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1. VIDEOIN VIDEO IN COAXIAL R AUDIO IN J AUDIO IN MULTI CHIN WOOFER MULTI CH ore DVD player Super Audio CD player Multi channel decoder etc Tip This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks you will need to adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component 104 2 Connect the video jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pp MO Cp B Y Pr Cp R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video DVD player TV monitor COMPONENT PaOuR Y PuCaB Y y peyeys Buje DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN Q ANTENNA VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO2 MONTOR N N our DIO 1 Note On this receiver the standard video signals cannot be converted to component video signals or vice versa 1145 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up audio components For details on the required cords H 0 see page 6 DIGITAL JOPTICAL
2. E 5 DIST XX ft Center speaker distance Initial setting 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance O to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position O E gt 6 DIST XX ft Surround speaker distance Initial setting 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance Q to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position O If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker E DIST XX ft Surround back speaker distance Initial setting 10 ft Jo Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance Q to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position GO Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more than 5 feet closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the fron
3. 50us FM tuner section 87 5 108 0 MHz FM wire antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1 710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale 531 1 710 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate frequency 450 kHz 3 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver While holding down PRESET TUNING or TUNING press 1 All preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure Video section Inputs Outputs Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms P3 C8 B Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Pr Cr R Y 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 80 MHz HD Pass Through General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 220 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions w h d Approx 16 7 8 x 6 2 8 x 12 2 8 inches 430 x 157 5 x 312 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 17 Ib 11 oz 8 0 kg Speaker section Front surround surround back speakers SS MSP88 Center speaker SS CNP88 Full range magnetically shielded Speaker system Speaker units SS MSP88 80 mm cone type SS CNP88 57 mm cone type x2 Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated Impedance 8 ohms Dimension w h d Approx SS MSP88 4 1 8 x 6 x 5 inches 105 x 153 x 1
4. Q e bh fo z m z i VIDEO 2 ANTENNA IN O Super Audio CD CD MD Tape deck player 1248 Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack you can watch the video from the selected input page 21 For details on the required cords HW 8 see page 6 VCR TV monitor OPTICAL ogo 2 q ANTENNA 1010 AUDIO N J A COMPONENT VID ooog DD VIDEO2 MONT N N our VCR peyeys Buje f 134 2 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna AM loop antenna supplied FM wire antenna supplied DIGITAL OPTICAL O COMPONENT VID ANTENNA VIDEO 2 IN OO VIDEO OUT O VIDEO2 MONTE N our ovo N a bp COAXIAL lO OO AUDIO IN J AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN CODE Notes e To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components e Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna e After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible 1405 3 Connecting speakers Conne
5. When multi channel surround formats are input the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input the receiver s bass redirection circuitry will be activated The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer Press 2CH 2CH ST appears in the display and the receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode Enjoying higher fidelity sound AUTO FORMAT DIRECT The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound A F D mode Display A F D AUTO A F D AUTO PRO LOGIC DOLBY PL PRO LOGIC II MOVIE PLII MOV PRO LOGIC II MUSIC PLII MUS Neo 6 Cinema NEO6 CIN Neo 6 Music NEO6 MUS Decoding mode As encoded Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II DTS Neo 6 Decoding the input audio signal automatically In this mode the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS standard 2 channel stereo etc and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO The receiver automatically detec
6. properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor fd on the receiver MQVIE MUSIC JUMP PRESET AUDIO ANGLE TIME CH D SKIP ONO gt 10 11 2 SHIFT D TUNING DISC Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones Notes ENTER Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with an old one DISPLAY RETURN EXI TV MAIN TVVOL TVCH VIDEO D O Oo Dos Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion 38us The tables below show the settings of each Remote Operations Function button Button Remote Operations Function D TUNING Receiver Enters direct tuning Button 16 mode A F D 20 Recei
7. 205 JVC 726 727 728 736 KENWOOD 206 207 208 209 MAGNAVOX P0 731738 NAKANISHI i0 MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 PANASONIC 216 RES 138 EPS AL 212 PANASONIC a 730 737 738 739 PIONEER 213 214 PHILIPS 729 730 731 TECHNICS 215 216 PIONEER 729 YAMAHA 217 218 RCA PROSCAN 722 729 730 731 741 747 T ntrol an LD pl r pelle ita p aye SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 Maker Code s SANYO 717 720 746 SONY 601 602 603 SHARP 748 749 PIONEER 606 TELEFUNKEN 751 752 TOSHIBA 747 755 756 To control a video CD player ZENITH 754 Maker Code s SONY 605 If an AIWA VCR does not work even though you enter the code for AIWA enter the code for Sony instead To control a DVD player Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403 PANASONIC 406 408 PHILIPS 407 PIONEER 409 TOSHIBA 404 DENON 405 To control a TV Maker Code s SONY 501 502 DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 515 544 FISHER 508 GOLDSTAR 503 511 512 515 534 544 GRUNDIG 517 534 HITACHI 513 514 515 544 ITT NOKIA 521 522 JVC 516 MAGNAVOX 503 518 544 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 544 NEC 503 520 544 PANASONIC 509 524 PHILIPS 515 518 PIONEER 509 525 526 540 RCA PROSCAN 510 527 528 529 544 SAMSUNG 503 515 531 532 533 534 544 SANYO 508 545 546 547 SHARP 535 TELEFUNKEN 523 536 537 538 THOMSON 530 537 539 TOSHIBA 535 540 541
8. If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot operate the receiver with the remote To switch the command mode of the receiver press 1 0 to turn off the power Then press I while pressing ENTER Each time you press I the command mode switches between C MODE AV2 and C MODE AV1 The initial setting is C MODE AV2 Make sure you select the correct input on the remote To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons Before you use the button for receiver operation press MAIN MENU To operate other components press TOP MENU GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the input button Error messages Tf there is a malfunction the display shows a message You can check the condition of the receiver by the message Refer to the following table to solve the problem DEC EROR Appears when the signal which the receiver cannot decode ex DTS CD is input when DEC XXXX is set to DEC PCM Set to DEC AUTO PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again If this problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 17 However note that all mem
9. ZENITH 542 543 To control a satellite tuner or cable box Maker Code s SONY 801 802 803 804 JERROLD G I 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 PANASONIC 818 RCA 805 819 S ATLANTA 815 816 817 To control a tuner Maker Code s SONY 002 003 004 005 098dd INY e 0WsyY ay Bus suonesodo a agus 460 Additional Information Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats
10. 5 1 channel signals Software encoded with both 5 1 channel signals and an extension stream designed for returning those signals to 6 1 discrete channels Discrete 6 1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters This decoder can be used for all 6 1 formats Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 DTS ES Discrete 6 1 Note There may be no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos In this case select SB MTRX Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components INPUT MODE You can switch the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks 1 Press input buttons to select the input 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to select the audio input mode The selected audio input mode appears in the display Audio input modes AUTO IN Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital signals analog is selected e COAX IN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jack OPTIN Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks ANALOG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Note When signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz is input the tone and sound field canno
11. US 32Us E CTR XXX dB Center speaker level E SUR L XXX dB Surround speaker left level E SUR R XXX dB Surround speaker right level E SB XXX dB Surround back speaker level E S W XXX dB Sub woofer level Initial setting O dB You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps Dynamic range compressor Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night OFF The dynamic range is not compressed e STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically 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 We recommend using the 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 Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only E EFCT XXX Effect level Initial setting STD Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press 1 to turn off the power 2 While holding down 2CH press Vo SF CLR appears in the display and all
12. When you select SB AUTO When the input stream contains the 6 1 channel decode flag the appropriate decoder is applied to decode the surround back signal Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 5 1 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 5 1 DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 1 DTS Matrix decoder DTS ES Discrete 6 19 6 1 DTS Discrete decoder When you select SB MTRX Dolby Digital EX is applied to decode the surround back signal regardless of the 6 1 channel decode flag in the input stream This decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX and functions the same as the decoders used in movie theaters Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix 6 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete 6 1 6 1 Matrix decoder conforms to Dolby Digital EX When you select SB OFF Surround back decoding is not performed a 6 1 channel decode flag is the information recorded in software like DVDs b Dolby Digital DVD that includes a Surround EX flag The Dolby Corporation web page can help you distinguish Surround EX films Software encoded with a flag to denote it has both Surround EX and
13. as well continued 154 Required cords Speaker cords supplied El Monaural audio cord supplied Black CE E gt Front speaker Front speaker Surround back Center speaker Right Left speaker A S Tat LY LY E gt gt gt CENTER LYRA A SPEAKERS FRONT B li Sub woofer Surround speaker Surround speaker Right Left Tf you have an additional front speaker system connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button For details see Selecting the speaker system page 36 164 4 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet AC power cord Performing initial setup operations 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 Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds PUSH and ENTER appears in the display alternatingly 3 Press ENTER CLEARING appears in the display for a while then CLEARED appears The following are reset to their factory settings e All settings in
14. cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem There is no sound or only a very low level sound no matter which component is selected e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely and correctly e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver e Check that MASTER VOLUME is not set at VOL MIN e Check that the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B is not set to off page 36 e Check that the headphones are not connected Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function There is no sound from a specific component e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component e Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver There is no sound from one of the front speakers e Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the
15. components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red When connecting optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place e Do not bend or tie optical digital cords 1a Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a DVD player or satellite tuner For details on the required cords EN e see page 6 1 Connect the audio jacks peyeys buno p DVD player COMPONENT VID ovo N VIDEO2 MONIT N our Satellite tuner Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver continued qs gus 2 Connect the video jacks The following illustration shows how to connect a satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pp Cp B Y Pp Cp R Y output jacks Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video Note Satellite tuner OUTPUT TV monitor DIGITAL OPTICAL O VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA DEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO I
16. generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer However the low frequency signal is not generated when Neo 6 Cinema or Neo 6 Music is selected Selecting a sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home 3 Selecting a sound field for 2 movies a Press MOVIE repeatedly to select the 2 sound field you want 3 The selected sound field appears in the display 5 Sound field Display o CINEMA STUDIO EX A C ST EX A E CINEMA STUDIO EX B C ST EX B E CINEMA STUDIO EX C C ST EX C About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with DAE marks use DCS technology DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony DCS uses the DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood When played at home DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director E C ST EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movies E C ST EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound cha
17. guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model HT 6800DP Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote see pages 38 45 For details on the use of your DVD player refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the DVD player The HT 6800DP consists of e Receiver STR K6800P e Speaker system Front surround surround back SS MSP88 speaker Center speaker SS CNP88 Sub woofer SA WMSP68 DVD player DVP NC675P This receiver incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems
18. sound fields are reset to the initial setting Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speakers using the TONE menu 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt TONE gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see TONE menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items Note You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz or when DTS ES Matrix or DTS Neo 6 decoding is applied TONE menu parameters E BASS XX dB Front speaker bass level E TREB XX dB Front speaker treble level Initial setting O dB You can adjust from 6 dB to 6 dB in 1 dB steps Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt 2 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see CUSTOMIZE menu parameters below 3 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3
19. the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals parallel connection Recording Before you begin make sure you have connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component Notes e Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks The analog audio signals of the current input is output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or a DVD using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a video tape you want to record into VCR Insert a blank vid
20. to adjust the other items CUSTOMIZE menu parameters The initial settings are underlined E SB XXXX Surround back decoding mode You can use the CUSTOMIZE menu to set the surround back decoding mode page 29 For details on each decoding mode see page 30 AUTO MTRX OFF Note This parameter is valid only in the A F D mode page 26 continued sBuines pue sjusunsn py pesueapy i 334s 34us E DEC XXXX Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks The initial setting is DEC AUTO for VIDEO 2 and DEC PCM for DVD and SA CD CD e AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent the interruption when playback starts Even when other signals are input the sound is output However this receiver cannot decode DTS CD when set to DEC PCM Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC PCM E DUAL XXX Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources e M S 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 spe
21. to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are Name of button part Illustration number DISPLAY B 24 48 Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A H A F D button indicator 11 26 27 28 47 DIMMER 4 24 DISPLAY 3 24 48 Display 7 24 DVD 24 21 ENTER 15 17 35 48 FM MODE 29 22 1 0 Input buttons 20 21 31 34 35 48 INPUT MODE 17 31 IR receptor 5 38 48 MAIN MENU 8 18 31 33 35 MASTER VOLUME 16 17 20 21 47 MD TAPE 29 21 MEMORY BO 23 MOVIE button indicator 12 27 28 47 MULTICHANNEL DECODING indicator 6 22 MULTI CH IN 9 22 P Z PHONES jack B1 21 47 PRESET TUNING 27 23 50 SA CD CD 22 21 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B 16 36 47 SURR BACK DECODING 14 29 TUNER FM AM 21 21 22 23 35 TUNING 28 22 50 VIDEO 1 26 21 VIDEO 2 25 21 NI MUSIC button indicator 13 28 47 NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH button indicator 10 26 28 32 1 0 power 1 17 18 32 48 50 lt gt 19 18 31 33 35 18 18 31 33 35
22. ye off DVD player VIDEO 23 Receiver To watch VCR MD deck VTR mode 3 DAT deck i Tape deck VIDEO 24 Receiver To watch VCR Tice VCR ee YTR pede CD player recording Also starts WIDE 86 TV Selects the wide VCD player recording with picture mode LD player components in 1 9 and Receiver Use with SHIFT to nar ig recording standby y ec 0 10 143 Preset radio station or DAT deck tuning to preset Tape deck stations and with D TUNING for direct E 31 VCR Stops playback i CD player tamg VCD player CD player Selects track LD player VCD player numbers DVD player LD player 0 10 selects track 10 MD deck MD deck DAT deck DAT deck Tape deck TV VCR Selects channel Je 33 VCD player Returns to the g LD player previous menu or Satellite tuner numbers DVD player exits the menu 2CH 44 Receiver Selects 2CH 15 Receiver Selects a menu item STEREO figde 15 Receiver Adjusts or changes gt 10 11 80 CD player Selects track numbers the setting VCD player over 10 4 4 9 15 VCR Selects a menu item LD player Satellite tuner MD deck DVD player Tape deck 9 TV Selects the channel Notes entry mode either one e Some functions explained in this section may not or two digit work depending on the model i A The above explanation is intended to serve as an I O 25 Receiver Turns the receiver on example only Therefore depending on the or off component the above operation may not be possibl
23. 27 mm SS CNP88 77 8x 3 1 8 x 5 1 8 inches 200 x 79 x 130 mm Mass Approx SS MSP88 SS CNP88 2 Ib 11 oz 1 2 kg 1 Ib 13 oz 0 8 kg Sub woofer SA WMSP68 AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 6 ohm loads from 28 200 Hz rated 100 watts minimum RMS power with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Active subwoofer magnetically shielded 250 mm cone type Acoustically loaded bass Speaker system Speaker unit Enclosure type reflex RMS output 120 W 6 ohms 100 Hz THD 10 Input LINE IN input pin jacks 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 95 W Dimensions w h d Approx 13 3 8 x 16 2 8 x 14 4 8 inches 337 x 410 x 365 5 mm including front panel 28 lb 11 oz 13 0 kg Power requirements Mass Approx Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Speaker connecting cord long 3 Speaker connecting cord short 3 Monaural connecting cord 1 Coaxial digital cord 1 Foot pads speakers 24 Foot pads subwoofer 4 Remote commander RM PP860 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Speakers e Front speakers 2 e Center speaker 1 e Surround speakers 2 e Surround back speaker 1 e Sub woofer 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uonewsojul jeuonippy p 51 US 5245 List of button locations and reference pages mentioned in the text How
24. 4 252 273 11 1 SONY Home Theatre System Operating Instructions Owners Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No HT 6800DP 2004 Sony Corporation Qus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servi
25. Inc gus qus Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your COMPONEMNS cooocccoccnononnncnnananananananonnnono 5 la Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 7 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 10 1c Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2 Connecting the antennas 14 3 Connecting speakers sals 4 Connecting the AC power cord 17 5 Setting up the speakers 18 6 Setting up the sub woofer 20 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and DalaMCe tocado sadens lomera encantar 20 TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 21 Listening to multi channel sound 22 MULTICH IN Listening to FM AM radio 22 Presetting radio stations 0 00 0 eee 23 Changing the display eee 24 About the indications in the display 25 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub WOOL stile sates eae 26 2CH STEREO Enjoying higher fidelity sound 26 AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 27 Selecting the surround back decoding moder A 29 SURR BACK DECODING Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for digital components 0 00 0 eee 31 INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields 31 Adjusting the tone eee 33 Advanced settings cesses 33 Other Operati
26. Index A Adjusting CUSTOMIZE parameters 33 LEVEL parameters 31 SET UP parameters 18 speaker levels and balance 20 TONE parameters 33 Automatic tuning 22 Cc Changing display 24 Clearing receiver s memory 17 CUSTOMIZE menu 33 Digital Cinema Sound 27 Direct tuning 23 Dual Mono 34 Dubbing See Recording Editing See Recording Indexing See Naming L Labeling See Naming LEVEL menu 31 Naming 35 P Preset stations how to 23 how to tune 24 Recording on a video tape 37 on an audio tape or MD 36 S Selecting component 21 front speaker system 36 sound field 27 28 SET UP menu 18 Sleep Timer 35 Sound field customizing 31 pre programmed 27 28 resetting 32 selecting 27 28 Speakers adjusting speaker levels and balance 20 connection 15 placement 15 Supplied accessories 51 T Test tone 20 TONE menu 33 Tuning automatically 22 directly 23 to preset stations 23 uopewoyu jeuonippy p gus Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
27. N VIDEO 1 FRONTB OUTPUT COMPONENT PRAT PucaB Y DVD player On this receiver the standard video signals cannot be converted to component video signals or vice versa Hooking up a Super Audio CD CD player For details on the required cords EN e see page 6 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 ANTENNA IN O DVD IN COAXIAL Super Audio CD CD player Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies Note The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA CD CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver Connect to the analog input jacks SA CD CD IN jacks Refer to R DIO OUT_AUDIO IN the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player COMPONENT VID peyeys buno F gus 1b Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 1 Connect the audio jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks you can connect it to this receiver s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder For details on the required cords EN_ see page 6 OPTICAL VIDEO 2 ANTENNA IN Q COMPONENT VIDEO
28. ODE 9 mode Press to select the unit for search track index etc SHIFT 17 Receiver Selects a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations SLEEP 25 Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles Bo SYSTEM Receiver Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV VCR and other Sony audio Press AV Satellite tuner video components 1 1 and CD player 1 25 at VCD player the same LD player time DVD player MD deck DAT deck TEST Receiver Outputs test tone TONE 85 TOP MENU DVD player Displays DVD title GUIDE B9 Satellite tuner Displays guide menu Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button TUNER 27 Receiver To listen to radio lt lt gt gt CD player Searches tracks in the programs 41 VCD player forward or backward DVD player direction TV CH TV Selects preset TV LD plaver player 87 channels MD deck TV VIDEO TV Selects input signal VCR Fastforwards or 34 TV input or video DAT deck rewinds input Tape deck TV VOL TV Adjusts the volume of 40 VCR Starts playback 88 the TV CD player TVI O p TV Turns the TV on or eae
29. To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment The test tone turns off Notes The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN function is used e Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu when the test tone is output the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote Amplifier Operation 1 Selecting the component Press input buttons to select the input To select the Press VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player DVD MD or tape deck MD TAPE Super Audio CD or SA CD CD CD player Built in tuner FM AM TUNER FM AM The selected input appears in the display Turn on the component and start playback Note If you select the VCR or DVD player set the TV s video input to match the component you selected Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume Note To avoid damaging your speakers make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote The muting function will be canceled when you do the following e Press MUTING on the re
30. aker simultaneously M Main Sound of the main language will be output S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E NAME IN Naming preset stations and inputs Lets you set the name of preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons For details see Naming preset stations and inputs on page 35 Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons and display it in the receiver s display 1 To index a preset station Press TUNER FM AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for page 24 To index an input Press the input button to select the input you want to create an index name for 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt CUSTOM gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select NAME IN 4 press ENTER The cursor flashes and you can select a character 5 Use lt or gt and or to create an index name Press or repeatedly to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position Tips e You can select the character type as follows by pressing or repeatedly Alphabet upper case Numbers Symbols To enter a blank space press or repeatedly until a blank spac
31. cing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides
32. ct your speakers to the receiver This receiver allows you to use a 6 1 channel speaker system 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 in the Surround EX format if you connect one additional surround back speaker 6 1 channel see Selecting the surround back decoding mode on page 29 peyeys buno if Example of 6 1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker Right Surround speaker Right Surround speaker Left Surround back speaker Tips e When you connect 6 1 channel speaker system place the surround back speaker behind the listening position e Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it wherever you want For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV10D floor stand available only in certain countries Note Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround and surround back speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals Attaching foot pads To prevent speaker vibration or movement attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker as shown in the illustration below Note Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer
33. different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver To change the command mode of the receiver see page 48 Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non Sony components by changing the code Once the control signals have been memorized you can use those components as part of your system Furthermore you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals 1 Press AV 1 while holding down RM SET UP The indicator lights up 2 Press the input button including TV 1 0 for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a CD player press SA CD CD 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control See the tables on pages 43 45 for information on the numeric code s corresponding to the component and the maker of the component the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker s code respectively 4 press ENTER Once the numeric code has been verified the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components To cancel programming Press RM SET UP durin
34. door FM antenna as shown below If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connectthe ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna Receiver i AM th Ground wire FM not supplied CORKIAL y To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning e Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 23 e Press DISPLAY repeatedly so that the frequency appears in the display 484 There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor e Select the appropriate input on the receiver e Set your TV to the appropriate input mode e Move your TV away from the audio components Remote control The remote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Check if the command modes of the receiver and the remote is the same
35. e laa gt r VCR Skips tracks or may operate differently than described 142 80 CD player When you press input buttons VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 or VCD player DVD the input mode of the TV might not switch to LD player the corresponding input mode that you want In this DVD player case press TV VIDEO button to switch the input MD deck mode of the TV DAT deck To activate the buttons with orange printing press Tape deck ALT first before pressing the buttons 098dd INY e 0WsyY ay Bus suoneado Hi Aqus Selecting the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the RM SET UP button and the remote command mode buttons Selecting the command mode You can switch the command mode AV1 and AV2 of the remote If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver Press AV1 or AV2 while holding down RM SET UP The indicator flashes once twice for AV2 then the command mode switches To check the command mode of the remote Press RM SET UP You can check the remote by the indicator Mode Indicator flashes AVI once AV2 twice To reset the remote to factory settings Press 1 0 AV 1 and MASTER VOL at the same time The indicator flashes 3 times then goes off Note If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is
36. e appears in the display e If you made a mistake press lt or gt repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes then press or repeatedly to select the correct character 6 Press ENTER to store the index name Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time Use the remote for the operation 1 Press ALT to light up the button 2 Press SLEEP while the power is on Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF While using Sleep Timer SLEEP lights up in the display Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press ALT to light up the button page 39 then press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled suonesado 194 0 ff 35us 365 Selecting the speaker system You can select the front speaker system you want to use Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly to select the front speaker system you want to use The selected speaker system appears in the display To turn off the speaker output press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B repeatedly until SP A and SP B indication turn off The speaker system e SPA The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals e SPB The speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals e SPA and SPB The speakers connected to both
37. e dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound from the surround back speakers Some discs have no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have Dolby Digital EX logos In this case select SB MTRX page 33 uopeunoyu BUONIPPY p There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center surround surround back speakers e Make sure the sound field function is on press A F D MOVIE or MUSIC Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 27 e Adjust the speaker level page 20 There is no sound from the sub woofer e Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press A F D MOVIE or MUSIC Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz continued g7us Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced e Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format e When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be done e Check that the components are connected correctly e Select the source component with input buttons The FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an out
38. e last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 kHz Press 1 gt 3 5 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 and 3 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area often listen to Presetting radio stations 1 2 3 Press TUNER FM AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 22 or Direct Tuning page 23 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before the display goes out Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select a preset station number Each time you press the button you can select the preset station number as follows gt A2 lt lt A0 lt gt B 1 B2 lt lt gt B0 aa If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset station number start again from step 3 Tip You can also use the remote to select a preset station number Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page A B or C and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number Press MEMORY again The station is stored to the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press MEMORY sta
39. eo tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 for recording 4 Start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or DVD you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that source will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes e You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog VIDEO 1 OUT jacks e Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections The analog audio signals of the current input are output from the VIDEO 1 OUT jacks The signals input to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from VIDEO 1 OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used The analog audio signals of the current or previously used input are output suonesado 194 0 Hi 3748 Operations Using the Remote RM PP860 You can use the remote RM PP860 to operate the components in your system Remote button description Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 size AA batteries with the and
40. g any step The remote automatically exits the programming mode To activate the input after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input you want If programming is unsuccessful check the following e If the indicator does not light up in step 1 the batteries are weak Replace both batteries e If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code an error has occurred Start again from step 1 Notes The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed e Instep 2 if several input buttons are pressed only the last pressed button is valid e In step 2 if you press TV 1 0 only TV VOL TV CH TV VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed e In step 3 if an input button is pressed the new input is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3 For the numeric codes only the first three numbers entered are valid To clear the memory of the remote To clear all programmed do the following to reset the remote to factory settings Press 1 0 AV I D and MASTER VOL at the same time The indicator flashes 3 times then goes off The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending o
41. have been entered or it is the same as the input name Adjusting the brightness of the display Press DIMMER repeatedly The brightness of the display will change in 3 steps About the indications in the display 1 2 3 LFE sale TTL 10 SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced SP A SP B Lights up in accordance with the speaker system being used A or B Turns off when speaker output is turned off or when headphones are connected DO DIGITAL EX DO DIGITAL lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format DO DIGITAL EX lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital EX format DO PRO LOGIC II 00 PRO LOGIC lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals OO PRO LOGIC II lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie Music decoder is activated DTS ES DTS lights up when DTS signals are input DTS ES lights up when DTS ES signals are input Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is n
42. headphones If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound There is no sound from analog 2 channel sources e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN or OPT IN page 31 e Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN There is no sound from digital sources from COAXIAL or OPTICAL input jack e Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to ANALOG page 31 Check that the INPUT MODE is not set to COAX IN for the sources from OPTICAL input jack or set to OPT IN for the sources from COAXIAL input jack e Check that you have not selected MULTI CH IN The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed e Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely e Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 10 feet away from a TV set or fluorescent light Move your TV away from the audio components e The plugs and jacks ar
43. med sound CLEAR CD player Clears a mistake when fields for movie 16 DVD player you press the incorrect i MULTI CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH numeric buttons or i 2 IN source returns to continuos playback etc MUSIC 4 Receiver Selects the pre DISC 9 CD player Selects a disc directly Ai AR sound VCD player multi disc changer o only MUTING 11 Receiver Mutes the sound from DISPLAY TV VCR Selects information ee 14 VCD player displayed on the TV LD player screen DVD player continued 098dd INY 90wW9Y ay Bus sUonelado a 39us agus AYO VO up SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AVI DVD AV MD TAPE SA GD CD TUNER MULTI CH TV MAIN VIDEO MENU WIDE TONE Remote Operations Function Button PRESET Receiver Selects preset CH stations D SKIP TV VCR Selects preset 29 Satellite tuner channels CD player Skips discs multi VCD player disc changer only DVD player MD deck RETURN VCD player Returns to the EXIT 83 LD player previous menu DVD player Satellite tuner Exits the menu RM SET UP Remote To set up the remote 146 SA CD CD Receiver To listen to Super 26 Audio CD or compact disc SB Receiver Selects the surround DECODING back decoding modes 28 SEARCH DVD player Selects searching M
44. mote again Turn the power off Increase the volume To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack e When the headphones are connected speaker output is automatically canceled and SP A and SP B do not light up in the display When the headphones are connected you can select only the following sound fields page 28 HP 2CH HEADPHONE 2CH HP MULTI HEADPHONE MULTI HP THEA HEADPHONE THEATER uonelado Ja duy A 21 US 2248 Listening to multi channel sound MULTI CH IN You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD When MULTI CH IN is selected the tone and sound field cannot be used Press MULTI CH IN Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN function Note To optimize the sound balance of this system we recommend that you set the speaker configuration of your DVD or Super Audio CD player as follows Speaker type Settings FRONT SMALL CENTER SMALL SURROUND REAR SMALL SUB WOOFER YES When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources However this indicator does not light up if you select 2CH STEREO mode Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before opera
45. n the model and year of the component more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes try using other codes Notes The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To control a CD player Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 DENON 104 123 JVC 105 106 107 KENWOOD 108 109 110 MAGNAVOX 111 116 MARANTZ 116 ONKYO 112 113 114 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115 118 119 YAMAHA 120 121 122 continued 098dd INY 90wW9Y ay Bus suonesodo a agus 4qus To control a DAT deck To control a VCR Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 203 SONY 701 702 703 704 705 PIONEER 219 706 AIWA 710 750 757 758 To control an MD deck AKAI 707 708 709 759 Maker Code s BLAUPUNKT 740 SONY 301 EMERSON 711 712 713 714 715 DENON 302 T16 100 NE 203 FISHER 717 718 719 720 KENWOOD 304 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721 722 730 GOLDSTAR 723 753 To control a tape deck GRUNDIG 724 laker Code s HITACHI 722 725 729 741 SONY 201 202 ITT NOKIA 717 DENON 204
46. oder 10 VCR 13 a Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack etc gt Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks etc This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the component s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc Model with component video Y Pp Cp B Y Pp Cp R Y input jacks continued peyeys buno B pus gus Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords EN to not supplied unless indicated Audio cord B Coaxial digital cord supplied White L Eii a e Orange E Red R ca gt ean Monaural audio cord El Audio video cord Black lt EE P Yellow video E Ale 3 White L audio E E Tip Red R audio Can Y fa Audio cord AY can be torn into two monaural audio cords i Video cord Yellow CER a Component video cord 5 sa Green Li D Optical digital cord Blue ie e ae iam E jue ee Eb di Aen Notes Turn off the power to all components before making any connections e Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
47. ons Naming preset stations and inputs 35 Using the Sleep Timer 35 Selecting the speaker system 36 Recordin ii ET 36 Operations Using the Remote RM PP860 Before you use your remote Remote button description Selecting the command mode of the TEMOULE EE 42 Programming the remote 0 42 Additional Information Precautions Troubleshooting Specifications rsio List of button locations and reference Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components Steps la through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Connectable components below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After hooking up all your components proceed to 2 Connecting the antennas page 14 Connectable components Component to be connected Page DVD player With digital audio output 7 8 With multi channel audio output 10 11 With analog audio outpu only 7 8 TV monitor With component video input 8or 11 With composite video input only 13 Satellite tuner With digital audio output 7 8 With analog audio outpu only 7 8 Super Audio CD CD player With digital audio output 9 With multi channel audio output 10 With analog audio output only 12 MD Tape deck With analog audio output only 12 Multi channel dec
48. orized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 17 Customized sound fields page 32 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 20 000 Hz rated 90 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 120 Wich CENTER 120 W SURR 120 Wich SURR BACK 120 W 1 Measured under the following conditions 120 V AC 60 Hz 2 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog MULTI CH IN Sensitivity 800 mV SA CD CD MD TAPE Impedance 50 kiloohms DVD VIDEO 1 2 uonewoyu peuo ppY Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms VIDEO 2 SA CD CD Sensitivity Optical Impedance Outputs Analog MD TAPE OUT Voltage 800 mV VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT Impedance 10 kiloohms SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kiloohm Reproduction frequency range 28 20 000 Hz Tone Gain levels 6 dB 1 dB step continued agus
49. ot set to ANALOG page 31 NEO 6 Lights up when DTS Neo 6 Cinema Music mode decoding is activated 6 7 cal CEE STEREO MONO D RANGE uonelado Ja duy p Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 22 24 for tuner operations D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 32 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing SB Surround Back the surround back components obtained by 6 1 channel decoding Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Sound Field A F D AUTO LJ J R SL SR 2545 2645 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers and sub woofer
50. ou select HALL for the SA CD CD input then change to a different input and then return to SA CD CD HALL will automatically be applied again e You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package DOP Dolby Digital discs DIGITAL DU lpotsvsumnouno PRO TOGTC Dolby Surround encoded programs Note Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz Selecting the surround back decoding mode SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you select the decoding mode for the surround back signals of the multi channel input stream By decoding the surround back signal of DVD software etc recorded in Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete 6 1 etc format you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers Press SURR BACK DECODING repeatedly to select the surround back decoding mode SB XXXX appears in the display For details see How to select the surround back decoding mode on page 30 Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode using SB XXXX in the CUSTOMIZE menu page 33 Note You can select the surround back decoding mode only when A F D mode is selected continued punos punong BulAofug 2945 30s How to select the surround back decoding mode You can select the surround back decoding mode you want according to the input stream
51. p the sub woofer Listening to the sub woofer POWER indicator POWER Before playing the program source set the volume to minimum on the receiver 1 Turn on the receiver 2 Press input buttons e g DVD to select the program source e g DVD player 3 Press POWER on the sub woofer The POWER indicator on the sub woofer lights up 4 Play the program source Adjusting the level Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment e LEVEL Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume Set the volume level to best suit your preference according to the program source Note Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to maximum Extraneous noise may be heard 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position Use the remote for the operation Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz 1 Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE T TONE appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence Front left Center gt Front right Surround right Surround back Surround left Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu settings see page 31 Tips e
52. racteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects continued 2748 2845 E C ST EX C CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements e Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers e Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters e Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal e When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Selecting a sound field for music Press MUSIC
53. repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display Sound field Display HALL HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ LIVE CONCERT CONCERT E HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall E JAZZ JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E CONCERT LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house When the headphones are connected You can select only from the following sound fields E HP 2CH HEADPHONE 2CH Outputs the sound in 2 channel stereo Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channels E HP MULTI HEADPHONE MULTI Outputs the front analog signal from MULTI CH IN jacks E HP THEA HEADPHONE THEATER Allows you to experience a theater like environment while listening through a pair of headphones Note If you connect a pair of headphones while a sound field is operating the system will automatically switch to HEADPHONE 2CH if using a sound field selected with the 2CH or A F D button or to HEADPHONE THEATER if using a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC button To turn off the surround effect Press 2CH to select 2CH ST or press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO Tips The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if y
54. rt again from step 3 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station continued uonelado Ja duy J 2348 24us Tuning to preset stations 1 Press TUNER FM AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select the preset station as follows gt Ali gt ADS B 1 B20 gt gt B0 eee Using the remote 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band 2 Press PRESET CH D SKIP repeatedly to select the preset station you want To select the preset station directly Press the numeric buttons on the remote The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page Changing the display Changing the information in the display You can check the sound field etc by changing the information in the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press DISPLAY the display will change cyclically as follows Index name of the input Selected input Sound field currently applied When the tuner is selected Preset station name Frequency Sound field currently applied Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the input or preset station page 35 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces
55. t speakers And they can be no more than 15 feet closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 3 6 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try sat XXXX XX Surround speaker position Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes page 27 e SIDE LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Q and O SIDE HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O an BEHD LO Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section O and O BEHD HI Select if the location of your surround speakers corresponds
56. t be used Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field Certain setup parameters may be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields except for effect level parameter The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see LEVEL menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is underlined Front speaker balance Initial setting BALANCE 0 Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers You can adjust in the range of BAL L 1 to 8 BALANCE 0 BAL R 1 to 8 in 17 steps continued sBbuines pue sjusunsn py pesueapy 31
57. the SET UP LEVEL TONE and CUSTOMIZE menus The sound field memorized for each input and preset station All sound field parameters e All preset stations All index names for inputs and preset stations MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN e Input is set to DVD peyeys buno 1748 1845 5 Setting up the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET UP gt 3 Press lt or gt repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see Speaker setup parameters below Note Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable 4 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the items that follow Speaker setup parameters The initial setting is underlined E ict WE DIST XX ft Front speaker distance Initial setting 10 ft Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers You can adjust from 3 to 23 feet in 1 foot steps If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker
58. tion make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 14 Tip The tuning scale is FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed see page 50 Automatic tuning If you do not know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Press TUNER FM AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received Tip If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press FM MODE again Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly Use the remote for the operation Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in Tip You can also use TUNER FM AM on the receiver Press D TUNING o N Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Press 1 gt 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz You do not have to enter th
59. to section O and peyeys buno f Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes For other sound fields speaker position is not so critical Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the surround effects becomes unclear unless set to SIDE LO or SIDE HT Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables such as wall reflections and you may obtain better results using BEHD HI if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select BEHD LO or BEHD HI and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance 194s 204 6 Setting u
60. ts the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel 2 channel decoding mode This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II 6 channels through DTS Neo 6 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic However DTS 2CH sources are not decoded by DTS Neo 6 they are output in 2 channels Press A F D repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode The selected type of decoding appears in the display E DOLBY PL PRO LOGIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 1 channels E PLII MOV PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies E PLII MUS PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs E NEO6G CIN Neo 6 Cinema Performs DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode decoding E NEO6 MUS Neo 6 Music Performs DTS Neo 6 Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs If you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal the receiver
61. up during operation this is nota malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement e Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver near heat sources orina place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Use caution when placing the receiver or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set However color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set once then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity is observed again Place the speaker further away from the TV set If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft
62. ver Selects the decoding DUAL Receiver Selects the language mode for audio sound MONO 5 you want during ALT 8 Remote When ALT button lights digital broadcast up itchanges the remote DVD 22 Receiver To watch DVD key function to activate ENTER 7 TV VCR After selecting a those buttons with Satellite tuner channel disc or track orange printing LD player using the numeric ANGLE DVD player Selects viewing angle or MD deck buttons press to enter 19 changes the angles DAT deck the value ANT 17 VCR Selects output signal Tape deck from the antenna ENTER 15 Receiver Enters the selection terminal TV signal or VCR VCR program Satellite tuner AUDIO TV VCR Changes the sound to DVD player 18 DVD player Multiplex Bilingual or JUMP TIME Satellite tuner Toggles between the Satellite tuner Multi channel TV 6 TV previous and the Sound current channels AV VCR Displays menu CD player Shows the time or MENU 10 Satellite tuner MD deck displays the playing DVD player VCD player time of disc etc AVI1 23 Remote Selects the command DVD player and AV2 mode of the remote MAIN Receiver Selects the menu of 24 MENU 13 the receiver AVI TV VCR Turns the audio and MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master 1 CD player video components on or VOL volume of the VCD player off 12 receiver EE player MD TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc DVD player 21 or audio tape MD deck 5 DAT deck MOVIE 3 Receiver Selects the pre program

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