Sony HT-SL5 User's Manual
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1. Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button AV MENU VCR Satellite Displays menu TVI TV Turns the TV on or off tuner TV Selects the channel entry DVD player mode either one or two 4 VCR Satellite Selects a menu item digit tuner Press to enter the TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of the DVD player selection TV RETURN LD player Returns to the previous TV CH TV Select preset TV EXIT DVD player menu channels Satellite Exits the menu TV TV Selects input signal TV tuner VIDEO input or video input SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles SWAP TV Swaps the small and ANGLE DVD player To select viewing angle large picture or changes the angles JUMP TV Toggles between the CLEAR DVD player Press if you made a previous and the current mistake when you press channels the number button or ALT Remote Change remote key press to return to the continuous play etc SEARCH DVD player MODE Select searching mode Press to select the unit for search track index etc TOP MENU DVD player Displays DVD title GUIDE Satellite tuner Displays guide menu MAIN MENU Receiver Selects menus SOUND Receiver FIELD Selects sound fields TEST Receiver Outputs test tone TONE AUTO Receiver Auto decoding DEC DOPL PLII Receiver Selects 2 channel decoding mode function to activate those buttons with oran2. E Center speaker size lt 1 e If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer e If you do not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers E Surround speaker size t e If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE e Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers If you do not connect surround speakers select NO 3 Tip 1 3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes 1 NORMAL 2 PHANTOM 3 3 STEREO Tip Internally the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the in
3. MASTER VOLUME 9 17 MUTING 12 PLII 10 19 a7 PRESET TUNING 8 24 SOUND FIELD 11 18 21 TUNER 6 7 23 24 TV SAT 5 17 VIDEO 3 17 1 power 1 12 16 17 22 Hooking Up the Components Required cords Before you get started Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise e When connecting optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord Audio video cord not supplied Yellow video LE gt Yellow video White L audio C ED f White L audio Red Riaudio lt quggs7 Lexi Red R audio E Video cord not supplied Yellow video GUE fete Yellow video syu uodwo ay dN GurnjoopH uone synuap syed i Optical digital cord not supplied at lt D Coaxial digital cord supplied Orange E H Orange 5GB 6o8 Antenna hookups FM wire antenna supplied AM loop antenna I supplied IMPEDANCE USE 8 160 R FRONT L SPEAKERS Notes on antenna hookups T
4. 160 Hz 20 000 Hz Approx MSP2 81 x 141 x 121 mm CNP2 230 x 81 x 121 mm including front grille Sensitivity level Frequency range Dimensions w h d Mass Approx MSP2 0 8 kg CNP2 1 0 kg SA WMSP3 subwoofer Speaker system Active subwoofer magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer 20 cm cone type Enclosure type Acoustically Loaded Bass Reflex Continuous RMS power output 6 ohms 20 250 Hz 100 W Reproduction frequency range 28 Hz 200 Hz High frequency cut off frequency 150 Hz Input LINE IN input pin jack Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 100 W 272 x 326 x 405 mm including front panel 10 kg Dimensions w h d Mass Approx Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote commander RM U25 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Speakers e Front speakers 2 e Center speaker 1 e Surround speakers 2 Sub woofer 1 Speaker cords long 2 Speaker cords short 3 Speaker foot pads 24 Coaxial digital cord 1 Monaural audio cord 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Tables of settings using MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU button and button The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make Menu Move the button Move the 4 button Page up or down to select to left
5. J e C ST EX A J e J e J e J J C ST EX B J J J J J e J C ST EX C J J J e e e e HALL J e J e e J e e JAZZ J e J e J e J CONCERT J e J J J J J e GAME J e J e J e J J PCM 96K J lt TONE gt BASS TREBLE GAIN GAIN 2CH ST J J AUTO DEC e J NORM SURR J J C ST EX A e J C ST EX B e J C ST EX C J HALL J J JAZZ J J CONCERT e e GAME e e PCM 96K PCM96K appears as a sound field only for the digital input signals In this case other sound fields are unavailable 32 GB Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 size AA batteries with the and properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor fd on the receiver 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 e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e 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 Remote button description You can use the remote to operate the components in your system The tables below show the setti
6. speaker The settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the LEVEL menu 3 Move the 4 button up or down to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Move the button to left or right to select the setting you want Initial settings Parameter Initial setting CE RE BAL L R XXX BALANCE CTR XXX dB 0 dB SUR L XXX dB 0 dB SUR R XXX dB 0 dB S W XXX dB 0 dB L F E XXX dB 0 dB JD RANGES COMP XXX OFF EFFECT depends on the sound field Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers Center level CTR XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker Surround left level SUR L XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the left surround speaker Surround right level SUR R XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the right surround speaker Sub woofer level S W XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer continued punos punouns 6bulkofug f 2108 Customizing sound fields continued Low Frequency Effect L F E XXX dB Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or DTS bass redire
7. FM MODE Receiver Selects FM monaural or stereo reception gt 10 11 CD player Selects track numbers LD player over 10 MD deck AUDIO TV VCR Changes the sound to DVD player Multiplex Bilingual or Multi channel TV Sound TIME CD player Shows the time or DVD player displays the playing time of disc etc PRESET Receiver Scans and selects preset CH stations D SKIP TV VCR satellite tuner Selects preset channels CD player DVD player MD deck Skips discs multi disc changer only ENTER 12 TV VCR satellite tuner LD player MD deck After selecting a channel disc or track using the numeric buttons press to enter the value Remote Operations Function Button DISC CD player Selects a disc directly multi disc changer only DISPLAY TV VCR Selects information LD player displayed on the TV DVD player screen ANT VCR Selects output signal from aerial terminal TV signal or VCR program kea PP1 VCR Skips tracks CD player LD player DVD player MD deck lt lt PP CD player Searches tracks DVD player forward or backward LD player MD deck VCR Fast forwards or rewinds eS VCR Starts play CD player LD player DVD player MD deck i VCR Pauses play or record CD player Also starts recording LD player with components in DVD player record standby MD deck E VCR Stops play CD player LD player DVD player MD deck
8. 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 farther away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 m 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 continued wa sks 1 e ds ay dn Hum s pue dp BuooH j 130 148 Multi channel surround setup continued E Surround speaker position This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers Refer to the illustration below e Select SIDE if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select MID if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select BEHD if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section E Surround speaker height S HGT XXX This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers Refer to the illustration below e Select LOW if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Selec
9. e If you do not remember the precise frequency press TUNING or TUNING after entering the value close to the frequency you want The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value press TUNING and if the frequency seems to be lower than the entered value press TUNING If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to improve the sound You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted Note If STEREO does not appear at all when an FM broadcast is received normally press FM MODE to turn on the STEREO indication Automatic tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area s seopeoig ulna 2Y T Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press TUNER when you change the FM or AM band 3 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 When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is repeated in the same direction 4 To continue scanning press TUNING or TUNING again 23GB Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning you can preset them to the receiver Then you can tune in an
10. sure to turn off and unplug the receiver On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft 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 Also see Checking the connections on page 17 to verify that the connections are correct Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound no matter which component is selected e Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on e Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at MIN e Check that all speaker cords are connected correctly e Press MUTING 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 e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component There is no sound from one of the front speakers e Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component e Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully in
11. 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 m AUTO DEC Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS or standard 2 channel stereo and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any effects ex reverberation E 2CH ST Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel E NORM SURR Normal Surround Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic II to create surround effects E C ST EX A C e C ST EX A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s classic editing studio e C ST EX B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s mixing studio which is one of the most up to date facilities in Hollywood e C ST EX C reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainm
12. time adjust MAIN MENU parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system For the adjustable parameters see the table on page 31 See pages 13 16 for speaker settings and pages 25 26 for other settings Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position However the receiver lets you to place the center speaker up to 1 5 meters closer and the surround speakers up to 4 5 meters closer to the listening position The front speakers can be placed from 1 0 to 12 0 meters from the listening position You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side depending on the shape of your room etc Place the sub woofer at the same distance from the listening position as the front speaker left or right When placing surround speakers to your side Sub woofer Sub woofer Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the SET UP menu 2 Move the 4 button up or down to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Move the button to left or right to select the setting you want 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial s
13. S O N Y 4 241 634 11 2 Home Theater System Operating Instructions HT SL5 2002 Sony Corporation 2GB 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 news papers 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 Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet 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 and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote For details on the use of your remote see pages 33 36 Table of Contents Parts Identification Main Unit cosivs hi Sine ra E 4 Hooking Up the Components Required Cords c ce eeeeeseeeeeeeneeeees 5 Antenna hookups c c
14. SS Digital Satellite Receiver 6 Tuner this receiver gt 10 11 CD player 12 MD deck lt lt LD player gt gt Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1 2 or 3 setting These correspond to Beta 8mm and VHS respectively To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting Press I1 5 AV 1 0 and MASTER VOL at the same time http www sony net
15. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Tip You can also use PLII on the receiver to select the 2 channel decoding mode punos punouns 6bulkofug i 19 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 11 10 Da DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format D0 PRO LOGIC Il PRO LOGIC lights up when a 2 channel signal is applied with DOLBY PL or C ST EX A C PRO LOGIC II lights up when a 2 channel signal is set to IT MOVIE or II MUSIC However this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to NO and AUTO DEC or NORM SURR is selected DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input MPEG Lights up when MPEG signals are input Note Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels Tuner indicators Light up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 23 24 for tuner operations SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated 11 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated See page 22 to adjust the dynamic range compression COAX Lights up when the source s
16. aters and concert halls into your home You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the various surround parameters To fully enjoy surround sound you must register the number and location of you speakers See Multi channel surround setup starting from page 12 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want The current sound field is indicated in the display See pages 18 19 for information on each sound field To turn the surround effect off Press AUTO DEC or select 2CH ST Tips e The receiver memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source Sound Field Link Whenever you select a program source the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again For example if you listen to DVD with HALL as the sound field change to a different program source then return to DVD HALL will be applied again You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the paras logo and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the DO stsvsusrouns Jogo O LOGIC About DCS Digital Cinema Sound DCS is the concept name of
17. ce kilohms Video section Inputs Video Outputs Video FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals 1 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency Sensitivity Usable sensitivity S N 10 7 MHz Mono 18 3 dBf 2 2 uV 75 ohms Stereo 38 3 dBf 22 5 uV 75 ohms 11 2 dBf 1 uV 75 ohms Mono 76 dB Stereo 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Separation Frequency response Selectivity AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Mono 0 3 Stereo 0 5 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB 60 dB at 400 kHz 531 1602 kHz Loop antenna Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity S N Harmonic distortion Selectivity 450 kHz 50 dB m at 999 kHz 54 dB at 50 mV m 0 5 50 mV m 400 Hz At 9 kHz 35 dB continued uo eunoju euoppy 29GB 30 GB Specifications continued General Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 110 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 5 W 430 x 63 x 289 mm including projecting parts and controls Dimensions w h d Mass Approx 4 6 kg Speaker Section SS MSP2 Front and surround speakers SS CNP2 Center speaker Speaker system Full range magnetically shielded Speaker units 70 mm x 100 mm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated impedance 8 ohms Power handling capacity Maximum input power 100 watts 85 dB 1 W 1m
18. ckwise 3 Turn on the power of the sub woofer 4 Turn LEVEL on the sub woofer clockwise about position 5 Press TEST TONE You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence Front left gt Center gt Front right gt Surround right gt Surround left gt Sub woofer 6 Adjust the level parameters so that the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position To adjust the balance and level of speakers press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL menu move the button up or down to select the parameter you want to adjust page 21 Then move the 4 button to left or right to select the setting and press the button to enter the selection 7 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone Tip You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOL on the remote Notes The front balance center level surround level and sub woofer level are shown in the display during adjustment e To enjoy the better sound quality do not turn the volume of the subwoofer too high Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly 1 Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press a function button to select a component program source that you connected e g DVD p
19. ction circuitry e 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer select OFF However the low frequency sounds of the front center or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup pages 14 15 Dynamic range compressor Cp RANGE COMP XXX 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 We recommend using the MAX setting To reproduce the sound track with no compression select OFF To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer select STD To compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you desire select 0 1 0 9 To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range select MAX Effect level EFFECT Lets you adjust the presence of the current surround effect Adjusting the tone parameters The TONE menu contains parameters that let you adjust the bass and treble The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the TONE menu 3 Move the 4 button up or down to select the parameter you wan
20. e preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations For details on the buttons used in this section see page 33 35 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons Tip You can also use PRESET TUNING on the receiver to tune to preset stations Other Operati Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time After pressing ALT page 35 press SLEEP while the power is on Each time you press the button the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF To specify the time freely 1 After pressing ALT page 35 press SLEEP 2 After pressing MAIN MENU page 35 press the button to specify the time you want The sleep timer changes in 1 minute intervals You can specify up to 5 hours Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display Adjustments using the SET UP menu The SET UP menu allows you to make the following adjustments 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select the SET UP menu 2 Move the button up or down to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Move the 4 button to left or right to select the setting you want 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 u
21. e supplied foot pads at the bottom of the speakers 10 Notes e Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components to and to If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted and will lack bass If you use speakers with low maximum input rating adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers To avoid short circuiting the speakers Short circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver To prevent this make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal the stripped end of another speaker cord or the metal parts of the receiver Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation After connecting all the components speakers and AC power cord output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly For details on outputting a test tone see page 16 If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker
22. ece eeeeeees 6 Video component hookups 00 7 Digital component hookups 0 8 Other hookups 0 0 eeeeseeeteeeeeeeeee 9 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 0 10 Performing initial setup operations 12 Multi channel surround setup 12 Checking the connections 0 0 17 Basic Operations Selecting the component 0 0 0 0 17 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a sound field wee 18 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 0 0 cee 20 Customizing sound fields 00 0 0 21 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning eee iets 23 Automatic tuning oe eeeeeeeeeee 23 Preset tuning Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer 25 Adjustments using the SET UP menu 25 Additional Information Precautions neistina ia Troubleshooting Specifications ss ssssseseeeeeerereererseree Tables of settings using MAIN MENU button Jerina 31 Adjustable parameters for each sound feld en n ee 32 Before you use your remote 33 Remote button description 0 0 33 Changing the factory setting of a function button Back cover 3GB 46B Parts Identification The items ar Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details e arranged in alphabetical order Main unit Display 7 20 DVD 4 17 IR receptor 2
23. ent s BGM recording studio E HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall E JAZZ Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club E amp E CONCERT Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house E GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software Notes e No sound is output from the sub woofer when 2CH ST is selected To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer select AUTO DEC e When you select MICRO SP internal sound processor will automatically redirect bass sound to subwoofer Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic II 2CH MODE This function 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 or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic Press DOPL PLII repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode The selected mode appears in the display The sound field automatically switches to NORM SURR page 18 e DOLBY PL performs Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 1 channels II MOVIE performs 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 II MUSIC performs the Pro Logic II Music mode decoding
24. entical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The unit 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 e AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup e Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet e For details about fan activation see page 17 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 or in a 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 unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloraion of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be
25. etting ti RE DIST XX X m 5 0m ST XX X m 5 0m sn DIST XX X m 5 0m sit gat PL XXX BEHD gu 88 HGT XXX LOW E Front speaker distance Ti at DIST XX X m Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers on page 12 E Center speaker distance ci DIST XX X m 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 on page 12 to a distance 1 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 12 E Surround speaker distance 6b DIST XX X m 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 on page 12 to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 12 o Tip The receiver allows 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 1 5 meters closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters 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
26. ge printing Only for Sony TVs with the picture in picture function Notes e The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described e To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons e 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 function button uo eunoju jeuonippY 3598 Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the function buttons do not match your system components you can change them For example if you have an MD player and you do not have a DVD player you can assign the DVD button to your MD deck AV I VO Function buttons Numeric buttons MASTER VOL wv TVVOL TVCH VIDEO MENU Ee 5o Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 1 Hold down the Function button whose function you want to change for example DVD 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the Function button for example lt lt MD deck The following buttons are assigned to select the functions To operate Press VCR command mode VTR 1 1 VCR command mode VTR 2 2 VCR command mode VTR 3 3 DVD player 4 TV 5 D
27. h alcohol There is no sound from the center speaker e Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD e Select C ST EX A C see page 18 e Adjust the speaker level see page 21 e Make sure the center speaker size parameter is not set to NO see page 15 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround speakers e Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD e Select C ST EX A C see page 18 e Adjust the speaker level see page 21 e Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is not set to NO see page 15 28 GB There is no sound from the active sub woofer e When you select NORM SP make sure the sub woofer is set to YES see page 15 e Check that 2CH ST is not selected see page 19 Radio stations cannot be tuned in e Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary e The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use Direct tuning e No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations see page 24 The surround effect cannot be obtained e Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor e Select the appropriate f
28. ignal is a digital signal being input through the COAX terminal OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced Playback channel indicators The letters light up to indicate the channels being played back 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 SW Sub woofer The boxes around the letters light up to indicate the speakers used to playback the channels Customizing sound fields By adjusting the level parameters you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Once you customize a sound field the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the tables on page 32 for the parameters available in each sound field To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in Multi channel surround setup starting from page 12 before you customize a sound field Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each
29. layer 3 Turn on the component and start playing it 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure see Troubleshooting on page 27 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem Switching the setting of fan control Hold down PLII button and press I to change the fan control setup Each time you do the procedure above the following setup appears Select To FAN ON Turn on the fan at all times FAN AUTO Turn on the fan automatically when there is sufficient speaker output Tnitial setting Basic Operations Selecting the component Function buttons Press a function button to select the component you want to use To select Press VCR VIDEO DVD player DVD TV or digital TV SAT satellite tuner etc Tuner TUNER After turning on the component you selected select the component and play the program source MUTING Press MUTING to mute the sound MUTING appears on the display when the sound is muted To cancel muting press it again or turn up the volume The muting function is also canceled when turning the power off or disconnecting the power cord suo eado d1seg f 172 18 Enjoying Surround Sound 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 the
30. ngs of each button Remote Operations Function Button SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically VO Receiver Turns the receiver on or off AVI TV VCR Turns the audio and CD player video components on or LD player off DVD player MD deck SYSTEM Receiver TV STANDBY VCR Satellite Turns off the receiver and other Sony audio Press tuner video components AVI CD player and 1 LD player at the DVD player same time MD deck VIDEO Receiver To watch VCR DVD Receiver To watch DVD TV Receiver To watch TV programs or satellite tuner SAT Receiver To watch TV programs or satellite tuner TUNER Receiver To listen to radio programs 1 9 and Receiver Use with SHIFT button 0 10 to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode CD player Selects track numbers LD player 0 selects track 10 MD deck TV VCR Selects channel numbers Satellite tuner continued uo eunoju jeuonppY f 3398 34ce Remote button description continued Remote Operations Function Button SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations D TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key in mode TUNING Receiver Scans radio stations MEMORY Receiver Stores the radio stations
31. ntil you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial setting DVD XXXX AUTO TV XXXX AUTO E Audio input mode for DVD function DVD XXXX Lets you select the audio input mode for DVD function e AUTO gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the DVD IN L R jacks when there is no digital audio signals e COAX specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL DVD COAX IN jacks e OPT specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL DVD OPTICAL IN jacks e ANLG specifies the analog audio signals input to the DVD IN L R jacks continued suol e19dCQ 132430 25G8 2698 Adjustments using the SET UP menu continued E Audio input mode for TV SAT function TV XXXX Lets you select the audio input mode for TV SAT function e AUTO gives priority to the analog audio signals input to the TV SAT IN L R jacks when there is no digital audio signals e OPT specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL TV SAT OPTICAL IN jacks e ANLG specifies the analog audio signals input to the TV SAT IN L R jacks 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 unit check that the operating voltage is id
32. o 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 Do not use the rh SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver Video component hookups For details on the required cords A D see page 5 DVD player TV monitor I IO l0l TV sat DVD IMPEDANCE USE 8 160 Dzaa PZA EA R FRONT L SPEAKERS Digital satellite tuner syu uodwo ay dN BunjooH f 7 08 Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player etc to the receiver s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required DVD player etc OUTPUT A IMPEDANCE USE 8 160 R FRONT L gt Ma DIGITAL Digital satellite tuner etc Connect to either the COAX IN or OPTICAL IN jack We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack Notes e The OPTICAL IN and COAX IN jacks are compatible with 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies e To playback the m
33. or right to select LEVEL Ry BAL L R XXX L8 to R8 1 increment steps 21 CTR XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SUR L XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SUR R XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps S W XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps L F E XXX dB OFF 20 dB to 0 dB 1 dB steps p RANGE gt COMP XXX OFF 0 1 to 0 9 0 1 steps STD MAX EFFECT depends on the sound field 15 steps TONE BASS 6 dB to 6 dB 1 GB steps 22 TREB 6 dB to 6 dB 1 GB steps SET UP RI FRONT LARGE SMALL 13 CENTER LARGE SMALL NO SURR LARGE SMALL NO W XXX YES NO DIST XX X m 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps DIST XX X m 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps sR DIST XX X m 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps PL XXX SIDE MID BEHD HGT XXX LOW HIGH DVD XXXX AUTO COAX OPT ANLG 25 TV XXXX AUTO OPT ANLG Only when you select NORM SP uoeWOyU jeuonippY i 3108 Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields The adjusted TONE parameters are stored in each sound field lt LEVEL gt FRONT CENTER SUR L SUR R SUBWOOFER LFE D RANGE EFFECT BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX COMP LEVEL 2CH ST J e AUTO DEC J e J J e J NORM SURR J J J
34. other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver the speaker may be short circuited If this happens check the speaker connection again To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver When you turn on the receiver the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver wa sks 1ayeeds ay dn bunjes pue dp bupjooy i 116 128 Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power clear the receiver s memory Then specify the speaker parameters size position etc and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system Tip To check the audio output during settings to set up while outputting the sound check the connection see page 17 Clearing the receiver s memory Before using your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the following 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds All of the following items are reset or cleared e All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings e All SET UP parameters are reset to their factory settings e The sound fields memorized for each program source and preset stations are cleared The master volume is set to MIN e The fan control is set to FAN ON Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first
35. serted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component The multi channel surround effect of the Dolby Digital or DTS is not obtained e Check that the DVD software etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS e If you connect the DVD player etc to the digital input jack on this system check the audio setting for digital audio output of the component e Check that the audio track is correctly selected on the DVD player Check the audio setting of the DVD menu continued uo eunoju jeuonippY 27 98 Troubleshooting continued There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard e Check that the speakers and components are connected securely e Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver e Press MUTING if muting function is activated e The protection circuit has been activated Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again after about 20 seconds 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 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened wit
36. t HIGH if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size is set to NO Only when you use the speaker system other than the supplied one be sure to set the following parameters The speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP Micro Satellite Speaker according to the supplied speaker system If you change the speaker system choose NORM SP Normal Speaker to adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection To select NORM SP turn off the power then turn on again while pressing the MUTING button To reset to MICRO SP do the same procedure Parameter Initial setting i IR FRONT LARGE CENTER LARGE Rl SURR LARGE jew S W XXX SUB WOOFER YES You cannot change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP R E Front speaker size it Rt If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE e Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO
37. t to adjust 4 Move the button to left or right to select the setting you want Initial settings Parameter Initial setting BASS 0 dB TREB 0 dB Bass adjustment BASS Lets you adjust the gain of the bass Treble adjustment TREB Lets you adjust the gain of the treble Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on press 1 to turn off the power 2 Hold down SOUND FIELD and press Vo S F CLR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 6 Use the remote for the tuner operation Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote T Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press TUNER when you change the FM or AM band 3 Press D TUNING 4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz DOO T DOO If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure yov ve entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 3 and 4 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area 5 If you ve tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to receive another station Tips
38. ternal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE E Sub woofer selection t S W XXX e If you connect a sub woofer select YES e If you do not connect a sub woofer select NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers e In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the sub woofer s cut off frequency as high as possible continued wa sks 1ayeeds ay dn bunjes pue dp bupjooy i 15 16 Multi channel surround setup continued Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker I POWER POWER indicator LEVEL 1 Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver clo
39. ulti channel surround sound through this receiver you may have to change the digital output setting on the connected component For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component gG8 Other hookups AC power cord pza pEe za pEa pEe P x D lt Doc P lt ID c R FRONT L R SURR L__ CENTER SPEAKERS Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet connect the speaker system to the receiver see page 10 Connect the AC power cord s of your audio video components to a wall outlet To a wall outlet syu uodwo ay dN burjooy gaB Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Before connecting speakers be sure to turn off this unit Required cords Speaker cords supplied EJ Monaural audio cord supplied Black E gt H gt Black Active sub woofer Surround speaker Surround speaker Center speaker R L INPUT olsmie orpo elmmie AA lakal A A LCY UY J 4 E To a wall outlet Switch the power POWER to off before connecting the power cord SPEAKERS b Front speaker R Front speaker L Tip To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening attach th
40. unction on the receiver e Set your TV to the appropriate input mode The remote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor J on the receiver e Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver e Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak e Make sure you select the correct function on the remote Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 12 Customized sound fields page 22 Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo mode 8 ohms 1 kHz DIN 25 W 25 W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 Front 35 W ch Center 35 W Surround 35 W ch 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response MICRO SP NORMAL SP Inputs Analog 2 INPUT SHORT 150 Hz 50 kHz 3 0 5 dB 150 Hz 6 dB oct Low cut Filter ON 10 Hz 50 kHz 3 0 5 dB with sound field and tone off Sensitivity 250 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 96 dB A 250 mV 3 Weighted network input level Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial DVD TV SAT Optical Sampling frequency COAX OPT Outputs LINE SUB WOOFER Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Sensitivity Impedance S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF 96 kHz Voltage 2 V Impedan
41. y of the stations directly by entering its 2 character preset code using the supplied remote Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them by performing steps on Presetting radio stations Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning page 23 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press PRESET or PRESET to select a preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press the preset number start again from step 3 5 Press MEMORY again to store the station If MEMORY goes out before you can store the station start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET or PRESET repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time in the corresponding order and direction as follows pi gt A2 lt gt lt A0 gt B1 gt B2 gt nT C0 gt C2 C1 lt Using th
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