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... 6: Selecting the speaker system 30 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 31 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 34 Playback Selecting a component 35 Listening/Watching a component 37 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 39 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 42 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 43 Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu...
... 6: Selecting the speaker system 30 7: Calibrating the appropriate settings automatically (AUTO CALIBRATION 31 8: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE 34 Playback Selecting a component 35 Listening/Watching a component 37 Amplifier Operations Navigating through menus 39 Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu 42 Adjusting the tone (TONE menu 43 Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu...
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... vary to "OPT IN" (page 64). AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8US Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. Name M OPT N SLEEP O Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S Function Lights up when the sleep timer is set...
... vary to "OPT IN" (page 64). AUTO SW LCR SL SR 8US Front Left Front Right Center (monaural) Surround Left Surround Right Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing) Example: Recording format (Front/ Surround): 3/2.1 Sound Field: A.F.D. Name M OPT N SLEEP O Playback channel indicators L R C SL SR S Function Lights up when the sleep timer is set...
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Getting Started Rear panel 1 23 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA XM AM DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y ASSIGNABLE HDMI MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN PR/CR /R-Y VIDEO...CENTER + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS 6 5 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a DVD player, or a satellite tuner. B VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Yellow VIDEO IN/ OUT jacka) Connects the video and audio jacks of loud jack sound (page 23, 26)....
Getting Started Rear panel 1 23 DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN ANTENNA XM AM DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y ASSIGNABLE HDMI MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN PR/CR /R-Y VIDEO...CENTER + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A RL RL FRONT B SPEAKERS 6 5 A DIGITAL INPUT section OPTICAL Connects to a DVD player, or a satellite tuner. B VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT section AUDIO IN/ White (L) OUT jack Red (R) Yellow VIDEO IN/ OUT jacka) Connects the video and audio jacks of loud jack sound (page 23, 26)....
Operating Instructions (HT-7000DH)
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Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Installing the speakers on the speaker stand For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 speaker stand (available only in ... woofer Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. 14US 1: Installing speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two...
Example of a 5.1 channel speaker system configuration Installing the speakers on the speaker stand For greater flexibility in positioning the speakers, use the optional WS-FV11 speaker stand (available only in ... woofer Tip Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want. 14US 1: Installing speakers To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two...
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... output 20 onlyb) MD deck/Tape Analog audio output 20 deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. Digital Analog L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN High quality sound 18US Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected" below for the pages which describe how to the jacks of your...
... output 20 onlyb) MD deck/Tape Analog audio output 20 deck onlyb) a)Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. Digital Analog L CENTER R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN High quality sound 18US Before you begin, refer to "Component to be connected" below for the pages which describe how to the jacks of your...
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... used to connect an external multi channel decoder. SPEAKERS L L + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) 19US Getting Started Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi... channel output jacks, you will need to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can ...
... used to connect an external multi channel decoder. SPEAKERS L L + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A Audio cord (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) 19US Getting Started Connecting components with multi channel output jacks If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi... channel output jacks, you will need to enjoy multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can ...
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... HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. turn off or mute the TV's volume. SPEAKERS L L + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. To output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take advantage of the connected component if the image is an interface which transmits video and audio signals...
... HighDefinition Multimedia Interface. turn off or mute the TV's volume. SPEAKERS L L + - + - R SURROUND SPEAKERS R FRONT A A HDMI cable (not supplied) We recommend that you use a Sony HDMI cable. To output the sound from the supplied speakers and to take advantage of the connected component if the image is an interface which transmits video and audio signals...
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.... TONE Y". For details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 42). TONE N". Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. Note The test tone does not work when MULTI CH IN is output from each speaker in sequence as follows...: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 34US Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 2-5 H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G...
.... TONE Y". For details, see "Adjusting the level (LEVEL menu)" (page 42). TONE N". Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker. Note The test tone does not work when MULTI CH IN is output from each speaker in sequence as follows...: Front left t Center t Front right t Surround right t Surround left t Sub woofer 34US Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz. 2-5 H TOP MENU/ GUIDE X x MUTING AV MENU F G...
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The selected input appears on the display. Selected input Components that can also use MASTER VOLUME on the component and start playback. 3 Press MASTER VOL +/- To mute the sound Press MUTING. The muting function will be played back VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc... surround effect does not work when MULTI CH IN is connected, "HP MULTI" appears on the display. To select a component connected to [MULTI IN*] the MULTI CH IN jack *When headphone is selected. 2 Turn on the receiver. continued 35US Playback Playback Selecting a component 1 SYSTEM ...
The selected input appears on the display. Selected input Components that can also use MASTER VOLUME on the component and start playback. 3 Press MASTER VOL +/- To mute the sound Press MUTING. The muting function will be played back VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 [VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2] VCR, etc... surround effect does not work when MULTI CH IN is connected, "HP MULTI" appears on the display. To select a component connected to [MULTI IN*] the MULTI CH IN jack *When headphone is selected. 2 Turn on the receiver. continued 35US Playback Playback Selecting a component 1 SYSTEM ...
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... [3-SUR] TUNER (44) [4-TUNER] Parameters [Display] Test tonea) [T. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. AUTO, DOLBY PL, A.F.D. MAX EFCT. For details on navigating through menus, see page 39. R +1 to BAL. AUTO PLII MV, ... DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 EFCT. TONE N BAL. TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Sub woofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressora) [D. MIN, EFCT. Overview of the menus The ...
... [3-SUR] TUNER (44) [4-TUNER] Parameters [Display] Test tonea) [T. RANGE] Front speaker bass level [BASS LVL] Front speaker treble level [TRE LVL] Sound field selectiona) [S.F. AUTO, DOLBY PL, A.F.D. MAX EFCT. For details on navigating through menus, see page 39. R +1 to BAL. AUTO PLII MV, ... DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 EFCT. TONE N BAL. TONE] Front speaker balancea) [FRT BAL] Center speaker level [CNT LVL] Surround left speaker level [SL LVL] Surround right speaker level [SR LVL] Sub woofer level [SW LVL] Dynamic range compressora) [D. MIN, EFCT. Overview of the menus The ...
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...(Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want . MIN The surround effect is maximum. 43US Note The receiver lets you adjust the "presence" of the front...MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for "HP THEA" sound field. • EFCT. x EFFECT (Effect level) Lets you apply the last selected sound field to all sound fields. SUR menu parameters x S.F. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 48). These settings are applied to ...
...(Front speaker bass level) x TRE LVL (Front speaker treble level) Settings for the surround sound (SUR menu) You can use the SUR menu to select the sound field you want . MIN The surround effect is maximum. 43US Note The receiver lets you adjust the "presence" of the front...MOVIE or MUSIC buttons and for "HP THEA" sound field. • EFCT. x EFFECT (Effect level) Lets you apply the last selected sound field to all sound fields. SUR menu parameters x S.F. For details on adjusting the parameters, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" (page 48). These settings are applied to ...
Operating Instructions (HT-7000DH)
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... these parameter while listening to set the center speaker further than the actual location of the speakers will create a fairly realistic sensation of surround sound. Select "7-SYSTEM" in terms of the sound from your listening position, set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers. However, it is not conducive to the...
... these parameter while listening to set the center speaker further than the actual location of the speakers will create a fairly realistic sensation of surround sound. Select "7-SYSTEM" in terms of the sound from your listening position, set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers. However, it is not conducive to the...
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... position is not so critical. If you are located to obtain proper balance. For other sound fields, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections...
... position is not so critical. If you are located to obtain proper balance. For other sound fields, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the immediate left and right. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections...
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... (A. MOVIE MUSIC 1 CATEGORY 2 3 DUAL CATEGORY MONO MODE 4 5 6 Press A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want. A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. mode" (page 49). 48US repeatedly to select the sound field you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel...
... (A. MOVIE MUSIC 1 CATEGORY 2 3 DUAL CATEGORY MONO MODE 4 5 6 Press A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT) The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you want. A.F.D. 2CH A.F.D. mode" (page 49). 48US repeatedly to select the sound field you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel...
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In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. Types of overdubbed or old movies. AUTO] Multi channel audio after decoding (Detecting automatically... does not work when MULTI CH IN is no LFE signals. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. The source recorded in Dolby Surround. Enjoying Surround Sound 49US mode Decoding mode A.F.D. This setting is decoded into 4.1 channels.
In addition, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for normal stereo sources such as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. Outputs 2 channel left/right signals from all speakers. Types of overdubbed or old movies. AUTO] Multi channel audio after decoding (Detecting automatically... does not work when MULTI CH IN is no LFE signals. Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. AUTO automatically) [A.F.D. The source recorded in Dolby Surround. Enjoying Surround Sound 49US mode Decoding mode A.F.D. This setting is decoded into 4.1 channels.
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For details, see "Types of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound field available" (page 51). 50US They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. MOVIE MUSIC 1 CATEGORY 2 3 DUAL CATEGORY MONO MODE 4 5 6 AUDIO ANGLE JUMP/ PRESET...
For details, see "Types of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Selecting a preprogrammed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of sound field available" (page 51). 50US They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. MOVIE MUSIC 1 CATEGORY 2 3 DUAL CATEGORY MONO MODE 4 5 6 AUDIO ANGLE JUMP/ PRESET...
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... a jazz club. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of movie theaters at home. 51US It allows you use headphone when MULTI CH IN...
... a jazz club. JAZZ CLUB [JAZZ] Reproduces the acoustics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are downmixed to experience a theater-like environment while listening through a pair of movie theaters at home. 51US It allows you use headphone when MULTI CH IN...
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... SONY Code(s) 310, 311, 312 To control a PSX Maker SONY Code(s) 313, 314, 315 Additional Information Glossary x Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and sub woofer channels. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more realistic sound with 5.1ch surround sound...
... SONY Code(s) 310, 311, 312 To control a PSX Maker SONY Code(s) 313, 314, 315 Additional Information Glossary x Component video A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of front (left/right), center, surround (left/right) and sub woofer channels. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more realistic sound with 5.1ch surround sound...
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This is decoded and output in digital format. x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by modifying the display connecting technology, DVI (Digital Visual Interface), for a long time, be quantified. ...the plug is wider than Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction. This interface can transmit video, audio, and control signals in 4ch surround sound. x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. When reproduced, audio is the most common audio ...
This is decoded and output in digital format. x DTS Digital Surround Digital audio encoding/decoding technology for theaters developed by modifying the display connecting technology, DVI (Digital Visual Interface), for a long time, be quantified. ...the plug is wider than Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality sound reproduction. This interface can transmit video, audio, and control signals in 4ch surround sound. x HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Technology developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. When reproduced, audio is the most common audio ...
Installation Guide
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... CENTER + - Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in the illustration at right. connect the digital audio jacks on selecting the surround sound, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" in the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. turn down or mute the TV's volume. For details on the playback component to the receiver. - 2-662-964-01(1) DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM HT-7000DH Speaker Connection...
... CENTER + - Sony Corporation © 2006 Printed in the illustration at right. connect the digital audio jacks on selecting the surround sound, see "Enjoying Surround Sound" in the operating instructions supplied with the receiver. turn down or mute the TV's volume. For details on the playback component to the receiver. - 2-662-964-01(1) DVD HOME THEATRE SYSTEM HT-7000DH Speaker Connection...