected position	SEAT between F (front) and R (rear) (in 17 levels)
select your seat position (left or right) to simulate the acoustics of the selected position	SEAT between L (left) and R (right) (in 17 levels)
set the length of time required for the reverberation from a given sound to attenuate to -60 dB	REVERB	between S (short) and L (long) (in 17 levels)
attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Extension) channel output from the subwoofer2)	LFE MIX among MUTE, -20.0dB to 0dB (in 0.5 dB steps)
compress the dynamic range of the sound track	D.RANGE COMP	among OFF, 0.1 to 0.9, STD, MAX3)

1) When the sound field is KARAOKE, this parameter adjusts the vocal presence. The higher the setting, the less dominant the vocal sound.

2) The adjustment of this parameter does not affect the level of the bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer from the front, center, or rear channels via the bass redirection circuitry. Setting this parameter to 0dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer. Selecting MUTE mutes the sound of the LFE channel from the subwoofer.
3) Setting this parameter to OFF reproduces the sound track with no dynamic range compression. STD reproduces the sound track with the full dynamic range as intended by the recording engineer. MAX provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic range.

Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings

1 If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the power.
2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press POWER.

“SURR CLEAR” appears in the display and all the sound fields are reset at once.

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)

You can temporarily operate other components while listening to or watching a program.

1 Hold down BACKGROUND.
2 Press both the corresponding button of the component you're going to use (see the table below) and one of the following buttons at the same time; VISUAL POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH/PRESET +/-, ANT TV/VTR, D.SKIP, ▶, ◀, ■, ◀◀/▶▶, ◀◀/▶▶, ◀, ●.

Example: To start recording on a tape deck while listening to a CD While holding down BACKGROUND, press 4 (or 5) and press ● + ▶ at the same time.

The following buttons correspond to the components.

The button	Corresponds to
1	CD player
2	DAT deck
3	MD deck
4	Tape deck A
5	Tape deck B
6	LD player
7	VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*)
8	VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*)
9	VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*)
>10	DBS (Digital Broadcasting System) tuner

* Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting that corresponds to Beta, 8mm, and VHS, respectively.

Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button

If the factory settings of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons (page 12) don't match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you connect a Sony LD player to the VIDEO 2 jacks, you can assign the VIDEO 2 button to set the remote to control the LD player.

Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO buttons cannot be changed.

1 Hold down the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button whose function you want to change (VIDEO 2, for example).
2 Press the corresponding numeric button of the component you want to assign to the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button (6 - LD player, for example).

For the numeric buttons, see the table in "Operating One Component While Using Another" on this page.

Now you can use the VIDEO 2 button to control your Sony LD player.

To reset the setting to the factory setting Repeat the above procedure.

Programming the Remote

The supplied remote can control non-Sony components by "learning" the control signals from their remotes. Once this remote learns the other components signals, you can use these components as part of your system. Additionally, if you have any Sony components that fail to operate with this remote, use this programming function. This remote can "learn" signals only from other infrared wireless remotes. Before you program signals, make sure that the two remotes:

• Face straight at each other (see Step 3 below)
- Are placed at a distance of about 2 inches (5 cm)
- Are not moved during programming

1 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button of the component you want to program (except the TUNER and PHONO buttons). For example, if you want to program a CD player's remote, press CD.

2 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator.

3 Press the button on this unit's remote that is to "learn" the signal from the other remote. The LEARN indicator flashes slowly. Use only the shaded buttons shown above (see "Remote Button Descriptions" on page 31 for the buttons you can use to operate each component).

If the LEARN indicator flashes rapidly

You cannot use the button you've pressed.

4 On the other remote, select the function that the amplifier's remote is to "learn" and hold down its button until the LEARN indicator lights steadily.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program other buttons. Note that each button can only "learn" one signal from another remote.

6 Press LEARN. After the LEARN indicator turns off, you can control the other component with the programmed buttons.

When you program the recording signal

Use the ● button to memorize the signal.

If you cannot successfully program signals, check the following:

• If the LEARN indicator does not light up at all, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.
• If the LEARN indicator does not flash or light up in Step 3 or 4, there is interference. Clear the signal as described in "Clearing the programmed signals" below and program again from the beginning.
• The two remotes are placed too far apart. Make sure they are only 2 inches apart.
• If you don't proceed to the following steps within about 1 minute during Steps 2 and 3, the remote automatically exits learning mode. Start again from Step 2.
• If the memory in the remote has become full (if you program signals of Sony components, you can store about 60 signals), you can program a new signal on a previously programmed button, but the new signal will replace the previously programmed one.

Notes

• You cannot turn on programmed components by pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button. You have to turn on the component's power switch.
• Do not program remote signals of air conditioners or other household appliances.

Clearing the programmed signals

To clear all the programmed signals, do the following. The button's functions are reset to the factory-preset.

1 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator.
2 Hold down SYSTEM OFF, VISUAL POWER, and MASTER VOL – until the LEARN indicator flashes three times and then turns off.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There's no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

→ Check that the speakers and components are connected securely.
→ Make sure you select the correct component on the amplifier.
→ Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 7).
→ Press MUTING on the remote if "MUTING" is shown in the display.
The protective device on the amplifier has been activated because of a short circuit. Turn off the amplifier, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

→ Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely.
→ Adjust the BALANCE control.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

→ 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 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light.
→ Place your TV away from the audio components.
→ Make sure you connect a ground wire to the SIGNAL GND terminal.
The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

→ Select a DOLBY or MOVIE (except MONO MOVIE) sound field (see page 18).
→ Select the appropriate speaker type and the location of the rear speakers (see page 16).
→ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 17).

A component cannot be selected.

→ Check the FUNCTION HOOKUP setting of the component (see page 13).

Recording cannot be made.

→ Check that the components are connected correctly.
→ Select the source component with the VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION buttons.
→ You cannot record audio from a program source connected to the LD IN AC-3 RF, LD IN OPTICAL, or LD IN COAXIAL jack (see page 15).

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

→ Select the appropriate size of the rear speakers (see page 16).
→ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately (see page 17).
→ Make sure you turned on the sound field.

Cracking occurs in the sound output.

→ "LARGE" has been set for the speaker(s) that are incapable of reproducing bass frequencies effectively. Set the speaker(s) to "SMALL" (see page 16).
→ Set the LFE MIX parameter lower (see page 22).

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

→ Turn on the sound field.
→ Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set to A or B when you use two sets of front speakers.

No picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or on the monitor.

→ Select the appropriate function on the amplifier.
→ Set your TV to the appropriate input mode (press TV/VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs).
→ Place your TV away from the audio components.

The remote does not function.

→ Point the remote at the remote sensor R on the amplifier.
→ Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the amplifier.
→ Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.
→ Make sure you select the correct function on the remote.
→ Pressing TV CONTROL ON sets the remote to operate the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons before operating the amplifier (etc.).
→ Press POWER on the main unit to turn on the amplifier and check the FUNCTION HOOKUP setting of the component you want to use. If the component is set to NO, the amplifier and the component will not turn on when you press respective SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button.

Specifications

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT

Stereo mode (8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD 0.09%)

100 W + 100 W

Surround mode (8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.8%)

Front: 100 W/ch

Center*: 100 W

Rear*: 100 W/ch

*Depending on the sound field settings and the source, sound will not be output.

Dynamic power output

155 W + 155 W, 8 ohms

220 W + 220 W, 4 ohms

Harmonic distortion at rated output

Less than 0.09% (with DIRECT PASS on)

Frequency response

PHONO: RIAA equalization curve

±0.5 dB

CD, TAPE, DAT/MD, VIDEO 1, 2:

10 Hz - 50 kHz ^+0_-1 dB (with DIRECT PASS on)

Inputs

	Sensitivity	Impedance	S/N (weighting network, input level)
PHONO	2.5 mV 50 kilohms		75 dB**(A, 2.5 mV)
CD, TAPE, DAT/MD, TUNER, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, LD, TV	150 mV	50 kilohms	82 dB**(A, 150 mV)
LD AC-3 RF	—	75 Ω	100 dB(A, 20 kHz LPF)
LD, CD, DAT/MD OPTICAL	—	—	100 dB(A, 20 kHz LPF)
LD COAXIAL	— 75 Ω		100 dB(A, 20 kHz LPF)

** '78 IHF

Outputs VIDEO 1, 2 AUDIO OUT:

Voltage: 150 mV, Impedance: 10 kilohms

WOOFER:

Voltage: 2 V

Impedance: 1 kilohms

PHONES:

Accepts low and high impedance headphones

BASS BOOST +6 dB at 50 Hz

Digital signal processor section

Modulation (A/D conversion)

High Density Linear Converter

Demodulation (D/A conversion)

High Density Linear Converter

(Advanced pulse D/A converter)

Sampling frequency

48 kHz

Surround LFE MIX: MUTE, -20 - 0 dB, 0.5 dB step

D. RANGE COMP: OFF, 0.1 - 0.9, STD, MAX

REAR level: -20 - +10 dB, 0.5 dB step

CENTER level: -20 - +10 dB, 0.5 dB step

SUB WOOFER level: -20 - +10 dB, 0.5 dB step

EFFECT: 21-step adjustable

WALL: 17-step adjustable

SEAT F/R: 17-step adjustable

SEAT L/R: 17-step adjustable

REVERB time: 17-step adjustable

Depending on the sound field, some parameters

may not be adjustable (see page 21).

Equalizer BAND: BASS/TREBLE

Turnover frequency:

Bass: 99 Hz - 992 Hz

Treble: 1.0 kHz - 8.6 kHz

Level: ±10 dB, 0.5 dB step

Video section

Inputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

Outputs 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

System Preamplifier section:

Low-noise NF type equalizer

Power amplifier section:

Pure-complementary SEPP

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

290 W

AC outlets 1 switched, maximum

100 W

including projecting parts and controls

Mass (Approx.) 9.8 kg

Supplied accessories

See page 4.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Glossary

Center mode

Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, specify the type of each speaker (page 16) according to your speaker system.

For your reference, the following table shows the relationship between the speaker type parameters and the center mode.

FS CS RS C.Mode

SMALL SMALL SMALL —
LARGE SMALL SMALL NORMAL
SMALL SMALL LARGE —
LARGE SMALL LARGE NORMAL
LARGE LARGE SMALL WIDE
LARGE LARGE LARGE WIDE
SMALL LARGE SMALL —
SMALL LARGE LARGE —
SMALL NO SMALL —
LARGE NO SMALL PHANTOM
LARGE NO LARGE PHANTOM
SMALL NO LARGE —
LARGE SMALL NO —
LARGE LARGE NO 3CH LOGIC
SMALL SMALL NO —
SMALL LARGE NO —
FS: Front speaker size	RS: Rear speaker size
CS: Center speaker size	C.Mode: Dolby Pro Logic center mode

Delay time

Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers. By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position, and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position.

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

This is a new digital surround system proposed to reproduce Dolby SR-D (the 3 dimensional sound system developed for use in movie theaters) in the home. This technology allows you to enjoy the full 5.1 ch soundtrack intended by the filmmaker, in the comfort of your own home.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programs and movies. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels: off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, left-to-right panning, and music. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic, you should have at least one pair of rear speakers and/or one center speaker. You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect.

Effect level

Combination of the level of early reflections and reverberation. You can adjust the effect level in 21 levels. As you select higher levels, the room becomes "live," and as you select lower levels, the room becomes "dead."

Parameter

Variable of sound that composes sound image, such as tone or delay time. You can customize the pre-programmed sound fields by adjusting parameters to suit your listening situation.

Sound field

Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment.

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall.

- Types of sound

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

Table of Functions of the SET UP Button

You can make various settings using the SET UP button on the main unit and the digital processing control buttons. Operations related to each menu are explained in the previous sections. The table below describes how to access each menu.

Press SET UP repeatedly to select*	Press ∧ or ∨ to select	Then press < or > to select	See page
SPEAKER SETUP	FRONT SP. LARGE or SMALL 16
	CENTER SP. LARGE, SMALL, or NO 16
	REAR SP.
	REAR SP. SIDE or BEHIND 16
	SUB WOOFER YES or NO 16
FUNCTION HOOKUP VIDEO 1 CONNECT or NO 13
		VIDEO 2
		LD
		TV
		TAPE
		DAT/MD
		CD
		TUNER
		PHONO
OTHER SETUP	CENTER DELAY	0 to 5ms (in 1 ms steps)	16
	REAR DELAY	0 to 15ms (in 5 ms steps)	16
	DIMMER	among 4 levels of brightness	12

* "PLEASE PUSH CURSOR" appears in the display after 4 seconds you press the SET UP button.

Rear Panel Descriptions

1 LD IN AC-3 RF
② LD IN/CD IN/DAT/MD IN/OUT OPTICAL
3 SIGNAL GND
4 TV
5 LD
6 VIDEO 2
7 VIDEO 1

Remote Button Descriptions

Page numbers in parentheses refer to procedures that use the remote button. In these procedures, the remote button is either required or used in place of a main-unit button with the same function and name (or a similar name). Refer to the table on the next page for an explanation of remote buttons not indicated below or for remote buttons without a corresponding button on the main unit.

1 SLEEP (15)
2 LEARN (25)
3 VISUAL POWER (25)
4 SYSTEM OFF (13, 25)
5 SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION (11, 12, 14, 15, 24, 25)
6 TV/VIDEO (13)

7 TEST TONE (17)
8 CENTER LEVEL +/− (17)
9 REAR LEVEL +/− (17)
10 BASS BOOST (12)
11 MASTER VOL +/− (11, 25)
12 MUTING (12)
13 DPC MODE (14, 22)
14 DIGITAL PROCESSING CONTROL (12 to 17, 22, 23)

15 DIRECT (12)
16 EQ/TONE, BAND (22)
17 SOUND FIELD ON/OFF, GENRE, MODE (17, 18)
18 BACKGROUND (24)
19 Numeric buttons (24)
20 TV CONTROL ON (13)

Additional Information

Remote Button	Operates Function Remote
0-9, >10 Tuner Selects preset numbers.
	CD player/MD deck/LD player	Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10.
	TV/VCR Selects channel numbers.
CH/PRESET +/-	Tuner Scans and selects preset stations.
		Selects preset channels.TV/V
	CD playerDISC	Selects discs (CD player with multi-disc changer only).
D.TUNING Tuner Selects the direct tuning mode.
	CD playerD. SKI	Skips discs (CD player with multi-disc changer only).
SHIFT	Tuner Selects the memory bank.
◀◀/▶▶ CD player Searches tracks (forward or backward).
			deck/VCR/LD player	Fast forwards or rewinds.Tap
|◀◀/▶▶|	CD player/ MD deck/LD player	Skips tracks.
||	CD player/ Tape deck/MD deck/LD player/VCR	Pauses play or record. (Also starts recording with components in record standby.)
▶	CD player/ Tape deck/MD deck/LD player/VCR	Starts play.
■	CD player/ Tape deck/MD deck/LD player/VCR	Stops play.
◀	Tape deck Starts play on the reverse side.
●	Tape deck Sets tape decks to the record standby mode.
●+▶	Tape deck/MD deck/VCR	Starts recording when pressed with ▶ (or ◀ on tape deck).

Operates Function
Button
RMS DIRECTION	Tape deck Selects tape direction (tape decks with the RMS* function only).
RMS CLEAR Tape deck Clears RMS program (tape decks with the RMS function only).
RMS DIRECTION◀/▶	Tape deck Programs tracks (tape deck with the RMS* function only).
ENTER	TV/VCR/DBS tuner/CD player	Changes channels/discs when used with 0-9.
VISUAL POWER	tuner/LD player	Turns on or off the power.TV/VCR/DBS
	TV-/--	Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit (in Europe only).
	TVSUB CH +/-	Selects preset channels for the small picture.**
<MD	TVPOSITION	Changes the position of the small picture.**
	TVSWAP	Swaps the small and the large picture.**
	TVP IN P	Activates the picture-in-picture function.**
	TVJUMP	Jumps back and forth between the previous and current channels.
	VCRANT TV/VRElects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program.
+/-	TVMASTER VOINormally, adjusts the master volume of the amplifier.If TV CONTROL ON was pressed, it adjusts the volume on the TV.
	TVMUTING	Normally, mutes the sound from the amplifier.If TV CONTROL ON was pressed, the sound on the TV itself is muted.
	SMAPplicable.—
5.1 INPUT	—	Not applicable.

* RMS: Random Music Sensor
** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function

A

Adjusting delay time 16 effect and surround sound parameters 22 equalizer parameters 22 speaker volume 17

B

Background operation 24 Battery 4

C

Center mode 28 Connecting. See Hookups Customizing remote 24, 25 sound field 20-23

D

Delay time 16,28
Dolby Digital 16,28
Dolby Pro Logic
Surround 28
Dolby Surround setup
Dolby Digital 16,17
Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, G

Editing. See Recording Effect level 21, 28

H

Hookups AC power cord 10 audio components 5 digital components 9 overview 4 speakers 6,7 TV/VCRs 8

I, J, K

Indexing program source 14

L

Labeling. See Indexing program source

M, N, O

Making components selectable/unselectable 13

P, Q

Parameter 21-23, 28

R

Recording on an audio tape or MD 14 on a video tape 15 Remote changing the setting 24 clearing the signals 25 controlling non-Sony components 25 background operation 24 programming 25

S, T

Selecting a component input mode 11 on the main unit 11 using the remote 12, 13 Sleep timer 15 Sound field adjustable parameters 21 customizing 20-23 pre-programmed 18-20, 28 resetting 23 Speakers connection 6,7 placement 7 selecting speaker system 7 specifying the speaker type and location of the rear speakers 16 Supplied accessories 4 Surround sound 16, 17, 28

U, V

Unpacking 4

W, X, Y, Z

Watching TV/video programs 12

Names of controls

Buttons

BACKGROUND 24
BASS BOOST 11
CENTER LEVEL +/-
DIMMER 11
DIRECT PASS 11
DISPLAY 14
DPC MODE 14, 20
GENRE 17, 18
INPUT MODE 11

LEARN 25 MASTER VOL +/- 25

MODE 10, 17, 18 MUTING 10, 12 REAR LEVEL +/- 17

SET UP 11, 16 SLEEP 15

SOUND FIELD ON/OFF 17, 18, 20 SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION 12, 24, 25 SYSTEM OFF 12, 25 TEST TONE 17 TV CONTROL ON 12 VIDEO/AUDIO FUNCTION 10, 11, 14 VISUAL POWER 25 </>/( digital processing control ) 11, 14, 16, 17, 20 Numeric buttons 24

Switch and selector

POWER 10, 11, 20 SPEAKERS 7, 11

Connectors and terminals

Selecting a Component

Example1: Playing a CD

Press repeatedly until the CD indicator lights up.

Turn on the CD player.

Start playing.

Example2: Watching a video tape

Press repeatedly until the VIDEO 1 indicator lights up.

Turn on the VCR.

Start playing.

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields

Example: Watching a Dolby Surround-encoded movie on a laser disc player connected to LD

Press repeatedly until the LD indicator lights up.

Press repeatedly to select DOLBY.

Press repeatedly to select NORMAL SURROUND or ENHANCED SURROUND.

Turn on the LD player.

Start playing.

AVERTISSEMENT

Diagram showing a device transitioning from a battery pack to a motor (no text or symbols present)

Tuner

Platine à cassette

Platine DAT ou platine MD

Tourne-disque

GENRE	MODE	EFFECT	WALL SEAT (F/R/L-R)/REV
			LEE MIX/D.COMP		R (BAL/LEV)* W LEV*
					C LEV*	EQ
DOLBY	NORMAL			●	●	●
	ENHANCED			●	●	●
MOVIE	C STUDIO A	●		●	●	●
	C STUDIO B	●		●	●	●
	C STUDIO C	●		●	●	●
	S THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	M THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	L THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	N THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	MONO MOVIE	●	●	●	●	●
3D	VIRTUAL ENHANCED A	●		●	●	●
	VIRTUAL ENHANCED B	●		●	●	●
	VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT	●		●	●	●
	VIRTUAL MULTI REAR	●		●	●	●
MUSIC	S HALL	●	●	●	●	●
	L HALL	●	●	●	●	●
	S OPERA HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	L OPERA HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	S JAZZ CLUB	●	●	●	●	●
	L JAZZ CLUB	●	●	●	●	●
	CHURCH	●	●	●	●	●
	LIVE HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	ACOUSTIC					●
	KARAOKE	●			●
SPORTS	ARENA	●	●	●	●	●
	STADIUM	●	●	●	●	●
GAME	GAME	●	●	●	●	●

Diagram showing a device transitioning from a battery to a motor (no text or symbols present)

Aansluitingen

DAT deck of minidisc-recorder

Platenspeler

DAT deck of minidisc-recorder

graph TD
    A["Versterker"] --> B["Digital"]
    B --> C["Digital Display"]
    C --> D["Output Port"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

GENRE	MODE	EFFECT	WALL/SEAT (F/R/L-R)/REV
			LFE MIX/D.COMP		R(BAL/LEV)* W LEV*
				C LEV*	EQ
DOLBY	NORMAL			●	●	●
	ENHANCED			●	●	●
MOVIE	C STUDIO A	●		●	●	●
	C STUDIO B	●		●	●	●
	C STUDIO C	●		●	●	●
	S THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	M THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	L THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	N THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	MONO MOVIE	●	●	●	●	●
3D	VIRTUAL ENHANCED A	●		●	●	●
	VIRTUAL ENHANCED B	●		●	●	●
	VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT	●		●	●	●
	VIRTUAL MULTI REAR	●		●	●	●
MUSIC	S HALL	●	●	●	●	●
	L HALL	●	●	●	●	●
	S OPERA HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	L OPERA HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	S JAZZ CLUB	●	●	●	●	●
	L JAZZ CLUB	●	●	●	●	●
	CHURCH	●	●	●	●	●
	LIVE HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	ACOUSTIC					●
	KARAOKE	●			●
SPORTS	ARENA	●	●	●	●	●
	STADIUM	●	●	●	●	●
GAME	GAME	●	●	●	●	●

1 LD IN AC-3 RF
② LD IN/CD IN/DAT/MD IN/OUT OPTICAL
3 SIGNAL GND
4 TV
5 LD
6 VIDEO 2
7VIDEO 1

8 MONITOR
9 WOOFER
10 SURROUND SPEAKERS (REAR)
11 SURROUND SPEAKERS (CENTER)
12 WIRELESS REAR SPEAKER
13 AC OUTLET
14 Netsnoer

15 FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B)
16 TAPE
17 DAT/MD
18 CD
19 TUNER
20 PHONO
21 LD IN COAXIAL

Schakel de videorecorder in.

INNEHÅLLSFÖRTECKNING

Förberedelser

Uppackning 4

Diagram showing a device transitioning from a battery to a control panel (no text or symbols present)

GENRE	MODE	EFFECT	WALL/SEAT (FRI-L-R)/REV
			LFE MIX.D.COMP		R (BAL/LEV)* W LEV*
			C LEV*		EQ
DOLBY	NORMAL		●	●	●	●
	ENHANCED		●	●	●	●
MOVIE	C STUDIO A	●	●	●	●	●
	C STUDIO B	●	●	●	●	●
	C STUDIO C	●	●	●	●	●
	S THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	M THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	L THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	N THEATER	●	●	●	●	●
	MONO MOVIE	●	●	●	●	●
3D	VIRTUAL ENHANCED A	●	●	●	●	●
	VIRTUAL ENHANCED B	●	●	●	●	●
	VIRTUAL REAR SHIFT	●	●	●	●	●
	VIRTUAL MULTI REAR	●	●	●	●	●
MUSIC	S HALL	●	●	●	●	●
	L HALL	●	●	●	●	●
	S OPERA HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	L OPERA HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	S JAZZ CLUB	●	●	●	●	●
	L JAZZ CLUB	●	●	●	●	●
	CHURCH	●	●	●	●	●
	LIVE HOUSE	●	●	●	●	●
	ACOUSTIC					●
	KARAOKE	●		●		●
SPORTS	ARENA	●	●	●	●	●
	STADIUM	●	●	●	●	●
GAME	GAME	●	●	●	●	●

D. RANGE COMP: OFF, 0.1 - 0.9, STD, MAX

REAR-nivå: -20 - +10 dB, steg om 0,5 dB

CENTER-nivå: -20 - +10 dB, steg om 0,5 dB

Surroundljud 16, 17, 28

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