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Sony STR-DA9000ES | Operating Instructions - Page 1
AM Receiver Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. STR-DA9000ES ©2003 Sony
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is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules
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panel. In this manual, STR-DA9000ES (area code U) is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "Model of area code U only". • The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver. You can also
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- TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 25 Listening to multi channel sound adjusted settings 47 - USER PRESET Other Operations CONTROL A1II Control System ........ 54 Using CONTROL S Control System ... 55 i.LINK connection 56 Additional Information Precautions 57 Troubleshooting
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5GB
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8-9 8-9 10 12 14 11 14 14 12 15 a) Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc. b) Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component's internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver. c) Model equipped only
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match the color-coded pins to the appropriate Sony components with CONTROL A1II/CONTROL S jacks See "CONTROL A1II Control System" on page 54. If you have Sony component (SCD-XA9000ES) with i.LINK jacks Use the i.LINK cable (J) supplied with SCD-XA9000ES. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions
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VIDEO 3 IN OUT OUT VIDEO 3 IN IN OUT CONTROL A1II SURR OUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER 2 FRONT AUDIO IN i.LINK S200 SURR OUND SURR BACK VIDEO 4 IN LD IN CENTER DVD IN TV/ SAT IN PHONO IN R L AUDIO CENTER RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN SIGNAL GND VIDEO 4 IN IN LD IN
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/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. • On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted CONTROL A1II SURR OUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER 2 FRONT AUDIO IN i.LINK S200 SURR OUND SURR BACK VIDEO 4 IN LD IN CENTER DVD IN TV/ SAT IN PHONO IN R L AUDIO CENTER RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL
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Notes • On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to component video or S-video signals, and S-video connecting your TV's audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the
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a Super Audio CD player connected to the CD/SACD OPTICAL or CD/SACD COAXIAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect the player to the analog input jacks (CD/ SACD IN jacks). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player. • You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi
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channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel VIDEO 2 IN IN OUT VIDEO 3 IN OUT OUT VIDEO 3 IN IN OUT CONTROL A1II SURR OUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER 2 FRONT AUDIO IN i.LINK S200 SURR
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converted signals (page 42). Note On this receiver, standard video signals can be converted to CONTROL A1II SURR OUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER 2 FRONT AUDIO IN i.LINK S200 SURR OUND SURR BACK VIDEO 4 IN LD IN CENTER DVD IN TV/ SAT IN PHONO IN R L AUDIO CENTER RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL
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VIDEO 3 IN OUT OUT VIDEO 3 IN IN OUT CONTROL A1II SURR OUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER 2 FRONT AUDIO IN i.LINK S200 SURR OUND SURR BACK VIDEO 4 IN LD IN CENTER DVD IN TV/ SAT IN PHONO IN R L AUDIO CENTER RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN SIGNAL GND VIDEO 4 IN IN LD IN
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on your TV by pressing ON SCREEN on the remote. For details on the required cords (A-J), see VIDEO 3 IN OUT OUT VIDEO 3 IN IN OUT CONTROL A1II SURR OUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER 2 FRONT AUDIO IN R L AUDIO CENTER RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN SIGNAL GND VIDEO 4 IN IN LD IN IN
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CONTROL A1II SURR OUND SURR BACK SUB WOOFER 2 FRONT AUDIO IN i.LINK S200 SURR OUND SURR BACK VIDEO 4 IN LD IN CENTER DVD IN TV/ SAT IN PHONO IN R L AUDIO CENTER RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL , keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components. • Be sure to fully
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to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 9.1 channel system. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires BACK terminals, and set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to "8Ω". Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your speakers if you are not sure of their impedance.
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Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) (+) (-) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) Black Sub woofera) INPUT AUDIO IN Surround speaker (R) e E Surround speaker (L) Center speaker e E e E B A SURROUND A SPEAKERS Bb) DVD IN Y COMPONENT VIDEO Y VIDEO 1 IN ANTENNA PB/CB/B-Y
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To connect certain speakers to another power receiver, use the PRE OUT jacks. The same signal is output from both the SPEAKERS FRONT jacks and the PRE OUT jacks. For example, if you want to connect just the front speakers to another receiver, connect that receiver to the PRE OUT FRONT L and R jacks
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the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds after pressing MEMORY/ENTER. "ENTER to Clear ALL" appears in the display for 10 seconds. 3 Press MEMORY/ENTER while
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speaker pattern (see the supplied "Easy Setup Guide"). • NO Select to adjust the settings of each speaker manually. x SPEAKER PATTERN (Speaker setup pattern) using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies
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"SMALL" settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speakers. However, it
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you set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer. You can adjust from 3 feet to 23 feet in 1 foot steps. Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front
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the speaker levels and balance while listening the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation. For details on the remote operation, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz
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established. (See page 56 for details on LINC.) Make sure to control the player after "i.LINK Connecting" turns off. The connected i.LINK component receiver could not get the information from the connected component. To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote. To cancel, press MUTING on the remote
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Press MULTI CH IN 1/2 repeatedly to select the multi channel audio source ("MULTI CH 1" or "MULTI CH IN connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 16). Tip The tuning scale the remote. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote.
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goes out. 5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - to select a preset number. If you want to switch the memory page, press SHIFT on the remote. If "MEMORY" goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 4. 6 Press MEMORY/ENTER again. The station is stored to the selected
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tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T Using the remote 1 Touch RM SELECT. 2 Touch AMP, then touch TUNER. The input of the receiver switches to TUNER. 3 Touch RM format, channel, etc.) of digital input signals. The input stream information also appears for 4 seconds when the receiver detects any
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COAX OPT ANALOG MULTI CH IN 1 2 SLEEP L.F.E. SL S SR ;DIGITAL EX DTS-ES 96/24 D.RANGE ;PRO LOGIC II NEO:6 DISCRETE H.A.T.S. RDS EQ SBL SB SBR MOVIE channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back. The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver
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receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals. R MATRIX: Lights up when DTS-ES Matrix decoding is activated. S DISCRETE: Lights up when DTS-ES receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel channel. When the sound of the LFE channel
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Neo:6 Multi Stereo Multi Stereo Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode, the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, standard 2 channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as
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channel audio sources. This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II; 6 channels through DTS Neo:6; or 4 channels concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony. DCS uses the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to reproduce
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STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs (etc.), with multi channel surround effects. You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment's dubbing studio in your home. The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three
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lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream. By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software (etc.) recorded in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. format, you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers
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functions the same as the decodersf) used in movie theaters. Input stream Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital EXb) DTS 5.1 DTS-ES Matrix 6.1c) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1d) Output channel 6.1e) 6.1e) 6.1e) 6.1e) 6.1e) Applied surround back decoder Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Matrix decoder
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the DVD OPTICAL IN jack. Also, connect the analog audio/video output jacks on the second DVD player to the VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks on the receiver. Assign "DVD COAX" to DVD and assign "DVD OPT" to VIDEO 2. 1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select "CUSTOMIZE". 2 Rotate MENU to select "DIGITAL ASSIGN ?". 3 Press
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You can switch the audio input mode for components for which this receiver has digital audio input jacks. 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the individually for each sound field. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select "SURR SET
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applied to all sound fields. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select "LEVEL". x TEST TONE (Test Tone) Initial setting: OFF Lets you output the test tone sequentially from each speaker. When set to "AUTO", the test tone is
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can store up to 5 different equalizer settings in the equalizer bank (EQ BANK [1]-[5]) and apply them. 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select "EQUALIZER". 3 Rotate MENU to select "EQ BANK". 4 Rotate -/+ to select the equalizer
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You can adjust the front speaker bass and treble level with BASS control and TREBLE control. To apply the stored equalizer 1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select " Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 Rotate MAIN
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and sub woofer channels. This parameter can remote control system. When you use another receiver, etc. that is also compatible with the 2 way remote control system, together with this receiver, select the component for which you use the 2 way remote control system. Then set the 2 way remote control
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to "ON". For other components, set the 2 way remote control system to "OFF". x REC OUT (Rec out setting) to other input. For details, see "Assigning the audio input" on page 36. x USER PRESET MEM.? (User preset memory) Lets you store the adjusted sound field settings, etc. For details, see
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is performed). Select this when you use this amplifier as a full-channel preamp. • ALL ON Lets you output the sound from both SPEAKERS front speakers and perform the analog downmixing. Select this when you use this receiver as a preamp for front speakers only. Advanced SURR SET UP menu parameters
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"PRO LOGIC II MUSIC" (page 31). You can adjust the distribution of the center channel signal, generated through the Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, to the L/R speakers. x DIMENSION F_I_S (Dimension control) Initial setting: midpoint (0) Lets you perform further adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic II Music
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Initial setting: OFF Lets you output the front 2 channel source sound (instead of the test tone) sequentially from adjacent speakers. x S.WOOFER if you are having trouble hearing the dialog. If you did not install a center speaker, this parameter adjusts the level of the center channel as it is
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. The 2 channel analog audio signals of the current input is output. x INSTALLER MODE (RS232C control) • ON The receiver can receive commands from the main receiver is turned on. • CTRL Lets you turn on or off the output of 12V triggers manually by the CIS command of the IR remote or RS232C control.
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• SCREEN DEPTH setting • VIR.SPEAKERS setting • Tuner settings (band, frequency, stereo/mono setting, preset number) To use the USER PRESET 1 Press USER PRESET repeatedly to select the USER PRESET you want. 2 Press MEMORY/ENTER. Note When the DIGITAL ASSIGN setting is changed after you store
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stations and inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with INPUT SELECTOR, and display it in the receiver's display. To index a preset station 1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner ("FM" or "AM"). 2 Press FM/AM to select "FM" or "AM". 3 Tune in the
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the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Use the remote for the operation. Press SLEEP repeatedly to the SPEAKERS SURROUND A terminals (7.1 channel). The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS SURROUND B terminals (5.1 channel). No sound is output from the
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MiniDisc You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. 1 the TAPE OUT or MD/DAT OUT jacks. • The signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUT jacks are not output from the TAPE OUT or MD/ DAT OUT jacks
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contain copy guards to prevent recording. In this case, you may not be able to record from the sources. • The signals input to the MULTI CHANNEL IN jacks are not output from VIDEO 1 OUT or VIDEO 2 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used. The analog audio signals of
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VIDEO 3 IN IN OUT CONTROL A1II SURR OUND SURR RS232C SUB WOOFER MULTI CHANNEL IN SIGNAL GND VIDEO remote switches to the 2nd zone or 3rd zone mode. For details on the supplied remote, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the remote. 2 Turn on the main receiver (this receiver
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Other Operations 2nd zone connections Main receiver Audio/video components ZONE OUT 2ND STR-DA9000ES 3rd zone connections Main receiver Audio components ZONE OUT 3RD STR-DA9000ES 2nd zone Monitor Speaker Speaker Amplifier/Receiver 3rd zone Speaker Speaker Amplifier/Receiver 53GB
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features usually associated with integrated systems. Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony CD player, amplifier (receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide automatic function selection. Note Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the CONTROL A1II jacks are connected via a PC
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etc.) jack on the receiver to the appropriate CONTROL S jack on the respective component. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV, satellite Receiver I i .> mM H X x + - O + + - - Remote The remote sensor on this unit receives remote codes the same way as the remote
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occurs between the two i.LINK components. Example This receiver establishes a LINC with SCDXA9000ES. 1This receiver sends a request and path information to SCD-XA9000ES to establish a transmission path for the audio signal. 1 STRDA9000ES , 2 SCD-XA9000ES < 2SCD-XA9000ES responds to the
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at the qualified service shop. On 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 receiver, please consult your nearest Sony
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troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound no matter which component is selected. • Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on. • Check that the MASTER VOLUME control on the remote to cancel
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than 48 kHz. Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced. • Check that the receiver. • Set your TV to the appropriate input mode. • Move your TV away from the audio components. Remote control The remote does not function. • Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver
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remote. 72/UNKNOWN SIGNAL The receiver code of two numbers and a message. You can check the condition of the system by the message. Refer to the following table to solve the problem. If any problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 01/DECODE ERROR Appears when the signal which the receiver
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(Models of area code U only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 170 watts per channel minimum RMS power, 18.3 dBf, 2.2 µV/75 ohms Stereo: 38.3 dBf, 22.5 µV/75 ohms Useable sensitivity 11.2 dBf, 1 µV/75 ohms S/N Mono: 76 dB Stereo: 70 dB Harmonic distortion at
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tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING (DSD PLAIN) 2 channel linear PCM (IEC parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 28.5 kg Supplied accessories FM wire antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander RM-TP2 (1) RMB-TP2 (1 for RM-TP2) Remote
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63GB Additional Information
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parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Illustration number r DISPLAY wa (28) R R Name of button/part 48) IR receptor qg MAIN MENU es (21, 28, 36, 37, CH IN 1/2 wf (26) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator qd MUSIC 9 (33, ef (40) TUNING -/+ qk (26) USER PRESET w; (47) VIDEO 5 INPUT jacks
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1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 Additional Information qg qf qd qs qa 0 qh qj v qk ql w; wa ws wd wf wg eh eg ef ed es eae;wl wk wj wh 65GB
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26 C Changing display 28 effect level 37 CIS 46 CIS menu 46 Clearing receiver's memory 20 CONTROL A1 II 54 Crossover frequency 43 CUSTOMIZE menu 40 D Digital Cinema Sound 32 62 SURR SET UP menu 37, 44 T Test tone 24 TUNER menu 26, 48 Tuning automatically 26 directly 26 preset stations 27 N Naming
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Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Section	Page
WARNING	2
For customers in the United States	2
WARNING	2
CAUTION	2
Note to CATV system installer:	2
Regulatory Information	2
For customer in Canada	3
CAUTION	3
Important Safety Instruction	3
About This Manual	3
About area codes	3
Table of Contents	4
1: Check how to hookup your components	6
Connectable components	6
Required cords	7
A Audio cord	7
B Audio/video cord	7
C Video cord	7
D S-video cord	7
E Optical digital cord	7
F Coaxial digital cord	7
G Monaural audio cord	7
Tip	7
H Component video cord	7
I DVI cord	7
J i.LINK cable	7
Notes	7
If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II/CONTROL S jacks	7
If you have Sony component (SCD-XA9000ES) with i.LINK jacks	7
Hooking up a DVD player, LD player, VCR, TV monitor, or satellite tuner	8
Notes	9
Notes	10
Hooking up a CD/Super Audio CD player or MD/DAT deck	11
If you want to connect several digital components, but cannot find an unused input	11
Tip	11
Notes	11
Tips	12
Note	12
Note	13
Hooking up audio components	14
Note	14
Hooking up video components	15
2: Connecting the antennas	16
Notes	16
3: Connecting speakers	17
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration	17
Tips	17
Speaker impedance	17
Note	17
Required cords	18
A Speaker cords (not supplied)	18
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)	18
Tip	19
4: Connecting the AC power cord	20
Notes	20
Performing initial setup operations	20
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.	20
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds after pressing MEMORY/ENTER.	20
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER while “ENTER to Clear ALL” appears in the display.	20
Note	20
5: Setting up the speakers	21
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.	21
2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “SPEAKER SET UP”.	21
3 Rotate MENU to select the menu item you want.	21
4 Rotate –/+ to select the parameter.	21
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the items that follow.	21
Note	21
Speaker setup parameters	21
Tip	21
Tip	22
Tip	23
For advanced speaker setups	23
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance	24
Tip	24
1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the receiver.	24
2 Touch RM SELECT.	24
3 Touch AMP.	24
4 Touch b to display screen 4/6.	24
5 Touch TEST TONE.	24
6 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone so...	24
7 After the adjustment, touch TEST TONE again.	24
To output the test tone only from a specific speaker	24
For more precise adjustment	24
Selecting the component	25
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input.	25
2 Turn on the component and start playback.	25
3 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.	25
Note when “i.LINK” is selected	25
To mute the sound	25
Note on using headphones	25
Listening to multi channel sound	26
Note	26
When a center speaker or sub woofer is not connected (Analog downmix function)	26
Listening to FM/AM radio	26
Tip	26
Automatic tuning	26
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner (“FM” or “AM”).	26
2 Press FM/AM to select “FM” or “AM”.	26
3 Press TUNING + or TUNING –.	26
In case of poor FM stereo reception	26
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “TUNER”.	26
2 Rotate MENU to select “FM MODE”.	26
3 Rotate –/+ to select “MONO”.	26
Direct tuning	26
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner (“FM” or “AM”).	26
2 Touch TUNER.	26
3 Touch FM/AM to select FM or AM band.	26
4 Touch b to display screen 2/3.	27
5 Touch DIRECT.	27
6 Touch the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.	27
If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash	27
Presetting radio stations	27
Presetting radio stations	27
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner (“FM” or “AM”).	27
2 Press FM/AM to select “FM” or “AM”.	27
3 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning (page26) or Direct Tuning (...	27
4 Press MEMORY/ENTER.	27
5 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – to select a preset number.	27
6 Press MEMORY/ENTER again.	27
7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to preset another station.	27
Tuning to preset stations	27
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner (“FM” or “AM”).	27
2 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING – repeatedly to select the preset station you want.	27
Using the remote	28
1 Touch RM SELECT.	28
2 Touch AMP, then touch TUNER.	28
3 Touch RM SELECT.	28
4 Touch TUNER.	28
5 Touch SHIFT to select the memory page (A, B, or C).	28
6 Touch PRESET +/– to select the preset station you want.	28
Changing the display	28
Changing the information in the display	28
All inputs except “FM” and “AM”	28
FM and AM	28
Displaying the input stream information	28
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “STREAM INFO”.	28
2 Rotate MENU.	28
3 Rotate –/+ for more information.	28
Changing the brightness of the display	28
1 Touch AMP in the RM SELECT screen.	28
2 Touch b to display screen 5/6, then touch DIMMER repeatedly.	28
About the indications in the display	29
A SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to “YES” (page21). While this indicator lights ...	29
B Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played bac...	29
Example:	29
C ; DIGITAL (EX): Lights up when Dolby Digital signals are input. “EX” lights up when Dolby Digit...	29
D INPUT: Lights up constantly. One of the input indicators also lights up according to the curren...	29
E AUTO: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO 2CH” (page37).	29
F i.LINK: Lights up when an i.LINK component is connected.	29
G DTS (-ES): Lights up when DTS signals are input. “-ES” lights up when DTS-ES signals are input....	29
H COAX: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal bein...	29
I OPT: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and the source signal is a digital signal being...	29
J ANALOG: Lights up when INPUT MODE is set to “AUTO” and no digital signal is input to COAXIAL or...	29
K MULTI CH IN 1/2: Lights up when “MULTI CH IN 1” or “MULTI CH IN 2” is selected.	29
L SLEEP: Lights up when sleep timer is activated.	29
M D.RANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated (page45).	29
N EQ: Lights up when the equalizer is activated.	29
O Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 2...	30
P H.A.T.S.: Lights up when the connected i.LINK component is compatible with H.A.T.S. function.	30
Q 96/24: Lights up when the receiver is decoding DTS 96 kHz/24 bit signals.	30
R MATRIX: Lights up when DTS-ES Matrix decoding is activated.	30
S DISCRETE: Lights up when DTS-ES Discrete decoding is activated.	30
T CINEMA: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema decoding is activated.	30
U NEO:6: Lights up when DTS Neo:6 Cinema/ Music decoding is activated.	30
V MUSIC: Lights up when Pro Logic II Music or DTS Neo:6 Music decoding is activated.	30
W MOVIE: Lights up when Pro Logic II Movie decoding is activated.	30
X ; PRO LOGIC (II): Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals...	30
Y L.F.E.: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) chann...	30
Using only the front speakers	31
Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO)	31
Note	31
Enjoying higher fidelity sound	31
Decoding the input audio signal automatically	31
Tip	31
Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode)	32
x PRO LOGIC	32
x PRO LOGIC II MOVIE	32
x PRO LOGIC II MUSIC	32
x Neo:6 Cinema	32
x Neo:6 Music	32
x MULTI STEREO	32
If you connect a sub woofer	32
Selecting a sound field	32
Selecting a sound field for movies	32
About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)	32
x CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS	32
x CINEMA STUDIO EX B DCS	32
x CINEMA STUDIO EX C DCS	33
x V.MULTI DIMENSION DCS	33
About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes	33
Tips	33
Notes	33
Selecting a sound field for music	33
x D.CONCERT HALL A	33
x D.CONCERT HALL B	33
x CHURCH	33
x JAZZ CLUB	33
x LIVE CONCERT	33
x STADIUM	33
x SPORTS	33
When the headphones are connected	33
x HEADPHONE (2CH)	33
x HEADPHONE (DIRECT)	33
x HEADPHONE (MULTI 1/MULTI 2)	33
x HEADPHONE THEATER DCS	34
To turn off the surround effect	34
Enjoying the surround effect at low volume level (NIGHT MODE)	34
Tip	34
Note	34
Listening to the sound without any adjustment	34
Note	34
Selecting the surround back decoding mode	34
Tip	34
How to select the surround back decoding mode	35
When you select “AUTO”	35
When you select “MATRIX”	35
When you select “OFF”	35
a) 6.1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs.	35
b) Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag. The Dolby Corporation web page can help yo...	35
c) Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and 5.1 channel signals.	35
d) Software encoded with both 5.1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning ...	35
e) When two surround back speakers are connected, the output channel will be 7.1 channel.	35
f) This decoder can be used for all 6.1 formats (Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Disc...	35
Note	35
Assigning the audio input	36
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “CUSTOMIZE”.	36
2 Rotate MENU to select “DIGITAL ASSIGN ?”.	36
3 Press MEMORY/ENTER.	36
4 Rotate MENU to select the digital audio input you want to assign.	36
5 Rotate –/+ to select the input you want to assign the digital audio input jack selected in step 4.	36
Selectable audio inputs for each input	36
Notes	36
Switching the audio input mode for digital components	37
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input.	37
2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode.	37
Audio input modes	37
Notes	37
Customizing sound fields	37
Note on the displayed items	37
Adjusting the SURR SET UP menu	37
1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).	37
2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “SURR SET UP”.	37
3 Rotate MENU to select the parameter.	37
4 While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+ to adjust the selected parameter.	37
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters.	37
SURR SET UP menu parameters	37
x EFFECT LEVEL XXX% (Effect level)	37
x A.F.D. 2CH SW (Creating, low frequency signals)	37
For advanced SURR SET UP menu adjustments	38
Adjusting the LEVEL menu	38
1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).	38
2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “LEVEL”.	38
3 Rotate MENU to select the parameter.	38
4 While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+ to adjust the selected parameter.	38
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters.	38
LEVEL menu parameters	38
x TEST TONE (Test Tone)	38
x FRONT L_I_R (Front speaker balance)	38
x CENTER XXX.X dB (Center speaker level)	38
x SURROUND L XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (L) level)	38
x SURROUND R XXX.X dB (Surround speaker (R) level)	38
x SURR BACK XXX.X dB (Surround back speaker level)*	38
x SURR BACK L XXX.X dB (Surround back (L) level)**	38
x SURR BACK R XXX.X dB (Surround back (R) level)**	38
x S.WOOFER XXX.X dB (Sub woofer level)	38
x MULTI CH 1 SW XXX dB (Multi channel 1 sub woofer level)	38
x MULTI CH 2 SW XXX dB (Multi channel 2 sub woofer level)	38
Note	38
For advanced LEVEL menu adjustments	39
Resetting sound fields to the initial settings	39
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the power.	39
2 While holding down MUSIC, press ?/1.	39
Adjusting the equalizer	39
1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.).	39
2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “EQUALIZER”.	39
3 Rotate MENU to select “EQ BANK”.	39
4 Rotate –/+ to select the equalizer bank you want to adjust (EQ BANK [1] – [5]).	39
5 Rotate MENU to select the parameter.	39
6 While monitoring the sound, rotate –/+ to adjust the selected parameter.	39
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the other items.	39
EQUALIZER menu parameters	39
x EQ BANK (Equalizer bank selection)	39
x FRONT BASS XXX dB (Front speaker bass level)	39
x FRONT TREBLE XXX dB (Front speaker treble level)	39
x CENTER BASS XXX dB (Center speaker bass level)	39
x CENTER MID XXX dB (Center speaker midrange level)	39
x CENTER TRE. XXX dB (Center speaker treble level)	39
x SURR/SB BASS XXX dB (Surround/surround back speaker bass level)	40
x SURR/SB TRE. XXX dB (Surround/surround back speaker treble level)	40
x EQ BANK X CLEAR (Equalizer bank clear)	40
Tip	40
To apply the stored equalizer	40
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “EQUALIZER”	40
2 Rotate MENU to select “EQ BANK”.	40
3 Rotate –/+ to select “EQ BANK [1] – [5]”	40
To turn off the equalizer	40
Clearing stored equalizer settings	40
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “EQUALIZER”.	40
2 Rotate MENU to select “EQ BANK”.	40
3 Rotate +/– to select the equalizer (EQ BANK [1] – [5]) you want to clear.	40
4 Rotate MENU to select “EQ BANK X CLEAR”.	40
5 Rotate –/+ to select “YES”, then press MEMORY/ENTER.	40
6 Rotate –/+ to select “YES”, then press MEMORY/ENTER.	40
Advanced settings	40
Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver	40
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “CUSTOMIZE”.	40
2 Rotate MENU to select the parameter.	40
3 Rotate –/+ to adjust the selected parameter.	40
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items.	40
CUSTOMIZE menu parameters	40
x MENU EXPAND (Menu expanding)	40
x DTS 96/24 DEC. (DTS 96/24 decoding mode)	40
Note	40
x SB DECODING (Surround back decoding mode)	40
x i POWER (i.LINK power management)	41
x H.A.T.S. (H.A.T.S. (High quality digital Audio Transmission System) function)	41
Note	41
x LIP SYNC (Time alignment)	41
x DC PHASE L. (DC Phase Linearlizer)	41
x MIX SCALING (Downmix scaling)	41
x S.FIELD LINK (Sound field link)	41
x DEC. PRIORITY (Digital audio input decoding priority)	41
x 2 WAY REMOTE (2 way remote control system)	41
x REC OUT (Rec out setting)	42
x OSD H.POSITION (OSD horizontal position)	42
x OSD V.POSITION (OSD vertical position)	42
x UP YUV HUE (Video hue level)	42
x UP YUV SHARPNESS (Video sharpness level)	42
x UP YUV COLOR (Video chroma level)	42
x DIGITAL ASSIGN ? (Digital audio input assignment)	42
x USER PRESET MEM.? (User preset memory)	42
x NAME IN? (Naming inputs)	42
Advanced SPEAKER SET UP menu parameters	42
All SPEAKER SET UP menu parameters	42
x DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit)	42
x SP POSI. (Surround speaker position)*	42
Tip	43
x SP CROSSOVER > XXX Hz (Speaker crossover frequency)	43
x OUTPUT (Preout downmixing)	43
Advanced SURR SET UP menu parameters	43
All SURR SET UP menu parameters	44
x C. WIDTH L_C_R (Center width control)	44
x DIMENSION F_I_S (Dimension control)	44
x PANORAMA MODE (Panorama mode)	44
x FRONT REVERB (Front reverberation)	44
x SCREEN DEPTH (Screen depth)	44
x VIR.SPEAKERS (Virtual speakers)	44
Note	44
Advanced LEVEL menu parameters	44
All LEVEL menu parameters	45
x PHASE NOISE (Phase noise)	45
x PHASE AUDIO (Phase audio)	45
x S.WOOFER TRIM (Sub woofer trim adjustment)	45
x CENTER TRIM X.X dB (Center speaker trim adjustment)	45
Notes	45
x D.RANGE COMP. (Dynamic range compressor)	45
Tip	45
Note	45
Custom install mode	46
1 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “CIS”.	46
2 Rotate MENU to select the parameter.	46
3 Rotate –/+ to select the setting you want.	46
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items.	46
CIS menu parameters	46
x 2ND ZONE (2nd zone source)	46
x 3RD ZONE (3rd zone source)	46
Tips	46
x INSTALLER MODE (RS232C control)	46
x 12V TRIG. MAIN (12 V trigger for the main receiver)	46
x 12V TRIG. 2ND (12 V trigger for the 2nd zone)	46
x 12V TRIG. 3RD (12 V trigger for the 3rd zone)	46
x 12V TRIG. EX1 (12 V trigger for the other zone 1)	46
x 12V TRIG. EX2 (12 V trigger for the other zone 2)	46
To set the 12V trigger setting for each input	46
1 Select “INPUT” in “12V TRIG. MAIN”.	46
2 Press MEMORY/ENTER.	46
3 Rotate MENU to select the input.	46
4 Rotate –/+ to select “ON” to activate 12V trigger or select “OFF” to disactivate.	46
5 Press MEMORY/ENTER.	46
Storing the adjusted settings	47
Setting the USER PRESET	47
1 Adjust the sound field, etc.	47
2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “CUSTOMIZE”.	47
3 Rotate MENU to select “USER PRESET MEM.?”.	47
4 Rotate –/+ to select the USER PRESET number.	47
5 Press MEMORY/ENTER.	47
6 To store other settings, repeat steps 1 to 5.	47
Settings that can be stored in USER PRESET	47
To use the USER PRESET	47
1 Press USER PRESET repeatedly to select the USER PRESET you want.	47
2 Press MEMORY/ENTER.	47
Note	47
Naming preset stations and inputs	48
To index a preset station	48
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select tuner (“FM” or “AM”).	48
2 Press FM/AM to select “FM” or “AM”.	48
3 Tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for (page27).	48
4 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “TUNER”.	48
5 Rotate MENU to select “NAME IN”.	48
6 Press MEMORY/ENTER.	48
To index an input	48
1 Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select an input you want to create an index name for.	48
2 Rotate MAIN MENU to select “CUSTOMIZE”.	48
3 Rotate MENU to select “NAME IN?”.	48
4 Press MEMORY/ENTER.	48
To create an index name	48
1 Use MENU and –/+ to create an index name.	48
Tips	48
2 Press MEMORY/ENTER.	48
Using the Sleep Timer	49
Tip	49
Selecting the speaker system	49
Selecting the front speaker system	49
Selecting the surround speaker system	49
Notes	50
Recording	50
Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc	50
1 Select the component to be recorded.	50
2 Prepare the component for playing.	50
3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary.	50
4 Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component.	50
Tip	50
Notes	50
Recording on a video tape	50
1 Select the program source to be recorded.	51
2 Prepare the component for playing.	51
3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3) for recording.	51
4 Start recording on the recording VCR, then start playing the video tape or laser disc you want ...	51
Tips	51
Notes	51
Listening to the sound in another zone	52
1 Press 2ND ZONE or 3RD ZONE.	52
2 Turn on the main receiver (this receiver).	52
3 Turn on the amplifier in the 2nd or 3rd zone.	52
4 Press one of the input buttons on the remote to select the source signals you want to output.	52
5 Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote to adjust the volume of the 2nd zone or 3rd zone.	52
Tips	52
2nd zone connections	53
Main receiver	53
3rd zone connections	53
Main receiver	53
CONTROL A1II Control System	54
Note	54
CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1 compatibility	54
Connections	54
Basic Functions	54
Note	54
Using CONTROL S Control System	55
Receiver	55
i.LINK connection	56
Notes	56
Establishing a LINC	56
Example	56
1 This receiver sends a request and path information to SCD-XA9000ES to establish a transmission ...	56
STR- DA9000ES	56
2 SCD-XA9000ES responds to the component, agreeing to the establishment of a LINC.	56
Notes	56
Precautions	57
On safety	57
On power sources	57
On heat buildup	57
On placement	57
On operation	57
On cleaning	57
Troubleshooting	58
There is no sound no matter which component is selected.	58
There is no sound from a specific component.	58
There is no sound from one of the front speakers.	58
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.	58
There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources.	58
There is no sound from digital sources (from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack).	58
There is no sound when i.LINK is selected.	58
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.	58
There is severe hum or noise.	58
There is no sound from the center speaker.	59
There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround/surround back speakers.	59
There is no sound from the surround back speakers.	59
There is no sound from sub woofer.	59
The surround effect cannot be obtained.	59
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.	59
Recording cannot be done.	59
The FM reception is poor.	59
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.	59
There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor.	59
Remote control	59
The remote does not function.	59
Error messages	60
01/DECODE ERROR	60
11/PROTECTOR	60
12/PROTECTOR	60
13/PROTECTOR	60
21/PROTECTOR	60
71/PROHIBITED	60
72/UNKNOWN SIGNAL	60
Reference sections for clearing the memory	60
Specifications	61
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS	61
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (Models of area code U only)	61
Amplifier section	61
1) Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output.	61