Sony Str K885 Manual

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Getting Started
Name Function
D2CHPress to select a sound field 
(page 49, 51, 54).
A.F.D.
MOVIE
MUSIC
EAMP MENUPress to display the menu of 
the receiver. Then, use V, v, 
B, b and   (P) to perform 
menu operations.
FAUTO CAL 
(RM-AAU015 
only)Press to activate the Auto 
Calibration function (page 
30).
FM MODE 
(RM-AAU013 
only)Press to select the FM 
monaural or stereo reception.
GD.TUNINGPress to enter direct tuning 
mode.
D.SKIPPress to skip a disc of the CD 
player or DVD player (multi-
disc changer only).
HDVD MENUPress to display the menu of 
the DVD player on the TV 
screen. Then, use V, v, B, b 
and  (P) to perform menu 
operations.
FM MODE 
(RM-AAU015 
only)Press to select the FM 
monaural or stereo reception.
IENTERPress to enter the value after 
selecting a channel, disc or 
track using the numeric 
buttons of the TV, VCR, or 
satellite tuner.
MEMORYPress to store a station.
JMUTINGPress to activate the muting 
function.
Press MUTING and TV (M) 
at the same time to activate 
the TV’s muting function.
KTV VOL  
+
a)/–Press TV VOL +/– and TV 
(M) at the same time to adjust 
the TV volume level.
MASTER 
VOL +
a)/–Press to adjust the volume 
level of all speakers at the 
same time.
Name Function
LTV CH +/–Press TV CH +/– and TV (M) 
at the same time to select 
preset TV channels.
PRESET +/–Press to select
– preset stations.
– preset channels of the VCR 
or satellite tuner.
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b)Press to skip a track of the CD 
player, DVD player, or Blu-
ray disc player.
REPLAY /
ADVANCE Press to replay the previous 
scene or fast forward the 
current scene of the VCR, 
DVD player, or Blu-ray disc 
player.
m/M
b)Press to
– search tracks in the forward/
reverse direction of the 
DVD player.
– start fast forward/rewind of 
the VCR, CD player, or Blu-
ray disc player.
TUNING +/–Press to scan a station.
H
a)b)Press to start playback of the 
VCR, CD player, DVD 
player, or Blu-ray disc player.
X
b)Press to pause playback or 
recording of the VCR, CD 
player, DVD player, or Blu-
ray disc player. (Also starts 
recording with components in 
recording standby.)
x
b)Press to stop playback of the 
VCR, CD player, DVD 
player, or Blu-ray disc player.
MTVTo activate the buttons with 
orange printing, press TV and 
the button with orange 
printing simultaneously.
NMENUPress to display the menu of 
the VCR, DVD player, 
satellite tuner, or Blu-ray disc 
player on the TV screen.
Press MENU and TV (M) at 
the same time to display the 
TV’s menu. Then, use V, v, 
B, b and   (P) to perform 
menu operations.

						

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a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL + and 
H buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots 
as references when operating the receiver.
b)(RM-AAU015 only) 
This button is also available for DIGITAL 
MEDIA PORT adapter operation. For details on 
the function of the button, see the operating 
instructions supplied with the DIGITAL MEDIA 
PORT adapter.
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.
Name Function
ORETURN/ 
EXIT OPress to
– return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the 
menu or on-screen guide of 
the VCR, DVD player, 
satellite tuner, or Blu-ray 
disc player is displayed on 
the TV screen.
Press RETURN/EXIT O 
and TV (M) at the same time 
to return to the previous menu 
or exit the TV’s menu while 
the menu is displayed on the 
TV screen.
P 
 
V/v/B/bAfter pressing AMP MENU 
(E), DVD MENU (H) or 
MENU (N), press V, v, B or 
b to select the settings. Then, 
press   to enter the selection 
for DVD MENU or MENU. 
Press  also to enter the 
selection of the receiver, 
VCR, satellite tuner, CD 
player, DVD player, or Blu-
ray disc player.
QDISPLAYPress to select information 
displayed on the TV screen of 
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD 
player, DVD player, or Blu-
ray disc player.
Press DISPLAY and TV (M) 
at the same time to display 
TV’s information on the TV 
screen.
RTOOLSPress to display options 
applicable to the entire disc 
(e.g. disc protection), recorder 
(e.g. audio settings during 
recording), or multiple items 
on a list menu (e.g. erasing 
multiple titles).
Press TOOLS and TV (M) at 
the same time to display 
options applicable to the TV.
S>10/
xPress to select
– track numbers over 10 of the 
VCR, satellite tuner, or CD 
player.
– channel numbers of the 
Digital CATV terminal.
-/--Press -/-- and TV (M) at the 
same time to select the 
channel entry mode, either 
one or two digits of the TV.
,
Name Function
CLEARPress to clear a mistake when 
you press the incorrect 
numeric button.
TNumeric 
buttons 
(number 5
a))Press to 
– preset/tune to preset 
stations. 
– select track numbers of the 
CD player, DVD player, or 
Blu-ray disc player. Press 0/
10 to select track number 10.
– select channel numbers of 
the VCR or satellite tuner.
Press the numeric buttons and 
TV (M) at the same time to 
select the TV channels.
UTV INPUTPress TV INPUT and TV (M) 
at the same time to select the 
input signal (TV input or 
video input).
SLEEPPress to activate the Sleep 
Timer function and the 
duration which the receiver 
turns off automatically.
VAUTO CAL 
(RM-AAU013 
only)Press to activate the Auto 
Calibration function (page 
30). 
						

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Getting Started1: Installing speakers
This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel 
system (6 speakers and one sub woofer).
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel 
surround sound requires five speakers (two 
front speakers, a center speaker, and two 
surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 
channel). 
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of 
DVD software recorded sound in the Surround 
EX format if you connect one additional 
surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see 
“Using the surround back decoding mode” on 
page 43).
Example of a 6.1 channel 
speaker system configuration
AFront speaker (Left)
BFront speaker (Right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (Left)
ESurround speaker (Right)
FSurround back speaker
GSub wooferTip
Since the sub woofer does not emit highly 
directional signals, you can place it wherever you 
want.
Before you install the speakers and sub 
woofer, be sure to attach the supplied foot pads 
to prevent vibration or movement as shown in 
the illustration below. 
For greater flexibility in positioning the 
surround and surround back speakers, use the 
optional WS-FV11 or WS-FV10D speaker 
stand (available only in certain countries). 
Be sure to detach screw A from the speaker 
and use it when you install the speaker to the 
speaker stand. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions supplied with the 
speaker stand.
Installing the speakers on a flat 
surface
Installing the speakers on the 
speaker stand
screw A 
						

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You can install your surround and surround 
back speakers on the wall.
1Prepare screws (not supplied) 
that are suitable for the hook on 
the back of each speaker as 
shown in the illustrations 
below.
2Fasten the screws to the wall. 
The screws should protrude 5 
to 7 mm.
3Hang the speakers on the 
screws.
Notes
 Use screws that are suitable for the wall material 
and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially 
fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and 
fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a 
vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is 
applied. 
 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall 
material or screws to be used.
 Sony is not responsible for accident or damage 
caused by improper installation, insufficient wall 
strength or improper screw installation, natural 
calamity, etc. 
Installing the speakers on the 
wall
more than 4 mm 
more than 25 mm
Hook on the back of the speaker4.6 mm 
10 mm 
5 to 7 mm 
Hook on the back of the speaker
4.6 mm 
10 mm  
						

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Getting Started2: Connecting speakers
AFront speaker A (Left)
BFront speaker A (Right)
CCenter speaker
DSurround speaker (Left)
ESurround speaker (Right)
FSurround back speaker
GSub woofer* Use the long speaker cords to connect the surround 
and surround back speakers and the short speaker 
cords to connect the front and center speakers.
TVIN
HDMIDVD INVIDEO 2/BD INOUT
SATAUDIO INVIDEO INDVDAUDIO INVIDEO INVIDEO 1AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUTSAT IN
AUDIO INVIDEO IN
L
R
L
RL
R
MONITORCOMPONENT VIDEODVD IN VIDEO 1 IN
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CRMONITOR OUTLL
SUB
WOOFERFRONTRRCENTER
SURROUND BACK
SPEAKERSSURROUND
AUDIO OUT
GADF
C E B AB
B
AMonaural audio cord (supplied)
BSpeaker cord (supplied)*
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To connect the speakers 
correctly
Check the speaker type by referring to the 
speaker label* on the rear panel of the 
speakers.
* The center speaker and sub woofer do not have any 
character on the speaker label. For details on the 
speaker type, see page 2.
Tip
Use the supplied speakers to optimize the system’s 
performance.Character on 
speaker labelSpeaker type 
L Front left
R Front right
SL Surround left
SR Surround right
SB Surround back 
						

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Getting Started3a: Connecting the audio components
The following illustration shows how to 
connect a Super Audio CD player, CD player 
or CD recorder.
After connecting your audio component, 
proceed to “3b: Connecting the video 
components” (page 18) or “4: Connecting the 
antennas” (page 26).
Connecting a Super Audio CD/CD 
player or CD recorder
DIGITAL
DMPORT
OPTICALSAT
IN
DVD 
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
VIDEO 2/
BD INAM
TVIN
HDMIDVD INVIDEO 2/BD INOUT
SATAUDIO INVIDEO INDVDAUDIO INVIDEO INVIDEO 1AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUTSAT IN
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT VIDEO IN
L
R
L
RL
RSUB
WOOFER
MONITORCOMPONENT VIDEODVD IN VIDEO 1 IN
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CRMONITOR OUT
SPEAKERSFRONT
L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACKSA-CD/CD/CD-R
L
R
OUT IN
Super Audio 
CD player/ 
CD player/ 
CD recorder
AAudio cord (not supplied)A 
						

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3b: Connecting the video components
This section describes how to connect your 
video components to this receiver. Before you 
begin, refer to “Component to be connected” 
below for the pages which describe how to 
connect each component.
After connecting all your components, 
proceed to “4: Connecting the antennas” (page 
26).
Component to be connected
The image quality depends on the connecting 
jack. Refer to the illustration that follows. 
Select the connection according to the jacks on 
your components.
Notes
 Connect image display components such as a TV 
or a projector to the HDMI OUT or 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 
receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is 
transmitted.
How to connect your 
components
Component Page
With HDMI jack 19
TV 21
DVD player/DVD recorder 22
Satellite tuner/Set-top box 24
VCR 25
Camcorder, video game, etc. 25
Video input/output jack to be 
connected
?/1AUTO CAL MICAUTO CAL
PHONESVIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
VIDEO L  AUDIO   RMEMORY/
ENTERTUNING 
MODETUNING 2CH A.F.D. MOVIE MUSIC
DIMMER MUTING DISPLAY INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTORMASTER VOLUME
TV, etc. INPUT 
jack
Receiver HDMI 
OUT, MONITOR 
OUT jack
Receiver INPUT 
jack
High quality image
COMPONENT 
VIDEO VIDEO
HDMI
COMPONENT 
VIDEO
 VIDEO
HDMI
COMPONENT 
VIDEO
 VIDEO
HDMI
COMPONENT 
VIDEO VIDEO HDMI
Video component 
OUTPUT jack 
						

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Getting Started
HDMI is the abbreviated name for High-
Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an 
interface which transmits video and audio 
signals in digital format.The sound is output from the TV speaker only
when a playback component and this receiver, 
as well as this receiver and the TV are 
connected via a HDMI jack. 
To output the sound from the supplied 
speakers and to take advantage of the multi 
channel surround sound, be sure to
– connect the digital audio jacks on the 
playback component to the receiver.
– turn off or mute the TV’s volume.
Connecting components with 
HDMI jacks
DMPORTANTENNA
AM
SA-CD/CD/CD-RTV
L
R
OUT ININSATAUDIO INVIDEO INDVDAUDIO INVIDEO INVIDEO 1AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUTSAT IN
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT VIDEO IN
L
R
L
RL
RSUB
WOOFER
MONITORCOMPONENT VIDEODVD IN VIDEO 1 IN
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CRMONITOR OUT
SPEAKERSFRONT
L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACK
HDMIDVD INVIDEO 2/BD INOUTDIGITALOPTICALSAT
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 2/
BD IN
DVD 
IN
BCA
AHDMI cable (not supplied)
We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable.
BCoaxial digital cord (supplied)
COptical digital cord (not supplied)
DVD player
Audio 
signalsAudio/video 
signalsBlu-ray disc player
Audio 
signalsAudio/video 
signals
AA
TV, projector, etc.
Audio/video 
signals
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If you connect a Blu-ray disc 
player
 Be sure to change the factory setting of the 
VIDEO 2 input button on the remote so that 
you can use the button to control your Blu-
ray disc player. For details, see “Changing 
button assignments” (page 64).
 You can also rename the VIDEO 2 input so 
that it can be displayed on the receiver’s 
display. For details, see “Naming inputs” 
(page 62).
Notes on HDMI connections
 This receiver may not be able to transfer 
video or audio signals with certain types of 
components.
 The multi/stereo area audio signals of a 
Super Audio CD are not output.
 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 receiver is not 
turned on, neither video nor audio is 
transmitted.
 Audio signals (sampling frequency, bit 
length, etc.) transmitted from a HDMI jack 
may be restricted by the connected 
component. Check the setup of the 
connected component if the image is poor or 
the sound does not come out of a component 
connected via the HDMI cable.
 Video signals input to the HDMI IN jack can 
only be output from the HDMI OUT jack. 
The input video signals cannot be output 
from the VIDEO OUT or MONITOR OUT 
jacks.
 Refer to the operating instructions of each  
connected component for details.
Notes on digital audio signals 
connection
 When connecting optical digital cords, insert 
the plugs straight in until they click into 
place.
 Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
 All the digital audio jacks are compatible 
with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, and 96 kHz 
sampling frequencies.