Sony TA-AV661 User manual
SONY.
Integrated
AV
Amplifier
Operating
Instructions
Read
this
book
first
TA-AV661
WARNING
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
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PERSON,
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
“dangerous
voltage”
within
the
product's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
A
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
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
avhenever
you
call
upon
your
Sony
dealer
regarding
this
product.
Model
No.
TA-AV661
Serial
No.
INFORMATION
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.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses.
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
it
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
~
Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
~
Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
-
Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
-
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
CAUTION
You
are
cautioned
that
any
changes
or
modification
not
expressly
approved
in
this
manual
could
void
your
authority
to
operate
this
equipment.
za
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ee
Precautions
On
safety
*
Should
any
solid
object
or
liquid
fall
into
the
cabinet,
unplug
the
amplifier
and
have
it
checked
by
qualified
personnel
before
operating
it
any
further.
:
On
power
sources
*
Before
operating
the
amplifier,
check
that
the
operating
voltage
is
identical
with
your
local
power
supply.
The
operating
voltage
is
indicated
on
the
nameplate
at
the
rear
of
the
amplifier.
*
If
vou
are
not
going
to
use
the
amplitier
for
a
long
time,
be
sure
to
disconnect
the
amplitier
from
the
wall
outlet.
To
disconnect
the
AC
power
cord,
grasp
the
plug
itself:
never
pull
the
cord.
*
One
blade
of
the
plug
is
wider
than
the
other
for
the
purpose
of
safety
and
will
fit
into
the
wall
outlet
only
one
way.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
fully
into
the
outlet,
contact
your
dealer.
*
Should
the
AC
power
cord
need
to
be
changed,
have
it
done
at
a
qualified
service
shop
only.
On
placement
¢
Place
the
amplifier
in
a
location
with
adequate
ventilation
to
prevent
heat
build-up
and
prolong
the
life
of
the
amplifier.
*
Do
not
place
the
amplifier
near
heat
sources,
or
in
a
place
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
excessive
dust
or
mechanical
shock.
*
Do
not
place
anything
on
top
of
the
cabinet
that
might
block
the
ventilation
holes
and
cause
malfunctions.
On
operation
+
Before
connecting
other
components.
be
sure
to
turn
off
and
unplug
the
amplifier.
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.
For
the
customers
in
the
USA
For
detailed
safety
precautions,
see
the
“IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS”
leatlet.
If
you
have
any
question
or
problem
concerning
your
amplifier,
please
consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer.
About
This
Manual
Conventions
The
instructions
in
this
manual
describe
the
controls
on
the
amplifier.
You
can
also
use
the
controls
on
the
remote
if
they
have
the
same
or
similar
names
as
those
on
the
amplifier.
A
“Quick
Reference
Guide”
is
supplied’on
the
back
cover.
The
“Remote
Button
Descriptions”
section
on
page
23
provides
an
overview
of
the
remote
buttons.
The
following
icons
are
used
in
this
manual:
:
=]
Indicates
that
you
can
use
only
the
remote
to
do
the
task.
sj.
Indicates
hints
and
tips
for
@
making
the
task
easier.
This
amplifier
incorporates
the
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
system.
Manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
“Dolby
,”
the
double-D
symbol
00
and
“Pro
Logic”
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Getting
Started
Unpacking
4
Hookup
Overview
4
Audio
Component
Hookups
5
Speaker
System
Hookups
6
Video
Component
Hookups
7
AC
Hookups
8
Amplifier
Operations
Selecting
a
Component
9
Recording
11
Using
Sound
Fields
Choosing
a
Surround
Mode
12
Getting
the
Most
Out
of
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
Sound
13
Using
Preset
Sound
Fields
15
Adjusting
the
sound
16
Using
the
Superwoofer
17
Additional
Information
Troubleshooting
18
Specifications
19
Glossary
20
Index
21
Rear
Panel
Descriptions
22
Remote
Button
Descriptions
23
Quick
Reference
Guide
(back
cover)
o
Started
Getting
Unpacking
Hookup
Overview
Check
that
vou
received
the
following
items
with
the
The
amplitier
allows:you
ta
connect
and
control
the
amplitier:
following
audio/video
components.
Follow
the
¢
Remote
controller
(remote)
(1)
hookup
procedures
on
the
specitied
pages
for
the
«
Size
AA
(R6)
batteries
(2)
components
that
you
want
to
connect
to
the
amplitier.
To
learn
the
locations
and
names
of
each
jacks,
see
“Rear
Panel
Descriptions”
on
page
22.
Inserting
batteries
into
the
remote
Video
Component
:
Speaker
Hookups
(7)
Insert
two
size
AA
(R6)
batteries
in
accordance
with
System
h
d
ki
heb
;
Hookups
(6)
TV
the
+
and
-
marking
on
the
battery
compartment.
Monitor
When
using
the
remote,
point
it
at
the
remote
sensor
&
on
the
amplifier.
e
When
to
replace
batteries
Under
normal
use,
the
batteries
should
last
for
about
6
L
F
months.
When
the
remote
no
longer
operates
the
ed
Tuner
om
eis
Component
amplifier,
replace
both
batteries
with
new
ones.
Hookups
(7)
:
=
Turntable
Notes
*
Do
not
leave
the
remote
in
an
extremely
hot
or
humid
Audio
Component
place.
Hookups
(5)
**
Do
nof
use
a
new
battery
with
an
old
one.
*
Do
not
expose
the
remote
sensor
to
direct
sunlight
or
lighting
apparatuses.
Doing
so
may
cause
a
malfunction.
Before
you
get
started
*
[f
you
don’t
use
the
remote
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
.
.
:
:
°
wi
ypone
efore
maki
remove
the
batteries
to
avoid
possible
damage
from
Turiof
ithe
power
te.allicompenents
before
ng
any
connections.
Do
not
connect
the
AC
power
cords
until
all
of
the
connections
are
completed.
Be
sure
to
make
connections
firmly
to
avoid
hum
and
noise.
When
connecting
an
audio/video
cable,
be
sure
to
match
the
color-coded
pins
to
the
appropriate
jacks
on
the
components:
Yellow
(video)
to
Yellow;
White
(left,
audio)
to
White;
and
Red
(right,
audio)
to
Red.
battery
leakage
and
corrosion.
a
ee
ae
Ce
Audio
Component
Hookups
Overview
This
section
describes
how
to
connect
vour
audio
components
to
the
amplifier,
so
you
can
listen
to
stereo
sources
in
surround
sound.
For
specific
locations
of
the
jacks,
see
the
illustration
below.
PHONO
CD
TUNER
TAPE
What
cords
will
|
need?
Audio
cords
(1
for
the
CD
player,
tuner
or
turntable;
2
for
the
tape
deck)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Hookups
The
arrow
=>
indicates
signal
flow.
CD
player
Amplifier
CO
player
(CDP-C661)
Getting
Started
Tuner
Amplifier
Tuner
(ST-3X661)
Tape
deck
Amplifier
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AIR
CRO
SS
Tape
deck
(TC-WR661)
Turntable
Turntable
Amplifier
*
If
your
turntable
has
an
earth
lead
To
prevent
hum,
connect
the
earth
lead
to
the
¢
ground
terminal
on
the
amplitier.
Where.
do
I
go
next?
Go
on
to
the
intext
section
to
connect
the
speakers.
Getting
Started
:
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Sg
ar
ee
EN
Hookups
Speaker
System
Hookups
Front
speakers
Front
speaker
Amplifier
Front
speaker
Overview
(R)
(L)
This
section
describes
how
to
connect
vour
speakers
to
the
amplifier.
Front
(lett
and
right)
speakers
are
required
but
center
and
rear
speakers
are
optional.
The
center
and
rear
speakers
enhance
the
surround
effects.
Connecting
the
superwoofer
will
increase
bass
“response.
For
specific
locations
of
the
terminals,
see
the
illustration
below.
Rear
and
center
speakers
REAR
SPEAKERS
WOOFER
SPEAKER
Amplifier
Center
Rear
speaker
speaker
Rear
speaker
(R)
FRONT
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SPEAKER
For
optimum
surround
sound
eftect,
place
your
speakers
as
shown
below.
Rear
speaker
CE)
(
vey
If
your
TV
monitor
uses
separate
speakers
,
J
60-90
cm/
You
can
connect
one
of
them
to
the
CENTER
SPEAKER
ase
:
ia
.
terminals
for
use
with
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
Sound
.
Front
4
(see
page
13).
:
—
Q
6
iy
|
7
(
Superwoofer
Amplifier
Superwoofer
What
cords
will
|
need?
Speaker
cord
(1
for
each
speaker)
“
————
‘
(-)
(-)
woores
SPEAKER
eee
Twist
the
stripped
ends
of
the
cord
about
2/3
inch
(15
mm).
Be
sure
to
match
the
speaker
cord
to
the
appropriate
Where
do
|
go
next?
terminal
on
the
components:
+
to
+
and
-
to
-.
If
the
cords
are
reversed,
the
sound
will
be
distorted
and
will
lack
bass.
To
complete
your
system,
go
to
“AC
Hookups”
on
page
8.
If
you
want
to
conitect
video
contponents
to
enjoy
surround
sound
when
watching
video
tapes
or
laser
discs,
go
on
to
the
next
section.
.
:
;
Getting
Started
a)
Amplifier
VCR
2
Video
Component
Hookups
=
Overview
This
section
describes
how
to
connect
video
components
to
the
amplifier.
For
specific
locations
of
the
jacks,
see
the
illustration
below.
MONITOR
VIDEO
3
VIDEO
1
LD
Player/TV
game
Amplifier
LD
What
cables
will
|
need?
*
Audio/video
cable
(not
supplied)
(1
for
each
LD
player
or
TV
game;
2
for
each
VCR)
Yellow
White
(L)
Camcorder/TV
game
Red
(R)
Use
the
VIDEO
4
INPUT
jacks
on
the
front
panel.
You
cannot
record
on
a
camvorder
(or
TV
game)
connected
to
the
VIDEO
4
INPUT
jacks.
Amplifier
Camcorder
Yellow
VizEOs
ae
Hookups
The
arrow
=>
indicates
signal
flow.
VCR
If
vou
have
two
VCRs
connect
the
second
one
to
the
VIDEO
2
jacks.
Amplifier
VCR
1
MONITOR
Amplifier
TV
Monitor
Where
do
|
go
next?
Go
on
to
the
next
section
to
connect
te
AC
power
cord
and
complete
your
home
tieater
systent.
Getting
Started
as
a
AC
Hookups
Connecting
the
AC
power
cord
Connect
the
AC
power
cord
from
this
amplifier
and
from
your
audio/video
components
to
wall
outlets.
If
vou
connect
other
audio
components
to
the
SWITCHED
AC
OUTLETs
on
the
amplifier,
the
amplifier
can
supply
power
to
the
connected
components
so
you
can
turn
on/off
whole
system
when
you
turn
on/off
the
amplifier.
SWITCHED
AC
OUTLETs
iPOOOOO,
dd
|
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to
a
wall
outlet
Caution
Make
sure
that
the
power
consumption
of
the
components
connected
to
the
amptifier’s
AC
outlet
does
not
exceed
120
watts.
Do
not
connect
high-wattage
electrical
home
appliances
such
as
electric
irons,
fans, or
TVs
to
this
outlet.
Amplifier
Operations
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eee
ee
Selecting
a
Component
To
listen
to
or
watch
a
connected
component,
first
select
the
function
on
the
amplifier
or
with
the
remote.
*
Before
you
begin,
make
sure
you
have
connected
all
components
securely
and
correctly
as
indicated
on
pages
5
to
8.
+
Be
sure
to
turn
the
MASTER
VOLUME
all
the
way
down
before
turning
off
the
amplifier
to
avoid
damaging
your
speakers
the
next
time
you
turn
it
on.
POWER
MASTER
VOLUME
Function
buttons
HEADPHONES
1°
Press
POWER
to
turn
on
the
amplifier.
2
Press
a
function
button
to
select
the
component
you
want
to
use:
To
listen
to
or
watch
Press
Records
PHONO
Radio
programs
TUNER
Compact
discs
(CD)
cD
Audio
tapes
TAPE
Video
tapes
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
Laser
discs
(or
TV
game)
VIDEO
3
Camcoder
(or
TV
game)
VIDEO
4
3
Turn
on
the
component,
for
example,
a
CD
player,
and
then
start
playing.
4
Turn
MASTER
VOLUME
to
adjust
the
volume.
To
Do
this
Adjust
the
sound
Adjust
the
equalizer
curve
(see
page
16).
Adjust
the
balance
Press
BALANCE
L/R
on
the
remote.
Emphasize
the
bass
Press
WOOFER
ON/OFF
(see
page
17).
poy
When
you
use
the
remote
The
remote
lets
you
play
the
Sony
components
connected
to
the
amplifier.
See
“Remote
Button
Descriptions”
on
page
23
tor
details.
¢
When
you
listen
with
headphones
Connect
the
headphones
to
the
HEADPHONES
jack.
No
sound
is
heard
from
your
speakers.
Watching
video
programs
When
you
watch
video
programs
or
laser
discs,
we
recommend
you
play
audio
portion
through
the
amplifier
instead
of
your
TV's
speaker.
This
lets
you
take
advantage
of
the
amplifier’s
surround
sound
effects,
like
Dolby
Surround,
and
lets
you
use
the
amplifier’s
remote
to
control
the
audio.
Turn
off
the
speakers
on
your
TV
before
you
start
so
you
can
enjoy
the
surround
sound
trom
your
amplifier.
1
Press
a
function
button
to
select
the
component
(for
example,
VIDEO
1
or
2
for
VCR;
VIDEO
3
for
LD
player).
;
2
Turnon
the
TV
and
set
the
TV's
video
input
to
match
your
video
component.
3
Turnon
the
component
(VCR
or
LD
player),
and
start
playback.
:
(continued)
10
Amplifier
Operations
Using
the
remote
Fl
The
remote
lets
vou
operate
the
amplifier
and
the
Sony
components
that
are
connected
to
it.
Front
panel
of
the
remote
SYSTEM
AUDIO
POWER
FUNCTION
VIDEO
FUNCTION
ViDEO
1-4
1
Press
SYSTEM
POWER
to
turn
on
the
amplifier.
2
Press
one
of
the
AUDIO
FUNCTION
buttons
(TUNER,
TAPE
or
CD)
to
select
the
audio
component
you
want
to
use.
If
you
want
to
use
the
video
component,
press
VIDEO
FUNCTION
on
the
front
of
the
remote
or
one
of
the
VIDEO
1
-
4
buttons
on
the
back
of
the
remote.
““Tolistentoorwatch
=
—~—«sPress—=SsSt=~S~S
Radio
programs
TUNER
Audio
tapes
TAPE
Compact
discs
(CD)
;
cD
Video
tapes
VIDEO
1
VIDEO
2
Laser
discs
(or
TV
game)
VIDEO
3
Camcoder
(or
TV
game)
VIDEO
4
If
the
component
does
not
turn
on
Press
the
power
switch
on
the
component.
3
Start
playing.
Refer
to
“Remote
Button
Descriptions”
on
page
23
for
details.
To
turn
off
the
components
Press
SYSTEM POWER.
You
can
turn
otf
audio
components
connected
to
the
SWITCHED
AC
OUTLETS
on
the
bach
of
this
unit
at
the
same
time.
co
Watching
TV
without
the
amplifier
(for
Sony
TVs
only)
Press
TV
POWER
to
set
the
remote
to
operate
TV
functions
only
(see
“Remote
Button
Descriptions”
on
Page
23
for
details).
When
you
press
this
button.
the
TY
turns
on
and
switches
to
the
TV
input.
If
the
TV
does
not
automatically
switch
to
the
TV
input,
press
TV/VIDEO.
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ae
Amplifier
Operations
a
Recording
This
amplifier
makes
it
easy
to
record
to
and
from
the
components
connected
to
the
amplifier.
You
don’t
have
to
connect
playback
and
recording
components
directly:
once
you
select
a
program
source
on
the
amplifier,
you
can
record
and
edit
as
you
normally
would
using
the
controls
on
each
component.
Before
vou
begin,
make
sure
you've
connected
all
components
properly.
Function
buttons
Recording
component
(tape
deck,
VCR)
Playback
component
(program
source)
=:
Audio
signal
flow
=:
Video
signal
flow
Recording
on.an
audio
tape
You
can
record
on
a
cassette
tape
using
the
amplifier.
See
the
instruction
manual
for
the
cassette
deck
if
you
need
help.
1
Press
one
of
the
function
buttons
to
select
the
component
to
be
recorded.
2
Set
the
component
to
be
ready
for
playing.
For
example,
insert
a
CD
into
the
CD
player.
3
Insert
a
blank
tape
into
the
recording
deck
and
adjust
the
recording
level,
if
necessary.
4
Start
recording
on
the
recording
deck
and
then
start
plaving
the
component.
Recording
on
a
video
tape
You
can
record
froma
VCR
or
an
LD
plaver
using
the
amplifier.
You
can
also
add
audio
from
a
variety
of
audio
sources
when
editing
a
video
tape.
See
your
VCR
or
LD
player's
instruction
manual
if
you
need
help.
1
Press
one
of
the
function
buttons
to
select
the
program
source
to
be
recorded.
Set
the
component
to
be
ready
for
playing.
For
example,
insert
the
laser
disc
you
want
to
record
from
into
the
LD
player.
Insert
a
blank
video
tape
into
the
VCR
(VIDEO
1
or
VIDEO
2)
for
recording.
Start
recording
on
the
recording
VCR
and
then
start
playing
the
video
tape
or
laser
disc
you
want
to
record.
@
You
can
replace
audio
while
copying
a
video
tape
or
laser
disc
At
the
point
you
want
to
start
adding
different
sound,
press
the
function
button
for
the
audio
source
you
desire
(for
example,
CD)
and
start
playback.
The
sound
from
the
selected
component
will
be
recorded
over
the
original
audio.
To
resume
recording
the
sound
of
the
original
playback
source,
press
the
function
button
for
that
component.
.
11
12
CHEE
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EP
Re
Using
Sound
Fields
38
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a
a
Choosing
a
Surround
Mode
You
can
take
advantage
of
surround
sound
simply
by
selecting
one
of
the
three
pre-programmed
surround
modes
according
to
the
type
of
program
you
wish
to
play.
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
.
SURROUND
MODE
(DOLBY/HALL/SIMULATED)
indicator
aaa
|
1
Press
one
of
the
SURROUND
MODE
buttons
(DOLBY,
HALL
or
SIMULATED)
to
turn
on
the
surround
sound.
Selected
mode’s
indicator
on
the
button
lights
up.
The
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
indicator
lights
up
when
you
select
the
DOLBY
mode.
Select
the
appropriate
surround
mode
as
follows:
For
tapes/discs
with
Select
To
Dolby
Pro
Logic
DOLBY
Surround
Decode
programs
processed
with
Dolby
Surround
and
create
the
atmosphere
of
a
movie
theater.
HALL
Reproduce
the
acoustics
of
a
rectangular
concert
hall.
Ideal
for
soft,
acoustic
sounds.
Orchestral
music,
chamber
music,
or
an
instrumental
solo
-
SIMULATED
Reproduce
a
Monaural
recording,
simulated
stereo
such
as
an
old
movie
effect
to
monaural
or
an
instrumental
sound.
To
turn
off
surround
sound
Press
SURROUND
MODE
(DOLBY,
HALL
or
SIMULATED)
selected
in
Step
1.
"
When
you
use
the
remote
The
remote
also
lets
vou
choose
the
surround
mode.
SURROUND
MODE
SURROUND
ON/OFF
1
Press
SURROUND
MODE
repeatedly
until
the
surround
mode
you
wish
to
is
displayed.
Each
time
SURROUND
MODE
is
pressed,
the
display
changes
as
follows:
SIMU
(SIMULATED)
Sead
To
turn
off
surround
sound
Press
SURROUND
ON/OFF.
“CY
You
can
find
Dolby
Surround-encoded
software
by
looking
at
the
packaging
However,
some
videos
and
laser
dises
may
use
Dolby
Surround
sound
even
if
it’s
not
indicated
on
the
package.
oa
You
can
store
the
surround
mode
with
preset
sound
field
or
adjusted
equalizer
curve
See
“Storing
the
customized
sound
field”
on
page
16.
ae
ee
eee
Getting
the
Most
Out
of
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
Sound
To
obtain
the
best
possible
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
sound,
first
select
the
center
mode.
Then,
adjust
the
volume
of
each
speaker.
Note
that
you
must
connect
the
rear
speakers
and/or
a
center
speaker
to
do
the
following
adjustments.
CENTER
MODE
DOLBY
~<~/
»
CENTER
REAR
SURROUND
CENTER
MODE
LEVEL
+/-
SURROUND
REAR
LEVEL
ON/OFF
+/-
DELAY
T.TONE
BALANCE
UR
_
Using
Sound
Fields
Selecting
the
center
mode
The
amplifier
offers
vou
four
center
modes:
NORMAL,
WIDE,
3
CH,
and
PHANTOM.
Each
mode
is
designed
for
a
different
speaker
configuration.
Select
the
mode
that
best
suits
vour
speaker's
system
configuration.
1.
Press
DOLBY
to
select
the
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
sound
field.
2
Press
CENTER
MODE
repeatedly
until
the
center
mode
you
want
appears
in
the
display.
Select
the
center
mode
by
referring
to
the
following
chart.
If
you
have
Select
So
that
The
bass
sound
of
the
speakers,
and
a
center
channel
is
small
center
output
from
the
front
speaker
speakers
(because
a
small
speaker
cannot
produce
enough
bass).
ee
ee
Front
and
rear
WIDE
For
“complete”
speakers,
and
a
Dolby
Pro
Logic
large
center
Surround
sound.
speaker
Front
and
rear
NORMAL
The
sound
of
the
rear
channel
is
output
Front
and
center
=
3CH
speakers,
no
rear
(3
Channel
speaker
Logic)
from
the
front
speakers.
Fronttand
rear
PHANTOM
The
sound
of
the
center
channel
is
output
from
the
front
speakers.
speakers,
no
center
speaker
o
When
you
use
the
remote
Press
SURROUND
MODE
repeatedly
to
select
the
DOLBY
mode.
You
can
adjust
the
speaker's
volume
or
delay
time
simply
by
pressing
the
buttons
on
the
remote.
(continued)
13
Using
Sound
Fields
Adjusting
the
speaker
volume
The
test
tone
feature
lets
vou
set
the
volume
of
your
speakers
to
the
same
level.
(If
all
of
vour
speakers
have
equal
performance,
vou
don’t
have
to
adjust
the
speaker
volume.)
Using
the
controls
on
the
remote
lets
you
adjust
the
volume
level
from
your
listening
position.
1
Press
T.TONE
on
the
remote.
You
will
hear
the
test
tone
from
each
speaker
sequentially.
2
=
Adjust
the
volume
level
so
that
the
test
tone
from
each
speaker
is
at
the
same
level
from
your
listening
position.
*
To
adjust
the
volume
between
the
front
right
and
front
left
speakers,
press
BALANCE
L
or
R
on
the
remote.
*
To
adjust
the
level
of
center
speaker,
press
CENTER
LEVEL
+
or
-
on
the
remote.
¢
To
adjust
the
level
of
rear
speakers,
press
REAR
LEVEL
+
or
-
on
the
remote.
3
Press
T.TONE
on
the
remote
to
turn
off
the
test
tone.
"&
You
can
also
adjust
the
center
or
rear
speakers
using
the
controls
on
the
amplifier
1
Press
DOLBY
to
turn
on
the
Dolby
Pro
Logic
mode.
*
The
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
indicator
lights.
2
Press
CENTER
or
REAR.
The
indicator
on
the
CENTER
or
REAR
button
lights.
be
-
3
Press
<
or
>
to
adjust
the
level.
Notes
¢
The
center
and
rear
levels,
and
balance
are
indicated
on
the
level
meter
in
the
display
during
adjustment.
*
The
center
and
rear
levels
are
adjustable
in
the
following
situations.
Center
level:
when
the
Dolby
Pro
Logic
in
on
(when
the
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
indicator
is
lit)
Rear
level:
©
when
the
SURROUND
MODE
(DOLBY,
HALL
or
SIMULATED)
is
on
v
You
can
adjust
all
speakers
at
one
time
Adjust
MASTER
VOLUME
on
the
amplifier.
14
Adjusting
the
delay
time
Ell
You
can
make
the
surround
sound
more
effective
by
delaying
the
output
from
the
rear
speakers
(delay
time).
You
can
adjust
the
delay
time
as
follows.
Ce
ee
dl
For
example,
if
you've
placed
the
rear
speakers
in
a.
large
room
or
apart
from your
listening
position,
set
the
delay
time
shorter.
1
Start
playing
a
program
source
encoded
with
Dolby
surround
sound.
2
Press
DELAY
on
the
remote
repeatedly
to
adjust
the
delay
time.
|
re
Using
Sound
Fields
:
:
Q”
You
can
store
the
current
sound
field
with
surround
Using
Preset
Sound
Fields
mode
See
“Choosing
a
Surrond
Mode”
on
page
12
and
You
can
take
advantage
of
sound
fields
simply
by
“Storing
the
customized
sound
tield”
on
page
16.
selecting
one
of
the
five
pre-programmed
ones
according
to
the
program
you
want
to
play.
icy
When
you
want
to
listen
to
CLASSICS,
MOVIE
or
GAME
without
a
surround
effect
Press
one
of
the
SURROUND
MODE
buttons
to
turn
off
the
indicator.
SOUND
FIELD
Numeric
buttons
(1
-
5)
1
Press
SOUND
FIELD
to
turn
on
the
sound
field.
One
of
the
indicators
lights
up
in
the
display.
2
Press
one
of
the
numeric
buttons
(1
-
5)
so
that
the
indicator
for
the
sound
field
you
wish
to
lights
up
in
the
display.
Select
the
appropriate
sound
field
as
follows:
Press
To
reproduce
1
(ROCK)
Powerful,
clear
sounds,
emphasizing
low
and
high
audio.
2
(POPS)
Light,
bright
sounds,
emphasizing
high
and
middle
range
audio.
:
3(CLASSIC)
Broad,
open
sounds
with
plenty
of
reverberation
using
a
surround
etfect.
4
(MOVIE)
A
theater-like
environment
using
a
surround
effect.
5
(GAME)
Maximuni
audio
impact
from
video
game
sottware
using
a
surround
effect.
To
turn
off
the
sound
fields
Press
one
of
the
numeric
buttons
you
selected
in
Step
2.
OFF
appears
in
the
display,
and
the
sound
field’s
effect
is
defeated.
Ka
When
you
use
the
remote
Press
SOUND
FIELD.
z
Each
time
this
button
is
pressed,
the
display
changes
as
follows:
-
-
fae
——»>
POPS
———>
CLASSIC
OFF
<———
GAME
<——
MOVIE
15
16
Using
Sound
Fields
Adjusting
the
Sound
This
amplifier
is
equipped
with
7
band
graphic
equalizer.
You
can
adjust
the
equalizer
curve
of
the
front
speakers
for
optimum
sound
while
listening
to
a
Program
source.
The
adjusted
sound
is
stored
in
memory
with
the
surround
mode
(see
“Choosing
a
Surround
Mode”
on
page
12)
and
you
can
use
your
adjusted
sound
just
as
you
would
use
the
pre-
programmed
ones.
To
adjust
the
levels
of
vour
speaker
svstem,
go
to
“Adjusting
the
speaker
volume”
on
page
14.
Before
vou
start,
play
a
program
source
you
want
to
adjust.
If
you
have
a
superwoofer,
set
the
woofer
to
on.
USER
4/>/a/Y
EQ.
Numeric
buttons
DISPLAY
MEMORY
EQ
FLAT
EQUALIZER
YWrrasy
Flat
USER
1
Select
a
preset
sound
fields
(see
page
15
for
details).
2
Press
EQ
until
the
indicator
on
this
button
lights
up.
The
graphic
equalizer
is
displayed.
3
Press
4or
>to
select
the
frequency.
The
indicator
of
the
selected
frequency
blinks.
4
Press
a
or
¥
to
adjust
the
sound
level.
¢
When
you
use
the
remote
1
Select
a
preset
sound
felds
(see
page
12
for
details).
2
Press
EQUALIZER
or
to
select
the
frequency.
The
indicator
of
the
selected
frequency
blinks.
3
Press
EQUALIZER
&
o:
Y
to
adjust
the
sound
level.
‘Cr
When
you
want
to
reset
the
equalizer
Press
EQ
FLAT
(or
FLAT
on
the
remote).
Storing
the
customized
sound
field
You
can
store
equalizer
curve
and
the
surround
mode,
and
then
call
up
this
sound
field
when
you
play
a
favorite
program
source.
You
can
create
up
to
five
sound
fields
(USER
1
-
5).
1
Adjust
the
equalizer
curve
and
select
the
surround
mode,
if
necessary.
2
Press
MEMORY.
The
USER
1
to
USER
5
indicators
blink
in
the
display.
3
Press
one
of
the
numeric
buttons
(1
-
5)
you
want
to
store.
Calling
up
your
sound
field
1
Press
USER.
2
Press
one
of
the
numeric
buttons
(1
-
5).
“Cr
You
can
change
the
equalizer
display
Press
DISPLAY.
Each
time
you
press
this
button,
the
equalizer
display
changes
as
follows:
Spectrum
analyzer
1
(bar
display)
+
Spectrum
analyzer
2
(peak
level
display)
Tt
dt
innin
*
ie
vt
L
l
ae
inuin
-
Using
Sound
Fields
“Y
.
.
.
Se
re
GY
You
can
adjust
the
equalizer
curve
during
spectrum
analizer
display
Using
the
Superwoofer
When
vou
adjust
the
equalizer
curve
during
spectrum
analizer
display,
the
display
changes
to
show
the
You
can
use
the
superwoofer
to
re-enforce
the
bass
graphic
equalizer.
sound
of
your
front
speakers
to
obtain
a
greater
sense
When
vou
want
to
show
the
spectrum
analyzer
1
or
2
of
atmosphere.
Use
the
remote
to
adjust
the
again
pies
DYE
superwooter
from
your
listening position.
S.W.LEVEL
SUPERWOOFER
ON/OFF
PHASE
SUPERWOOFER
indicator
1°
Press
SUPERWOOFER
ON/OFF
to
turn
on
the
woofer.
.
*
The
SUPERWOOEFER
indicator
lights.
2
Press
S.W.LEVEL
(+/-)
to
adjust
the
superwoofer
level.
The
woofer
level
is
indicated
on
the
level
meter
in
the
display.
3
Press
PHASE
to
select
the
polarity
that
provides
the
best
bass
reproduction.
’
You
can
also
adjust
the
superwoofer
using
the
controls
on
the
amplifier
1
Press
WOOFER
ON/OFF
to
turn
on
the
woofer.
The
SUPERWOOFER
indicator
lights.
2
Press
WOOFER
to
select
the
woofer
adjustment
mode.
The
woofer
level
is
indicated
on
the
level
meter
in
the
display.
7
3
Press
<
or
>
to
adjust
the
woofer
level.
Notes
*
You
can
only
adjust
the
woofer
level
when
the
woofer
is
on
(when
the
SUPERWOOFER
indicator
is
lit).
*
You
cannot
use
the
superwoofer
when
you
select
PHONO.
17
18
I.
PIM
EL
TERS
Additional
informa
ae
a
|
a
Troubleshooting
If
vou
experience
any
of
the
following
difficulties
while
using
the
amplifier,
use
this
troubleshooting
guide
to
help
you
remedy
the
problem.
Should
any
problem
persist,
consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer.
There’s
no
sound
or
only
a
very
low-level
sound
is
heard.
=>
Check
that
the
speakers
and
components
are
connected
securely.
=>
Make
sure
you
select
the
correct
component
on
the
amplifier.
=>
Make
sure
you
select
the
correct
component
on
the
amplifier
for
the
front
speakers.
The
left
and
right
sounds
are
unbalanced
or
reversed.
=>
Check
that
the
speakers
and
components
are
connected
correctly
and
securely.
=>
Adjust
the
BALANCE.
Severe
hum
or
noise
is
heard.
=>
Check
that
the
speakers
and
components
are
connected
securely.
=>
Check
that
the
connecting
cords
are
away
from
a
transformer
or
motor,
and
at
least
10
feet
(3
meters)
away
from
a
TV
set
or
fluorescent
light.
=>
Place
your
TV
away
from
the
audio
components.
—>
The
plugs
and
jacks
are
dirty.
Wipe
them
with
a
cloth
slightly
moistened
with
alcohol.
No
sound
is
heard
from
the
center
speaker.
=
Select
the
DOLBY
sound
field
(see
page
12).
=>
Select
the
appropriate
center
mode
(see
page
13).
>
Adjust
the
speaker
volume
appropriately
(see
page
14).
No
sound
or
only
a
very
low-level
sound
is
heard
from
the
rear
speakers.
—
Make
sure
vou
turned
on
the
surround
mode
or
sound
field
function.
>
Select
the
appropriate
center
mode
(see
page
13).
—>
Adjust
the
speaker
volume
appropriately
(see
page
14).
Surround
effect
cannot
be
obtained.
—>
Turn
on
the
surround
mode
or
sound
field
function.
No
picture
or
an
unclear
picture
is
seen
on
the
TV
screen.
—>
Select
the
appropriate
function
on
the
amplifier.
=>
Set
your
TV
to
the
appropriate
input
mode
(press
TV/
VIDEO
on
the
remote
for
Sony
TVs).
>
Place
your
TV
away
from
the
audio
components.
No
sound,
or
only
a
very
low-level
sound
is
heard
when
adjusting
the
test
tone.
=>
Turn
MASTER
VOLUME
clockwise.
Recording
cannot
be
made.
=>
Check
that
the
components
are
connected
correctly.
+
=>
Select
the
source
component
with
the
function
buttons.
The
remote
does
not
function.
—>
Point
the
remote
at
the
remote
sensor
@
on
the
amplifier.
=>
Remove
the
obstacles
in
the
path
of
the
remote
and
the
amplifier.
=
Replace
both
batteries
in
the
remote
with
new
ones
if
they
are
weak.
—>
Make
sure
you
select
the
correct
function
on
the
remote.
Er
EE
eee
Specifications
Audio
power
specifications
POWER
OUTPUT
AND
TOTAL
HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With
8
ohm
loads
both
channels
driven,
from
50
-
20,000
Hz;
rated
120
watts
per
channel
minimum
RMS
power,
with
no
more
than
0.9
%
total
harmonic
distortion
from
250
milliwatts
to
rated
output.
Amplifier
section
Power
output
140
W
+
140
W
(front,
at
rear/center/
woofer
off
at
1
kHz,
0.9%
T.H.D.,
8
ohms)
30
W
+
30
W
(rear,
at
front/center/
woofer
off
at
1
kHz,
8
ohms)
45
W
(center,
at
front/
rear/
woofer
off
at
1
kHz,
6
ohms)
60
W
(woofer,
at
front/
tear/center
off
at
40
Hz,
4
ohms)
Inputs
+
<
Sensitivity
Impedance
PHONO
2.5mV
-
50
kilohms
co
400
mV
eo
50
TAPE,
VIDEO
=.
250
mV
kilohms
1,
2, 3,
4,
TUNER
Outputs
TAPE
REC
OUT
VIDEO
1,
VIDEO
2:
Voltage
250
mV,
Impedance
1
kilohms
HEADPHONES:
Accepts
low
and
high
impedance
headphones
Graphic
equalizer
+10
dB
at
63
Hz,
160
Hz,
400
Hz,
1
kHz,
2.5
kHz,
6.3
kHz,
16
kHz
iy
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Additional
Information
Video
section
Inputs
VIDEO
1,2,3,
4
1
Vp-p
73
ohms
Outputs
VIDEO
1, 2,
MONITOR:
1
Vp-p
75
ohms
General
Power
120
V
AC,
60
Hz
requirements
Power
270
W
consumption
AC
outlets
3
switched,
total
120
W
Dimensions
430
x
160
x
355
mm
(16
3/16
x
6
S/tsx
14
inches)
Mass
(Approx.)
9.5
kg
(20
Ib
15
0z)
Supplied
Remote
controller
accessories
(remote)
(1)
Size
AA
(R6)
batteries
(2)
Design
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
19
Additional
Information
—_——____
Eee
Glossary
Center
mode
Setting
of
speakers
to
enhance
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
mode.
To
obtain
the
best
possible
surround
sound,
select
one
of
the
following
four
center
modes
according
to
your
speaker
system.
«
NORMAL
mode
Select
NORMAL
mode
if
you
have
front
and
rear
speakers
and
a
smull
center
speaker.
Since
a
small
speaker
cannot
produce
enough
bass,
the
bass
sound
of
the
center
channel
is
output
from
the
front
speakers,
Center
Front
speaker
Front
speaker
(L)
speaker
(R)
Reac Rear
speaker(L)
speaker
(R)
*
WIDE
mode
Select
WIDE
mode
if
you
have
front
and
rear
speakers
and
a
large
center
speaker.
With
the
WIDE
mode,
you
can
take
full
advantage
of
Dolby
Surround
sound.
Center
speaker
Front
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(t}
alam
=
=
=
_
.
==
~~
==="
)
==
===.
SE=
Rear
.
Rear
speaker(L)
speaker
(R)
*
3
CH
mode
Select
3
CH
mode
if
you
have
front
and
center
speakers
but
no
rear
speaker.
The
sound
of
the
rear
channel
is
output
from
the
front
speakers
to
let
you
experience
some
of
the
surround
sound
without
using
rear
speakers.
Center
Front
speaker
speaker
(L}
speaker
(R}
<=)
So
(a
=
ial]
=
=
——
==
HS
SS
a
Front
20
¢
PHANTOM
mode
Select
PHANTOM
mode
if
sou
have
front
and
rear
speakers
but
no
center
speaker.
The
sound
of
the
center
channel
is
output
tcom
the
front
speakers.
Front
speaker
(R)
Front
speaker
(L)
Rear
Rear
speaker
(L)
speaker
(R}
Delay
time
Time
lag
between
the
surround
sound
output
from
front
speakers
and
rear
speakers.
By
adjusting
the
delay
time
of
the
rear
speakers,
you
can
obtain
the
feeling
of
presence.
Make
the
delay
time
longer
when
you
have
placed
the
rear
speakers
in
a
small
room
or
close
to
your
listening
position,
and
make
it
shorter
when
you
have
placed
them
in
4
large
room
or
apart
from
your
listening position.
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
Decoding
system
of
Dolby
Surround
sound
standardized
in
TV
programs
and
movies.
Compared
with
the
former
Dolby
Surround
system,
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
improves
sound
image
by
using
four
separate
channels:
off-screen
audio
effects,
on-screen
dialog,
left-to-right
panning,
and
music.
These
channels
manipulate
the
sound
to
be
heard
and
enhance
the
action
as
it
happens
on
the
screen.
To
take
advantage
of
Dolby
Pro
Logic,
you
should
have
at
least
ane
pair
of
rear
speakers
and/or
one
center
speaker.
You
also
need
to
select
the
appropriate
center
mode
to
enjoy
a
full
effect.
Dolby
Surround
Encoding
and
decoding
system
of
Dolby
Surround
sound
for
consumer
use.
Dolby
Surround
decodes
the
extra
channels
on
the
Dolby
Surround-encoded
sound
tracks
of
movie
videos
and
TV
programs
and
produces
sound
effects
and
echoes
that
make
the
action
seem
to
envelop
you.
The
amplifier
offers
Dolby
Surround
as
one
of
the
pre-programmed
sound
tields.
If
you
have
rear
or
center
speaker(s),
we
recommend
that
you
customize
the
Dolby
Surround
sound
field
by
selecting
the
appropriate
center
mode
to
take
advantage
of
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
sound.
Parameter
Variable
of
sound
that
composes
sound
image,
such
as
tone
or
delay
time.
You
can
customize
the
pre-programmed
sound
fields
by
adjusting
parameters
to
suit
your
listening
situation.
Sound
field
Sound
pattern
produced
by
a
sounding
source
or
sources
in
a
given
environment
due
to
direct
and
reflected
sounds
and
the
acoustics
of
the
environment.
The
amplifier
offers
5
pre-programmed
sound
fields
(ROCK,
POPS,
CLASSIC,
MOVIE
and
GAME)
to
let
you
enjoy
surround
sound
easily.
Surround
sound
Sound
that
consists
of
three
elements:
direct
sound,
early
reflected
sound
(earty
reflections)
and
reverberative
sound
(reverberation)
The
acoustics
where
vou
hear
the
sound
affect
the
wav
these
three
sound
elements
are
heard.
These
sound
elements
are
combined
in
such
a
way
that
vou
can
actually
feel
the
size
and
the
type
of
a
concert
hall.
;
*
Types
of
sound
Reverberation
Early
reflections
4
2
LIN
ae
2
Direct
sound
oe
*
Transition
of
sound
from
rear
speakers
Direct
sound
Early
Level'
»
reflections
Reverberation
Early
reflection
time
Time
Test
tone
Signal
given
out
by
the
amplifier
for
adjusting
the
speaker
volume.
The
test
tone
will
come
out
as
follows:
*
Ina
system
with
a
center
speaker
(NORMAUWIDE/3
CH
modes)
The
test
tone
is
output
from
the
front
L
(lett),
center,
front
R
(right),
and
rear
speakers
in
succession.
Front
(t)
Front
(R)
fy
Rear
(L,
R)
q
NORMAL/WIDE
¢
Ina
system
without
a
center
speaker
(PHANTOM
mode)
The
test
tone
is
output
from
the
front
and
the
rear
speakers
alternately.
_Front
(t,
R)
PHANTOM
A
Rear
(L,
R)
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