Sony 71 Av Owners Manual

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Advanced Operations
Switching between 
digital and analog audio 
(INPUT MODE)
When you connect equipment to both digital 
and analog audio input jacks on the receiver, 
you can fix the audio input mode to either of 
them, or switch from one to the other, 
depending on the type of material you intend 
to watch. 
1Press input button to select the 
input source.
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR 
on the receiver.
2Press INPUT MODE repeatedly.
The selected audio input mode appears on 
the display panel.
 AUTO: Gives priority to digital audio 
signals when there are both digital and 
analog connections. 
If there are more than one digital 
connection, HDMI audio signals have 
priority. 
If there are no digital audio signals, 
analog audio signals are selected. 
When TV input is selected, priority is 
given to the Audio Return Channel 
(ARC) signals. If your TV is not 
compatible with the Audio Return 
Channel (ARC) function, the digital 
optical audio signals are selected.
 COAX: Specifies the digital audio 
signals input to the DIGITAL 
COAXIAL jack.
 OPT: Specifies the digital audio signals 
input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL jack.
 ANALOG: Specifies the analog audio 
signals input to the AUDIO IN (L/R) 
jacks.Notes
 Some audio input modes may not be set up based 
on the input.
 When “A. DIRECT” is being used, audio input is 
set to “ANALOG”. You cannot select other modes.
 The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function does 
not work in the following cases.
– Your TV is not compatible with the Audio 
Return Channel (ARC) function.
– “CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.
– When you do not connect the receiver to the 
ARC compatible TV’s HDMI jack via an HDMI 
cable.
Using the sound/images 
from other inputs
You can reassign the HDMI, COMPONENT 
VIDEO and DIGITAL input jacks to other 
input if the default settings of the jacks do not 
correspond to your connected equipment.
After you have reassigned the input jacks, you 
can use the input button (or INPUT 
SELECTOR on the receiver) to select the 
equipment you connected.
Example:
When you connect the DVD player to the 
OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN and 
COMPONENT VIDEO SAT/CATV (IN 2) 
jacks.
– Assign the OPTICAL SAT/CATV IN jack to 
“BD/DVD”
– Assign the COMPONENT VIDEO  
SAT/CATV (IN 2) jacks to “BD/DVD”
Note
Before you reassign the HDMI input jacks, be sure 
to set “CTRL.HDMI” to “CTRL OFF”.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“AUDIO”, “VIDEO” or “HDMI”, 
then press   or b.
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3Press V/v repeatedly to select 
“A. ASSIGN”, “V. ASSIGN” or 
“H. ASSIGN”, then press   or 
b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the following setting, then 
press  or b.
For “A. ASSIGN” and “V. ASSIGN”: 
Select input name you want to assign to.
For “H. ASSIGN”: Select input jack you 
want to reassign.
5Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the following setting, then 
press .
For “A. ASSIGN” and “V. ASSIGN”: 
Select input jack you want to reassign.
For “H. ASSIGN”: Select input name you 
want to assign to.
To return to the previous display
Press B or RETURN/EXIT O.
Assigning input jacks
* Default setting
Notes
 When you reassign the HDMI or DIGITAL audio 
input jacks, the INPUT MODE setting may change 
automatically (page 51).
 One reassignment is allowed for each input.
Assignable input  
jacksInput name
BD/DVD GAME SAT 
(SAT/
CATV)VIDEO SA-CD 
(SA-CD/
CD)PORT 
(PORTA-
BLE)NONE
HDMI HDMI 1a*aaaaaa
HDMI 2aa*aaaaa
HDMI 3aaa*aaaa
HDMI 4aaaa*aaa
Vi de o C M P N T  1  
(Component 1)a*aaaaa–
CMPNT 2 
(Component 2)aaa*aaa–
COMP 
(Composite)––aa*–––
NONEaa*– –a*a*–
Audio SAT OPTaaa*aaa–
BD COAXa*aaaaa–
ANALOG – –aa*a*a*–
NONE –a*––––– 
						

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Advanced Operations
Using the setting menu
You can customize the receiver by making 
various adjustments with settings menu.
1Press AMP MENU.
2Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the menu item you want, then 
press  or b.
3Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the parameter you want to 
adjust, then press   or b.
4Press V/v repeatedly to select 
the setting you want, then 
press .
To return to the previous 
display
Press B or RETURN/EXIT O.
To exit the menu
Press AMP MENU.
Note
Some parameters and settings may appear dimmed 
on the display panel. This means that they are either 
unavailable or fixed and unchangeable.
AMP 
MENU
RETURN/
EXIT O, 
V/v/B/b 
						

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The following options are available in each menu. For details, see the referencing page in the 
parentheses.
Overview of the menus
Menu 
[Display]Parameters 
[Display]Settings Default 
setting
AU TO  C A L
a) 
[A. CAL] 
(page 31)Auto Calibration (Standard) 
[STANDARD]
Auto Calibration (Custom) 
[CUSTOM]FULL.FLAT, ENGINEER 
FRONT.REF, OFFENGINEER
LEVEL 
[LEVEL] 
(page 57)Te s t  t o n e
b) 
[T. TONE]OFF, AUTO xxx
c)OFF
Front left speaker level
b) 
[FL LVL]FL –10.0 dB to FL +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)FL 0 dB
Front right speaker level
b) 
[FR LVL]FR –10.0 dB to FR +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)FR 0 dB
Center speaker level
b) 
[CNT LVL]CNT –10.0 dB to CNT +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)CNT 0 dB
Surround left speaker level
b) 
[SL LVL]SL –10.0 dB to SL +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)SL 0 dB
Surround right speaker level
b) 
[SR LVL]SR –10.0 dB to SR +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)SR 0 dB
Surround back speaker level
b) 
[SB LVL]SB –10.0 dB to SB +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)SB 0 dB
Surround back left speaker 
level
b) 
[SBL LVL]SBL –10.0 dB to SBL +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)SBL 0 dB
Surround back right speaker 
level
b) 
[SBR LVL]SBR –10.0 dB to SBR +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)SBR 0 dB
Front left high speaker level
b) 
[LH LVL]LH –10.0 dB to LH +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)LH 0 dB
Front right high speaker level
b) 
[RH LVL]RH –10.0 dB to RH +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)RH 0 dB
Subwoofer level
b) 
[SW LVL]SW –10.0 dB to SW +10.0 dB 
(0.5 dB interval)SW 0 dB
Dynamic range compressor 
[D. RANGE]COMP. MAX, COMP. STD,  
COMP.AUTO, COMP. OFFCOMP.AUTO
SPEAKER
[SPKR] 
(page 57)Speaker pattern 
[PATTERN]For details, see page 30. 3/4.1
Front speakers size
b) 
[FRT SIZE]LARGE, SMALL  LARGE
Center speaker size
b) 
[CNT SIZE]LARGE, SMALL LARGE 
						

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Advanced Operations
Surround speakers sizeb) 
[SUR SIZE]LARGE, SMALL LARGE
Front high speakers size
b) 
[FH SIZE]LARGE, SMALL LARGE
Front left speaker distance
b) 
[FL DIST.]
Front right speaker distance
b) 
[FR DIST.]
Center speaker distance
b) 
[CNT DIST.]
Surround left speaker distance
b) 
[SL DIST.]
Surround right speaker distance
b) 
[SR DIST.]
Surround back speaker distance
b) 
[SB DIST.]1.00 m to 10.00 m (0.1 m interval)
d) 
3’3’’ to 32’9” (1 inch interval)3.00 m 
9’10’’
Surround back left speaker 
distance
b) 
[SBL DIST.]
Surround back right speaker 
distance
b) 
[SBR DIST.]
Front left high speaker distance
b) 
[LH DIST.]
Front right high speaker 
distance
b) 
[RH DIST.]
Subwoofer distance
b) 
[SW DIST.]
Distance unit 
[DIST.UNIT]METER, FEET METER
e)
Front speakers crossover 
frequencyf) 
[FRT CRS.]CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz  
(10 Hz interval)CRS. 120 Hz
Center speaker crossover 
frequency
f) 
[CNT CRS.]CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz 
(10 Hz interval)CRS. 120 Hz
Surround speakers crossover 
frequency
f) 
[SUR CRS.]CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz 
(10 Hz interval)CRS. 120 Hz
Front high speakers crossover 
frequency
f) 
[FH CRS.]CRS. 40 Hz to CRS. 200 Hz 
(10 Hz interval)CRS. 120 Hz
SURROUND 
[SURR] 
(page 58)HD-D.C.S. effect type 
[EFFECT]DYNAMIC, THEATER, STUDIO THEATER Menu 
[Display]Parameters 
[Display]Settings Default 
setting
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a)Europe, Australia and Taiwan models only.b)Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some parameters may not be available.c)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, FR, CNT, SL, SR, SB, SBL, SBR, LH, RH, SW).d)You can only adjust the distance in 0.01 meter interval when you have performed the Auto Calibration and 
saved the measurement result.
e)“FEET” for USA and Canada models.f)You cannot select this setting if your speaker is set to “LARGE”. EQ 
[EQ] 
(page 59)Front speakers bass level 
[BASS]BASS –10 dB to BASS +10 dB 
(1 dB interval)BASS 0 dB
Front speakers treble level 
[TREBLE]TRE –10 dB to TRE +10 dB 
(1 dB interval)TRE 0 dB
TUNER 
[TUNER] 
(page 59)FM station receiving mode 
[FM MODE]STEREO, MONO STEREO
Naming preset stations  
[NAME IN]For details, see “Naming preset 
stations” (page 42). 
AU D I O 
[AUDIO] 
(page 59)Synchronizes audio with video 
output 
[A/V SYNC]SYNC ON, SYNC OFF SYNC OFF
Digital broadcast language 
selection 
[DUAL]MAIN/SUB, MAIN, SUB  MAIN
Digital audio input assignment 
[A. ASSIGN]For details, see “Using the sound/
images from other inputs” (page 51).
Night mode 
[NIGHT M.]NIGHT. ON, NIGHT.OFF  NIGHT.OFF
VIDEO 
[VIDEO] 
(page 59)Video input assignment 
[V. ASSIGN]For details, see “Using the sound/
images from other inputs” (page 51).
HDMI 
[HDMI] 
(page 60)Control for HDMI 
[CTRL.HDMI]CTRL ON, CTRL OFF CTRL ON
HDMI Signal Pass Through 
[PASS.THRU]ON, AUTO, OFF OFF
Setting HDMI audio input 
[AUDIO.OUT]AMP, TV+AMP AMP
HDMI input assignment 
[H. ASSIGN]For details, see “Using the sound/
images from other inputs” (page 51).
SYSTEM 
[SYSTEM] 
(page 60)Auto standby mode 
[AUTO.STBY]STBY ON, STBY OFF STBY ON
Naming inputs
 
[NAME IN]For details, see “Naming inputs” 
(page 37). Menu 
[Display]Parameters 
[Display]Settings Default 
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Advanced Operations
You can adjust the level of each speaker 
manually.
xT.  TO N E
Lets you adjust the speaker levels while 
listening to the test tone from your seating 
position (page 35). 
xFL LVL, FR LVL, CNT LVL,  
SL LVL, SR LVL, SB LVL,  
SBL LVL, SBR LVL, LH LVL,  
RH LVL, SW LVL
You can adjust each speaker’s level (front  
left/right, center, surround left/right, surround 
back left/right, front left/right high, 
subwoofer). 
Note
Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some 
parameters may not be available.
xD. RANGE
Lets you compress the dynamic range of the 
soundtrack. This may be useful when you want 
to watch movies at low volumes late at night. 
Dynamic range compression is possible with 
Dolby Digital sources only.

The dynamic range is compressed 
dramatically.
 COMP. STD
The dynamic range is compressed as 
intended by the recording engineer.

The dynamic range is compressed 
automatically.

The dynamic range is not compressed.Tip
Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the 
dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the 
dynamic range information included in the Dolby 
Digital signal. 
“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, and enacts 
light compression. Therefore, we recommend using 
the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly compresses 
the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at 
night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the 
levels are predetermined and provide a very natural 
compression.
You can adjust the size and distance of the 
speakers connected to this receiver.
xPAT T E R N
Lets you select the speaker pattern according 
to the speaker system which you are using 
(page 30).
xFRT SIZE, CNT SIZE, SUR SIZE, 
FH SIZE
You can adjust each speaker’s size (front  
left/right, center, surround left/right, surround 
back left/right, front left/right high).
 LARGE
If you connect large speakers that will 
effectively reproduce bass frequencies, 
select “LARGE”. Normally, select 
“LARGE”.

If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of 
surround effects when using multi channel 
surround sound, select “SMALL” to activate 
the bass redirection circuitry and output the 
bass frequencies of each channel from the 
subwoofer or other “LARGE” speakers.
Note
This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is 
selected.
LEVEL menu
SPEAKER menu
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Tips
 The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each 
speaker determine whether the internal sound 
processor will cut the bass signal from that 
channel. 
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass 
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass 
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE” 
speakers. 
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount 
of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if 
possible. Therefore, even when using small 
speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you 
want to output the bass frequencies from that 
speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large 
speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies 
output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”. 
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, 
set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough 
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass 
levels. For details, see page 59.
 The surround back speakers will be set to the same 
setting as that of the surround speakers.
 When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the 
center, surround, and front high speakers are also 
automatically set to “SMALL”.
 If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers 
are automatically set to “LARGE”.
xFL DIST., FR DIST., CNT DIST.,  
SL DIST., SR DIST., SB DIST., 
SBL DIST., SBR DIST., LH DIST., 
RH DIST., SW DIST.
Lets you adjust the distance from your seating 
position to each speaker (front left/right, 
center, surround left/right, surround back left/
right, front left/right high, subwoofer).
If both front speakers are not placed in equal 
distance from your seating position, set the 
distance to the closest speaker.
Notes
 Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some 
parameters may not be available.
 This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is 
selected.
xDIST.UNIT
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting 
distances.
 METER
The distance is displayed in meters.

The distance is displayed in feet. 
xFRT CRS., CNT CRS., SUR CRS., 
FH CRS.
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of 
the speakers that have been set to “SMALL” in 
the SPEAKER menu.
xEFFECT
Lets you select the effect type for  
“HD-D.C.S.”. Each effect type has different 
reflection and reverberation sound mixture 
levels and is optimized to match a listener’s 
room uniqueness, taste and mood.
 DYNAMIC
Want to enjoy the sound effects to the full 
extent, just like at the movie theaters? 
DYNAMIC type emphasizes on the 
reflection sound. Without HD-D.C.S., many 
rooms are often somewhat reverberant but 
lack a spacious feeling. This type 
acoustically opens up those types of rooms 
and provides a spacious and dynamism 
feeling equivalent to a mastering studio.

THEATER type mixes reflection and 
reverberation sound creating the 
characteristics of a mastering studio. 
Additionally, this type mixes in frequency 
characteristics that are often found in 
professional studios and movie theaters. It is 
ideal for watching movies in a listening 
room that has less reverberation.
 STUDIO 
In STUDIO type, effects are kept to a 
minimum, while still providing a great 
theater experience. This type provides the 
accuracy of the original recording. 
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Advanced Operations
You can adjust the tonal quality (bass/treble 
level) of the front speakers.
xBASS 
xTREBLE
Note
This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is 
selected.
You can set the FM station receiving mode and 
name the preset stations.
xFM MODE

This receiver will decode the signal as stereo 
signal when the radio station is broadcast in 
stereo.
 MONO
This receiver will decode the signal as mono 
signal regardless of the broadcast signal.
xNAME IN 
Lets you set the name of preset stations. For 
details, see “Naming preset stations” 
(page 42).
You can adjust settings for the audio to suit 
your preference.
xA/V SYNC
Lets you delay the output of audio to minimize 
the time gap between audio output and visual 
display.
 SYNC ON (Delay time: 60 ms)
The audio output is delayed so that the time 
gap between the audio output and visual
display is minimized. SYNC OFF (Delay time: 0 ms)
The audio output is not delayed. 
Notes
 This parameter is useful when you use a large LCD 
or plasma monitor or a projector.
 This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is 
selected.
 The delay time may vary depending on audio 
format, sound field, speaker pattern and speaker 
distance settings.
xDUAL
Lets you select the language you want to listen 
to during digital broadcast when available. 
This feature only functions for Dolby Digital 
sources.
 MAIN/SUB
Sound of the main language will be output 
through the front left speaker and sound of 
the sub language will be output through the 
front right speaker simultaneously.

Sound of the main language will be output.

Sound of the sub language will be output.
xA. ASSIGN
Lets you reassign the DIGITAL audio input 
jack to other input source. For details, see 
“Using the sound/images from other inputs” 
(page 51).
xNIGHT M.
Lets you retain a theater-like environment at 
low volume levels (page 13).


xV. ASSIGN
Lets you reassign the COMPONENT VIDEO 
input jack to other input source. For details, 
see “Using the sound/images from other 
inputs” (page 51).
EQ menu
TUNER menu
AUDIO menu
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You can make the required settings for 
equipment connected to the HDMI jack.
xCTRL.HDMI
Lets you turn the Control for HDMI function 
on or off. For details, see ““BRAVIA” Sync 
Features” (page 47).
xPASS.THRU
Lets you output the HDMI signals to the TV 
even when the receiver is in standby mode. 
 
When the receiver is in the standby mode, 
the receiver continuously outputs HDMI 
signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV OUT 
jack.
 
When the TV is turned on while the receiver 
is in the standby mode, the receiver outputs 
HDMI signals from the receiver’s HDMI TV 
OUT jack. Sony recommends this setting if 
you use a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible Sony 
TV. This setting saves power in the standby 
mode when compared with the “ON” 
setting.
 
The receiver does not output HDMI signals 
when in the standby mode. Turn on the 
receiver to enjoy the connected equipment’s 
source on the TV. This setting saves power in 
the standby mode when compared with the 
“ON” setting.
Notes
 This parameter is not available when 
“CTRL.HDMI” is set to “CTRL OFF”.
 When “AUTO” is selected, it may take a little more  
time for the image and sound to be output to the TV 
than when “ON” is selected.
 When the receiver is in standby mode, 
“A.STANDBY” appears on the display if 
“PASS.THRU” is set to “AUTO” or “ON”. 
However, “A.STANDBY” will disappear when 
“PASS.THRU” is set to “AUTO” and no signals are 
detected. 
xAU D I O. O U T
Lets you set the HDMI audio output from the 
playback equipment connected to the receiver 
via an HDMI connection.
 
The HDMI audio signals from the playback 
equipment are only output to the speakers 
connected to the receiver. Multi channel 
sound can be played back as it is.
 TV+AMP 
The sound is output from TV’s speaker and 
the speakers connected to the receiver.
Notes
 The sound quality of the playback equipment 
depends on the TV’s sound quality, such as the 
number of channels, and the sampling frequency, 
etc. If the TV has stereo speakers, the sound 
output from the receiver is also in stereo as that 
of the TV, even if you play back multi channel 
source.
 When you connect the receiver to an image 
display equipment (projector, etc.), sound may 
not be output from the receiver. In this case, 
select “AMP”.
xH. ASSIGN 
Lets you reassign the HDMI input jack to other 
input source. For details, see “Using the 
sound/images from other inputs” (page 51). 
You can customize the settings of the receiver.
xAU TO. S T B Y
Lets you set the receiver switch to standby 
mode automatically when you do not operate 
the receiver or when there is no signals input to 
the receiver.
 STBY ON  
Switches to standby mode after 
approximately 30 minutes. 
 
Does not switch to standby mode. 
HDMI menu
SYSTEM menu