Sony Str K885 Manual

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Getting StartedThe image from a visual component connected 
to this receiver can be displayed on a TV 
screen.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. 
Connect audio and video cords according to 
the jacks of your components.
Notes
 Connect image display components such as a TV 
or a projector to the MONITOR OUT jack on the 
receiver.
 Be sure to turn on the receiver when the video and 
audio of a playback component are being output to 
a TV via the receiver. If the power supply of the...

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The following illustration shows how to 
connect a DVD player and DVD recorder.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. 
Connect audio and video cords according to 
the jacks of your components.Note
To input multi channel digital audio from the DVD 
player, set the digital audio output setting on the 
DVD player. Refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the DVD player.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling 
frequencies....

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Getting Started
Connecting a DVD recorder
Notes
 Be sure to change the factory setting of the VIDEO 
1 input button on the remote so that you can use the 
button to control your DVD recorder. For details, 
see “Changing button assignments” (page 64).
 You can also rename the VIDEO 1 input so that it 
can be displayed on the receiver’s display. For 
details, see “Naming inputs” (page 62).
DIGITAL
DMPORT
OPTICALSAT
IN
DVD 
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
VIDEO 2/
BD INAM
SA-CD/CD/CD-RTV
L
R
OUT ININ
HDMIDVD...

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The following illustration shows how to 
connect a satellite tuner or set-top box.
It is not necessary to connect all the cords. 
Connect audio and video cords according to 
the jacks of your components.Notes
 When connecting optical digital cords, insert the 
plugs straight in until they click into place.
 Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz sampling 
frequencies.
Connecting a satellite tuner/
set-top...

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Getting Started
The following illustration shows how to 
connect a component which has analog jacks 
such as a VCR, etc.
Connecting components with 
analog video and audio jack
DIGITAL
DMPORT
OPTICALSAT
IN
DVD 
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
VIDEO 2/
BD INAM
SA-CD/CD/CD-RTV
L
R
OUT ININ
HDMIDVD INVIDEO 2/BD INOUT
SATAUDIO INVIDEO INDVDAUDIO INVIDEO IN
VIDEO OUTSAT IN
AUDIO OUTL
R
L
R
MONITORCOMPONENT VIDEODVD IN VIDEO 1 IN
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CRMONITOR OUT
SPEAKERSFRONT
L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACK
VIDEO...

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4: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and 
FM wire antenna.
* The shape of the connector varies depending on 
the area code of this receiver.
Notes
 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop 
antenna away from the receiver and other 
components.
 Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
 After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as 
horizontal as possible.
DIGITAL
DMPORT
OPTICALSAT
IN
DVD 
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 2/
BD IN
SA-CD/CD/CD-RTV
L
R
OUT ININ
HDMIDVD INVIDEO...

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Getting Started5: Preparing the receiver 
and the remote
If your receiver or sub woofer has a voltage 
selector on the rear panel, check that the 
voltage selector is set to the local power supply 
voltage. If not, use a screwdriver to set the 
selector to the correct position before 
connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Receiver
Sub wooferConnect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Setting the voltage selector
VOLTAGE 
SELECTOR
240V
220V
120V
120V220V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
240V
Connecting the...

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Before using the receiver for the first time, 
initialize the receiver by performing the 
following procedure. This procedure can also 
be used to return settings you have made to 
their factory defaults. 
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for 
this operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the 
receiver.
2Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears on the 
display alternately.
3Press MEMORY/ENTER.
After “CLEARING” appears on the 
display for a while, “CLEARED” 
appears.
The following...

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Getting Started6: Calibrating the 
appropriate settings 
automatically 
(AUTO CALIBRATION)
This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital 
Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which 
allows you to perform automatic calibration as 
follows:
 Check the connection between each speaker 
and the receiver.
 Adjust the speaker level.
 Measure the distance of each speaker to your 
listening position.
You can also adjust the speaker levels and 
balance manually. For details, see  
“7: Adjusting the speaker...

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Press AMP MENU, then press 
AUTO C AL .
Measurement starts in 5 seconds and the 
display changes as follows:
A.CAL [5] t A.CAL [4] t A.CAL [3] t 
A.CAL [2] t A.CAL [1]
While the time is counting down, stand away 
from the measurement area to avoid 
measurement error.The table below shows the display when 
measurement starts.
* The corresponding speaker indicator lights up in 
the display during measurement.
The measurement process will take a few 
minutes to complete.
When measurement ends,...