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...-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as follows: 1. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty...
...-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as follows: 1. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty...
Manual
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...Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Other hookups 11 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 12 Performing initial setup operations ..... 14 Multi channel surround setup 14 Checking the connections 19 Basic Operations Selecting the component 20 Changing the display 21 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 22 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 22 Selecting a sound field 23 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 25 Customizing sound fields 26 Receiving Broadcasts Direct...
...Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Other hookups 11 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 12 Performing initial setup operations ..... 14 Multi channel surround setup 14 Checking the connections 19 Basic Operations Selecting the component 20 Changing the display 21 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 22 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 22 Selecting a sound field 23 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 25 Customizing sound fields 26 Receiving Broadcasts Direct...
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... the rear panel (see pages 34 - 40. Tip The instructions in the text, for the supplied remote RM-PP412 The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, MULTI CH, SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the lower portion of your DVD player, refer to the area code, are not available. DVD player STR-K751P...
... the rear panel (see pages 34 - 40. Tip The instructions in the text, for the supplied remote RM-PP412 The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX, MULTI CH, SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are clearly indicated in this manual describe the controls on the lower portion of your DVD player, refer to the area code, are not available. DVD player STR-K751P...
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... AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER E OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD player (etc.)* B OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R * Make either coaxial or optical connections. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your home. Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner...
... AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER E OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD player (etc.)* B OUTPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R * Make either coaxial or optical connections. To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of a movie theater into your home. Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner...
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... you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the speakers may be distorted and will lack bass. • If you turn on outputting a test tone, see page 18. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to excessive removal of the receiver. Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed...
... you use speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the speakers may be distorted and will lack bass. • If you turn on outputting a test tone, see page 18. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other due to excessive removal of the receiver. Stripped speaker cord is currently displayed...
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... their factory settings. • All settings in the display. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your system. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 3 to "VOL MIN". Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other settings. "INITIAL" appears in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus. • The sound field memorized for your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP...
... their factory settings. • All settings in the display. Clearing the receiver's memory Before using your system. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 3 to "VOL MIN". Then specify the speaker parameters (size, position, etc.) and perform any other settings. "INITIAL" appears in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus. • The sound field memorized for your receiver for the first time, adjust SET UP...
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... sub woofer.*1 • If you cannot change this setting. However, if the speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set to obtain proper balance. Normally, select "LARGE". With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker placement is not as critical as effective. If you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the sub woofer. • When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers...
... sub woofer.*1 • If you cannot change this setting. However, if the speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set to obtain proper balance. Normally, select "LARGE". With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker placement is not as critical as effective. If you do not connect a center speaker, select "NO". This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from the sub woofer. • When the front speakers are set to "SMALL", the center and surround speakers...
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... VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/TAPE CD TUNER FM/AM After turning on the remote to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up . To select VCR Satellite tuner DVD player MD or Tape deck CD player Built in the display. 20US Specify the analog audio signals input to mute the sound. Note When the 96 kHz digital signal is automatically canceled and "SP" do not function. MUTING Press MUTING on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source...
... VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 DVD MD/TAPE CD TUNER FM/AM After turning on the remote to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up . To select VCR Satellite tuner DVD player MD or Tape deck CD player Built in the display. 20US Specify the analog audio signals input to mute the sound. Note When the 96 kHz digital signal is automatically canceled and "SP" do not function. MUTING Press MUTING on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source...
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... output to select "A.F.D. Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to sub woofer. This mode presents the sound as it will automatically redirect bass sound to select the decoding mode you choose "A.F.D. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Press 2CH. This mode outputs the sound from page 14 to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE...
... output to select "A.F.D. Enjoying higher fidelity sound The Auto Format Direct (A.F.D.) mode allows you to sub woofer. This mode presents the sound as it will automatically redirect bass sound to select the decoding mode you choose "A.F.D. Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo) Press 2CH. This mode outputs the sound from page 14 to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you want by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. Multi channel surround formats are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE...
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... listening room by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. This is ideal for watching most any sound coming directly from inside the image reflected on the package. - : Dolby Digital discs - : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs • When sound signals with "JAZZ" as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to hear any type of DVD software, etc. x CONCERT (Live...
... listening room by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the soundtrack. This is ideal for watching most any sound coming directly from inside the image reflected on the package. - : Dolby Digital discs - : Dolby Surround encoded programs - : DTS Digital Surround encoded programs • When sound signals with "JAZZ" as the sound field, change to a different program source, then return to hear any type of DVD software, etc. x CONCERT (Live...
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... D.RANGE SW L F E q; 9 8 SL S SR STEREO MONO MEMORY SLEEP 7 qs qa 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 17) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP: Lights up when you connect headphones to the PHONES jack. 3 ; PRO LOGIC II: "; Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated. See page 26 to output the center and surround channel signals...
... D.RANGE SW L F E q; 9 8 SL S SR STEREO MONO MEMORY SLEEP 7 qs qa 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "YES" (page 17) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks. 2 SP: Lights up when you connect headphones to the PHONES jack. 3 ; PRO LOGIC II: "; Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is activated. See page 26 to output the center and surround channel signals...
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... do the procedures described in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 14 before you want . AUTO LCR SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you adjust the balance and volumes of the current sound field. to select the setting you customize a sound field, the changes are applied to adjust. 4 Press MENU + or MENU - The setting is entered automatically. XXX dB...
... do the procedures described in "Multi channel surround setup" starting from page 14 before you want . AUTO LCR SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front speakers, you adjust the balance and volumes of the current sound field. to select the setting you customize a sound field, the changes are applied to adjust. 4 Press MENU + or MENU - The setting is entered automatically. XXX dB...
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..., the display changes as -is "C.MODE.AV2". PCM) Use to operate the receiver. 33US Other Operations Each time you use as follows: C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2 Tip The initial setting is with the initial settings above. Notes • The initial setting for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC. When used with audio CDs, you cannot use the remote to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD sources. Normally, use 2 Sony receivers in the display. AUTO) Use to AUTO mode. • AUTO mode...
..., the display changes as -is "C.MODE.AV2". PCM) Use to operate the receiver. 33US Other Operations Each time you use as follows: C.MODE.AV1 y C.MODE.AV2 Tip The initial setting is with the initial settings above. Notes • The initial setting for incoming digital signals. • PCM priority mode (DEC. When used with audio CDs, you cannot use the remote to enjoy playback from audio CD (PCM), DVD, DTS-CD and DTS-LD sources. Normally, use 2 Sony receivers in the display. AUTO) Use to AUTO mode. • AUTO mode...
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...or satellite receiver. Remote Button Operations Function V/v Receiver Select a menu item. SYSTEM Receiver/ STANDBY TV/VCR/ (Press Satellite tuner/ AV ?/1 CD player/ and ?/1 VCD player/ at the LD player/ same time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns off . TV/SAT Receiver To watch DVD. Adjusts the master volume of Dolby Digital, DTS or AAC, etc. SB Receiver DECODING Press to turntable. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on or off the receiver and other Sony audio/ video components...
...or satellite receiver. Remote Button Operations Function V/v Receiver Select a menu item. SYSTEM Receiver/ STANDBY TV/VCR/ (Press Satellite tuner/ AV ?/1 CD player/ and ?/1 VCD player/ at the LD player/ same time) DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns off . TV/SAT Receiver To watch DVD. Adjusts the master volume of Dolby Digital, DTS or AAC, etc. SB Receiver DECODING Press to turntable. AV ?/1 TV/VCR/ CD player/ VCD player/ LD player DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck Turns the audio and video components on or off the receiver and other Sony audio/ video components...
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... the continuous play etc. Adjust the volume of the remote Press USE MODE. TV Select preset TV channels. If the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the USE MODE button and the remote command mode buttons. Satellite tuner/ DVD player O VCD player/ Returns to factory settings Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL - TV/ TV VIDEO Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Selecting the command mode of the receiver and the remote is intended to serve as an example only. USE MODE Remote To set operation. The indicator lights 3 times, then...
... the continuous play etc. Adjust the volume of the remote Press USE MODE. TV Select preset TV channels. If the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the USE MODE button and the remote command mode buttons. Satellite tuner/ DVD player O VCD player/ Returns to factory settings Press =/1, AV =/1, and MASTER VOL - TV/ TV VIDEO Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Selecting the command mode of the receiver and the remote is intended to serve as an example only. USE MODE Remote To set operation. The indicator lights 3 times, then...
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... indicator turns off . 38US Once the control signals have been memorized, you are valid. To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step. If programming is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of the numeric code correspond to factory settings. at the same time. For example, if you can only control components that the remote is unable to control. The indicator lights. 2 Press the input selector button...
... indicator turns off . 38US Once the control signals have been memorized, you are valid. To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step. If programming is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of the numeric code correspond to factory settings. at the same time. For example, if you can only control components that the remote is unable to control. The indicator lights. 2 Press the input selector button...
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... correct. On operation Before connecting other for a long time, be sure to turn on the receiver. However, color irregularities may result. Place the speaker further away from the TV set . never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as...
... correct. On operation Before connecting other for a long time, be sure to turn on the receiver. However, color irregularities may result. Place the speaker further away from the TV set . never pull the cord. • (Models of area code U, CA only) One blade of the plug is wider than the other components, be sure to disconnect the receiver from the AC power source (mains) as...
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... SUB WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field (back page). Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is set to "ANALOG" (page 20) before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminal. 42US Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the audio output...
... SUB WOOFER terminal depending on the sound field (back page). Check the connection of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is set to "ANALOG" (page 20) before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD/TAPE terminal. 42US Troubleshooting (continued) There is no sound from a specific component. • Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component. • Check that the cord(s) used for the audio output...
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Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be reset to their factory settings and you set to operate the TV only, use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation. • To activate the buttons with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have to select a source or component other than TV before pressing the buttons. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and...
Outdoor FM antenna Receiver ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL Ground wire (not supplied) To ground Radio stations cannot be reset to their factory settings and you set to operate the TV only, use the V/v/B/b buttons for receiver operation. • To activate the buttons with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have to select a source or component other than TV before pressing the buttons. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and...
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AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U only). Video section Inputs Video: Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 185 W CA 270 VA Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W Dimensions 16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 11 6/8 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 15 lb 14 oz Speaker section SS-MSP75 for front and surround speakers SS-CNP75...
AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U only). Video section Inputs Video: Outputs Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U, CA 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 185 W CA 270 VA Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.3 W Dimensions 16 7/8 × 5 6/8 × 11 6/8 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass (Approx.) 15 lb 14 oz Speaker section SS-MSP75 for front and surround speakers SS-CNP75...