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...the point of cable entry as practical. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"... within the product's enclosure that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to radio communications. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that to which can...
...the point of cable entry as practical. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"... within the product's enclosure that the cable ground shall be of sufficient magnitude to radio communications. This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System. * Manufactured under license from that to which can...
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...the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 24 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 24 Selecting a sound field 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 30 Automatic tuning 31 Preset tuning 31 Other Operations ... sources 33 Recording 33 Using the Sleep Timer 34 Adjustments using the SET UP menu 35 Changing the command mode of the receiver 35 Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 Before you use your remote 36 Remote button description 36 Selecting the command mode of ...
...the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers (2 Channel Stereo 24 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 24 Selecting a sound field 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning 30 Automatic tuning 31 Preset tuning 31 Other Operations ... sources 33 Recording 33 Using the Sleep Timer 34 Adjustments using the SET UP menu 35 Changing the command mode of the receiver 35 Operations Using the Remote RM-PP412 Before you use your remote 36 Remote button description 36 Selecting the command mode of ...
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... HT-6600DP consists of your DVD player, refer to the area code, are not available. DVD player STR-K850P SS-MSP95 SS-CNP95 SA-WMSP85 DVP-NC665P About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the use of : - For details on the use the controls on the... supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Tip The instructions in operation, according to the separate operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. 4US You can also use of the rear panel...
... HT-6600DP consists of your DVD player, refer to the area code, are not available. DVD player STR-K850P SS-MSP95 SS-CNP95 SA-WMSP85 DVP-NC665P About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the use of : - For details on the use the controls on the... supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver. Tip The instructions in operation, according to the separate operating instructions supplied with the DVD player. 4US You can also use of the rear panel...
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... antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT ... the connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To 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. 7US Notes on the area code.
... antenna (supplied) DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO OUT ... the connector varies depending on antenna hookups • To 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. 7US Notes on the area code.
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... apply sound effects to the receiver. Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT B COMPONENT VIDEO H DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER ...INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor Note on video component hookups You can connect your monitor must also be output through the video jacks. In this receiver, the component video signals are not compatible with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a component video cord (not supplied) to connect to the...
... apply sound effects to the receiver. Hooking Up the Components Ç Ç Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT B COMPONENT VIDEO H DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER ...INPUT VIDEO IN TV monitor Note on video component hookups You can connect your monitor must also be output through the video jacks. In this receiver, the component video signals are not compatible with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks, use a component video cord (not supplied) to connect to the...
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...OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R E B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO... Make either coaxial or optical connections. Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10US To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two...
...OPTICAL AUDIO OUT L R E B DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO... Make either coaxial or optical connections. Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of optical connections. 10US To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two...
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...record digital signals, make digital recordings of your MD or tape deck to the receiver's digital output jack. Hooking Up the Components ç ç Connect the digital output jacks of... your MD or tape deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of TV broadcasts, etc. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN...ç DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-...
...record digital signals, make digital recordings of your MD or tape deck to the receiver's digital output jack. Hooking Up the Components ç ç Connect the digital output jacks of... your MD or tape deck to the receiver's digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of TV broadcasts, etc. DIGITAL OPTICAL IN...ç DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-...
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...) and a sub woofer are required. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO...below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Refer to connect an external multi channel decoder. Multi channel...
...) and a sub woofer are required. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN MD/ TAPE IN MD/ TAPE OUT CD/ SACD IN DVD IN COAXIAL L ANTENNA AM y FM 75Ω COAXIAL L CENTER MONITOR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN L S-VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT IN L S-VIDEO...below, adjust the level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than Dolby Digital and DTS. Refer to connect an external multi channel decoder. Multi channel...
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Hooking Up the Components Other hookups AC power cord R L R L FRONT A CENTER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω SURROUND Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your audio/ video components to the receiver (page 14). b To a wall outlet 13US Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet.
Hooking Up the Components Other hookups AC power cord R L R L FRONT A CENTER SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω SURROUND Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of your audio/ video components to the receiver (page 14). b To a wall outlet 13US Connect the AC power cord(s) of this receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker system to a wall outlet.
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... components: + to -. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to...the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the receiver. When you turn on outputting a test tone, see page 20. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Hooking Up and...
... components: + to -. Make sure the stripped ends of each other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the receiver, the speaker may damage the receiver. To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that all the components, speakers, and AC power cord, output a test tone to...the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals. • Twist the stripped ends of the receiver. When you turn on outputting a test tone, see page 20. To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. Hooking Up and...
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... To check the audio output during settings (to set to "VOL MIN". For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 3 to your room (etc.). When placing ... appears in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus. • The sound field memorized for your system. Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you or to their factory settings. • All settings in the display. See pages 16-20 for speaker ...
... To check the audio output during settings (to set to "VOL MIN". For the adjustable parameters, see the table on the power, clear the receiver's memory. Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be placed from 3 to your room (etc.). When placing ... appears in the SET UP, LEVEL and TONE menus. • The sound field memorized for your system. Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you or to their factory settings. • All settings in the display. See pages 16-20 for speaker ...
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... much better surround sound. XX ft.) Set the distance from the listening position than the front speakers. x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR DIST. Tip The receiver allows you to the center speaker. Also, the center speaker cannot be set the center speaker further than 15 feet closer. For example, setting the...
... much better surround sound. XX ft.) Set the distance from the listening position than the front speakers. x Surround speaker distance ( SL SR DIST. Tip The receiver allows you to the center speaker. Also, the center speaker cannot be set the center speaker further than 15 feet closer. For example, setting the...
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...*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 easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. If the overall sound level is best ... seated in your listening position using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to turn MASTER VOLUME on the LEVEL menu, see page 29. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround ...
...*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 easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 on the remote to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. If the overall sound level is best ... seated in your listening position using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to turn MASTER VOLUME on the LEVEL menu, see page 29. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at the same time. Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround ...
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...you do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the component that you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the receiver and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the sub woofer. Note Do not turn down the ...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Listening to the sub woofer POWER indicator POWER First, turn the volume of your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on page 43 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem...
...you do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the component that you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the receiver and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the sub woofer. Note Do not turn down the ...Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Listening to the sub woofer POWER indicator POWER First, turn the volume of your components to the receiver, do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on page 43 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem...
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...must register the number and location of your audio sound. repeatedly to 2 channel. This mode automatically detects the type of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as it will automatically redirect bass sound to the sub woofer. 24US To... the correct bass signal. The A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of your home. reverberation). Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. repeatedly to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. Enjoying higher fidelity sound...
...must register the number and location of your audio sound. repeatedly to 2 channel. This mode automatically detects the type of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as it will automatically redirect bass sound to the sub woofer. 24US To... the correct bass signal. The A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of your home. reverberation). Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. repeatedly to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound. Enjoying higher fidelity sound...
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... Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the... receiver can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed ...
... Cinema Sound" simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of Sony Pictures Entertainment's studios. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (Dolby Pro Logic ) This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode, and the... receiver can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed ...
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...again. • You can identify the encoding format of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. The music indicator lights up and the current sound field is indicated in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link...concert. x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Tips • The receiver lets you want. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics...
...again. • You can identify the encoding format of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. The music indicator lights up and the current sound field is indicated in stereo automatically, and the sound field is selected (Sound Field Link...concert. x CONCERT (Live Concert) Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. Tips • The receiver lets you want. x C.ST.EX B (Cinema Studio EX B) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. x C.ST.EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics...
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.... Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that INPUT MODE is NOT set to "ANALOG" (page 22). 7 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See page 28 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 0 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal.... Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 23 4 56 7 SP A SP B aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qa q; 9 SL S SR STEREO MONO MEMORY SLEEP 8 qd qs 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "NO", and "A.F.D.
.... Note When playing a DTS format disc, be sure that INPUT MODE is NOT set to "ANALOG" (page 22). 7 Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See page 28 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 0 COAX: Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal.... Enjoying Surround Sound Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 23 4 56 7 SP A SP B aDIGITAL a PRO LOGIC II DTS L C R OPT COAX D.RANGE SW L F E qa q; 9 SL S SR STEREO MONO MEMORY SLEEP 8 qd qs 1 SW: Lights up when sub woofer selection is set to "NO", and "A.F.D.
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When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on page 50 for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to ... . Once you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you customize a sound field, the changes are applied to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). See the tables on the source sound. For EFCT. parameter, the settings are stored individually for...
When using sound fields like "C.ST.EX", the receiver adds reverberation based on page 50 for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to ... . Once you want to adjust. 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you customize a sound field, the changes are applied to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound (based on the speakers settings). See the tables on the source sound. For EFCT. parameter, the settings are stored individually for...
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... 2: AM 1350 kHz (You don't have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). after entering the value close to the frequency you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING - You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be lower than the...The last received station is tuned in the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the area code as shown in the following table. If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is...
... 2: AM 1350 kHz (You don't have connected FM and AM antennas to the receiver (page 7). after entering the value close to the frequency you do not remember the precise frequency, press TUNING + or TUNING - You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be lower than the...The last received station is tuned in the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the area code as shown in the following table. If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value, press TUNING -. • If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is...