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If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen
This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be
installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be
observed on certain types of TV sets.
If color irregularity is observed…
p Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after 15 to 30
minutes.
If color irregularity is observed again…
p Place the speakers further away from the TV set.
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
About This Manual
About area codes
The area code of the player you purchased is shown on the
lower portion of the rear panel (see the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area code, are
clearly indicate in the text, for example, “Models of area code
AA only”.
Conventions
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the receiver and speakers. You can also use the controls
on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This receiver incorporates Dolby
* Digital and Pro Logic
Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
**
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
FRONTCENTER
RL
RL
R
S
R
S
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
IMPEDANCE USE 8 – 16
Ω
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Antenna Hookups 5
Audio Component Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
Digital Component Hookups 8
MULTI CH IN Hookups 9
Other Hookups 10
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 11
Speaker System Hookup 12
Performing Initial Setup Operations 14
Multi Channel Surround Setup 15
Before You Use Your Receiver 20
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 21
Front Panel Parts Descriptions 21
Enjoying Surround Sound 25
Selecting a Sound Field 26
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 30
Customizing Sound Fields 32
Receiving Broadcasts 36
Direct Tuning 38
Automatic Tuning 38
Preset Tuning 39
Other Operations 40
Naming Preset Stations and Program Sources 41
Recording 41
Using the Sleep Timer 42
Adjustment Using the SET UP Button 43
Additional Information 44
Troubleshooting 44
Specifications 46
Glossary 49
Settings Using SURR, LEVEL, EQ, and SET UP
buttons 50
Remote Button Description 51
Index 54