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STR-DG720
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
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from instruction manual.
from instruction manual.
• US, Canadian model
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Description and location of parts
Getting Started
Front panel
?/1
AUTO CAL MIC
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B)
PHONES
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
MEMORY/
ENTER
CATEGORY
MODE
CATEGORY
TUNING
2CH
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
ANALOG
DIRECT
MUTING
DISPLAY
INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
MASTER VOLUME
TUNING MODE
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Name
Function
A ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on
or off (page 27, 35, 36, 56,
90).
or off (page 27, 35, 36, 56,
90).
B SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B)
Press to select the front
speaker system (page 28).
speaker system (page 28).
C TUNING
MODE
Press or turn to operate the
tuner (FM/AM/XM) (page
57, 63).
tuner (FM/AM/XM) (page
57, 63).
TUNING +/–
D Display
The current status of the
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 7).
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 7).
E Remote
sensor
Receives signals from remote
commander.
commander.
F DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the display
(page 79).
displayed on the display
(page 79).
Name
Function
G INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode
when the same components
are connected to both digital
and analog jacks (page 75).
are connected to both digital
and analog jacks (page 75).
H MASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 33, 34, 35,
36).
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 33, 34, 35,
36).
I MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 34).
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 34).
J ANALOG
DIRECT
Press to listen to high quality
analog sound (page 56).
analog sound (page 56).
K INPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input
source to play back (page 34,
35, 36, 56, 57, 59, 60, 75, 78,
80).
source to play back (page 34,
35, 36, 56, 57, 59, 60, 75, 78,
80).
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Name
Function
L 2CH
Press to select a sound field
(page 51).
(page 51).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
M CATEGORY
MODE
Used when listening to XM
Radio (page 61).
Radio (page 61).
CATEGORY
+/–
+/–
N MEMORY/
ENTER
Press to store a station or
enter the selection when
selecting the settings (page
27, 59, 67).
enter the selection when
selecting the settings (page
27, 59, 67).
O VIDEO 2 IN/
PORTABLE AV
IN jacks
IN jacks
Connects to a portable audio/
video component such as a
camcorder or video game
(page 24, 34).
video component such as a
camcorder or video game
(page 24, 34).
P AUTO CAL
MIC jack
Connects to the supplied
optimizer microphone for the
Auto Calibration function
(page 29).
optimizer microphone for the
Auto Calibration function
(page 29).
Q PHONES jack Connects to headphones
(page 85).
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About the indicators on the display
SW
LFE
SP A
SP B
SP B
L
C
SL
S
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D EX
;
PLIIx
;
T
A
C
T
P
O
L
P
DTS -ES 96/24
MEMORY
ST
MONO
D.RANGE
COAX
HDMI
NEO:6
SB
SBL
R
SR
SBR
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Name
Function
A SW
Lights up when sub woofer
selection is set to “YES” (page
47) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB
WOOFER jack.
selection is set to “YES” (page
47) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB
WOOFER jack.
B LFE
Lights up when the disc being
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
C SP A/SP B
Lights up according to the
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
D ; D/
; D EX
“
; D” lights up when the
receiver is decoding Dolby
Digital signals.
“
Digital signals.
“
; D EX” lights up when the
receiver is decoding Dolby
Digital Surround EX signals.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is set
to “AUTO” (page 75).
Digital Surround EX signals.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is set
to “AUTO” (page 75).
Name
Function
E ; PL/
; PLII/
; PLIIx
“
; PL” lights up when the
receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
“
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
“
; PLII” lights up when the
Pro Logic II Movie/Music/
Game decoder is activated.
“
Game decoder is activated.
“
; PLIIx” lights up when the
Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/
Game decoder is activated.
However, these indicators do
not light up if both the center
and surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40) and you select
a sound field using the A.F.D.
button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
does not function for DTS
format signals or for signals
with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz.
Game decoder is activated.
However, these indicators do
not light up if both the center
and surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40) and you select
a sound field using the A.F.D.
button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
does not function for DTS
format signals or for signals
with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz.
F OPT
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack (page 75).
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack (page 75).
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Name
Function
G DTS/
DTS-ES/
DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24
“DTS” lights up when the
receiver is decoding DTS
signals.
“DTS-ES” lights up when the
receiver is decoding DTS-ES
signals.
“DTS 96/24” lights up when
the receiver is decoding DTS
96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 75).
receiver is decoding DTS
signals.
“DTS-ES” lights up when the
receiver is decoding DTS-ES
signals.
“DTS 96/24” lights up when
the receiver is decoding DTS
96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 75).
H CAT
Lights up when category mode
is set to “ONE CAT” during
XM Radio operation (page 65).
is set to “ONE CAT” during
XM Radio operation (page 65).
I MEMORY
Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 59), etc., is
activated.
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 59), etc., is
activated.
J Tuner
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio
stations (page 57), etc.
receiver to tune in radio
stations (page 57), etc.
K Preset
station
indicators
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio
stations you have preset. For
details on presetting radio
stations, see page 58.
receiver to tune in radio
stations you have preset. For
details on presetting radio
stations, see page 58.
L D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page
38).
compression is activated (page
38).
M NEO:6
Lights up when DTS Neo:6
Cinema/Music decoder is
activated (page 52).
Cinema/Music decoder is
activated (page 52).
N COAX
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack (page 75).
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack (page 75).
O HDMI
Lights up when the receiver
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jack (page 20).
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jack (page 20).
Name
Function
P Playback
channel
indicators
indicators
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
R
C
SL
SR
S
SBL
SBR
SB
SBR
SB
The letters (L, C, R, etc.)
indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around
the letters vary to show how the
receiver downmixes the source
sound (based on the speaker
settings).
Front Left
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround (monaural or the
surround components obtained
by Pro Logic processing)
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the surround
back components obtained by
6.1 channel decoding)
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: When
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around
the letters vary to show how the
receiver downmixes the source
sound (based on the speaker
settings).
Front Left
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround (monaural or the
surround components obtained
by Pro Logic processing)
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the surround
back components obtained by
6.1 channel decoding)
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: When
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
SW
L
C
R
SL
SR
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AM
HDMI
XM
SAT IN
DVD IN
BD IN
OUT
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
Y
P
B
/
C
B
P
R
/
C
R
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
DMPORT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
IN
TV
TV
SUB WOOFER
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SAT
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SAT IN
DVD IN
VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT
VIDEO 1
SURROUND BACK SURROUND
CENTER
FRONT B
FRONT A
L
L
R
L
R
R
SPEAKERS
L
R
DC5V
0.7A MAX
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL
IN jacks
IN jacks
Connects to a
DVD player, etc.
The COAXIAL
jack provides a
better sound
quality (page 22,
23).
DVD player, etc.
The COAXIAL
jack provides a
better sound
quality (page 22,
23).
COAXIAL IN
jack
jack
HDMI IN/
OUT* jacks
OUT* jacks
Connects to a
DVD player,
satellite tuner, or a
Blu-ray disc
player. The image
is output to a TV or
a projector while
the sound can be
output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 20).
DVD player,
satellite tuner, or a
Blu-ray disc
player. The image
is output to a TV or
a projector while
the sound can be
output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 20).
B ANTENNA section
FM
ANTENNA
jack
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
AM
ANTENNA
terminals
ANTENNA
terminals
Connects to the
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
XM
ANTENNA
jack
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the XM
Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock (not
supplied) (page 62).
Mini-Tuner and
Home Dock (not
supplied) (page 62).
C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
IN/OUT* jacks
Connects to a
DVD player, TV,
satellite tuner, etc.
You can enjoy
high quality image
(page 17–23).
DVD player, TV,
satellite tuner, etc.
You can enjoy
high quality image
(page 17–23).
Green
(Y)
(Y)
Blue
(P
(P
B
/C
B
)
Red
(P
(P
R
/C
R
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Name
Function
A TV ?/1
(on/standby)
Press TV
?/1 and TV (M) at
the same time to turn the TV
on or off.
on or off.
AV
?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn on or off the
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 81).
If you press
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 81).
If you press
?/1 (B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
?/1
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (
each time you press the input
buttons (
C).
B ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off.
To turn off all Sony
components, press
off.
To turn off all Sony
components, press
?/1 and
AV
?/1 (A) at the same time
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
C 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.
You can change the button
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 81.
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 81.
D 2CH
Press to select a sound field.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
E THEATER
Press to enjoy optimal image
suited for movies and to
output the sound from the
speakers connected to this
receiver automatically.
Note
This button will only function
if your TV is compatible with
Theater Mode.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV for details.
suited for movies and to
output the sound from the
speakers connected to this
receiver automatically.
Note
This button will only function
if your TV is compatible with
Theater Mode.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV for details.
Name
Function
F DVD/BD
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
V, v,
B, b and (P) to perform
menu operations.
menu operations.
AUTO CAL
Press to activate the Auto
Calibration function.
Calibration function.
G D.TUNING
Press to enter direct tuning
mode.
mode.
D.SKIP
Press to skip a disc when
using a multi-disc changer.
using a multi-disc changer.
H AMP MENU
Press to display the menu of
the receiver. Then, use
the receiver. Then, use
V, v,
B, b and (P) to perform
menu operations.
menu operations.
I ENTER
Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR or
satellite tuner.
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR or
satellite tuner.
MEMORY
Press to store a station.
J 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 (
M)
at the same time to activate
the TV’s muting function.
the TV’s muting function.
K TV VOL
+
a)
/–
Press TV VOL +/– and TV
(
(
M) at the same time to adjust
the volume level of the TV.
MASTER
VOL +
VOL +
a)
/–
Press to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time.
level of all speakers at the
same time.
L ./>
b)
Press to skip a track of the CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
REPLAY /
ADVANCE
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.
m/M
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 or Blu-
ray disc player.
ray disc player.
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Name
Function
H
a)b)
Press to start playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD player,
or Blu-ray disc player.
VCR, CD player, DVD player,
or Blu-ray disc player.
X
b)
Press to pause playback or
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-ray
disc player. (Also starts
recording with components in
recording standby.)
recording of the VCR, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-ray
disc player. (Also starts
recording with components in
recording standby.)
x
b)
Press to stop playback of the
VCR, CD player, DVD player
or Blu-ray disc player.
VCR, CD player, DVD player
or Blu-ray disc player.
TV CH +/–
Press TV CH +/– and TV (
M)
at the same time to select
preset TV channels.
preset TV channels.
CATEGORY
+/–
+/–
Press to select a category for
XM Radio (page 65).
XM Radio (page 65).
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 XM Radio (page 65).
mode for XM Radio (page 65).
FM MODE
Press to select the FM
monaural or stereo reception.
monaural or stereo reception.
M 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.
N MENU/HOME Press to display the menu of
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(
satellite tuner or Blu-ray disc
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU/HOME and TV
(
M) at the same time to
display the TV’s menu.
Then, use
Then, use
V, v, B, b and
(
P) to perform menu
operations.
Name
Function
O RETURN/
EXIT
O
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 VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray
disc player is displayed on
the TV screen.
the VCR, DVD player,
satellite tuner or Blu-ray
disc player is displayed on
the TV screen.
Press RETURN/EXIT
O
and TV (
M) 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.
P
V/v/B/b
After pressing DVD/BD
MENU (
MENU (
F), AMP MENU
(
H), or MENU/HOME (N),
press
V, v, B or b to select the
settings. Then, press
to
enter the selection if you have
pressed DVD/BD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press
pressed DVD/BD MENU or
MENU/HOME previously.
Press
also to enter the
selection of the receiver,
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
Q DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player, DVD player or Blu-
ray disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (
M)
at the same time to display
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
TV’s information on the TV
screen.
R 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 (
M) at the same time to
display the options applicable
to the Sony TV.
to the Sony TV.
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* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack
to a TV or projector (page 17).
to a TV or projector (page 17).
You can use the supplied RM-AAU021
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 81).
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 81).
D SPEAKERS section
Connects to the
speakers (page 15).
speakers (page 15).
E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a Super
Audio CD player,
CD recorder, etc.
(page 18).
Audio CD player,
CD recorder, etc.
(page 18).
AUDIO OUT
jack
jack
Connects to a sub
woofer (page 15).
woofer (page 15).
F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a VCR,
DVD player, etc.
(page 17–24).
DVD player, etc.
(page 17–24).
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
OUT* jacks
G DMPORT
DMPORT
jack
jack
Connects to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 77).
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 77).
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
Remote commander
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
0/10
ENTER
9
SYSTEM STANDBY
TV INPUT
SLEEP
DMPORT
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
BD
DVD
2CH
A.F.D.
TV CH –
PRESET –
TV CH +
PRESET +
TUNING –
TV
TUNING +
FM MODE
MOVIE
MUSIC
AMP MENU
CLEAR
DISPLAY
MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
DVD/BD
MENU
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
THEATER
SAT
TV
SA-CD/CD TUNER
?/1
.
H
M
m
X
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REPLAY ADVANCE
– CATEGORY +
CATEGORY MODE
MEMORY
O
RETURN/EXIT
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AV
?/1
TOOLS/
OPTIONS
MENU/HOME
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a)
The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and
H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots
as references when operating the receiver.
H 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
S
z
Press to input the decimal
point for channel numbers of
the Digital CATV terminal.
Press
point for channel numbers of
the Digital CATV terminal.
Press
z
and TV (
M) at the
same time to input the decimal
point for the channel numbers
of the TV.
point for the channel numbers
of the TV.
>10
Press to select track numbers
over 10 of the CD player.
over 10 of the CD player.
CLEAR
Press to clear a mistake when
you press the incorrect
numeric button.
you press the incorrect
numeric button.
T 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 or
Blu-ray disc player. Press
0/10 to select track number
10.
Blu-ray disc player. Press
0/10 to select track number
10.
– select channel numbers of
the VCR or satellite tuner.
Press the numeric buttons and
TV (
TV (
M) at the same time to
select the TV channels.
U TV INPUT
Press TV INPUT and TV (
M)
at the same time to select the
input signal (TV input or
video input).
input signal (TV input or
video input).
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.
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Description and location of parts
Getting Started
Front panel
?/1
AUTO CAL MIC
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B)
PHONES
VIDEO 2 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
MEMORY/
ENTER
SUR BACK
DECODING
DECODING
DIMMER
SLEEP
TUNING
2CH
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
ANALOG
DIRECT
MUTING
DISPLAY
INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
TUNING MODE
MASTER VOLUME
9
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8
4
5
6
7
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
1
3
2
qa
qs
Name
Function
A ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on
or off (page 27, 35, 36, 56).
or off (page 27, 35, 36, 56).
B SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B)
Press to select the front
speaker system (page 28).
speaker system (page 28).
C TUNING
MODE
Press or turn to operate the
tuner (FM/AM) (page 57).
tuner (FM/AM) (page 57).
TUNING +/–
D Display
The current status of the
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 7).
selected component or a list
of selectable items appears
here (page 7).
E Remote
sensor
Receives signals from remote
commander.
commander.
F DISPLAY
Press to select information
displayed on the display
(page 72).
displayed on the display
(page 72).
Name
Function
G INPUT MODE Press to select the input mode
when the same components
are connected to both digital
and analog jacks (page 68).
are connected to both digital
and analog jacks (page 68).
H MASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 33, 34, 35,
36).
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 33, 34, 35,
36).
I MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 34).
temporarily.
Press MUTING again to
restore the sound (page 34).
J ANALOG
DIRECT
Press to listen to high quality
analog sound (page 56).
analog sound (page 56).
K INPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input
source to play back (page 34,
35, 36, 56, 57, 59, 60, 68, 71,
73).
source to play back (page 34,
35, 36, 56, 57, 59, 60, 68, 71,
73).
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Name
Function
L 2CH
Press to select a sound field
(page 51).
(page 51).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
M SUR BACK
DECODING
Press to select the surround
back decoding mode (page
43).
back decoding mode (page
43).
N SLEEP
Press to activate the Sleep
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically (page
72).
Timer function and the
duration which the receiver
turns off automatically (page
72).
O DIMMER
Press to adjust the brightness
of the display (page 50).
of the display (page 50).
P MEMORY/
ENTER
Press to store a station or
enter the selection when
selecting the settings (page
27, 59).
enter the selection when
selecting the settings (page
27, 59).
Q VIDEO 2 IN/
PORTABLE AV
IN jacks
IN jacks
Connects to a portable audio/
video component such as a
camcorder or video game
(page 24, 34).
video component such as a
camcorder or video game
(page 24, 34).
R AUTO CAL
MIC jack
Connects to the supplied
optimizer microphone for the
Auto Calibration function
(page 29).
optimizer microphone for the
Auto Calibration function
(page 29).
S PHONES jack Connects to headphones
(page 78).
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SW
LFE
SP A
SP B
SP B
L
C
SL
S
;
D EX
;
PLIIx
;
PL
OPT
DTS -ES 96/24
MEMORY
RDS ST
MONO
D.RANGE
COAX
HDMI
NEO:6
SB
SBL
R
SR
SBR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
q;
qa
qg
qd
qf
qs
Name
Function
A SW
Lights up when sub woofer
selection is set to “YES” (page
47) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB
WOOFER jack.
selection is set to “YES” (page
47) and the audio signal is
output from the SUB
WOOFER jack.
B LFE
Lights up when the disc being
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
played back contains an LFE
(Low Frequency Effect)
channel and the LFE channel
signal is actually being
reproduced.
C SP A/SP B
Lights up according to the
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off or if headphones are
connected.
D ; D/
; D EX
“
; D” lights up when the
receiver is decoding Dolby
Digital signals.
“
Digital signals.
“
; D EX” lights up when the
receiver is decoding Dolby
Digital Surround EX signals.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is set
to “AUTO” (page 68).
Digital Surround EX signals.
Note
When playing a Dolby Digital
format disc, be sure that you
have made digital connections
and that INPUT MODE is set
to “AUTO” (page 68).
Name
Function
E ; PL/
; PLII/
; PLIIx
“
; PL” lights up when the
receiver applies Pro Logic
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
“
processing to 2 channel signals
in order to output the center and
surround channel signals.
“
; PLII” lights up when the
Pro Logic II Movie/Music/
Game decoder is activated.
“
Game decoder is activated.
“
; PLIIx” lights up when the
Pro Logic IIx Movie/Music/
Game decoder is activated.
However, these indicators do
not light up if both the center
and surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40) and you select
a sound field using the A.F.D.
button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
does not function for DTS
format signals or for signals
with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz.
Game decoder is activated.
However, these indicators do
not light up if both the center
and surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40) and you select
a sound field using the A.F.D.
button.
Note
Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
does not function for DTS
format signals or for signals
with a sampling frequency of
more than 48 kHz.
F OPT
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack (page 68).
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
OPTICAL jack (page 68).
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Name
Function
G DTS/
DTS-ES/
DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24
“DTS” lights up when the
receiver is decoding DTS
signals.
“DTS-ES” lights up when the
receiver is decoding DTS-ES
signals.
“DTS 96/24” lights up when
the receiver is decoding DTS
96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 68).
receiver is decoding DTS
signals.
“DTS-ES” lights up when the
receiver is decoding DTS-ES
signals.
“DTS 96/24” lights up when
the receiver is decoding DTS
96/24 (96 kHz/24 bit) signals.
Note
When playing a DTS format
disc, be sure that you have
made digital connections and
that INPUT MODE is set to
“AUTO” (page 68).
H MEMORY
Lights up when a memory
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 59), etc., is
activated.
function, such as Preset
Memory (page 59), etc., is
activated.
I Tuner
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio
stations (page 57), etc.
Note
“RDS” appears for models of
area code CEL, CEK only.
receiver to tune in radio
stations (page 57), etc.
Note
“RDS” appears for models of
area code CEL, CEK only.
J Preset
station
indicators
indicators
Lights up when using the
receiver to tune in radio
stations you have preset. For
details on presetting radio
stations, see page 58.
receiver to tune in radio
stations you have preset. For
details on presetting radio
stations, see page 58.
K D.RANGE
Lights up when dynamic range
compression is activated (page
38).
compression is activated (page
38).
L NEO:6
Lights up when DTS Neo:6
Cinema/Music decoder is
activated (page 52).
Cinema/Music decoder is
activated (page 52).
M COAX
Lights up when INPUT MODE
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack (page 68).
is set to “AUTO” and the
source signal is a digital signal
being input through the
COAXIAL jack (page 68).
N HDMI
Lights up when the receiver
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jack (page 20).
recognizes a component
connected via an HDMI IN
jack (page 20).
Name
Function
O Playback
channel
indicators
indicators
L
R
C
SL
SR
S
R
C
SL
SR
S
SBL
SBR
SB
SBR
SB
The letters (L, C, R, etc.)
indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around
the letters vary to show how the
receiver downmixes the source
sound (based on the speaker
settings).
Front Left
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround (monaural or the
surround components obtained
by Pro Logic processing)
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the surround
back components obtained by
6.1 channel decoding)
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: When
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
indicate the channels being
played back. The boxes around
the letters vary to show how the
receiver downmixes the source
sound (based on the speaker
settings).
Front Left
Front Right
Center (monaural)
Surround Left
Surround Right
Surround (monaural or the
surround components obtained
by Pro Logic processing)
Surround Back Left
Surround Back Right
Surround Back (the surround
back components obtained by
6.1 channel decoding)
Example:
Recording format (Front/
Surround): 3/2.1
Output channel: When
surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 40)
Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO
SW
L
C
R
SL
SR
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6
5
5
4
7
3
2
1
1
HDMI
SAT IN
DVD IN
BD IN
OUT
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
OUT
IN
IN
L
R
Y
P
B
/
C
B
P
R
/
C
R
DIGITAL
(ASSIGNABLE)
DMPORT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
SAT
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
IN
TV
TV
SUB WOOFER
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
SAT
MONITOR
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SAT IN
DVD IN
VIDEO 1 IN MONITOR OUT
VIDEO 1
SURROUND BACK SURROUND
CENTER
FRONT B
FRONT A
L
L
R
L
R
R
SPEAKERS
L
R
DC5V
0.7A MAX
AM
ANTENNA
A DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL
IN jacks
IN jacks
Connects to a DVD
player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
sound quality (page
22, 23).
player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
sound quality (page
22, 23).
COAXIAL IN
jack
jack
HDMI IN/
OUT* jacks
OUT* jacks
Connects to a DVD
player, satellite
tuner, or a Blu-ray
disc player. The
image is output to a
TV or projector
while the sound can
be output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 20).
player, satellite
tuner, or a Blu-ray
disc player. The
image is output to a
TV or projector
while the sound can
be output from a TV
or/and speakers
connected to this
receiver (page 20).
B ANTENNA section
FM
ANTENNA
jack
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
supplied FM wire
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
AM
ANTENNA
terminals
ANTENNA
terminals
Connects to the
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
supplied AM loop
antenna (aerial)
(page 26).
C COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
Y, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
IN/OUT* jacks
Connects to a
DVD player, TV,
satellite tuner, etc.
You can enjoy
high quality image
(page 17–23).
DVD player, TV,
satellite tuner, etc.
You can enjoy
high quality image
(page 17–23).
D SPEAKERS section
Connects to the
speakers (page 15).
speakers (page 15).
E AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a Super
Audio CD player,
CD recorder, etc.
(page 18).
Audio CD player,
CD recorder, etc.
(page 18).
AUDIO OUT
jack
jack
Connects to a sub
woofer (page 15).
woofer (page 15).
Green
(Y)
(Y)
Blue
(P
(P
B
/C
B
)
Red
(P
(P
R
/C
R
)
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
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Name
Function
A TV ?/1
(on/standby)
Press TV
?/1 and TV (O) at
the same time to turn the TV
on or off.
on or off.
AV
?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn on or off the
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 74).
If you press
Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 74).
If you press
?/1 (B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
receiver and other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
?/1
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (
each time you press the input
buttons (
C).
B ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off.
To turn off all Sony
components, press
off.
To turn off all Sony
components, press
?/1 and
AV
?/1 (A) at the same time
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
C 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.
You can change the button
assignments following the
steps in “Changing button
assignments” on page 74.
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 74.
D 2CH
Press to select a sound field.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
E THEATRE
Press to enjoy optimal image
suited for movies and to
output the sound from the
speakers connected to this
receiver automatically.
Note
This button will only function
if your TV is compatible with
Theatre Mode.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV for details.
suited for movies and to
output the sound from the
speakers connected to this
receiver automatically.
Note
This button will only function
if your TV is compatible with
Theatre Mode.
Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
TV for details.
Name
Function
F DVD/BD
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
V, v,
B, b and (Q) to perform
menu operations.
menu operations.
AUTO CAL
Press to activate the Auto
Calibration function.
Calibration function.
G D.TUNING
Press to enter direct tuning
mode.
mode.
D.SKIP
Press to skip a disc when
using a multi-disc changer.
using a multi-disc changer.
H
ENTER
Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR or
satellite tuner.
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons of the TV, VCR or
satellite tuner.
MEMORY
Press to store a station.
I AMP MENU
Press to display the menu of
the receiver. Then, use
the receiver. Then, use
V, v,
B, b and (Q) to perform
menu operations.
menu operations.
J 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 (
O) at the same time to
display the options applicable
to the Sony TV.
to the Sony TV.
K 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 (
O)
at the same time to activate
the TV’s muting function.
the TV’s muting function.
L TV VOL
+
a)
/–
Press TV VOL +/– and TV
(
(
O) at the same time to adjust
the volume level of the TV.
MASTER
VOL +
VOL +
a)
/–
Press to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time.
level of all speakers at the
same time.
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* You can watch the selected input image when you
connect the MONITOR OUT or HDMI OUT jack
to a TV or projector (page 17).
to a TV or projector (page 17).
You can use the supplied RM-AAU023
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 74).
Remote Commander to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate (page 74).
F VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks
OUT jacks
Connects to a VCR,
DVD player, etc.
(page 17–24).
DVD player, etc.
(page 17–24).
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
OUT* jacks
G DMPORT
DMPORT
jack
jack
Connects to a
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 70).
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter
(page 70).
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
Remote commander
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
0/10
ENTER
9
SYSTEM STANDBY
TV INPUT
SLEEP
DMPORT
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
BD
DVD
2CH
A.F.D.
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH –
PRESET –
TV CH +
PRESET +
TUNING –
TV
TUNING +
FM MODE
REPLAY ADVANCE
MOVIE
MUSIC
AMP MENU
CLEAR
DISPLAY
MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
DVD/BD
MENU
AUTO CAL
D.TUNING
D.SKIP
THEATRE
SAT
TV
SA-CD/CD TUNER
?/1
-
.
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M
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X
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3
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6
7
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4
qd
TV
?/1
AV
?/1
MEMORY
MENU/HOME
TOOLS/
OPTIONS
OPTIONS
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