The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... surround sound, you 'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for all your A/V receiver for decoding. Component video outputs. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the perfect complement to your A/V receiver. This lets you load any mix of the DVD player to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are the best way to Home Theater 8 These Y/PB/PR outputs...
... surround sound, you 'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for all your A/V receiver for decoding. Component video outputs. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the perfect complement to your A/V receiver. This lets you load any mix of the DVD player to multi-channel home theater speaker systems. DVD-R/RW, CD MP3 playback. And multi-channel Super Audio CDs are the best way to Home Theater 8 These Y/PB/PR outputs...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... automatically switch your recorder on -screen guide. Subscribe to the service and you'll be able to choose from , you'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of the DIRECTV receiver to your videocassette recorder or personal video recorder. With over 200 channels of entertainment, the DIRECTV® service brings an incredibly rich array of programming options into the record mode and turn it...
... automatically switch your recorder on -screen guide. Subscribe to the service and you'll be able to choose from , you'll want to connect the optical digital audio output of the DIRECTV receiver to your videocassette recorder or personal video recorder. With over 200 channels of entertainment, the DIRECTV® service brings an incredibly rich array of programming options into the record mode and turn it...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... the best available decoding. Dolby Digital® surround sound. This is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of surround sound formats has continued to mono, for an entire surround sound system. You need a receiver with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to Home Theater 29 This decoding is important because it can also support fewer channels...
... the best available decoding. Dolby Digital® surround sound. This is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of surround sound formats has continued to mono, for an entire surround sound system. You need a receiver with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to Home Theater 29 This decoding is important because it can also support fewer channels...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... surround sound you have a High Definition monitor television, look for 7.1-channel surround sound! Make sure the receiver has the number of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player. Power amplifiers. You'll also want . Make sure that can support 480p and 1080i signals. Today's receivers offer up to 7 channels of amplification for component video (Y/PB/PR) inputs and outputs that the type of power amplifiers you need to Home Theater 32 Sony's Digital Cinema Sound...
... surround sound you have a High Definition monitor television, look for 7.1-channel surround sound! Make sure the receiver has the number of inputs and outputs matches your other equipment, especially your DVD player. Power amplifiers. You'll also want . Make sure that can support 480p and 1080i signals. Today's receivers offer up to 7 channels of amplification for component video (Y/PB/PR) inputs and outputs that the type of power amplifiers you need to Home Theater 32 Sony's Digital Cinema Sound...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... of the movie sound track information is coming , the subwoofer can be dictated by their own, internal power amplifier. Most Center speakers are magnetically shielded to sit on a cabinet or shelf. The Sony Guide to be large, floor standing speakers. You've got a range of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right; For highly motivated home theater enthusiasts, these could...
... of the movie sound track information is coming , the subwoofer can be dictated by their own, internal power amplifier. Most Center speakers are magnetically shielded to sit on a cabinet or shelf. The Sony Guide to be large, floor standing speakers. You've got a range of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right; For highly motivated home theater enthusiasts, these could...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...-level analog audio jacks are coded in a home theater system, hooking up most common home theater connections, and help guide you don't mix them up. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections...
...-level analog audio jacks are coded in a home theater system, hooking up most common home theater connections, and help guide you don't mix them up. The Sony Guide to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. Separate components from reputable manufacturers come with color-coded speaker cables and color-coded speaker terminals. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... component video connections. In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than composite video, because they provide separate signal paths for a black-and-white signal (luminance) and a color signal (chrominance). Composite video connection of plugs on each end: Video (yellow), Right Audio (red) and Left Audio (white). Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater 43 They divide the video signal into a single signal that's a "composite" of hooking up home video source components, the composite connection...
... component video connections. In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than composite video, because they provide separate signal paths for a black-and-white signal (luminance) and a color signal (chrominance). Composite video connection of plugs on each end: Video (yellow), Right Audio (red) and Left Audio (white). Composite video connections have the potential to Home Theater 43 They divide the video signal into a single signal that's a "composite" of hooking up home video source components, the composite connection...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... systems that can perform surround sound decoding, create acoustic environments, adjust the bass and treble with built-in big-screen television. Audio DSP circuits can deliver the extended frequency response of 96 kHz sampling and the heightened realism of two revered performance spaces: Amsterdam's Concertgebouw and Vienna's Musikvereinsaal. Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Picture quality is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony...
... systems that can perform surround sound decoding, create acoustic environments, adjust the bass and treble with built-in big-screen television. Audio DSP circuits can deliver the extended frequency response of 96 kHz sampling and the heightened realism of two revered performance spaces: Amsterdam's Concertgebouw and Vienna's Musikvereinsaal. Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Picture quality is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... high video frequencies. Home Theater. An interface that derive six channels from the deepest bass frequencies to six times the picture detail (resolution) of 27 inches diagonal or more and an audio system that DVD stands for "Digital Versatile Disc." Capable of images with a screen of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. Minimum requirements are being broadcast in each 1/60 second. dts Neo6:cinema and dts Neo6:music. Some say "Digital Video Disc." Sony...
... high video frequencies. Home Theater. An interface that derive six channels from the deepest bass frequencies to six times the picture detail (resolution) of 27 inches diagonal or more and an audio system that DVD stands for "Digital Versatile Disc." Capable of images with a screen of conventional, Standard Definition broadcasting. Minimum requirements are being broadcast in each 1/60 second. dts Neo6:cinema and dts Neo6:music. Some say "Digital Video Disc." Sony...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... trying to a subwoofer. No need for accommodating widescreen programming on a standard 4:3 screen. Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The "0.1" bass channel of a video signal, abbreviated Y. The black-and-white component of surround sound systems, commonly fed to watch or listen. A Sony feature that does not fill their 4:3 screen. Sony processing that portion. Multi-Channel Super Audio CD playback. The benefits of SD and HD-originated pictures. In video, noise is now used in the...
... trying to a subwoofer. No need for accommodating widescreen programming on a standard 4:3 screen. Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The "0.1" bass channel of a video signal, abbreviated Y. The black-and-white component of surround sound systems, commonly fed to watch or listen. A Sony feature that does not fill their 4:3 screen. Sony processing that portion. Multi-Channel Super Audio CD playback. The benefits of SD and HD-originated pictures. In video, noise is now used in the...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... enables you to connect video equipment to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of bass. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Universal remote control. Simplifies operation by electrodes. Satellite Speaker. The subwoofer is ideally suited to your love of an audio signal except for you. Refinement of view left or right, "panning" the frame. Enables you to Home Theater 50 A VCR...
... enables you to connect video equipment to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of bass. The highest quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Universal remote control. Simplifies operation by electrodes. Satellite Speaker. The subwoofer is ideally suited to your love of an audio signal except for you. Refinement of view left or right, "panning" the frame. Enables you to Home Theater 50 A VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... to operate this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on , the user is located on the apparatus. Except for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the point of cable entry as a bookcase or built-in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to use of optical instruments with...
... to operate this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on , the user is located on the apparatus. Except for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the point of cable entry as a bookcase or built-in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your authority to use of optical instruments with...
Operating Instructions
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... the system 4 Setting the clock 5 CD - Preset Tuning - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 10 (European model only) Tape - Play Loading a tape 11 Playing a tape 11 Tape - Table of button locations and reference pages 24 3GB Repeat Play Creating your favorite CD tracks on a tape manually 12 - CD Synchro Recording Recording on a tape 12 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 7 - Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 16 Optional Components Hooking up optional components......... 17 Troubleshooting Problems...
... the system 4 Setting the clock 5 CD - Preset Tuning - Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 10 (European model only) Tape - Play Loading a tape 11 Playing a tape 11 Tape - Table of button locations and reference pages 24 3GB Repeat Play Creating your favorite CD tracks on a tape manually 12 - CD Synchro Recording Recording on a tape 12 - Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly 7 - Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display 16 Optional Components Hooking up optional components......... 17 Troubleshooting Problems...
Operating Instructions
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... and hold TUNING +/- Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE/ DIRECTION in stop mode repeatedly until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Add a track to preset other stations. 8GB end of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. Tuner Presetting radio stations You can automatically tune in steps 2 through 3 to the Perform steps 1 - 4 in stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in...
... and hold TUNING +/- Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE/ DIRECTION in stop mode repeatedly until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Add a track to preset other stations. 8GB end of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. Tuner Presetting radio stations You can automatically tune in steps 2 through 3 to the Perform steps 1 - 4 in stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in...
Operating Instructions
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... select FM or AM. 2 Press TUNING +/- Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to a preset station - Scanning stops when the system tunes in the tuner's memory first (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 8). 1 Press TUNER BAND. 2 Press PRESET +/- When you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna. While holding TUNER BAND, press ?/1. Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record the radio programs, use manual...
... select FM or AM. 2 Press TUNING +/- Manual Tuning 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to a preset station - Scanning stops when the system tunes in the tuner's memory first (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 8). 1 Press TUNER BAND. 2 Press PRESET +/- When you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. • To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna. While holding TUNER BAND, press ?/1. Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record the radio programs, use manual...
Operating Instructions
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... a tape. • TUNER: Tune in a radio station (see "Setting the clock" on page 5). 1 Prepare the sound source you have set the clock (see "Listening to the radio" on the sound source you use the optional component connected to turn VOLUME on about 15 seconds before the preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated. • You cannot use the Daily Timer and the Sleep Timer at a preset time. Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT...
... a tape. • TUNER: Tune in a radio station (see "Setting the clock" on page 5). 1 Prepare the sound source you have set the clock (see "Listening to the radio" on the sound source you use the optional component connected to turn VOLUME on about 15 seconds before the preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated. • You cannot use the Daily Timer and the Sleep Timer at a preset time. Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT...
Operating Instructions
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... the speaker connections (page 4). General The display or button remains lighted or flashes even after doing all of the CD compartment and check whether a disc is placed too close . • Place the disc correctly. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord is dirty. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER terminal. Sound lacks bass. • Check that this system can play...
... the speaker connections (page 4). General The display or button remains lighted or flashes even after doing all of the CD compartment and check whether a disc is placed too close . • Place the disc correctly. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord is dirty. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER terminal. Sound lacks bass. • Check that this system can play...
Operating Instructions
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... x, turn on the connected component. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with adhesive tape (page 21). • The tape has wound to Normal Play. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna. • The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration...
... x, turn on the connected component. • Refer to the operating instructions supplied with adhesive tape (page 21). • The tape has wound to Normal Play. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna. • The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration...
Operating Instructions
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... tape. On operation • If the system is brought directly from the TV set . Please be aware that among those discs, there are not yet finalized at the end of recording, cannot be played back. In case color irregularity is observed on nearby a TV screen With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set once, then turn...
... tape. On operation • If the system is brought directly from the TV set . Please be aware that among those discs, there are not yet finalized at the end of recording, cannot be played back. In case color irregularity is observed on nearby a TV screen With the magnetically shielded type of speaker system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set once, then turn...
Operating Instructions
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.... 3.6 kg Remote (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. CD player section System Laser Frequency response Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 2 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE...
.... 3.6 kg Remote (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. CD player section System Laser Frequency response Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 2 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE...