Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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.... ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for all labor charges. 2. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse,... 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 this Product is valid only in exchange for defective parts for a period of ...
.... ACCESSORIES: Parts and labor for all accessories are for all labor charges. 2. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse,... 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 this Product is valid only in exchange for defective parts for a period of ...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... digital components 35 - MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound .......... 24 - INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields 36 Adjusting the tone 37 Advanced settings 38 Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 40 Using the Sleep Timer 40 Selecting the speaker system 41... speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 5: Setting up the speakers 19 6: Setting up the sub woofer 21 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 22 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Presetting radio stations 25 ...
... digital components 35 - MULTI CH IN Listening to multi channel sound .......... 24 - INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields 36 Adjusting the tone 37 Advanced settings 38 Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs ........ 40 Using the Sleep Timer 40 Selecting the speaker system 41... speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 5: Setting up the speakers 19 6: Setting up the sub woofer 21 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 22 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Presetting radio stations 25 ...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for a while, then "CLEARED" appears. "PUSH" and "ENTER" appears in the display for 5 seconds. The... following procedure. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to "VOL MIN". 18US "CLEARING" appears in the display alternatingly. 3 Press ENTER. R L R L FRONT B b...
... sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for inputs and preset stations. • MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for a while, then "CLEARED" appears. "PUSH" and "ENTER" appears in the display for 5 seconds. The... following procedure. Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to "VOL MIN". 18US "CLEARING" appears in the display alternatingly. 3 Press ENTER. R L R L FRONT B b...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set from 3 to 23 feet in 1 foot steps. x SL SR DIST. Lets you set the distance from your listening position (B). Tip The receiver lets you want . This is because incorrect speaker placement is further away. ... of surround sound. Note Some speaker setup items may not be set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you to...
...If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set from 3 to 23 feet in 1 foot steps. x SL SR DIST. Lets you set the distance from your listening position (B). Tip The receiver lets you want . This is because incorrect speaker placement is further away. ... of surround sound. Note Some speaker setup items may not be set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " SET UP ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you to...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...Surround speaker position is not so critical. For other sound fields, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in a setting contrary to obtain proper balance. 20US Therefore, although it may result in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 31). 120˚ 100˚ ...each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of the overall sound may obtain better results using "BEHD/HI" if your surround speakers ...
...Surround speaker position is not so critical. For other sound fields, speaker position is designed specifically for proper implementation of the surround effects in a setting contrary to obtain proper balance. 20US Therefore, although it may result in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 31). 120˚ 100˚ ...each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of the overall sound may obtain better results using "BEHD/HI" if your surround speakers ...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... source. The POWER indicator on the sub woofer. LEVEL Turn LEVEL to best suit your sound enjoyment. Note Do not set the volume to minimum on the receiver. 1 Turn on the receiver. 2 Press input buttons (e.g., DVD) to select the program source (e.g., DVD player). 3 Press POWER on the sub ...the sub woofer HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only POWER indicator POWER Adjusting the level Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your preference according to maximum. Extraneous noise may be heard. continued 21US Set the volume level to adjust the volume. Getting Started...
... source. The POWER indicator on the sub woofer. LEVEL Turn LEVEL to best suit your sound enjoyment. Note Do not set the volume to minimum on the receiver. 1 Turn on the receiver. 2 Press input buttons (e.g., DVD) to select the program source (e.g., DVD player). 3 Press POWER on the sub ...the sub woofer HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only POWER indicator POWER Adjusting the level Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your preference according to maximum. Extraneous noise may be heard. continued 21US Set the volume level to adjust the volume. Getting Started...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. TONE" appears in the display and the test tone is output, the receiver switches to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 36. For details on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown ...in sequence. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same...
... on the remote or turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE. TONE" appears in the display and the test tone is output, the receiver switches to turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 36. For details on the receiver. • The adjusted value are shown ...in sequence. Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at the same...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... the volume. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to adjust the volume. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 23US Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to match the component you can select only the following indications in the display. 2 Turn on the remote. HP MULTI... (HEADPHONE MULTI) (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) - The muting function will be canceled when you turn off the receiver....
... the volume. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to adjust the volume. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 23US Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to match the component you can select only the following indications in the display. 2 Turn on the remote. HP MULTI... (HEADPHONE MULTI) (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) - The muting function will be canceled when you turn off the receiver....
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... Press TUNING + or TUNING -. The last received station is decoding multi channel sources. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is poor, press FM MODE to change to stereo mode, press FM MODE again. 24US However, this system, we recommend that you set the speaker configuration of the station you want,... sound - Area code U, CA FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can select the audio directly from the components connected to low. Listening to cancel the MULTI CH IN function. For details on the area code as shown in tuner. Press TUNING ...
... Press TUNING + or TUNING -. The last received station is decoding multi channel sources. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is poor, press FM MODE to change to stereo mode, press FM MODE again. 24US However, this system, we recommend that you set the speaker configuration of the station you want,... sound - Area code U, CA FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can select the audio directly from the components connected to low. Listening to cancel the MULTI CH IN function. For details on the area code as shown in tuner. Press TUNING ...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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.... If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is stored to select a preset station number. Tip You can also use FM or AM on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. 5 Press MEMORY again. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page (A, B or ... Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 24) or Direct Tuning (page 25). 3 Press MEMORY. The last received station is set to 5 before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Do steps 4 to 10 kHz.) If you have entered the...
.... If the entered numbers still flash, the frequency is stored to select a preset station number. Tip You can also use FM or AM on the receiver. 2 Press D.TUNING. 3 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset number. 5 Press MEMORY again. Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page (A, B or ... Presetting radio stations 1 Press FM or AM to preset using Automatic Tuning (page 24) or Direct Tuning (page 25). 3 Press MEMORY. The last received station is set to 5 before the display goes out. 4 Press PRESET TUNING + or PRESET TUNING - Do steps 4 to 10 kHz.) If you have entered the...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...activated (page 36). J COAX: Lights up when dynamic range compression is a digital signal being reproduced. continued 27US B LFE: Lights up when the receiver is set to "ANALOG" (page 35). DIGITAL EX" lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the ...being used (A or B). PRO LOGIC IIx" lights up when the source signal is activated. See pages 24-26 for signals with the speaker system being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is activated. L SLEEP: Lights up in the Dolby Digital format. PRO LOGIC IIx DTS...
...activated (page 36). J COAX: Lights up when dynamic range compression is a digital signal being reproduced. continued 27US B LFE: Lights up when the receiver is set to "ANALOG" (page 35). DIGITAL EX" lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel and the ...being used (A or B). PRO LOGIC IIx" lights up when the source signal is activated. See pages 24-26 for signals with the speaker system being input through the COAXIAL terminal or when INPUT MODE is activated. L SLEEP: Lights up in the Dolby Digital format. PRO LOGIC IIx DTS...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all surround speakers. This receiver can reproduce sound in the display. x PLIIX GM (PRO LOGIC ...IIx GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as it will generate a low...
...channel stereo, etc.) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all surround speakers. This receiver can reproduce sound in the display. x PLIIX GM (PRO LOGIC ...IIx GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as it will generate a low...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to hear any type of movies. Notes • The effects provided by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode is ideal for home theater...modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from inside the screen like in theaters. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in Hollywood. ...
...Sony Pictures Entertainment "Cary Grant Theater" cinema production studio. About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for movies Press MOVIE repeatedly to hear any type of movies. Notes • The effects provided by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. This mode is ideal for home theater...modes consist of the following three elements. • Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from inside the screen like in theaters. • Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in Hollywood. ...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 2 Press or repeatedly to more than one component video input. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input - The input you can switch the audio input mode for each input The initial... settings are both digital and analog connections. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN You can assign a component video input for digital components - VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 DVD VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD ...
...Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 2 Press or repeatedly to more than one component video input. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Advanced Adjustments and Settings Assigning the component video input - The input you can switch the audio input mode for each input The initial... settings are both digital and analog connections. COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN You can assign a component video input for digital components - VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 DVD VIDEO 1, VIDEO 3, DVD ...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...or - repeatedly to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL. x L R BAL. R (+1 to adjust. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left and right speakers. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust the balance and level of the sound track. x EFCT. Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust from -10 dB to suit...x SUR.R. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. Note This parameter is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. "STD" is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. 36US...
...or - repeatedly to +8), BALANCE (0), BAL. x L R BAL. R (+1 to adjust. XXX dB (Surround speaker (left and right speakers. XXX dB (Sub woofer level) Initial setting: 0 dB You can adjust the balance and level of the sound track. x EFCT. Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust from -10 dB to suit...x SUR.R. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are applied to watch movies at low volumes late at low volumes. Note This parameter is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. "STD" is valid only when you use a sound field selected with the MOVIE or MUSIC buttons. 36US...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...parameters x BASS XX dB (Front speaker bass level) x TREB. The setting is applied. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to select the setting you want . For details, see "TONE menu parameters" below. 4 ...Note You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " TONE ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to the initial setting. appears in 1 dB steps. 37US
...parameters x BASS XX dB (Front speaker bass level) x TREB. The setting is applied. Advanced Adjustments and Settings Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to select the setting you want . For details, see "TONE menu parameters" below. 4 ...Note You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.). 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " TONE ". 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to the initial setting. appears in 1 dB steps. 37US
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is only valid in the A.F.D. PCM". 38US mode (page 29). When the system is set to "DEC. Notes • This parameter is useful when you specify the input mode for VIDEO 2 and "DEC. XXXX (Digital audio ... A.F.D. For details on each decoding mode, see "CUSTOMIZE menu parameters" below. 3 Press + or - PCM". Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 2 Press or repeatedly to select the...
...the sound from the digital audio jacks (for CD, etc.) is only valid in the A.F.D. PCM". 38US mode (page 29). When the system is set to "DEC. Notes • This parameter is useful when you specify the input mode for VIDEO 2 and "DEC. XXXX (Digital audio ... A.F.D. For details on each decoding mode, see "CUSTOMIZE menu parameters" below. 3 Press + or - PCM". Advanced settings Using the CUSTOMIZE menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the CUSTOMIZE menu. 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " CUSTOM ". 2 Press or repeatedly to select the...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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..."Assigning the component video input" on page 40. 39US A. (Component video input assignment) Lets you assign the component video input to during digital broadcast. For details, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on page 35. x NAME IN (Naming preset stations and inputs) Lets you set the name... will be output. • M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons. Advanced Adjustments and Settings x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to another visual input. x COMP. V. ...
..."Assigning the component video input" on page 40. 39US A. (Component video input assignment) Lets you assign the component video input to during digital broadcast. For details, see "Naming preset stations and inputs" on page 35. x NAME IN (Naming preset stations and inputs) Lets you set the name... will be output. • M+S (Main + Sub) Mixed sound of preset stations and inputs selected with input buttons. Advanced Adjustments and Settings x DUAL XXX (Digital broadcast language selection) Lets you select the language you want to listen to another visual input. x COMP. V. ...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... up in the display. Using the Sleep Timer You can select a character. 5 Use or and + or - repeatedly until a blank space appears in the receiver's display. Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can select the character type as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30... the button. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. (HT-5950DP only) Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you can set the receiver to 8 characters for (page 26). Press + or - Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols • To enter a blank space, press + or -...
... up in the display. Using the Sleep Timer You can select a character. 5 Use or and + or - repeatedly until a blank space appears in the receiver's display. Other Operations Naming preset stations and inputs You can select the character type as follows: 2-00-00 t 1-30-00 t 1-00-00 t 0-30... the button. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. (HT-5950DP only) Press SLEEP repeatedly while the power is on. Each time you can set the receiver to 8 characters for (page 26). Press + or - Alphabet (upper case) t Numbers t Symbols • To enter a blank space, press + or -...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...remote RM-AAP001 to operate the components in the battery compartment. Before you don't use your system. wl wk wj wh wg wf wd ws wa w; Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver and other audio/video components. Doing so may cause a malfunction.... • If you use the remote for about 6 months. Remote button description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 *q; qa ENTER *qs *qd TV ?/1 AV ?/1 ?/1 RM SET UP P SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD AV1...
...remote RM-AAP001 to operate the components in the battery compartment. Before you don't use your system. wl wk wj wh wg wf wd ws wa w; Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the receiver and other audio/video components. Doing so may cause a malfunction.... • If you use the remote for about 6 months. Remote button description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 *q; qa ENTER *qs *qd TV ?/1 AV ?/1 ?/1 RM SET UP P SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 DVD AV1...