Sony Str K885 Manual

							21GB
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 
receiver is not turned on, neither video nor audio is 
transmitted.
Tips
 You can watch the selected input image when you 
connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a TV.
 To output the sound of the TV from the speakers 
connected to the receiver, be sure to
– connect the audio output jacks of the TV to the 
TV IN jacks of the receiver.
– turn off or mute the TV’s volume.
Connecting a TV
DIGITAL
DMPORT
OPTICALSAT
IN
DVD 
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
VIDEO 2/
BD INAM
SA-CD/CD/CD-R
L
R
OUT IN
HDMIDVD INVIDEO 2/BD INOUT
SATAUDIO INVIDEO INDVDAUDIO INVIDEO INVIDEO 1AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTAUDIO INAUDIO OUT VIDEO IN
L
R
L
RL
RSUB
WOOFERSPEAKERSFRONT
L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACKTVIN
VIDEO OUTMONITORSAT INCOMPONENT VIDEODVD IN VIDEO 1 IN
Y
P
B/CB
PR/CRMONITOR OUT
TV
B A
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BVideo cord (not supplied)
CComponent video cord (not supplied)
Audio signals Video signals
C 
						

							22GB
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.
Connecting a DVD player
Connecting a DVD player/DVD 
recorder
DMPORTANTENNA
AM
SA-CD/CD/CD-RTV
L
R
OUT ININ
HDMIDVD INVIDEO 2/BD INOUT
SATAUDIO INVIDEO INVIDEO 1AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT VIDEO IN
L
RL
RSUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
Y
SPEAKERSFRONT
L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACK
DIGITALOPTICALSAT
IN
DVD 
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 2/
BD IN
DVDAUDIO INVIDEO IN
L
R
SAT INCOMPONENT VIDEODVD IN VIDEO 1 IN
PB/CB
PR/CRMONITOR OUT
DVD player
AB
ACoaxial digital cord (supplied)
BAudio cord (not supplied)
CVideo cord (not supplied)
DComponent video cord (not supplied)D C
Audio signals Video signals 
						

							23GB
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 INVIDEO 2/BD INOUT
SATAUDIO INVIDEO IN
VIDEO INVIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTL
R
L
R
MONITOR
Y
SPEAKERSFRONT
L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACK
VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN
L
R
SAT INCOMPONENT VIDEODVD IN VIDEO 1 IN
PB/CB
PR/CRMONITOR OUT
VIDEO 1AUDIO OUT AUDIO INDVDSUB
WOOFERAUDIO IN
B A
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BVideo cord (not supplied)
CComponent video cord (not supplied)
DVD recorder
Audio signals Video signals
C 
						

							24GB
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 box
DMPORTANTENNA
AM
SA-CD/CD/CD-RTV
L
R
OUT ININ
HDMIDVD INVIDEO 2/BD IN
DVDAUDIO INVIDEO INVIDEO 1AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO INAUDIO OUT VIDEO IN
L
R
LL
R
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
Y
SPEAKERSFRONT
L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACK
VIDEO IN
DIGITALOPTICALSAT
IN
DVD 
IN
COAXIAL
VIDEO 2/
BD IN
SAT INCOMPONENT VIDEODVD IN VIDEO 1 IN
PB/CB
PR/CRMONITOR OUT
RSATAUDIO IN
OUT
B A
Audio signals Video signals
C
Satellite tuner/Set-top box
D
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BOptical digital cord (not supplied)
CVideo cord (not supplied)
DComponent video cord (not supplied) 
						

							25GB
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 OUTVIDEO IN
L
R
VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN
VIDEO L  AUDIO   R
VIDEO 1AUDIO OUT AUDIO INSUB
WOOFER
VCR
A
To the VIDEO 3 IN/PORTABLE AV IN jacks 
(Front panel)
Camcorder/
video game
C
Audio signals Video signals
B
AAudio cord (not supplied)
BVideo cord (not supplied)
CAudio/video cord (not supplied) 
						

							26GB
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 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 BACK
ANTENNA
AM
FM wire antenna (supplied)
AM loop antenna (supplied) 
						

							27GB
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 AC power cord
AKERSSURROUND
L
R
CENTER SURROUND BACK
AC power cord 
To the wall outlet 
						

							28GB
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 items are reset to their 
factory settings.
 All settings in the LEVEL, TONE, 
SUR, TUNER, AUDIO, VIDEO and 
SYSTEM menus.
 The sound field memorized for each 
input and preset station.
 All sound field parameters.
 All preset stations.
 All index names for inputs and preset 
stations.
 MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL 
MIN”.
 Input is set to “DVD”.Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the remote 
commander.
 RM-AAU015 (Models of area code SP, AU 
only)
 RM-AAU013 (Models of area code E51, AR 
only)
Observe the correct polarity when installing 
batteries.
Notes
 Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or 
humid place.
 Do not use a new battery with old ones.
 Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of 
batteries.
 Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight 
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a 
malfunction.
 If you do not intend to use the remote for an 
extended period of time, remove the batteries to 
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and 
corrosion.
 When you replace the batteries, the remote buttons 
may be reset to their factory settings. If this 
happens, reassign the buttons again (page 64).
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last 
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer 
operates the receiver, replace all the batteries with 
new ones.
Performing initial setup 
operations
?/1
AUTO 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
1,2
3
Inserting batteries into the 
remote 
						

							29GB
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 levels and balance 
(TEST TONE)” (page 33).
Before you perform Auto Calibration, install 
and connect the speakers (page 13–15).
 The AUTO CAL MIC jack is used for the 
supplied optimizer microphone only. Do not 
connect other microphones to this jack. 
Doing so may damage the receiver and the 
microphone.
 During calibration, the sound that comes out 
of the speakers is very loud. Pay attention to 
the presence of children or to the effect on 
your neighborhood.
 Perform Auto Calibration in a quiet 
environment to avoid the effect of noise and 
to get a more accurate measurement.
 If there are any obstacles in the path between 
the optimizer microphone and the speakers, 
the calibration cannot be performed 
correctly. Remove any obstacles from the 
measurement area to avoid measurement 
error.Note
The Auto Calibration function does not work when 
headphones are connected.
1Connect the supplied optimizer 
microphone to the AUTO CAL 
MIC jack.
2Set up the optimizer 
microphone.
Place the optimizer microphone at your 
listening position.You can also use a stool 
or tripod so that the optimizer 
microphone remains at the same height as 
your ears.
Before you perform Auto 
Calibration
?/1
AUTO CAL  MI CAUTO 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 VOLUMEOptimizer microphone 
						

							30GB
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, “COMPLETE” 
appears on the display and the settings are 
registered.
After you have finished
Disconnect the optimizer microphone from the 
receiver.
Note
Auto Calibration cannot detect the sub woofer. 
Therefore, all sub woofer settings will be 
maintained.
Tip
The Auto Calibration function will be canceled 
when you do the following during the measurement 
process:
– Press ?/1, input buttons or MUTING.
– Change the volume level.
– Press AUTO CAL again.
Performing Auto Calibration
123
46
78
0/10ENTER
9
SYSTEM STANDBY
TV INPUT
SLEEPDMPORTTV ?/1 
AV ?/1
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DVD
2CH A.F.D.
RETURN/EXITMENU MOVIE MUSIC
MEMORY DVD MENU
FM MODE CLEAR
TOOLS DISPLAYMUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOLAUTO CAL
D.TUNING
D.SKIP AMP MENU SAT TV SA-CD/CD TUNER
?/1
-
V
Bb
v
5
>10/
Input 
buttons ?/1 
switch
MUTING
MASTER 
VOL +/–
AUTO CAL AMP MENU
Measurement for Display
Environment noise level NOISE.CHK
Speaker connection MEASURE and SP 
DET. appears 
alternately*
Speaker level MEASURE and 
GAIN appears 
alternately*
Speaker distance MEASURE and 
DISTANCE appears 
alternately*