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STR-DA1500ES
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
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Description and location of parts
Front panel
About the indicators on the display
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Name
Function
" /
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on
or off (page 20, 30).
or off (page 20, 30).
# SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/
A+B)
A+B)
Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of
the front speakers (page 21).
the front speakers (page 21).
$ TONE MODE
Adjust the bass and treble
level of the speakers. Press
TONE MODE repeatedly to
select bass or treble, then turn
TONE +/– to adjust the level
(page 25).
level of the speakers. Press
TONE MODE repeatedly to
select bass or treble, then turn
TONE +/– to adjust the level
(page 25).
TONE +/–
% TUNING
MODE
Press to operate a tuner (FM/
AM) and satellite radio (XM/
SIRIUS) (page 29, 36, 37).
AM) and satellite radio (XM/
SIRIUS) (page 29, 36, 37).
TUNING +/–
& Remote
sensor
Receives signals from remote
commander.
commander.
' Display
window
The current status of the
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 6).
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 6).
( DISPLAY
Press repeatedly to select
information displayed on the
display (page 46).
information displayed on the
display (page 46).
) MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 23).
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 23).
* MASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 22).
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 22).
+ INPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input
source to play back (page 22,
23, 46, 47, 48).
source to play back (page 22,
23, 46, 47, 48).
, DIMMER
Press repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display.
brightness of the display.
- SLEEP
Press to activate the sleep
timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically (page
47).
timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically (page
47).
. TONE ON/OFF Press to turn the bass and
treble on or off.
/ MEMORY/
ENTER
Press to store a station or
enter the selection when
selecting the settings (page
20, 31, 39).
enter the selection when
selecting the settings (page
20, 31, 39).
0 FM MODE
Press to select the FM
monaural or stereo reception
(page 29).
monaural or stereo reception
(page 29).
1 FM/AM
Press to select FM or AM
station.
station.
2 PHONES jack Connects to headphones
(page 53).
3 SP A/SP B
Lights up according to the
speaker system used (page
21). However, these
indicators do not light up if
the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
speaker system used (page
21). However, these
indicators do not light up if
the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
4 SLEEP
Lights up when the sleep
timer is activated.
timer is activated.
5 ZONE 2
Lights up when operation in
zone 2 is being enabled.
zone 2 is being enabled.
6 Tuning
indicators
Lights up when the receiver
tunes in radio stations, or
satellite radio stations.
tunes in radio stations, or
satellite radio stations.
CAT
Lights up when the category
mode is set to “ONE CAT”
during the satellite radio
operation.
mode is set to “ONE CAT”
during the satellite radio
operation.
SAT
Lights up when the satellite
radio is connected and “XM
RADIO” or “SIRIUS” is
selected.
radio is connected and “XM
RADIO” or “SIRIUS” is
selected.
MEMORY
Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 31), etc., is
activated.
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 31), etc., is
activated.
MONO
Monaural broadcast
ST
Stereo broadcast
A preset station number
appears when the preset radio
station is selected.
Note
The preset station number
will change accordingly to
the preset station you select.
For details on presetting
radio station, see page 31.
A preset station number
appears when the preset radio
station is selected.
Note
The preset station number
will change accordingly to
the preset station you select.
For details on presetting
radio station, see page 31.
Name
Function
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Rear panel
" ANTENNA section
FM
ANTENNA
jack
jack
Connects to the
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 19).
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 19).
AM
ANTENNA
jack
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 19).
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 19).
XM jack
Connects to the XM
Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock (not
supplied) (page 34).
Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock (not
supplied) (page 34).
SIRIUS jack
Connects to a
SiriusConnect
Home tuner (not
supplied)
(page 34).
SiriusConnect
Home tuner (not
supplied)
(page 34).
# DMPORT
DMPORT
jack
Connects to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 45).
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 45).
$ RS232C port
Used for
maintenance and
service.
maintenance and
service.
% Control jacks for Sony equipment
and other external components
IR REMOTE
IN/OUT jacks
IN/OUT jacks
Connect an IR
repeater (page 48).
repeater (page 48).
TRIGGER
OUT jack
OUT jack
Connects to an
interlock on/off of
the power supply of
other 12V
TRIGGER
compliant
components, or the
amplifier/receiver
of zone 2 (page 28).
interlock on/off of
the power supply of
other 12V
TRIGGER
compliant
components, or the
amplifier/receiver
of zone 2 (page 28).
& SPEAKERS section
Connects to the
speakers (page 13).
speakers (page 13).
' AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a tape
deck or MD deck,
etc. (page 14).
deck or MD deck,
etc. (page 14).
White (L)
Red (R)
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* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page
16–18).
16–18).
You can use the supplied RM-AAU056
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 51).
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 51).
RM-AAU056
( VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a VCR,
DVD player, etc.
(page 16–18).
DVD player, etc.
(page 16–18).
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
OUT* jacks
AUDIO OUT
jacks
VIDEO OUT
jack
jacks
VIDEO OUT
jack
Connects to the
component in zone
2 (page 49).
component in zone
2 (page 49).
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
Remote commander
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Name
Function
" TV /
(on/standby)
Press TV
/ and TV (1) at
the same time to turn the TV
on or off.
on or off.
AV
/
(on/standby)
Press to turn on or off the
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 51).
If you press
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 51).
If you press
/ (#) at the
same time, it will turn off the
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
/
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (
each time you press the input
buttons (
$).
# /
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off.
off.
If zone 2 is selected, only the
main receiver is turned on or
off with this button. To turn
off all components including
an amplifier in zone 2, press
main receiver is turned on or
off with this button. To turn
off all components including
an amplifier in zone 2, press
/ and AV / (") at the
same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Saving the power in standby
mode.
When “RS232C” (page 28) is
set to “OFF”.
mode.
When “RS232C” (page 28) is
set to “OFF”.
$ Input buttons Press one of the buttons to
select the component you
want to use. When you press
any of the input buttons, the
receiver turns on. The buttons
are factory assigned to control
Sony components.
want to use. When you press
any of the input buttons, the
receiver turns on. The buttons
are factory assigned to control
Sony components.
You can change the button
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 51.
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 51.
% TONE ON/OFF Press to turn the bass and
treble on or off.
& DIMMER
Press repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display.
brightness of the display.
Name
Function
' BD/DVD
MENU
Press to display the menu of
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on
the TV screen. Then, use
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on
the TV screen. Then, use
7, W,
#, C and
(
RL) to perform
menu operations.
( DISC SKIP
Press to skip a disc when
using a multi-disc changer.
using a multi-disc changer.
) D.TUNING
Press to enter direct tuning
mode.
mode.
* ENTER
Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder or satellite tuner.
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder or satellite tuner.
MEMORY
Press to store a station during
tuner operation.
tuner operation.
+ AMP MENU
Press to display the menu of
the receiver. Then, use
the receiver. Then, use
7, W,
#, C and
(
RL) to perform
menu operations.
, TOOLS/
OPTIONS
Press to display and select the
options of the DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player.
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and
TV (
options of the DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player.
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and
TV (
1) at the same time to
display the options applicable
to the Sony TV.
to the Sony TV.
- MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound.
Press MUTING and TV (
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound.
Press MUTING and TV (
1)
at the same time to activate
the TV’s muting function.
the TV’s muting function.
. TV VOL
+
a)
/–
Press TV VOL +/– and TV
(
(
1) at the same time to adjust
the volume level of the TV.
MASTER
VOL +
a)
/–
Press to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time.
level of all speakers at the
same time.
/ MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(
1) at the same time to
display the TV’s menu.
Then, use
Then, use
7, W, #, C and
(
RL) to perform menu
operations.
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Name
Function
0 /
b)
Press to skip a track of the CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape deck
or Blu-ray disc player.
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape deck
or Blu-ray disc player.
REPLAY
/
ADVANCE
Press to replay the previous
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR,
DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR,
DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.
N/.
b)
Press to
– search tracks in the forward/
– search tracks in the forward/
reverse direction of the
DVD player.
DVD player.
– start fast forward/rewind of
the VCR, CD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape
deck or Blu-ray disc player.
recorder, MD deck, tape
deck or Blu-ray disc player.
)
a)b)
Press to start playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD
player, DVD recorder, MD
deck or Blu-ray disc player.
VCR, CD player, DVD
player, DVD recorder, MD
deck or Blu-ray disc player.
9
b)
Press to pause playback or
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape deck
or Blu-ray disc player. (Also
starts recording with
components in recording
standby.)
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape deck
or Blu-ray disc player. (Also
starts recording with
components in recording
standby.)
Y
b)
Press to stop playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD
player, DVD recorder, MD
deck, tape deck or Blu-ray
disc player.
VCR, CD player, DVD
player, DVD recorder, MD
deck, tape deck or Blu-ray
disc player.
TV CH +/–
Press TV CH +/– and TV (
1)
at the same time to select
preset TV channels.
preset TV channels.
CATEGORY
+/–
Press to select a category for
satellite tuner (page 37).
satellite tuner (page 37).
PRESET +/–
Press to select
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
or satellite tuner.
TUNING +/–
Press to scan a station.
CATEGORY
MODE
MODE
Press to select the category
mode for satellite tuner (page
37).
mode for satellite tuner (page
37).
FM MODE
Press to select the FM
monaural or stereo reception.
monaural or stereo reception.
Name
Function
1 TV
Press TV and the button with
orange printing at the same
time to enable TV operation.
orange printing at the same
time to enable TV operation.
2 RETURN/
EXIT
0
Press to
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the
menu or on-screen guide of
the DVD recorder, DVD
player, satellite tuner or Blu-
ray disc player is displayed
on the TV screen.
the DVD recorder, DVD
player, satellite tuner or Blu-
ray disc player is displayed
on the TV screen.
Press RETURN/EXIT
0
and TV (
1) at the same time
to return to the previous menu
or exit the TV’s menu while
the menu is displayed on the
TV screen.
or exit the TV’s menu while
the menu is displayed on the
TV screen.
3
7/W/#/C
After pressing BD/DVD
MENU (
MENU (
'), AMP MENU
(
), or MENU/HOME (/),
press
7, W, # or C to select the
settings. Then, press
to
enter the selection if you have
pressed BD/DVD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press
pressed BD/DVD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press
also to enter the
selection of the receiver,
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder or Blu-ray disc
player.
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder or Blu-ray disc
player.
4 DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray
disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray
disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (
1)
at the same time to display
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
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a)
The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and
) buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the receiver.
) buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the receiver.
b)
This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter operation. For details on the
function of the button, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
PORT adapter operation. For details on the
function of the button, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
Name
Function
5 -/--
Press to select the channel
entry mode, either one or two
digit of the VCR, satellite
tuner, etc.
entry mode, either one or two
digit of the VCR, satellite
tuner, etc.
Press -/-- and TV (
1) at the
same time to select the
channel entry mode, either
one or two digits of the TV.
channel entry mode, either
one or two digits of the TV.
>10/
-
Press to select
– track numbers over 10 of the
– track numbers over 10 of the
VCR, satellite tuner, MD
deck or CD player.
deck or CD player.
– channel numbers of the
Digital CATV terminal.
CLEAR
Press to clear a mistake when
you press the incorrect
numeric button.
you press the incorrect
numeric button.
6 Numeric
buttons
(number 5
(number 5
a)
)
Press to
– preset/tune to preset
– preset/tune to preset
stations.
– select track numbers of the
CD player, DVD player,
DVD recorder, MD deck or
Blu-ray disc player. Press
DVD recorder, MD deck or
Blu-ray disc player. Press
0/10 to select track number
10.
10.
– select channel numbers of
the VCR or satellite tuner.
Press the numeric buttons and
TV (
TV (
1) at the same time to
select the TV channels.
7 SLEEP
Press to activate the Sleep
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically.
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically.
8 TV INPUT
Press TV INPUT and TV (
1)
at the same time to select the
input signal (TV input or
video input).
input signal (TV input or
video input).
9 ZONE /
Press ZONE
/ to turn the
zone 2 on or off.
ZONE INPUT
Press ZONE INPUT
repeatedly to select the input
source for zone 2.
repeatedly to select the input
source for zone 2.
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Description and location of parts
Front panel
About the indicators on the display
SPA
SP B
SP B
ZONE 2
RDS
MEMORY
ST
MONO SLEEP
RL
X
XB
RM
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Name
Function
" /
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on
or off (page 19).
or off (page 19).
# SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/
A+B)
A+B)
Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of
the front speakers (page 20).
the front speakers (page 20).
$ TONE MODE
Adjust the bass and treble
level of the speakers. Press
TONE MODE repeatedly to
select bass or treble, then turn
TONE +/– to adjust the level
(page 24).
level of the speakers. Press
TONE MODE repeatedly to
select bass or treble, then turn
TONE +/– to adjust the level
(page 24).
TONE +/–
% TUNING
MODE
Press to operate a tuner
(FM/AM) (page 28).
TUNING +/–
& Remote
sensor
Receives signals from remote
commander.
commander.
' Display
window
The current status of the
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 5).
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 5).
( DISPLAY
Press repeatedly to select
information displayed on the
display (page 35).
information displayed on the
display (page 35).
) MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 21).
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 21).
* MASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 21).
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 21).
+ INPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input
source to play back (page 21,
22, 35, 36, 37).
source to play back (page 21,
22, 35, 36, 37).
, DIMMER
Press repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display.
brightness of the display.
- SLEEP
Press to activate the sleep
timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically (page
36).
timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically (page
36).
. TONE ON/OFF Press to turn the bass and
treble on or off.
/ MEMORY/
ENTER
Press to store a station or
enter the selection when
selecting the settings (page
19, 29).
enter the selection when
selecting the settings (page
19, 29).
0 FM MODE
Press to select the FM
monaural or stereo reception
(page 28).
monaural or stereo reception
(page 28).
1 FM/AM
Press to select FM or AM
station.
station.
2 PHONES jack Connects to headphones
(page 42).
3 SP A/SP B
Lights up according to the
speaker system used (page
20). However, these
indicators do not light up if
the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
speaker system used (page
20). However, these
indicators do not light up if
the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
4 SLEEP
Lights up when the sleep
timer is activated.
timer is activated.
5 ZONE 2
Lights up when operation in
zone 2 is being enabled.
zone 2 is being enabled.
6 Tuning
indicators
Lights up when the receiver
tunes in radio stations.
tunes in radio stations.
MEMORY
Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 29), etc., is
activated.
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 29), etc., is
activated.
RDS
Lights up when a station that
provides RDS services is
tuned in.
Note
“RDS” appears for models of
area code CEL, CEK only.
provides RDS services is
tuned in.
Note
“RDS” appears for models of
area code CEL, CEK only.
MONO
Monaural broadcast
ST
Stereo broadcast
A preset station number
appears when the preset radio
station is selected.
Note
The preset station number
will change accordingly to
the preset station you select.
For details on presetting
radio station, see page 29.
A preset station number
appears when the preset radio
station is selected.
Note
The preset station number
will change accordingly to
the preset station you select.
For details on presetting
radio station, see page 29.
Name
Function
7
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Rear panel
" ANTENNA section
FM
ANTENNA
jack
jack
Connects to the
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 18).
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 18).
AM
ANTENNA
jack
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 18).
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 18).
# DMPORT
DMPORT
jack
Connects to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 34).
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 34).
$ RS232C port
Used for
maintenance and
service.
maintenance and
service.
% Control jacks for Sony equipment
and other external components
IR REMOTE
IN/OUT jacks
IN/OUT jacks
Connect an IR
repeater (page 37).
repeater (page 37).
TRIGGER
OUT jack
OUT jack
Connects to an
interlock on/off of
the power supply of
other 12V
TRIGGER
compliant
components, or the
amplifier/receiver
of zone 2 (page 26).
interlock on/off of
the power supply of
other 12V
TRIGGER
compliant
components, or the
amplifier/receiver
of zone 2 (page 26).
& SPEAKERS section
Connects to the
speakers (page 12).
speakers (page 12).
' AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a tape
deck or MD deck,
etc. (page 13).
deck or MD deck,
etc. (page 13).
White (L)
Red (R)
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* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV (page
15–17).
15–17).
You can use the supplied RM-AAU056
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 40).
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 40).
RM-AAU056
( VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a VCR,
DVD player, etc.
(page 15–17).
DVD player, etc.
(page 15–17).
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
OUT* jacks
AUDIO OUT
jacks
VIDEO OUT
jack
jacks
VIDEO OUT
jack
Connects to the
component in zone
2 (page 38).
component in zone
2 (page 38).
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
Remote commander
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Name
Function
" TV /
(on/standby)
Press TV
/ and TV (1) at
the same time to turn the TV
on or off.
on or off.
AV
/
(on/standby)
Press to turn on or off the
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 40).
If you press
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 40).
If you press
/ (#) at the
same time, it will turn off the
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
/
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (
each time you press the input
buttons (
$).
# /
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off.
off.
If zone 2 is selected, only the
main receiver is turned on or
off with this button. To turn
off all components including
an amplifier in zone 2, press
main receiver is turned on or
off with this button. To turn
off all components including
an amplifier in zone 2, press
/ and AV / (") at the
same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Saving the power in standby
mode.
When “RS232C” (page 27) is
set to “OFF”.
mode.
When “RS232C” (page 27) is
set to “OFF”.
$ Input buttons Press one of the buttons to
select the component you
want to use. When you press
any of the input buttons, the
receiver turns on. The buttons
are factory assigned to control
Sony components.
want to use. When you press
any of the input buttons, the
receiver turns on. The buttons
are factory assigned to control
Sony components.
You can change the button
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 40.
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 40.
% TONE ON/OFF Press to turn the bass and
treble on or off.
& DIMMER
Press repeatedly to adjust the
brightness of the display.
brightness of the display.
' BD/DVD
MENU
Press to display the menu of
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on
the TV screen. Then, use
the DVD or Blu-ray disc on
the TV screen. Then, use
7, W,
#, C and
(
RL) to perform
menu operations.
Name
Function
( DISC SKIP
Press to skip a disc when
using a multi-disc changer.
using a multi-disc changer.
) D.TUNING
Press to enter direct tuning
mode.
mode.
* ENTER
Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder or satellite tuner.
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder or satellite tuner.
MEMORY
Press to store a station during
tuner operation.
tuner operation.
+ AMP MENU
Press to display the menu of
the receiver. Then, use
the receiver. Then, use
7, W,
#, C and
(
RL) to perform
menu operations.
, TOOLS/
OPTIONS
Press to display and select the
options of the DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player.
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and
TV (
options of the DVD player or
Blu-ray disc player.
Press TOOLS/OPTIONS and
TV (
1) at the same time to
display the options applicable
to the Sony TV.
to the Sony TV.
- MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound.
Press MUTING and TV (
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound.
Press MUTING and TV (
1)
at the same time to activate
the TV’s muting function.
the TV’s muting function.
. TV VOL
+
a)
/–
Press TV VOL +/– and TV
(
(
1) at the same time to adjust
the volume level of the TV.
MASTER
VOL +
a)
/–
Press to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time.
level of all speakers at the
same time.
/ MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(
1) at the same time to
display the TV’s menu.
Then, use
Then, use
7, W, #, C and
(
RL) to perform menu
operations.
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10
GB
0 /
b)
Press to skip a track of the CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape deck
or Blu-ray disc player.
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape deck
or Blu-ray disc player.
REPLAY
/
ADVANCE
Press to replay the previous
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR,
DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR,
DVD player or Blu-ray disc
player.
N/.
b)
Press to
– search tracks in the forward/
– search tracks in the forward/
reverse direction of the
DVD player.
DVD player.
– start fast forward/rewind of
the VCR, CD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape
deck or Blu-ray disc player.
recorder, MD deck, tape
deck or Blu-ray disc player.
)
a)b)
Press to start playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD
player, DVD recorder, MD
deck or Blu-ray disc player.
VCR, CD player, DVD
player, DVD recorder, MD
deck or Blu-ray disc player.
9
b)
Press to pause playback or
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape deck
or Blu-ray disc player. (Also
starts recording with
components in recording
standby.)
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck, tape deck
or Blu-ray disc player. (Also
starts recording with
components in recording
standby.)
Y
b)
Press to stop playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD
player, DVD recorder, MD
deck, tape deck or Blu-ray
disc player.
VCR, CD player, DVD
player, DVD recorder, MD
deck, tape deck or Blu-ray
disc player.
TV CH +/–
Press TV CH +/– and TV (
1)
at the same time to select
preset TV channels.
preset TV channels.
PRESET +/–
Press to select
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR
or satellite tuner.
TUNING +/–
Press to scan a station.
FM MODE
Press to select the FM
monaural or stereo reception.
monaural or stereo reception.
1 TV
Press TV and the button with
orange printing at the same
time to enable TV operation.
orange printing at the same
time to enable TV operation.
Name
Function
Name
Function
2 RETURN/
EXIT
0
Press to
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the
menu or on-screen guide of
the DVD recorder, DVD
player, satellite tuner or Blu-
ray disc player is displayed
on the TV screen.
the DVD recorder, DVD
player, satellite tuner or Blu-
ray disc player is displayed
on the TV screen.
Press RETURN/EXIT
0
and TV (
1) at the same time
to return to the previous menu
or exit the TV’s menu while
the menu is displayed on the
TV screen.
or exit the TV’s menu while
the menu is displayed on the
TV screen.
3
7/W/#/C
After pressing BD/DVD
MENU (
MENU (
'), AMP MENU
(
), or MENU/HOME (/),
press
7, W, # or C to select the
settings. Then, press
to
enter the selection if you have
pressed BD/DVD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press
pressed BD/DVD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press
also to enter the
selection of the receiver,
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder or Blu-ray disc
player.
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder or Blu-ray disc
player.
4 DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray
disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player, DVD
recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray
disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (
1)
at the same time to display
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
5 -/--
Press to select the channel
entry mode, either one or two
digit of the VCR, satellite
tuner, etc.
entry mode, either one or two
digit of the VCR, satellite
tuner, etc.
Press -/-- and TV (
1) at the
same time to select the
channel entry mode, either
one or two digits of the TV.
channel entry mode, either
one or two digits of the TV.
>10/
-
Press to select
– track numbers over 10 of the
– track numbers over 10 of the
VCR, satellite tuner, MD
deck or CD player.
deck or CD player.
– channel numbers of the
Digital CATV terminal.
CLEAR
Press to clear a mistake when
you press the incorrect
numeric button.
you press the incorrect
numeric button.
11
GB
a)
The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and
) buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the receiver.
) buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the receiver.
b)
This button is also available for DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter operation. For details on the
function of the button, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
PORT adapter operation. For details on the
function of the button, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
• The CATEGORY +/– and CATEGORY MODE
buttons are not applicable for models of area code
CEL and CEK.
CEL and CEK.
Name
Function
6 Numeric
buttons
(number 5
(number 5
a)
)
Press to
– preset/tune to preset
– preset/tune to preset
stations.
– select track numbers of the
CD player, DVD player,
DVD recorder, MD deck or
Blu-ray disc player. Press
DVD recorder, MD deck or
Blu-ray disc player. Press
0/10 to select track number
10.
10.
– select channel numbers of
the VCR or satellite tuner.
Press the numeric buttons and
TV (
TV (
1) at the same time to
select the TV channels.
7 SLEEP
Press to activate the Sleep
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically.
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically.
8 TV INPUT
Press TV INPUT and TV (
1)
at the same time to select the
input signal (TV input or
video input).
input signal (TV input or
video input).
9 ZONE /
Press ZONE
/ to turn the
zone 2 on or off.
ZONE INPUT
Press ZONE INPUT
repeatedly to select the input
source for zone 2.
repeatedly to select the input
source for zone 2.
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