The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... Sony Guide to grow. That's five fullrange channels (Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right), plus a Low Frequency Effects channel to the Surround-Left and Surround-Right speakers. But don't worry. Modern A/V receivers are 5.1 separate channels. The LFE channel is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of surround sound formats has continued to Home Theater 29 You need a receiver with the Dolby Digital system. You'll hear full frequency...
... Sony Guide to grow. That's five fullrange channels (Left, Center, Right, Surround-Left and Surround-Right), plus a Low Frequency Effects channel to the Surround-Left and Surround-Right speakers. But don't worry. Modern A/V receivers are 5.1 separate channels. The LFE channel is often called the "0.1" channel because the subwoofer handles roughly one-tenth the frequency range of surround sound formats has continued to Home Theater 29 You need a receiver with the Dolby Digital system. You'll hear full frequency...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... home theater connections, and help guide you in a home theater system, hooking up most common audio connections in choosing connections when your source components to do the job. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are coded in white. Audio Connections ƒ Line-Level Analog Audio. These are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example in taking the output of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to -follow diagrams. DVD...
... home theater connections, and help guide you in a home theater system, hooking up most common audio connections in choosing connections when your source components to do the job. Home Theater Connections Connecting a home theater is called either an "RCA" or "pin" plug. This section will review some cases, 5.1-channel connections are coded in white. Audio Connections ƒ Line-Level Analog Audio. These are generally color-coded red for Right and white for example in taking the output of a multi-channel Super Audio CD player to -follow diagrams. DVD...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. S-Video connection. Others appreciate a picture that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. A compact speaker that fills their own power amplifier. A specialized loudspeaker that records video onto a hard drive. System that handles only bass frequencies (typically 200 Hz and below). Projection. Satellite Speaker. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for the deepest octaves of the Sony...
... quality sound source available today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. S-Video connection. Others appreciate a picture that reproduces all brands and models.) VCRPlus+ Gold technology. A compact speaker that fills their own power amplifier. A specialized loudspeaker that records video onto a hard drive. System that handles only bass frequencies (typically 200 Hz and below). Projection. Satellite Speaker. Many home theater speaker systems use satellite speakers for the deepest octaves of the Sony...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to state. This warranty is within 90 days of the date of two (2) year. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of the Product, including the antenna. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants...
... if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to state. This warranty is within 90 days of the date of two (2) year. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of the Product, including the antenna. 4-557-173-02 General Stereo/Hifi Components/Tape Decks ® CD Players/Mini Disc Players/Audio Systems Hifi Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants...
Easy Setup Guide (hookup diagram)
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... DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y SURROUND BACK - + VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT PR/CR /R-Y DVD VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN IN OUT FRONT B R L CENTER R FRONT A L L L L L + L AUDIO CENTER OUT R R R R R IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB R SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER + + - - + L R SURROUND L SPEAKERS Monaural audio cord Cordon audio monophonique Cable de audio monoaural Speaker cord Cordon d'enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT Sony...
... DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y SURROUND BACK - + VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT PR/CR /R-Y DVD VIDEO 2 MONITOR IN IN OUT FRONT B R L CENTER R FRONT A L L L L L + L AUDIO CENTER OUT R R R R R IN OUT IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB R SA-CD/CD MD/TAPE DVD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER + + - - + L R SURROUND L SPEAKERS Monaural audio cord Cordon audio monophonique Cable de audio monoaural Speaker cord Cordon d'enceinte Cables de altavoces AUDIO INPUT Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 5: Setting up the speakers 18 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 21 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to multi channel sound.......... 23 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 22 Listening to hookup your remote 42 Remote button description 42 Changing the factory setting of an input button 45 Additional Information Precautions 46 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications...
... jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 5: Setting up the speakers 18 6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 21 - Table of Contents Getting Started 1: Check how to multi channel sound.......... 23 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 22 Listening to hookup your remote 42 Remote button description 42 Changing the factory setting of an input button 45 Additional Information Precautions 46 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications...
Operating Instructions
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... output the center channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. Check your speakers automatically, select "EASY SET". The front speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker to "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you want to adjust. When the front speakers are set to adjust the settings of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to other speakers. • In order to select the setting you feel a lack of each speaker manually, select "NORM SET". Speaker setup...
... output the center channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer. Check your speakers automatically, select "EASY SET". The front speakers are set to "SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker to "LARGE". • SMALL If the sound is distorted, or you want to adjust. When the front speakers are set to adjust the settings of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound, select "SMALL" to other speakers. • In order to select the setting you feel a lack of each speaker manually, select "NORM SET". Speaker setup...
Operating Instructions
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... (page 32). - To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start playback. Note If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the TV's video input to match the component you turn down the volume before you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to adjust the volume. The muting function will be canceled when you do not light up in the display. 2 Turn on the remote. HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) -
... (page 32). - To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start playback. Note If you select the VCR or DVD player, set the TV's video input to match the component you turn down the volume before you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to adjust the volume. The muting function will be canceled when you do not light up in the display. 2 Turn on the remote. HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) -
Operating Instructions
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... . Use the remote for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see page 26. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is tuned in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to select the FM or AM band. If you cannot tune in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on. AUTOBETICAL (Models of...
... . Use the remote for stations broadcasting the same program, then stores only the one , see page 26. If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is tuned in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to select the FM or AM band. If you cannot tune in an AM station, adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn the receiver back on. AUTOBETICAL (Models of...
Operating Instructions
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... COAXIAL terminal. "DTS-ES" lights up if both the center and surround speakers are input. I D.RANGE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoding signals recorded in the display 123 4 5 67 SW LFE SP A ;DIGITAL EX ;PRO LOGIC II DTS-ES SP B SLEEP OPT COAX 96/24 LCR SL S SR SB qs qa q; F DTS-ES 96/24: "DTS" lights up when the source signal is turned...
... COAXIAL terminal. "DTS-ES" lights up if both the center and surround speakers are input. I D.RANGE: Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the LFE channel signal is decoding signals recorded in the display 123 4 5 67 SW LFE SP A ;DIGITAL EX ;PRO LOGIC II DTS-ES SP B SLEEP OPT COAX 96/24 LCR SL S SR SB qs qa q; F DTS-ES 96/24: "DTS" lights up when the source signal is turned...
Operating Instructions
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... a low frequency signal for your audio sound. AUTO". There is output from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are no sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to 2 channel. mode (Display) A.F.D. repeatedly to the sub woofer. The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and...
... a low frequency signal for your audio sound. AUTO". There is output from the sub woofer in the display and the receiver switches to the 2 channel stereo sources using the front left /right speakers only. Listening to 2 channel stereo sources (2CH STEREO) Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are no sound from the front left /right speakers and a sub woofer, set to 2 channel. mode (Display) A.F.D. repeatedly to the sub woofer. The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and...
Operating Instructions
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... in Dolby Surround. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of movies. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. repeatedly to reproduce the sound characteristics of sound effects. x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such...
... in Dolby Surround. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of movies. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel (2 channel decoding mode) This mode lets you connect a sub woofer When the audio signal is 2 channel stereo or if the source signal does not include a LFE signal, the receiver generates a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer. repeatedly to reproduce the sound characteristics of sound effects. x DOLBY PL (PRO LOGIC) Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such...
Operating Instructions
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... the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are suitable for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is selected (Sound Field Link). x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) Outputs the front analog signal from inside the screen like environment while listening through a pair of a jazz club. repeatedly to an input whenever it is featured in theaters. • Cinema Studio...
... the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are suitable for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is selected (Sound Field Link). x HP MULTI (HEADPHONE MULTI) Outputs the front analog signal from inside the screen like environment while listening through a pair of a jazz club. repeatedly to an input whenever it is featured in theaters. • Cinema Studio...
Operating Instructions
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... selected audio input mode appears in the range of more than 48 kHz is entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to all sound fields except for each sound field. 1 Start playing a source encoded with a sampling frequency of BAL. For details, see "LEVEL menu parameters" below. 4 While monitoring the sound, press + or - Advanced Adjustments and Settings Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Press input buttons to select the input. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to +8), BALANCE...
... selected audio input mode appears in the range of more than 48 kHz is entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to all sound fields except for each sound field. 1 Start playing a source encoded with a sampling frequency of BAL. For details, see "LEVEL menu parameters" below. 4 While monitoring the sound, press + or - Advanced Adjustments and Settings Advanced Adjustments and Settings Switching the audio input mode for components which have digital audio input jacks. 1 Press input buttons to select the input. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to +8), BALANCE...
Operating Instructions
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XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for DVD and SA-CD/CD. • AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • PCM PCM signals are input, the sound is "DEC. PCM" for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. PCM". Note When set to "DEC. This feature only functions for VIDEO 2 and "DEC. For details on each decoding mode, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on page 39. 38GB x DEC. The...
XXXX (Digital audio input decoding priority) Lets you specify the input mode for DVD and SA-CD/CD. • AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS, Dolby Digital, or PCM. • PCM PCM signals are input, the sound is "DEC. PCM" for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks. PCM". Note When set to "DEC. This feature only functions for VIDEO 2 and "DEC. For details on each decoding mode, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on page 39. 38GB x DEC. The...
Operating Instructions
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... audio sound. qh Selects preset TV channels. TV VOL TV +/- continued 43GB D.TUNING Receiver 6 Enters direct tuning mode. SA-CD wl Receiver To listen to preset stations. TOP DVD player Displays DVD title. qj Adjusts the volume of the receiver. PRESET-/+ TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel. qg Adjusts the master volume of each button. SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off . Outputs test tone. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck CH/ Receiver Selects preset stations. MENU wj ENTER 6 TV/VCR/ After selecting a Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track LD player/ using...
... audio sound. qh Selects preset TV channels. TV VOL TV +/- continued 43GB D.TUNING Receiver 6 Enters direct tuning mode. SA-CD wl Receiver To listen to preset stations. TOP DVD player Displays DVD title. qj Adjusts the volume of the receiver. PRESET-/+ TV/VCR/ Selects preset channel. qg Adjusts the master volume of each button. SYSTEM Receiver/TV/ Turns off . Outputs test tone. LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck CH/ Receiver Selects preset stations. MENU wj ENTER 6 TV/VCR/ After selecting a Satellite tuner/ channel, disc or track LD player/ using...
Operating Instructions
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.../ Selects channel Satellite tuner numbers. 2CH wa Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode. >10 wh CD player/ Selects track numbers VCD player/ over 10. VCR/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Fastforwards or rewinds. Remote Button N wd X 9 x q; Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 3 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) 0-9 wj Receiver Use with SHIFT to preset radio station or tuning to serve as an example only. wh TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. ?/1 2 Receiver Turns the receiver on the component the...
.../ Selects channel Satellite tuner numbers. 2CH wa Receiver Selects 2CH STEREO mode. >10 wh CD player/ Selects track numbers VCD player/ over 10. VCR/ LD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck/ Tape deck Fastforwards or rewinds. Remote Button N wd X 9 x q; Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 3) VIDEO 2 3 Receiver To watch VCR. (VTR mode 1) 0-9 wj Receiver Use with SHIFT to preset radio station or tuning to serve as an example only. wh TV Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit. ?/1 2 Receiver Turns the receiver on the component the...
Operating Instructions
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... in the display. The RDS information that the frequency appears in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the appropriate input mode. • Move your TV away from the audio components. * Models of more than 48 kHz. Recording cannot be tuned in with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have...
... in the display. The RDS information that the frequency appears in Dolby Digital or DTS format. • When connecting the DVD player, etc. is poor. • Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the receiver to the appropriate input mode. • Move your TV away from the audio components. * Models of more than 48 kHz. Recording cannot be tuned in with direct tuning). • No stations have been preset or the preset stations have...
Operating Instructions
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... you will automatically turn on the receiver. However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to readjust all settings on the power again. DEC. Set to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 17). The receiver will have to their factory settings and you are unable to "DEC. Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz...
... you will automatically turn on the receiver. However, note that all memorized settings will be reset to readjust all settings on the power again. DEC. Set to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the problem (page 17). The receiver will have to their factory settings and you are unable to "DEC. Amplifier section Power Output Models of area code U, CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode (8 ohms 20 Hz...
Marketing Specifications
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...k ohm Tuner • AM Tuning Range 530 - 1710 kHz • FM Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz General • Display Type (8 Seg.) • Power Requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz • Power Consumption n/a • Power Consumption (Standby) n/a Video • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input Sensitivity Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 ohm • Composite Video Output Sensitivity Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 ohm Supplied Accessories Inputs and Outputs • Multi-Channel IN (Analog)5.1 Channel Input • Headphone Jack 1/4" Jack • Analog Audio Input x 2 • Analog Audio Output x 1 • Optical Digital...
...k ohm Tuner • AM Tuning Range 530 - 1710 kHz • FM Tuning Range 87.5 - 108 MHz General • Display Type (8 Seg.) • Power Requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz • Power Consumption n/a • Power Consumption (Standby) n/a Video • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input Sensitivity Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 ohm • Composite Video Output Sensitivity Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 ohm Supplied Accessories Inputs and Outputs • Multi-Channel IN (Analog)5.1 Channel Input • Headphone Jack 1/4" Jack • Analog Audio Input x 2 • Analog Audio Output x 1 • Optical Digital...
