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...23 Basic Operations Playing Discs 25 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components 26 Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers 27 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode 28 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 29 Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 31 (...53 Listening to the Radio 54 Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 56 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 56 Using the Sound Effect 57 Using the Sleep Timer 58 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the ...
...23 Basic Operations Playing Discs 25 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components 26 Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers 27 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode 28 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 29 Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 31 (...53 Listening to the Radio 54 Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 56 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 56 Using the Sound Effect 57 Using the Sleep Timer 58 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the ...
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... Discs 59 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 62 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 64 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 66 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 68 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 68... [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 70 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 71 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 74 Additional ...
... Discs 59 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 62 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 64 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 66 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 68 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 68... [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 70 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 71 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 74 Additional ...
Operating Instructions
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... Room" (page 62) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 64). Step 2: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the listening position. For details, see "Getting... Optimal Surround Sound for glasses. • Do not use any type of the speakers, it is recommended that are : - Very humid - Tip • When you change the settings. ...
... Room" (page 62) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 64). Step 2: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to the listening position. For details, see "Getting... Optimal Surround Sound for glasses. • Do not use any type of the speakers, it is recommended that are : - Very humid - Tip • When you change the settings. ...
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... Quick Setup. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to select a language. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for using the system. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on the TV. 2 Press...
... Quick Setup. The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to select a language. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for using the system. The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on the TV. 2 Press...
Operating Instructions
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... face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Start measurement? BASIC - 10 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and ... You cannot turn the volume down. Measurement complete. FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : NONE SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND L : NONE SURROUND R : NONE If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 62) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 64). • If you change any Step...
... face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Start measurement? BASIC - 10 Connect the calibration mic to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and ... You cannot turn the volume down. Measurement complete. FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : NONE SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND L : NONE SURROUND R : NONE If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 62) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 64). • If you change any Step...
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... FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of system's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to front, center, and surround speakers. Note • When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II...
... FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of system's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode presents the sound as it will generate a low frequency signal for output to front, center, and surround speakers. Note • When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II...
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... play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Enjoying the surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. x HEADPHONE VIRTUAL This mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/ R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. This mode is effective only when a multi...
... play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Enjoying the surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. x HEADPHONE VIRTUAL This mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/ R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. This mode is effective only when a multi...
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...]: plays the titles created from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Surround (L) • Surround (R) • Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound's monaural Surround audio signals. • LFE (Low Frequency... for editing ([PLAY LIST]). About audio signals Audio signals recorded in stop mode. Each channel is in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. You can be played. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is output from [ORIGINAL] for [...
...]: plays the titles created from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Surround (L) • Surround (R) • Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound's monaural Surround audio signals. • LFE (Low Frequency... for editing ([PLAY LIST]). About audio signals Audio signals recorded in stop mode. Each channel is in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. You can be played. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is output from [ORIGINAL] for [...
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.... 5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. For the better surround sound, it using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 6 To confirm your password Press C before you cannot install. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 5 Press C/c to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press ENTER. If you make a mistake entering your password, re-enter it...
.... 5 Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. For the better surround sound, it using the number buttons, then press ENTER. 6 To confirm your password Press C before you cannot install. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 5 Press C/c to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press ENTER. If you make a mistake entering your password, re-enter it...
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... Continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see Step 5 of "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 64). • [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION]. YES NO Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of the listening position. 6 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. 7 Press X/x to connect the supplied calibration mic...
... Continue with [AUTO CALIBRATION], see Step 5 of "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 64). • [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION]. YES NO Note • In order to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of the listening position. 6 Press ENTER. The selected setting takes effect. 7 Press X/x to connect the supplied calibration mic...
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... VIDEO 64GB 4 Press X/x to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel, and set the appropriate surround sound automatically. • The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. Start measurement? It does not indicate the speakers which output sound. • When you change the [SIZE] setting in stop mode. Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically...
... VIDEO 64GB 4 Press X/x to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel, and set the appropriate surround sound automatically. • The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. Start measurement? It does not indicate the speakers which output sound. • When you change the [SIZE] setting in stop mode. Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically...
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Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]. x [SIZE] If you do not connect center or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is fixed, you...
Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND]. x [SIZE] If you do not connect center or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is fixed, you...
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Note • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are changed . ** 0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 15), the settings is ... listening position is automatically displayed. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can be set the distance according to the closest speaker. • Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. • Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] setting may not be moved up to 1.6 meters ...
Note • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are changed . ** 0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. When you set the distance using the Quick Setup (page 15), the settings is ... listening position is automatically displayed. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can be set the distance according to the closest speaker. • Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. • Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] setting may not be moved up to 1.6 meters ...
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... press ENTER. [SETUP], The options for a moment. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c. x [TEST TONE] The speakers will hear the test tone from only the speaker which you are adjusting. 8 Press ENTER when you select one time Turn... +6.0 0.0 dB dB in 1.0 dB increments. (appears when you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. 73GB Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is emitted from...
... press ENTER. [SETUP], The options for a moment. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c. x [TEST TONE] The speakers will hear the test tone from only the speaker which you are adjusting. 8 Press ENTER when you select one time Turn... +6.0 0.0 dB dB in 1.0 dB increments. (appears when you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. 73GB Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is emitted from...
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... scanning continued 77GB Additional Information The sound comes from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is performed. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is heard. • Check...
... scanning continued 77GB Additional Information The sound comes from the center speaker. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is performed. No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is heard. • Check...
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... interval set at 1 kHz, 1 % THD) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % THD Front: 142 W + 142 W (with SS-TS51) Center*: 142 W (with SS-CT51) Surround*: 142 W + 142 W (with SS-TS51)...-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers Front/Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) ...3 ohm at 40 180 Hz, 0.7 % THD Amplifier section US models: Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % THD Front: 142 W + 142 W (with SS-TS51) Center*:...
... interval set at 1 kHz, 1 % THD) Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % THD Front: 142 W + 142 W (with SS-TS51) Center*: 142 W (with SS-CT51) Surround*: 142 W + 142 W (with SS-TS51)...-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers Front/Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) ...3 ohm at 40 180 Hz, 0.7 % THD Amplifier section US models: Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % THD Front: 142 W + 142 W (with SS-TS51) Center*:...
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...Album Section of the original recording without notice. DivX® Digital video technology created by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to change without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. The result is enhanced soundfield directionality that extracts the spatial properties of... television shows and all the signals are subject to your listening environment in this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with a relatively small file size. Furthermore, since it functions only when a deep bass effect is more advanced than Dolby...
...Album Section of the original recording without notice. DivX® Digital video technology created by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to change without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. The result is enhanced soundfield directionality that extracts the spatial properties of... television shows and all the signals are subject to your listening environment in this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with a relatively small file size. Furthermore, since it functions only when a deep bass effect is more advanced than Dolby...
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...as a DVD VIDEO. DVD-RWs created in digitally. DVD+RWs use with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more realistic audio presence. Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the ... definition for this format. File A JPEG image recorded or a DivX video* on some DVDs. The surround speakers output monaural sound. Compared with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one method of a CD. The DVD also ...
...as a DVD VIDEO. DVD-RWs created in digitally. DVD+RWs use with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more realistic audio presence. Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the ... definition for this format. File A JPEG image recorded or a DivX video* on some DVDs. The surround speakers output monaural sound. Compared with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one method of a CD. The DVD also ...
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... when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only). (21) K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (62) L Current surround format (Except for JPEG) M Displays system's status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, sound field, etc. 86GB Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display...
... when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only). (21) K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (62) L Current surround format (Except for JPEG) M Displays system's status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status, sound field, etc. 86GB Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display...
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... Frame 31 Front panel 85 Front panel display 41, 86 H Handling discs 76 I INDEX 32 Installing the speakers on a wall 19 Instant Advance 25 Instant Replay 25 INTERLACE 22 Interlace format 82 INTERVAL 49 J JPEG 45..., 46 L Language Code List 84 LANGUAGE SETUP 68 Listening to other components 26 Listening to TV sound 27 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 31 M MENU 68 MODE (MP3, JPEG) 48 ...Display 66, 90 Index Numerics 16:9 68 4:3 LETTER BOX 68 4:3 OUTPUT 70 4:3 PAN SCAN 68 5.1 Channel Surround 39 A A/V SYNC 44 ALBUM 32 Album 81 AMP MENU 18, 27, 58 AMP menu list 91 ANGLE ...
... Frame 31 Front panel 85 Front panel display 41, 86 H Handling discs 76 I INDEX 32 Installing the speakers on a wall 19 Instant Advance 25 Instant Replay 25 INTERLACE 22 Interlace format 82 INTERVAL 49 J JPEG 45..., 46 L Language Code List 84 LANGUAGE SETUP 68 Listening to other components 26 Listening to TV sound 27 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 31 M MENU 68 MODE (MP3, JPEG) 48 ...Display 66, 90 Index Numerics 16:9 68 4:3 LETTER BOX 68 4:3 OUTPUT 70 4:3 PAN SCAN 68 5.1 Channel Surround 39 A A/V SYNC 44 ALBUM 32 Album 81 AMP MENU 18, 27, 58 AMP menu list 91 ANGLE ...