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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
Notice for customers: The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Table of Contents Description and location of parts...5 Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers ...12 2: Connecting the speakers ...12 3a: Connecting the audio components...13 3b: Connecting the video components ...14 4: Connecting the antennas (aerials)...18 5: Preparing the receiver and the remote ...18 6: Selecting the speaker system ...20 Playback Enjoying sound/images from the component...
Description and location of parts Front panel About the indicators on the display SP A SP B MEMORY ZONE 2 MONO SLEEP continued...
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Name Function A ?/1 Press to turn the receiver on (on/standby) or off (page 19). B SPEAKERS Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of (OFF/A/B/ the front speakers (page 20). A+B) C TONE MODE Adjust the bass and treble level of the speakers. Press TONE +/–...
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (page 34). C RS232C port Used for maintenance and service. D Control jacks for Sony equipment and other external components IR REMOTE Connect an IR IN/OUT jacks repeater (page 37). TRIGGER Connects to an OUT jack...
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Remote commander You can use the supplied RM-AAU056 Connects to a VCR, Remote Commander to operate the receiver DVD player, etc. and to control the Sony audio/video (page 15–17). components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 40). RM-AAU056...
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Sony audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 40). 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 ?/1...
Name Function O ./> Press to skip a track of the CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck, tape deck or Blu-ray disc player. REPLAY Press to replay the previous < ADVANCE scene or fast forward the < current scene of the VCR, DVD player or Blu-ray disc player.
Name Function U Numeric Press to buttons – preset/tune to preset (number 5 stations. – select track numbers of the CD player, DVD player, DVD recorder, MD deck or Blu-ray disc player. Press 0/10 to select track number – select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner.
Getting Started 1: Installing the speakers This receiver allows you to use a 2.0 channel system. Example of the speaker system configuration Left speaker Right speaker 2: Connecting the speakers Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Right speaker Left speaker SPEAKERS B...
3a: Connecting the audio components Connecting a Super Audio CD player, CD player, MD deck, Tape deck or Turntable The following illustration shows how to connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player, MD deck, tape deck or turntable. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
3b: Connecting the video components How to connect your components This section describes how to connect your video components to this receiver. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect each component. Before connecting the cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
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Connecting a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player The following illustration shows how to connect a Blu-ray disc player or a DVD player. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Blu-ray disc player, DVD player Audio signals A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) If you connect a DVD player...
Connecting a satellite tuner, Set-top box The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner or a Set-top box. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. Satellite tuner, Set-top box Audio signals A Audio cord (not supplied) B Video cord (not supplied) Video signals Video signals...
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Connecting components with analog video and audio jack The following illustration shows how to connect a component which has analog jacks such as a DVD recorder, VCR, etc. Connect audio and video cords according to the jacks of your components. DVD recorder, VCR Audio signals A Audio cord (not supplied)
4: Connecting the antennas (aerials) Connect the supplied AM loop antenna (aerial) and FM wire antenna (aerial). Before connecting the antennas (aerials), be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied) * The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code of this receiver.
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Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation.
6: Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speakers you want to drive. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly to select the speaker system you want to drive. To select The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals...
Playback Enjoying sound/images from the component connected to the receiver V/v/B/b Press the input button to select a component. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display. Selected input Components that can [Display] be played back VIDEO...
To avoid damaging your speakers Before you turn off the receiver, be sure to turn down the volume level. Naming inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for inputs and display it on the receiver’s display. This is convenient for labeling the jacks with the names of the connected components.
Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus By using the amplifier menus, you can make various adjustments to customize the receiver. V/v/B/b Press AMP MENU. “1-LEVEL” appears on the display. Press V/v repeatedly to select the menu you want. Press or b to enter the menu.
Overview of the menus The following options are available in each menu. For details on navigating through menus, see page 23. Menu Parameters [Display] [Display] LEVEL Front speaker balance [1-LEVEL] [FRT BAL] (page 25) Front speaker bass level [2-EQ] [BASS LVL] (page 25) Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL]...
Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu) You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance of front speakers. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 23) and “Overview of the menus” (page 24). LEVEL menu parameters x FRT BAL (Front speaker balance)
Settings for the tuner (TUNER menu) You can use the TUNER menu to set the FM station receiving mode and to name preset stations. Select “3-TUNER” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 23) and “Overview of the menus”...
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Tips • Even when this receiver is in standby mode (press ?/1 on the remote to turned off this receiver), the receiver in zone 2 remains turned on. To turn off all receivers, press ?/1 and AV ?/1 on the RM- AAU056 remote at the same time (SYSTEM STANDBY).
Tuner Operations Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas (aerials) to the receiver (page 18). The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table.
Tuning into a station directly (Direct Tuning) Enter the frequency of a station directly by using the numeric buttons. Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use FM/AM on the receiver. Press D.TUNING. Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency.
Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. You can also press PRESET + or PRESET – to select a preset number. If “MEMORY” goes out before you select the preset number, start again from step 3. Press ENTER. You can also use MEMORY/ENTER on the receiver.
Note (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) When you name an RDS station and tune in that station, the Program Service name appears instead of the name you entered. (You cannot change the Program Service name. The name you entered will be overwritten by the Program Service name.) Using the Radio Data System (RDS)
Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly on the receiver. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: Program Service name t Frequency t t Radio Text Program Type indication t Current Time indication (in indication 24-hour system mode) t Volume level...
Other Operations Enjoying the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMPORT) allows you to enjoy sound and image from a network system such as a portable audio/video source or computer. By connecting a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied), you can enjoy sound and image from the connected component on the receiver.
Connecting the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter You can listen to the sound and view the images from the component connected through the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter to the DMPORT jack on the receiver. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter A Video cord (not supplied) To detach the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter from DMPORT jack...
Listening/watching a connected component through DMPORT connection Press DMPORT. You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select “DMPORT”. Start playback of the connected component. The sound is played back on the receiver and the image appears on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter.
Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: 1-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 2-00-00 0-30-00 t t OFF When sleep timer is being used, “SLEEP”...
CD in zone 2. When using an IR repeater (not supplied), you can operate both components in the main zone and Sony receiver in zone 2 from zone 2. • Switching the output source for the ZONE 2 OUT jacks.
Outputs sound from speakers in zone 2 using the receiver and another amplifier. Main zone STR-DA1500ES ZONE 2 VIDEO ZONE 2 AUDIO A Audio component B Video component C IR repeater (not supplied) D Speakers E Sony Amplifier/Receiver REMOTE RM-AAU056 Zone 2...
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Operating the receiver from zone 2 The following operations are described for connecting an IR repeater and operating the receiver in zone 2. When an IR repeater is not connected, use this receiver in the main zone. Turn on the main receiver (this receiver).
(command mode BD3) MD deck Tape deck Sony DVD recorders are operated with a DVD1 or DVD3 setting. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorders. For details on the BD1 or BD3 setting, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Blu-ray disc player or Blu-ray disc recorder.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Audio There is no sound, no matter which component is selected, or only a very low-level sound is heard. •...
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There is no sound from the component connected to the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. • Adjust the volume of this receiver. • The DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component is not connected correctly. Turn off the receiver, then reconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter and/or component.
Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again. If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory...
Specifications Amplifier section Models of area code CEL, CEK Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.09%) 95 W + 95 W Stereo Mode Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 105 W + 105 W Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements...
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Supplied accessories Operating Instructions (this manual) Quick Setup Guide (1) FM wire antenna (aerial) (1) AM loop antenna (aerial) (1) RM-AAU056 Remote Commander (1) R6 (size-AA) batteries (2) AC power cord (mains lead) (1) For details on the area code of the component you are using, see page 3.
Index Symbols U SIGNAL GND terminal Numerics 12V Trigger 24, 26 Blu-ray disc player connecting 15 CD player connecting 13 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connecting 34 DVD player connecting 15 DVD recorder connecting 17 Error messages 44 Initial setup 19 Menu EQ 25 LEVEL 25 SYSTEM 26...