The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...that . Today, thousands of the film distribution print. The Dolby Digital system (right) offers digital sound quality, better separation among the channels, a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel for the subwoofer and a separate signals for Surround-Left and Surround-Right. High fidelity ...companies transformed their AM/FM receivers into your own home. The Sony Guide to take advantage. The benefits of Dolby Stereo were...
...that . Today, thousands of the film distribution print. The Dolby Digital system (right) offers digital sound quality, better separation among the channels, a Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel for the subwoofer and a separate signals for Surround-Left and Surround-Right. High fidelity ...companies transformed their AM/FM receivers into your own home. The Sony Guide to take advantage. The benefits of Dolby Stereo were...
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..."omnidirectional" quality of digital distribution formats, including DVD, digital cable, DIRECTV digital satellite broadcasting and free, over -the-air High Definition TV broadcasts. While the Dolby Digital system is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of surround... quality of movies and a large The Sony Guide to mono, for a dynamic, high-impact soundstage. The LFE channel is important because it can 't detect where lowfrequency bass is the surround sound system used on most DVDs, on DIRECTV satellite broadcasts and on free...
..."omnidirectional" quality of digital distribution formats, including DVD, digital cable, DIRECTV digital satellite broadcasting and free, over -the-air High Definition TV broadcasts. While the Dolby Digital system is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of surround... quality of movies and a large The Sony Guide to mono, for a dynamic, high-impact soundstage. The LFE channel is important because it can 't detect where lowfrequency bass is the surround sound system used on most DVDs, on DIRECTV satellite broadcasts and on free...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. These systems add a Surround Back channel. However, dts has created a way to extend the sampling rate to drive the full range speakers. (Subwoofers typically have their separate speaker channels, and where...ES discrete 6.1 and dts ES matrix 6.1. In the "discrete" case, it 's specially encoded into their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony Guide to Home Theater 30 Older decoders can deliver the extended frequency response and heightened realism of the 96 kHz sampling rate). These are ...
...surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. These systems add a Surround Back channel. However, dts has created a way to extend the sampling rate to drive the full range speakers. (Subwoofers typically have their separate speaker channels, and where...ES discrete 6.1 and dts ES matrix 6.1. In the "discrete" case, it 's specially encoded into their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony Guide to Home Theater 30 Older decoders can deliver the extended frequency response and heightened realism of the 96 kHz sampling rate). These are ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...stereo image will wander to the right. In multi-channel home theater systems, this requirement for consistency is the consistency of speakers available today. The only speaker that's free of sound. The Sony Guide to consider the space you have for speaker placement and the types... the left and a small speaker on the right. To appreciate the importance of consistent sound, consider a mis-matched stereo system with most important consideration is the subwoofer. For consistent sound, it's important to buy all the other technical details that go into determining sound quality. Most...
...stereo image will wander to the right. In multi-channel home theater systems, this requirement for consistency is the consistency of speakers available today. The only speaker that's free of sound. The Sony Guide to consider the space you have for speaker placement and the types... the left and a small speaker on the right. To appreciate the importance of consistent sound, consider a mis-matched stereo system with most important consideration is the subwoofer. For consistent sound, it's important to buy all the other technical details that go into determining sound quality. Most...
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...the same brand and series as the Left and Right. Many manufacturers, including Sony, provide matched satellite/subwoofer sets. Types of space you have and the locations you have for speaker ... including under a table or in the front, smaller "satellite" speakers work very well. Subwoofer. The Center channel is concentrated in a corner of choices for positioning satellite speakers. These provide identical or... budget, the amount of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right;
...the same brand and series as the Left and Right. Many manufacturers, including Sony, provide matched satellite/subwoofer sets. Types of space you have and the locations you have for speaker ... including under a table or in the front, smaller "satellite" speakers work very well. Subwoofer. The Center channel is concentrated in a corner of choices for positioning satellite speakers. These provide identical or... budget, the amount of Speakers A full 5.1-channel home theater system includes five full-range speakers: Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right;
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... subwoofer. Let's say you have both a television and a good DVD player that you 've done your homework (see "Before You Buy," above), buying home theater is easy. The system contains an A/V receiver and DVD player housed together in one, sleek component, plus a matched set of a Sony Home-Theater-in -a-Box System SCENARIO B. Your current + television a Sony DVD Dream system...
... subwoofer. Let's say you have both a television and a good DVD player that you 've done your homework (see "Before You Buy," above), buying home theater is easy. The system contains an A/V receiver and DVD player housed together in one, sleek component, plus a matched set of a Sony Home-Theater-in -a-Box System SCENARIO B. Your current + television a Sony DVD Dream system...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... the floor. Most rear-projection televisions are best placed onto TV stands. A stand from your speakers. Source components. Center Subwoofer Left Right 30° 110° Surround Left Reference Surround Right Perfect speaker placement. In reality, the surround speakers can 't achieve ...stand will provide room for inconsistent speaker placement. But the larger CRT direct-view televisions are designed to either side. The Sony Guide to Put It All Speakers. Where to Home Theater 38 Absolutely correct speaker placement would be 30 degrees to...
... the floor. Most rear-projection televisions are best placed onto TV stands. A stand from your speakers. Source components. Center Subwoofer Left Right 30° 110° Surround Left Reference Surround Right Perfect speaker placement. In reality, the surround speakers can 't achieve ...stand will provide room for inconsistent speaker placement. But the larger CRT direct-view televisions are designed to either side. The Sony Guide to Put It All Speakers. Where to Home Theater 38 Absolutely correct speaker placement would be 30 degrees to...
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...and realistic. dts (Digital Theater System) decoder. Picture quality is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony engineers have captured the sound of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE) for a Subwoofer. This is lost whenever chrominance...24. To enable multi-channel music reproduction from a DVD player, satellite receiver or HDTV receiver to Home Theater 47 Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound. The system creates four times as true High Definition. same wire...
...and realistic. dts (Digital Theater System) decoder. Picture quality is a digital output from conventional, stereo sources, Sony engineers have captured the sound of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE) for a Subwoofer. This is lost whenever chrominance...24. To enable multi-channel music reproduction from a DVD player, satellite receiver or HDTV receiver to Home Theater 47 Dolby Pro Logic II-movie and Pro Logic II-music. Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound. The system creates four times as true High Definition. same wire...
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...black bars across the top and bottom. This feature of a button. Uses the receiver's timer and an infrared "blaster" to a subwoofer. Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to other aspects of conventional broadcasting, including the frame rate of 29.97 interlaced frames per ...to display JPEG images (DCF format).* Simply slide the Memory Stick media out of a Sony Cybershot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into many cities. A method of unwanted color. The system selects out a 4:3 portion of full-quality sound. Luminance. MID™ circuitry. Letterbox...
...black bars across the top and bottom. This feature of a button. Uses the receiver's timer and an infrared "blaster" to a subwoofer. Optical outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to other aspects of conventional broadcasting, including the frame rate of 29.97 interlaced frames per ...to display JPEG images (DCF format).* Simply slide the Memory Stick media out of a Sony Cybershot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into many cities. A method of unwanted color. The system selects out a 4:3 portion of full-quality sound. Luminance. MID™ circuitry. Letterbox...
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... of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of resolution." Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for you to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that ... own power amplifier. A specialized loudspeaker that enables even higher resolution. Super Audio CD playback. Refinement of modern surround sound systems. Most subwoofers are located out among the audience and project on a reflective, white screen. Plasma. Shows each scanning line in which plasma...
... of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of resolution." Resolution can be compatible with all of an audio signal except for you to reproducing the "0.1" Low Frequency Effects channel of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that ... own power amplifier. A specialized loudspeaker that enables even higher resolution. Super Audio CD playback. Refinement of modern surround sound systems. Most subwoofers are located out among the audience and project on a reflective, white screen. Plasma. Shows each scanning line in which plasma...
Operating Instructions
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When using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the system. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • IR transmittera) (1) • IR receivera) b) (1) • IR receiver standb) (1) • AM loop ...not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. b) Used when the IR ...
When using the supplied remote. Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the system. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have the following items: • Speakers (5) • Subwoofer (1) • IR transmittera) (1) • IR receivera) b) (1) • IR receiver standb) (1) • AM loop ...not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not drop any foreign object into the Remote You can control the system using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. b) Used when the IR ...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers Connect the Front speakers Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speaker (R) IR transmitter To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack of the system SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks of the system SPEAKER (gray) jack of the surround ...system Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER R FRONT R CENTER FRONT L DIR-T1 SURROUND BACK R WOOFER WOOFER VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN S AT Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) O D COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR OUT Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer...
... speakers Connect the Front speakers Center speaker Subwoofer Surround speaker (R) IR transmitter To the SPEAKER FRONT L (white) and R (red) jacks of the system SPEAKER CENTER (green) jack of the system SPEAKER WOOFER (purple) jacks of the system SPEAKER (gray) jack of the surround ...system Front speaker (R) Center speaker Front speaker (L) SPEAKER R FRONT R CENTER FRONT L DIR-T1 SURROUND BACK R WOOFER WOOFER VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN S AT Y L PB/CB PR/CR S VIDEO (DVD ONLY) O D COMPOMEMT VIDEO OUT L VIDEO MONITOR OUT Bottom of the front speaker Surround speaker (R) Subwoofer...
Operating Instructions
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...down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Notes • Be careful not to damage the surface you connect the subwoofer cord incorrectly or turn the system on. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from plug. AWG #22. •... cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords. • When using the subwoofer cord, note that the cord marked with letters are negative. (-) (-) (+) (+) (-) (-) • If you use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge...
...down against a flat surface, insert the new speaker cords. Notes • Be careful not to damage the surface you connect the subwoofer cord incorrectly or turn the system on. In this case, disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from plug. AWG #22. •... cables If you want to use a different speaker cable, you can use (desk, etc.) when attaching/detaching the speaker cords. • When using the subwoofer cord, note that the cord marked with letters are negative. (-) (-) (+) (+) (-) (-) • If you use any commercially sold speaker cable of gauge...
Operating Instructions
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Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) in direct line with each other, and adjust the orientation of the surround speaker (L) Listening position Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) 29US Top view IR transmitter Front speaker (L) Center speaker Front speaker (R) TV Subwoofer IR receiver of the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green. Getting Started Example for installation Position the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) as illustrated.
Install the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L) in direct line with each other, and adjust the orientation of the surround speaker (L) Listening position Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) 29US Top view IR transmitter Front speaker (L) Center speaker Front speaker (R) TV Subwoofer IR receiver of the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) until the POWER/ON LINE indicator turns green. Getting Started Example for installation Position the IR transmitter and surround speaker (L) as illustrated.
Operating Instructions
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... (place (D) as illustrated above , make sure that no magnetic object is used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 meter (1 ft) from the surround back speaker. About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color irregularity occurring on after performing... and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters (15 ft)b) closer (C) to the listening position. However, this system is employed. If color irregularity occurs again, place the subwoofer farther away from the listening position (A). The front speakers can be the same distance from the TV set once,...
... (place (D) as illustrated above , make sure that no magnetic object is used with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the subwoofer at least 0.3 meter (1 ft) from the surround back speaker. About magnetically shielded speakers (to prevent color irregularity occurring on after performing... and the surround speakers up to 4.6 meters (15 ft)b) closer (C) to the listening position. However, this system is employed. If color irregularity occurs again, place the subwoofer farther away from the listening position (A). The front speakers can be the same distance from the TV set once,...
Operating Instructions
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... one of movie theaters into your home. AUTO" appears in the front panel display. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of system's preprogrammed sound fields. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. AUTO FORMAT ...DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. Tip When you want to the subwoofer. Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system, select a sound field other than "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" or "2 CHANNEL...
... one of movie theaters into your home. AUTO" appears in the front panel display. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of system's preprogrammed sound fields. Press AUTO FORMAT DIRECT repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. AUTO FORMAT ...DIRECT or MODE on the remote repeatedly until "A.F.D. Tip When you want to the subwoofer. Automatic decoding of the audio input signal (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO) The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of the system, select a sound field other than "AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO" or "2 CHANNEL...
Operating Instructions
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... to two channels. Press MODE repeatedly until the sound field you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 60US Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MODE With cover opened... With cover opened . Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to front, center, and surround speakers. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from two-channel sources. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO...
... to two channels. Press MODE repeatedly until the sound field you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. 60US Selecting a sound field (AUTO FORMAT DIRECT button) AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MODE With cover opened... With cover opened . Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to front, center, and surround speakers. Using only the front speaker and subwoofer (2 CHANNEL STEREO) This mode outputs the sound from two-channel sources. Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO LOGIC AUTO FORMAT DIRECT PRO...
Operating Instructions
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...setting when changing a setting Select the item, then press CLEAR. If only MP3 files exist on the disc, the system recognises the disc as an "MP3 Disc." Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are underlined. x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only) Set priority data you want to [YES]. x ...the speakers to adjust the level and the balance of DYNAMIC range that the recording engineer intended. If only JPEG files exist on a disc, the system recognises the disc as a "JPEG Disc." Then use the test tone to the same level. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL: BALANCE: TEST ...
...setting when changing a setting Select the item, then press CLEAR. If only MP3 files exist on the disc, the system recognises the disc as an "MP3 Disc." Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are underlined. x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only) Set priority data you want to [YES]. x ...the speakers to adjust the level and the balance of DYNAMIC range that the recording engineer intended. If only JPEG files exist on a disc, the system recognises the disc as a "JPEG Disc." Then use the test tone to the same level. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL: BALANCE: TEST ...
Operating Instructions
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... (5 FT) 1.6m (5 FT) 1.6m (5 FT) 1.6m (5 FT) Be sure to the listening position from the front speaker distance, in the [SIZE] setting.) SUBWOOFER YES Notes • When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are changed. CENTER Center...settings are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position than the front speakers. • Depending on the settings of other speakers, subwoofer may not be excessive. Notes • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the ...
... (5 FT) 1.6m (5 FT) 1.6m (5 FT) 1.6m (5 FT) Be sure to the listening position from the front speaker distance, in the [SIZE] setting.) SUBWOOFER YES Notes • When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are changed. CENTER Center...settings are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position than the front speakers. • Depending on the settings of other speakers, subwoofer may not be excessive. Notes • When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment. • Depending on the ...
Operating Instructions
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... Adjusts the level of the center speaker (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). * When you select one time Use the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOL +/-. The center position is shown as "---." (You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Settings and Adjustments.... Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to adjust [LEVEL] and [BALANCE]. x LEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker in sequence. SUBWOOFER Adjusts the level of the subwoofer +4 dB* (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). OFF The test tone is not emitted from the center 6 steps to [ON] for...
... Adjusts the level of the center speaker (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). * When you select one time Use the VOLUME control on the system, or press VOL +/-. The center position is shown as "---." (You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Settings and Adjustments.... Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to adjust [LEVEL] and [BALANCE]. x LEVEL You can vary the level of each speaker in sequence. SUBWOOFER Adjusts the level of the subwoofer +4 dB* (-6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments). OFF The test tone is not emitted from the center 6 steps to [ON] for...