Sony STR-DA4300ES - Multi Channel Av Receiver User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
(US model)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from
20 −20,000 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.09%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.
Amplifier section
POWER OUTPUT
Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode1) 2)
(8 ohms 20 Hz −20 kHz,
THD 0.09%): 100W + 100W
Reference Power Output at Stereo Mode
(4 ohms 20 Hz −20 kHz,
THD 0.15%): 85W + 85W
Reference Power Output
(8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT2): 110W + 110W
CENTER2): 110 W
SURROUND2): 110W + 110W
SUR BACK2): 110W + 110W
Reference Power Output
(4 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)
FRONT2): 100W + 100W
CENTER2): 100 W
SURROUND2): 100W + 100W
SUR BACK2): 100W + 100W
1)Depending on the sound field settings and the source,
there may be no sound output.
2)Measured under the following conditions:
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Frequency response
Inputs (Analog)
Inputs (Digital)
Outputs
EQUALIZER
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 −108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals
75 ohms, unbalanced
PHONO RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT, SA-CD/CD,
MD/TAPE, DVD/BD,
TV, SAT/CATV,
VIDEO 1/2/3
10 Hz −100 kHz
±3 dB
PHONO Sensitivity: 2.5 mV
Impedance: 50 kohms
S/N: 90dB (A, 20 kHz
LPF)
MULTI CHANNEL
INPUT, SA-CD/CD,
MD/TAPE, DVD/BD,
TV, SAT/CATV,
VIDEO 1/2/3
Sensitivity: 150 mV
Impedance: 50 kohms
S/N:100dB (A, 20 kHz
LPF)
DVD/BD,VIDEO 2,
SA-CD/CD (Coaxial) Impedance: 75 ohms S/N: 96 dB (A, 20 kHz
LPF)
VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3,
SAT/CATV, TV, MD/
TAPE (Optical)
S/N: 96 dB
(A, 20 kHz LPF)
MD/TAPE (REC OUT),
VIDEO 1 (AUDIO OUT) Voltage:150 mV Impedance: 1 kohm
FRONT L/R, CENTER,
SURROUND L/R,
SUR BACK L/R, SUB
WOOFER
Voltage: 2 V
Impedance: 1 kohm
Gain levels ±10 dB, 1 dB step
MULTI CHANNEL AV RECEIVER
SPECIFICATIONS
Ver. 1.1 2007.10
– Continued on next page –
9-887-785-02
2007J05-1
© 2007.10
Sony Corporation
Home Audio Division
Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, Surround EX, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
“DTS”, “DTS-ES” and “Neo:6” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. and “DTS-HD Master Audio”,
“DTS-HD High Resolution Audio” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
STR-DA4300ES
US Model
Canadian Model

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Video section
Inputs/Outputs
Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
B
/C
B
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
P
R
/C
R
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
80 MHz HD Pass Through
HDMI Video
Input/Output (HDMI Repeater block)
640 ×480p@60Hz
720 ×[email protected]/60Hz
1440 ×[email protected]/60Hz (pixel sent 2times)
1280 ×[email protected]/60Hz
1920 ×[email protected]/60Hz
1920 ×[email protected]/60Hz
720 ×576p@50Hz
1440 ×576p@50Hz (pixel sent 2times)
1280 ×720p@50Hz
1920 ×1080i@50Hz
1920 ×1080p@50Hz
1920 ×1080p@24Hz
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power output (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
DC OUT: 5 V, 700 mA
Power consumption 350 W/480 VA (US/Canada)
Power consumption (during standby mode)
0.7 W (when “HDMI
Control” and “RS-232C
Control” are set to “OFF”)
Dimensions 430 ×175 ×430 mm
(width/height/depth)
including projecting parts and
controls
Mass (Approx.) 14.5 kg
Supplied accessories
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide (1)
HDMI CONTROL Guide (1)
GUI Menu List (1)
Optimizer microphone ECM-AC2 (1)
FM wire antenna (aerial) (1)
AM loop antenna (aerial) (1)
AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
Remote commander RM-AAL011 (1)
Remote commander RM-AAU018 (1)
R6 (size-AA) batteries (4)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
AM tuner section
Tuning range
With 10-kHz tuning scale
530 −1,710 kHz
3)
With 9-kHz tuning scale
531 −1,710 kHz
3)
Antenna (aerial) Loop antenna (aerial)
3)You can change the AM tuning scale to either 9 kHz
or 10 kHz. After tuning in any AM station, turn off
the receiver. While holding down TUNING MODE,
press POWER on the receiver. All preset stations will
be erased when you change the tuning scale. To reset
the scale to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), repeat the procedure.

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Notes on chip component replacement
•Never reuse a disconnected chip component.
•Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be
damaged by heat.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE
WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN
THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.
REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE
PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR
IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0SUR
LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES
PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE
FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM- POSANTS
QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT
DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS
PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety check before releasing the set to the customer:
Checktheantenna terminals, metaltrim, “metallized” knobs,screws,
and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.
Check leakage as described below.
LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and
from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a
return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes.).
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers’instructions to use these
instruments.
2. A battery-operatedAC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245
digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a
VOM or battery-operatedAC voltmeter.The “limit” indication
is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-voltage
scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples
of a passiveVOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated
digital multimeters that have a 2VAC range are suitable. (See
Fig. A)
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
1.5 k Ω 0.15 µ FAC
voltmete
r
(0.75 V)
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
Earth Ground
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SERVICING NOTES .............................................. 5
2. GENERAL .................................................................. 8
3. DISASSEMBLY
3-1. Disassembly Flow .......................................................... 12
3-2. Case ................................................................................ 13
3-3. Front Panel Block ........................................................... 13
3-4. CIS Board, Tuner (FM/AM)........................................... 14
3-5. D.AUDIO Board, DSP Board......................................... 14
3-6. TUNER Board, CONTROL Board ................................ 15
3-7. PREOUT Board, S_SPTM Board .................................. 15
3-8. D_VIDEO Board ............................................................ 16
3-9. A_VIDEO Board ............................................................ 16
3-10. MAIN Board, C_SPTM Board....................................... 17
3-11. AC Board, Power Transformer (T001) ........................... 18
3-12. Power AMP Block .......................................................... 18
4. TEST MODE............................................................. 19
5. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 23
6. DIAGRAMS
6-1. Block Diagram – CONTROL Section –......................... 25
6-2. Block Diagram – DSP Section – .................................... 26
6-3. Block Diagram – DIGITAL AUDIO Section – .............. 27
6-4. Block Diagram – HDMI Section –................................. 28
6-5. Block Diagram – VIDEO PROCESS Section – ............. 29
6-6. Block Diagram – ANALOG AUDIO Section – ............. 30
6-7. Block Diagram – POWER AMP Section – .................... 31
6-8. Block Diagram – VIDEO Section – ............................... 32
6-9. Block Diagram – PANEL, CIS, XM/
SIRIUS RECEIVER, DMPORT Section – .................... 33
6-10. Block Diagram – POWER SUPPLY Section – .............. 34
6-11. Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (1/4) – ................... 36
6-12. Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (2/4) – ................... 37
6-13. Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (3/4) – ................... 38
6-14. Schematic Diagram – MAIN Board (4/4) – ................... 39
6-15. Printed Wiring Board – MAIN Board – ......................... 40
6-16. Schematic Diagram – D.AUDIO Board (1/5) – ............. 41
6-17. Schematic Diagram – D.AUDIO Board (2/5) – ............. 42
6-18. Schematic Diagram – D.AUDIO Board (3/5) – ............. 43
6-19. Schematic Diagram – D.AUDIO Board (4/5) – ............. 44
6-20. Schematic Diagram – D.AUDIO Board (5/5) – ............. 45
6-21. Printed Wiring Board
– D.AUDIO Board (Component Side) – ........................ 46
6-22. Printed Wiring Board
– D.AUDIO Board (Conductor Side) – .......................... 47
6-23. Printed Wiring Board
– TUNER Board (Component Side) – ........................... 48
6-24. Printed Wiring Board
– TUNER Board (Conductor Side) – ............................. 49
6-25. Schematic Diagram – TUNER Board (1/2) – ................ 50
6-26. Schematic Diagram – TUNER Board (2/2) – ................ 51
6-27. Printed Wiring Board – DSP Board (SideA) – .............. 52
6-28. Printed Wiring Board – DSP Board (Side B) – .............. 53
6-29. Schematic Diagram – DSP Board (1/4) – ...................... 54
6-30. Schematic Diagram – DSP Board (2/4) – ...................... 55
6-31. Schematic Diagram – DSP Board (3/4) – ...................... 56
6-32. Schematic Diagram – DSP Board (4/4) – ...................... 57
6-33. Printed Wiring Boards – CONNECTOR Section – ........ 58
6-34. Schematic Diagram – CONNECTOR Section – ............ 59
6-35. Printed Wiring Board
– TEMPERATURE DETECTION Board – ................... 60

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6-36. Schematic Diagram
– TEMPERATURE DETECTION Board – ................... 60
6-37. Printed Wiring Board – A CLASS AMP Board – .......... 61
6-38. Schematic Diagram – A CLASS AMP Board (1/2) – .... 62
6-39. Schematic Diagram – A CLASS AMP Board (2/2) – .... 63
6-40. Printed Wiring Board – POWERAMP Board – ............ 64
6-41. Schematic Diagram – POWER AMP Board – ............... 65
6-42. Printed Wiring Board – PROTECTOR (F-C) Board – ... 66
6-43. Schematic Diagram – PROTECTOR (F-C) Board –...... 67
6-44. Printed Wiring Boards
– PROTECTOR (SB/SURR) Section – ........................... 68
6-45. Schematic Diagram
– PROTECTOR (SB/SURR) Section – .......................... 69
6-46. Printed Wiring Board – BIAS Board –........................... 70
6-47. Schematic Diagram – BIAS Board – ............................. 71
6-48. Printed Wiring Board – PREOUT Board – .................... 72
6-49. Schematic Diagram – PREOUT Board – ....................... 73
6-50. Printed Wiring Boards – SPEAKER Section – .............. 74
6-51. Schematic Diagram – SPEAKER Section –................... 75
6-52. Printed Wiring Board
– D_VIDEO Board (Component Side) – ....................... 76
6-53. Printed Wiring Board
– D_VIDEO Board (Conductor Side) – ......................... 77
6-54. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (1/10) – .......... 78
6-55. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (2/10) – .......... 79
6-56. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (3/10) – .......... 80
6-57. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (4/10) – .......... 81
6-58. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (5/10) – .......... 82
6-59. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (6/10) – .......... 83
6-60. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (7/10) – .......... 84
6-61. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (8/10) – .......... 85
6-62. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (9/10) – .......... 86
6-63. Schematic Diagram – D_VIDEO Board (10/10) – ........ 87
6-64. Printed Wiring Board
– A_VIDEO Board (Component Side) –........................ 88
6-65. Printed Wiring Board
– A_VIDEO Board (Conductor Side) – ......................... 89
6-66. Schematic Diagram – A_VIDEO Board (1/4) –............. 90
6-67. Schematic Diagram – A_VIDEO Board (2/4) –............. 91
6-68. Schematic Diagram – A_VIDEO Board (3/4) –............. 92
6-69. Schematic Diagram – A_VIDEO Board (4/4) –............. 93
6-70. Printed Wiring Board – VIDEO3 Board –...................... 94
6-71. Schematic Diagram – VIDEO3 Board – ........................ 95
6-72. Printed Wiring Board
– CONTROL Board (Component Side) – ...................... 96
6-73. Printed Wiring Board
– CONTROL Board (Conductor Side) – ........................ 97
6-74. Schematic Diagram – CONTROL Board (1/2) – ........... 98
6-75. Schematic Diagram – CONTROL Board (2/2) – ........... 99
6-76. Printed Wiring Board – CIS Board –.............................. 100
6-77. Schematic Diagram – CIS Board – ................................ 101
6-78. Printed Wiring Board – DISPLAY Board – ................... 102
6-79. Schematic Diagram – DISPLAY Board – ...................... 103
6-80. Printed Wiring Boards – PANEL Section –.................... 104
6-81. Schematic Diagram – PANEL Section – ........................ 105
6-82. Printed Wiring Board – DC-DC Board – ....................... 106
6-83. Schematic Diagram – DC-DC Board – .......................... 107
6-84. Printed Wiring Board – AC Board –............................... 108
6-85. Schematic Diagram – AC Board – .................................109
7. EXPLODED VIEWS
7-1. Case Section ................................................................... 156
7-2. DISPLAY Board Section................................................ 157
7-3. Front Panel Section ........................................................ 158
7-4. AC/DC-DC Boards Section............................................ 159
7-5. D.AUDIO/D_VIDEO Boards Section............................ 160
7-6. A_VIDEO Board Section ............................................... 161
7-7. Heat Sink Section ........................................................... 162
7-8. MAIN Board Section...................................................... 163
8. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST............................... 164

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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
UNLEADED SOLDER
Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-
free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with
the lead free mark due to their particular size)
: LEAD FREE MARK
Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.
•Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher
than ordinary solder.
Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be
applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.
Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to
about 350 °C.
Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if
the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!
•Strong viscosity
Unleaded solder is more viscou-s (sticky, less prone to flow)
than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges
occur such as on IC pins, etc.
•Usable with ordinary solder
It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may
also be added to ordinary solder.
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC3601 ON THE
D_VIDEO BOARD
Replacement of IC3601 on the D_VIDEO board used in this set
requires a special tool.
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC3511 AND IC3513 ON
THE D_VIDEO BOARD
IC3511 and IC3513 on the D_VIDEO board cannot exchange with
single. When IC3511 and IC3513 on the D_VIDEO board are
damaged, exchange the entire mounted board.
NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC5002 AND IC5202 ON
THE DSP BOARD
IC5002 and IC5202 on the DSP board cannot exchange with single.
WhenIC5002andIC5202 on theDSPboard are damaged,exchange
the entire mounted board.
UPDATE OF SOFTWARE OF IC2003 ON THE CONTROL BOARD, IC3610 ON THE D_VIDEO BOARD AND
IC5208 ON THE DSP BOARD
Perform operation of the following when the update of software of the IC2003 on the CONTROL board, IC3610 on the D_VIDEO board and
IC5208 on the DSP board is necessary.
Connect:
for PC
J881
Procedure:
1. Connect J881 on the CIS board and PC by using the RS-232C cable.
2. Turn on the main power.
3. The update is executed by using PC.
4. When the update ends, turn off the main power.
5. Remove the RS-232C cable from the J881 on the CIS board and PC.
ERROR MESSAGES
If there is a malfunction, the display shows a 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.
messages cause and response
PROTECTOR Irregular current is output to the speakers, or the upper panel of the receiver is covered with something.
The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds. Cheack the speakers connection and turn
on the power again.

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POWER AMP BLOCK SERVICE POSITION
In checking the PowerAMP block, prepare jig (extension cable J-2501-291-A: 2 mm Pitch, 12 cores, Length 300 mm/J-2501-311-A: 2 mm
Pitch, 15 cores, Length 300 mm).
insulating sheet
Connect the extension jig (J-2501-311-A) to the
A CLASS AMP board (CN1505) and
CONNECTOR 4 board (CN1207).
CONNECTOR 4 board
(CN1207)
A CLASS AMP board
(CN1505)
power AMP Block
Connect the extension jig (J-2501-291-A) to the
A CLASS AMP board (CN1504) and
CONNECTOR 3 board (CN1202). CONNECTOR 3 board
(CN1202)
A CLASS AMP board
(CN1504)
MAIN BOARD SERVICE POSITION
insulating sheet
MAIN board
In checking the board, make two
capacitors discharge for electric
shock prevention. (R: 800
Ω /2W)
C1237
C1237
C1137
C1137
CAUTION

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LEAD WIRE SETTING
heat sink
The lead wire must not come in contact with the transformer and the heat sink.
transformer
Please band together so that a primary side cable
cannot touch a power transformer and heat sink.

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GENERAL This section is extracted from
instruction manual.
Description and location of parts
Getting Started
Front panel
To remove the cover
Press PUSH.
When you remove the cover, keep it out
of reach from children.
Status of the POWER button
Off
The receiver is turned off (initial
setting).
Press POWER to turn the receiver on.
You cannot turn the receiver on using
the remote.
On/Standby
Press ?/1on the remote to turn the
receiver on or set it to the standby mode.
When you press POWER on the
receiver, the receiver will be turned off.
Name Function
APOWER Press to turn the
receiver on or off.
BAUTO CAL MIC
jack Connects to the supplied optimizer
microphone for the
Digital Cinema Auto
Calibration function.
CTONE MODE Adjusts FRONT/
CENTER/
SURROUND/
SURROUND BACK
BASS and TREBLE.
Press TONE MODE
repeatedly to select
BASS or TREBLE,
then turn TONE to
adjust the level.
TONE
DMEMORY/
ENTER Press to operate a tuner (FM/AM) and satellite
radio (XM/SIRIUS).
TUNING MODE
TUNING
ERemote sensor Receives signals from
remote commander.
FDIMMER Press repeatedly to
adjust brightness of the
display.
GDISPLAY Press repeatedly to
select information
displayed on the
display.
HSUR BACK
DECODING Press to activate SB DECODING.
IDisplay
window The current status of theselectedcomponent
or a list of selectable
items appears here.
J2CH/A.DIRECT Press to select sound
field.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
KZONE/
POWER,
SELECT
Press SELECT
repeatedly to select
zone 2 or main zone.
Each time you press
POWER, the output
signals for the selected
zone will be turned on
or off.
LDMPORT Press to select the
audio/video input
signal from the
component connected
to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
MHDMI Press to select input
source from the
component connected
to the HDMI IN jack.
NPHONES jack Connects to
headphones.
OSPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B) Switch to OFF, A, B, A+B of the front
speakers.
PVIDEO 3 IN/
PORTABLE AV
IN jacks
Connect to a portable
audio/videocomponent
such as a camcorder or
video game.
QMULTI
CHANNEL
DECODING
lamp
Lights up when multi-
channel audio signals
are decoded.
Name Function
RINPUT
SELECTOR Turn to select the input source to play back.
To select the input
source for zone 2, press
ZONE/SELECT (qa)
to select zone 2 first
(“ZONE 2 INPUT”
appears on the display),
then turn INPUT
SELECTOR to select
the input source.
SMASTER
VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume level of all
speakers at the same
time.
Name Function

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Rear panel
ADIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT section
OPTICAL IN/
OUT jacks Connect to a DVD player, Super Audio
CD player, etc. The
COAXIAL jack
provides a better
quality sound.
COAXIAL IN
jacks
HDMI IN/
OUT* jacks Connect to a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player, or a satellite
tuner. An image and
the sound are output
to TV or a projector.
BANTENNA section
FMANTENNA
jack Connects to the FM wire antenna (aerial)
supplied with this
receiver.
AM
ANTENNA
jack
Connects to the AM
loop antenna (aerial)
supplied with this
receiver.
XM jack Connects to the XM
Mini Tuner and
Home Dock (not
supplied).
SIRIUS jack Connects to a
SiriusConnect Home
tuner (not supplied).
CRS-232C port
Used for
maintenance and
service.
*Youcanwatch the selected input image when you
connecttheMONITOR VIDEO OUT jack to a TV.
You can operate this receiver using a GUI
(Graphical User Interface).
DDMPORT
Connects to a Sony
DIGITAL MEDIA
PORT adapter.
EControl jack for Sony equipment
and other external components
CTRL S IN/
OUT jacks Connect to Sony TV, DVD player or VCR
with CONTROL S
jack.
TRIGGER
OUT jack Connect to interlock on/off of the power
supply of other 12V
TRIGGER compliant
components, or the
amplifier/receiver of
zone 2.
IR REMOTE
IN/OUT jacks Connect an IR repeater.
FCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUT/
OUTPUT section
Y, PB/CB, PR/
CRIN/OUT*
jacks
Connect to a DVD
player, TV, or a
satellite tuner.
GAUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks Connect to a tape deckorMDdeck,etc.
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT jacks
Connect to a Super
Audio CD player or
DVD player with an
analog audio jack for
7.1 channel or 5.1
channel sound.
PRE OUT jacks Connect to an
external power
amplifier.
HVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT
section
AUDIO IN/
OUT jacks Connect to a VCR or a DVD player etc.
VIDEO IN/
OUT* jacks
AUDIO OUT
jacks
VIDEO OUT
jack
Connect to the
component in zone 2.
ISPEAKERS section
Connectstospeakers.

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You can use the supplied remote RM-AAL011 to
operate the receiver and to control the Sony
audio/video components that the remote is
assigned to operate.
RM-AAL011
Remote commander
Name Function
AAV ?/1(on/
standby) Press to turn on or off the audio/ video components that the remote
is assigned to operate. If you press
the ?/1(B) at the same time, it
will turn off the receiver and
other Sony components
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1switch
changes automatically each time
you press the input button (C).
B?/1(on/
standby) Press to turn the receiver on or off.
IfZONE 2 is selected,onlythe
main receiver is turned on or off
with this button. To turn off all
components including an amplifier
in zone 2, press ?/1and AV?/1
(A) at the same time
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
CInput
buttons Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use.
Press a pink-labeled button after
pressing SHIFT (wk).When you
pressany ofthe input buttons, the
receiver turnson. The buttons are
factory assigned to control Sony
components.You can program the
remote to control non-Sony
components following the steps in
“Programming the remote”.
DZONE 2 Press to enable the zone 2
operation.
ETEST TONE Press to output the test tone from
each speaker.
FAMP Press to enable the receiver
operation.
GMUSIC Press to select sound field.
HMOVIE Press to select sound field.
INumeric
buttons Press to −preset/tune to preset stations.
−select track numbers of the CD
player, DVD player, Blu-ray
Disc Player or MD deck. Press
0/10 to select track number 10.
−select channel numbers of the
VCR or satellite tuner.
−After pressing TV (e;), press
the numeric buttons to select
the TV channels.
JENTER Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or track
using the numeric buttons.
MEMORY Press to store a station during
tuner operation.
KAMP MENU Press to display the menu to
operate the receiver.
L
V/v/B/b
Press V/v/B/bto select the menu
items. Then press to enter the
selection.
MOPTIONS Press to display and select items
from option menus for receiver
and DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player.
TOOLS Pressto display and select items
from the option menus for DVD
player or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.
NMENU Press to display the menu to
operate the audio/video
components.
SCREEN/
DSPL
CONTROL
Press SHIFT (wk), then press
MENU to switch the display mode
of the menu between SCREEN (to
display the menu onthe TV screen)
and DSPL (to display the menu
in the display window).
OCATEGORY
+/– Press to select the category for satellite tuner.
Name Function
Pm/M
a)
x
a)
X
a)
H
a) b)
./>
a)
Press to operate the DVD player,
Blu-ray Disc Player, CD player,
MD deck, tape deck, or component
connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter etc.
CATEGORY
MODE Press to select the category mode for satellite tuner.
TUNING +/– Press to select station.
QPRESET
+
b)
/– Press to register FM/AM/satellite tuner stations or to select preset
stations.
TV CH +/– Press TV (e;), then press TV CH
+/−to operate the TV, satellite
tuner, VCR, etc.
RF1/F2 Press TV (e;), then press F1 or F2
to select a component to operate.
•HDD recorder
F1: HDD
F2: DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player
•DVD/VHS combo player
F1: DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player
F2: VHS
MACRO1,
MACRO2 Press AMP (6), then press MACRO 1 or MACRO 2 to set
up the macro function.
TV/INPUT Press TV/INPUT and TV (e;) at
the same time to select the input
signal (TV input or video input).
WIDE Press repeatedly to select the
wide picture mode.
RESOLUTION Press SHIFT (wk), then press
RESOLUTION repeatedly to
change the resolution of signals
output from the HDMI OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT jack.
Name Function
a)
See the table on page123 for information on the
buttons that you can use to control each component.
b)
The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (H,
PRESET+). Use as a mark of operation.
Notes
•Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
•The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the component,
the above operation may not be possible or may
operate differently than described.
SDVD/
TOP MENU,
MENU
Press to display the menus of the
DVD player on the TV screen.
Then use V/v/B/band
perform a menu operations.
NIGHT
MODE Press AMP (6), then press NIGHT MODE to activate the
NIGHT MODE function.
INPUT
MODE Press AMP (6), then press INPUT MODE to select the input
mode when the same components
are connected to both digital and
analog jacks.
TMUTING Press to turn off the sound
temporarily. Press the button again
to restore the sound.
UMASTER
VOL +/– Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.
TV VOL +/– Press TV (e;), then press TV
VOL +/−to adjust the volume level
of the TV.
VDISC SKIP Press to skip a disc when using a
multi-disc changer.
WRETURN/
EXIT OPressto returntothepreviousmenu or exit the menu while the menu or
on-screen guide of the VCR, DVD
player, or satellite tuner is
displayed on the TV screen.
XDISPLAY Press to select information
displayed in the display window,
TV screen of the VCR, satellite
tuner, CD player, DVD player,
Blu-ray Disc Player, or MD deck.
Note
In the SCREEN mode, press the
button to display the menu on
the TV screen.
YCLEAR Press to
−clear a mistake when you press
the incorrect numeric button.
−return to continuous playback,
etc. of the satellite tuner or
DVD player.
>10 Press to select
−track numbers over 10 of the
VCR, satellite tuner, CD player
or MD deck.
−channel numbers of the Digital
CATV terminal.
D.TUNING Press to enter direct tuning mode.
Z2CH/
A.DIRECT Press to select sound field or to switch the audio of the selected
input to analog signal without any
adjustment.
wj A.F.D. Press to select sound field.
wk SHIFT Press to light up the button. It
changes the remote button function
to activate the buttons with pink
printing.
wl SLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer
functionandthe duration which the
receiver turns off automatically.
e; TV Press to enable the TV operation.
ea RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.
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This remote can only be used to operate the
receiver. You can control the main functions of
the receiver with simple operations using this
remote.
Name Function
A?/1(on/
standby) Press to turn a receiver on or off.
B2CH/
A.DIRECT Press to select sound field.
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
CSCREEN/
DSPL
CONTROL
Press to switch the display
mode of the menu between
SCREEN (to display the menu
onthe TV screen) and DSPL (to
display the menu in the display
window).
D
V/v/B/b
After pressing SCREEN/DSPL
CONTROL (3), press V/v/B/
bto select the menu item. Then
press to enter the selection.
EOPTIONS Pressto display andselectitems
from option menus.
FMENU Press to display the menu to
operate the receiver.
GDMPORT Press to operate the component
connected to the DIGITAL
MEDIA PORT adapter.
NStarts play.
xStops play.
./>Skips tracks.
HINPUT
SELECTOR Press to select the input source to play back.
IMASTER
VOLUME +/– Press to adjust the volume level.
JMUTING Press to turn off the sound
temporarily. Press the button
again to restore the sound.
KRETURN/
EXIT Press to return to the previous menu or exit the menu.
LDISPLAY Press to select information
displayed in the display
window.
Note
In the SCREEN mode, press the
button to display the menu on
the TV screen.
MSLEEP Press to activate the sleep timer
function and the duration which
the receiver turns off
automatically.
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•This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
3-1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW
Note 1: The process described in can be performed in any order.
Note 2: Without completing the process described in , the next process can not be performed.
SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY
3-2. CASE
(Page 13)
3-4. CIS BOARD,
TUNER (FM/AM)
(Page 14)
3-6. TUNER BOARD,
CONTROL BOARD
(Page 15)
3-7. PREOUT BOARD,
S_SPTM BOARD
(Page 15)
3-11. AC BOARD,
POWER TRANSFORMER (T001)
(Page 18)
3-12. POWER AMP BLOCK
(Page 18)
3-3. FRONT PANEL BLOCK
(Page 13)
3-5. D.AUDIO BOARD,
DSP BOARD
(Page 14)
3-8. D_VIDEO BOARD
(Page 16)
3-9. A_VIDEO BOARD
(Page 16)
3-10. MAIN BOARD,
C_SPTM BOARD
(Page 17)
SET

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3-3. FRONT PANEL BLOCK
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
3-2. CASE
3 flat head screw
(TP)
5 case
4
4
1 two screws
(BVST4
× 8)
2 two flat head screws
(TP)
1 two screws
(BVST4
× 8)
3 connector
(CNP53)
6 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
5 five screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
qa front panel block
7
1 two clamps
2 clamp
4 three connectors
(CN2015, CN2016, CN2017)
q; connector
(CN721)
9 connector
(CN728)
8 connector
(CN725)

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3-5. D.AUDIO BOARD, DSP BOARD
3-4. CIS BOARD, TUNER (FM/AM)
4 wire (flat type) (11 core)
(CONTROL board (CN2004),
CIS board (CN801))
7 CIS board
6 bracket (CIS PC board)
2 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
3
1 two screws
(supplied with RS-232C connector)
9 two screws
(BVTT2.6
× 6)
5 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
q; tuner (FM/AM)
8 wire (flat type) (9 core)
(TUNER board (CN8004),
tuner (FM/AM))
3 saranet cushion
qk D.AUDIO board
1 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
qa
qj bracket (AC)
8 connector (CN2020)
qf connector
(CN1)
2 SUPPORT board
5 saranet cushion
6 two ferrite cores
qg DSP board
9 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
q; six screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
qh two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
qd four screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
4 wire (flat type) (25 core)
(D.AUDIO board (CN2201),
CONTROL board (CN2018))
7 wire (flat type) (23 core)
(D.AUDIO board (CN2202),
CONTROL board (CN2019))
qs two connectors
(CN2204, CN2207)

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3-6. TUNER BOARD, CONTROL BOARD
3-7. PREOUT BOARD, S_SPTM BOARD
qa CONTROL board
6 TUNER board
5 bracket (digital-tuner)
8 screw
(BVTP3
× 8)
1 screw
(B3
× 6)
2 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
4 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
7 three connectors
(CN2015, CN2016, CN2017)
q; three connectors
(CN2008, CN2009, CN2010)
3 three connectors
(CN8006, CN8007, CN8008)
9 two connectors
(CN3505, CN3801)
3 PREOUT board
5
7 S_SPTM board
2 screw
(BVTP3
× 8)
2 screw
(BVTP3
× 8)
6 four connectors
(CN4001, CN4002
CN4003, CN4004)
4 two screws (BV/ring)
1 wire (flat type) (19 core)
(CN4051)

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3-8. D_VIDEO BOARD
9 D_VIDEO board
8 bracket (HDMI-A13)
2 connector
(CN3506)
3 connector
(CN3602)
5 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
4 four screws
(B3
× 6)
6 screw
(BVTP3
× 8)
7 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
1 connector
(CN3508)
3-9. A_VIDEO BOARD
7 A_VIDEO board
5 reinforcement (audio)
6 bracket (video PWB)
1 connector
(CN6501)
2 connector
(CN6204)
3 three screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
3 screw
(BVTP3
× 8)
3 four screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
4 screw
(BVTP3
× 8)

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3-10. MAIN BOARD, C_SPTM BOARD
3 CONNECTOR 4 board
6 CONNECTOR 3 board
8 connector
(CN1005)
1 connector
(CN1207)
4 connector
(CN1202)
5 connector
(CN1203)
2 connector
(CN1204)
qd C_SPTM board
qa five screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
qa two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
qa screw
(BVTP3
× 8)
qs five screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
q; three screws
(BV/ring)
9 connector
(CN1020)
7 connector
(CN1401)
qf MAIN board

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3-11. AC BOARD, POWER TRANSFORMER (T001)
1 three connectors
(CNP51, CNP53, CNP54)
2 connector
(CNP02)
3 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
4 two screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
8 four screws
(BVTT4
× 8)
5 AC board
6 connector
(CN1002)
7 two connectors
(CN1001, CX1402)
9 power transformer
(T001)
3-12. POWER AMP BLOCK
7 connector
(CN1005)
8 four screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
8 three screws
(BVTP3
× 8)
9 power AMP block
3 CONNECTOR 4 board
6 CONNECTOR 3 board
1 connector
(CN1207)
4 connector
(CN1202)
5 connector
(CN1203)
2 connector
(CN1204)

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color
pattern
generator
DMPORT
check jig
(Part No.:
J-2501-309-A)
J001
AF
oscillator
set
TV
monitor
FL/FR
speaker
TUNER board
CN8003
MAIN board
TB1001
A_VIDEO board
J6004
SECTION 4
TEST MODE
MEMORY CLEARING MODE
All preset contents are cleared when this mode is activated. Use
this mode before returning the product to clients upon completion
of repair.
Procedure:
1. Whilepressingthe [TONE MODE] and [DMPORT] buttons,press
the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. The message “MEMORY CLEARING***” appears and the
memories are reset to the default values.
3. When done, the message “MEMORY CLEARED*” appears.
FLUORESCENT INDICATOR TUBE PATTERN
CHECK MODE
All fluorescent segments are tested. When this test is activated, all
segments turn on at the same time, then each segment turns on one
after another.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [MOVIE] and [DMPORT] buttons, press the
[POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. All segments and all LEDs turn on.
SOUND FIELD CLEAR MODE
The preset sound field is cleared when this mode is activated. Use
this mode before returning the product to clients upon completion
of repair.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [MUSIC] button,press the [POWER] button
to turn on the main power.
2. The message “S. F. Initialize” appears and initialization is
performed.
TUNER AM STEP CHANGE (9 kHz/10 kHz) MODE
Either the 9 kHz step or 10 kHz step can be selected for the AM
channel step.
Procedure:
1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. Turn the [INPUT SELECTOR] dial to select the “AM”.
3. Press the [POWER] button to turn off the main power.
4. While pressing the [TUNING MODE] button, press the [POWER]
button to turn on the main power.
5. Either the message “AM 9kHz Step” or “AM 10kHz Step”
appears, select the desired step.
COMMAND MODE CHANGE MODE
The command mode of the remote-commander which this set
receives can be changed.
Procedure:
1. Whilepressingthe [2CH/A. DIRECT] button, press the [POWER]
button to turn on the main power.
2. Either the message “COMMAND MODE [AV1]” or
“COMMAND MODE [AV2]” appears. Select the desired
mode.
SF LOCK ON/OFF CHANGE MODE
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [MUSIC] and [DMPORT] buttons, press the
[POWER] button to turn on the main power.
2. Either the message “SF LOCK [OFF]” or “SF LOCK [ON]”
appears.
XM FACTORY TEST MODE
Mode to confirm operation of XM. Doing display of ID of XM
antenna and output of audio signal that XM antenna generates, it is
confirmed that there are no probrems in the communication of the
XM antenna and the tranmission of the audio signal.
Procedure:
1. The XM antenna was connected, while pressing the [TUNING
MODE] and [MOVIE] buttons, press the [POWER] button to
turn on the main power.
2. Whenever the [DISPLAY] button is pressed, the output of the
audio signal of 1 kHz L/R, 20 Hz L/R, 5 kHz L/R, muting, 1
kHz L and 1kHz R are switched.
SIRIUS FACTORY TEST MODE
Mode to confirm operation of SIRIUS. Doing display of ID of
SIRIUS antenna and output of audio signal that SIRIUS antenna
generates, it is confirmed that there are no probrems in the
communication of the SIRIUS antenna and the tranmission of the
audio signal.
Procedure:
1. The SIRIUS antenna was connected, while pressing the
[TUNING MODE] and[A.F.D.] buttons,press the [POWER] button
to turn on the main power.
2. Whenever the [DISPLAY] button is pressed, the output of the
audio signal of 1 kHz L/R, 20 Hz L/R, 5 kHz L/R, muting, 1
kHz L and 1 kHz R are switched.
DIGITAL MEIDA PORT TEST
Procedure:
1. Connect the DMPORT check jig (P/N: J-2501-309-A) with
the DMPORT jack (CN8003) on the TUNER board.
2. While pressing the [A.F.D.] and [DMPORT] buttons, press the
[POWER] button to turn on the main power.
3. The message “DMPORT OK.” appears on the fluorescent
indicator tube and enter the digital media port test mode.
(Confirmation of communication line)
When “NO DETECT”, “UART NG” and “UART TO” are
displayed on the fluorescent indicator tube, confirm the
connection of the DMPORT check jig, and enter the mode
again.
Eachtimethe >button on theremotecommanderis pressed,
the connect check and adaptor version check are switched.
Press the .button on the remote commander, connected
confirmation of the DMPORT check jig is done again.
4. To a pinjack of the DMPORT check jig input information
relevant to audio signal (sine-wave 1.0V rms) and composite
video signal (white 100% 1.0Vp-p, color bar, etc.).
5. Confirmthe output of speakersand monitor TV.(Confirmation
of analog signal)
6. To exit from this mode, press the xbutton on the remote

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HISTORY MODE
The state that the set is used is memorized.
Procedure:
1. While pressing the [MUSIC] and [MEMORY/ENTER] buttons,
press the [POWER] button to turn on the power and
“HISTORY MODE” is displayed.
2. Each time the Mmkey of remote commander is pressed, the
item is switched in order as follows.
Items Display
Number of protector is generated PRCT COUNT: XXX
Total use time TTL_TIME: XXXXH XXM
Sound field setting XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Input when protect is detected INPUT: XXXXXXXXXX
Input mode setting INMODE: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Input mode under lick state DSEL: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Stream under input STREAM: XXXXXXX
Channel information CONFIG:XXXXXXX
State of headphone HEAD PHONES: XXX
Volume VOL: XXXdB
EQ setting value BASS: XXXdB
TREB: XXXdB
Lv FL/FR XXXX/XXXX
Level collection value Lv SL/SR XXXX/XXXX
each channel Lv CT/SW XXXX/XXXX
Lv BL/BR XXXX/XXXX
Total time of power on TTL_P_ON: XXXXH XXM