Have replaced the receiver against my old Yamaha receiver. Was always very happy with Yamaha and wanted to try something else this time halt. Beige Blank wiring diagram when device is clear and self-explanatory. Connections are quite logically arranged and well described. My existing boxes (Wharfedale and Devil) connected and then I wanted to carry out the necessary settings (Easy Setup). Unfortunately, the stored speaker schemes are not suitable for my compilation. Thus, the automatic speaker calibration always returns an error. Logically, if a pair of speakers does not exist. This could be adjusted manually at Yamaha. Perhaps at Sony as well, but since no manual is available, not even online, you can not continue here. The online help is also incorrect helpful. This situation is absolutely untenable. For such a device, it must enter a user manual. The remaining settings you get up and running as long as one has already installed several times Receiver. As a complete novice I see problems here. After the settings then made the first sound test with an Eagles-DVD. Absolutely brilliant. Of course, this assessment is subjective, but compared to the certainly not poor Yamaha Receiver RX-V771 I would not expect this difference. Rich bass, clear highs. Another DVD and Bluerays tested. Even in films, the sound is awesome !!!!!!!! The picture on the connected TV (also by Sony) is really very very good. More Settings then performed. Senderabspeicherung for FM a bit cumbersome, but that makes it so usually only once. Favorites for Internet radio created, also here a bit cumbersome. Internet radio is not designated in the Radio menu as such. So again a look at the Sony website after which term conceals this. First conclusion: The sound is absolutely outrageous. Compared to my Yamaha receiver (3 years old, the same price range) I would never have expected. Operating on the AV receiver is a bit strange, but you get it back. Connections are clear and easily accessible. Features of the device is endless. Negatives: Without proper manual it's not easy. Special settings there is certainly, but where and how they are hiding? The device has such. Ex. RDS but whether a radio text is actually displayed ?? Pay now further employ me with the device and then post an update.