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...component video input 35 - Table of button locations and reference pages 59 Index back cover 4US 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... 22 - AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 31 Selecting the surround back decoding mode 33 - COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN Switching the audio input mode for digital components 35 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to FM/AM radio 24 ...
...component video input 35 - Table of button locations and reference pages 59 Index back cover 4US 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... 22 - AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field 31 Selecting the surround back decoding mode 33 - COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN Switching the audio input mode for digital components 35 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to FM/AM radio 24 ...
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...the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. DVD player OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL E OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN...R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER D OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL A OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R Satellite tuner Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. 1 Connect the ...
...the TV's video output jack to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. DVD player OUTPUT DIGITAL COAXIAL E OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R A DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN...R SUB FRONT SURROUND WOOFER SUB MULTI CH IN WOOFER D OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL A OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R Satellite tuner Note You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV's audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. 1 Connect the ...
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... player to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL ...IN jack on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN PR/CR /R-Y MONITOR... CD player. 9US Getting Started Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on this receiver.
... player to the operating instructions supplied with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies. Note No sound is output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the SA-CD/CD OPTICAL ...IN jack on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO 2 IN PR/CR /R-Y MONITOR... CD player. 9US Getting Started Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player For details on this receiver.
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... channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. For ... Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to enjoy the multi channel sound. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO...
... channel decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to enjoy software with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver's MULTI CH IN jacks to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the required cords (A-G), see page 6. For ... Note When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to enjoy the multi channel sound. DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 IN SA-CD/ CD IN DVD IN COAXIAL ANTENNA AM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE Y MONITOR PB/CB /B-Y VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DVD IN VIDEO...
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...DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you want. • For greater flexibility in the positioning of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer Surround speaker (Left) Surround back ...5950DP only) or WS-FV11 floor stand (available only in the illustration below. This receiver allows you to the front and center speaker terminals. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and...
...DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you want. • For greater flexibility in the positioning of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration Center speaker Front speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Sub woofer Surround speaker (Left) Surround back ...5950DP only) or WS-FV11 floor stand (available only in the illustration below. This receiver allows you to the front and center speaker terminals. To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and...
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...MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set to their factory defaults. "PUSH" and "ENTER" appears in the display for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to "VOL MIN". 18US The following procedure. 4: Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power... for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for 5 seconds. R L R L FRONT B b To a wall outlet AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, then "CLEARED" appears. This procedure...
...MASTER VOLUME -/+ is set to their factory defaults. "PUSH" and "ENTER" appears in the display for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following are reset to "VOL MIN". 18US The following procedure. 4: Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power... for each input and preset station. • All sound field parameters. • All preset stations. • All index names for 5 seconds. R L R L FRONT B b To a wall outlet AC power cord Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for a while, then "CLEARED" appears. This procedure...
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... that , setting the speaker distance closer than the actual distance will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. Tip The receiver lets you to select the setting you want to your listening position (C). However, it a try! Also, the center speaker cannot be no ...more than 5 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a larger sound stage. Please note that speaker. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your...
... that , setting the speaker distance closer than the actual distance will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. Tip The receiver lets you to select the setting you want to your listening position (C). However, it a try! Also, the center speaker cannot be no ...more than 5 feet closer than the actual speaker position will create a larger sound stage. Please note that speaker. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your...
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..., and you may result in a setting contrary to the above the listening position, even if they are to obtain proper balance. 20US Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be affected. x SW XXXXXXX (Sub woofer phase polarity) (HT-9950M, HT-..., but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHD/LO" or "BEHD/HI" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the immediate left and...
..., and you may result in a setting contrary to the above the listening position, even if they are to obtain proper balance. 20US Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be affected. x SW XXXXXXX (Sub woofer phase polarity) (HT-9950M, HT-..., but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHD/LO" or "BEHD/HI" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to the immediate left and...
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... . 4 Play the program source. 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 woofer lights up the sub woofer Listening to 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 best suit your sound enjoyment.
... . 4 Play the program source. 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 woofer lights up the sub woofer Listening to 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 best suit your sound enjoyment.
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... adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the remote. 22US TONE" appears in the display and the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the test tone from each speaker in the display during adjustment. 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. The test tone turns off.... Use the remote for the operation. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output from your listening position. TEST TONE Adjust the speaker...
... adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the remote. 22US TONE" appears in the display and the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the test tone from each speaker in the display during adjustment. 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment. The test tone turns off.... Use the remote for the operation. Tips • To adjust the level of the test tone sounds the same from your listening position using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output from your listening position. TEST TONE Adjust the speaker...
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... Turn on the remote. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 23US Amplifier Operation Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to adjust the volume. Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to match the component you can select only the following . •...power off the receiver. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) - To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start ...
... Turn on the remote. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 23US Amplifier Operation Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to adjust the volume. Note If you select any video components, set the TV's video input to match the component you can select only the following . •...power off the receiver. To use the headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, you selected. 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME -/+ to select the input. HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) - To mute the sound Press MUTING on the component and start ...
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When MULTI CH IN is selected, the tone and sound field cannot be less distorted. However, this system, we recommend that you set the speaker configuration of .../AM radio You can select the audio directly from the components connected to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be used. press TUNING - The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is tuned in the following table...Area code U, CA FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can let the receiver scan all available stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is decoding multi channel sources. Listening...
When MULTI CH IN is selected, the tone and sound field cannot be less distorted. However, this system, we recommend that you set the speaker configuration of .../AM radio You can select the audio directly from the components connected to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be used. press TUNING - The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is tuned in the following table...Area code U, CA FM 100 kHz AM 10 kHz* * The AM tuning scale can let the receiver scan all available stations in the display and the FM stereo reception is decoding multi channel sources. Listening...
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...40). Press DISPLAY repeatedly. repeatedly to select the preset station you want . repeatedly to select the preset station you want . The last received station is tuned in. Changing the display Changing the information in 3 steps. 26US Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have ... the preset station as the input name. Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote. Adjusting the brightness of the input* t Selected input t Sound field currently applied When the tuner is the same as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T Using the remote 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to...
...40). Press DISPLAY repeatedly. repeatedly to select the preset station you want . repeatedly to select the preset station you want . The last received station is tuned in. Changing the display Changing the information in 3 steps. 26US Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have ... the preset station as the input name. Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote. Adjusting the brightness of the input* t Selected input t Sound field currently applied When the tuner is the same as follows: tA1yA2y...yA0yB1yB2y...yB0T tC0y...yC2yC1T Using the remote 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to...
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The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO LCR SL SR 28US M Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back.
The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound. L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center (monaural)), SL (Surround Left), SR (Surround Right), S (Surround (monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing)), SB (Surround Back (the surround back components obtained by 6.1 channel decoding)) Example: Recording format (Front /Surround): 3/2 Sound Field: A.F.D. AUTO LCR SL SR 28US M Playback channel indicators: The letters (L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels being played back.
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...multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be activated. The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer. Enjoying higher fidelity sound - mode (Display) Decoding mode A.F.D. When standard 2 channel stereo... frequencies being output from the sub woofer. A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer - 2CH STEREO In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer. "2CH ST." ...
...multi channel surround formats are input, the signals are input, the receiver's bass redirection circuitry will be activated. The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer. Enjoying higher fidelity sound - mode (Display) Decoding mode A.F.D. When standard 2 channel stereo... frequencies being output from the sub woofer. A.F.D. AUTO (A.F.D. Enjoying Surround Sound Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer - 2CH STEREO In this mode, the receiver outputs the sound from the front left/right speakers and sub woofer. "2CH ST." ...
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... repeatedly to the mode you specify the type of decoding for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. This receiver can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This setting is ideal .... x PLIIX GM (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. Press A.F.D. This mode presents the sound as CDs. AUTO". The receiver automatically detects the type of decoding appears in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels. The selected type of audio signal being input...
... repeatedly to the mode you specify the type of decoding for signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz. This receiver can reproduce sound in 5.1 channel when watching videos of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This setting is ideal .... x PLIIX GM (PRO LOGIC IIx GAME) Performs Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game mode decoding. Press A.F.D. This mode presents the sound as CDs. AUTO". The receiver automatically detects the type of decoding appears in 2 channel is decoded into 4.1 channels. The selected type of audio signal being input...
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... The effects provided by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. continued 31US The selected sound field appears in theaters. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x C.ST.EX B ... select the sound field you will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by Sony. Selecting a sound field for home theater developed by the movie director. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movies....
... The effects provided by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. continued 31US The selected sound field appears in theaters. x C.ST.EX A (CINEMA STUDIO EX A) DCS Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment "Kim Novak Theater" cinema production studio. x C.ST.EX B ... select the sound field you will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by Sony. Selecting a sound field for home theater developed by the movie director. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movies....
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...a jazz club. x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) Outputs the sound in the display. x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) DCS Allows you to select the sound field you apply the last selected sound field to select "A.F.D. AUTO". Tips • The receiver lets you want. For example, if you connect a pair ...of DVD software, etc. The selected sound field appears in 2 channel (stereo). x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. repeatedly to an input whenever it is operating, the system will automatically...
...a jazz club. x HP 2CH (HEADPHONE 2CH) Outputs the sound in the display. x HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) DCS Allows you to select the sound field you apply the last selected sound field to select "A.F.D. AUTO". Tips • The receiver lets you want. For example, if you connect a pair ...of DVD software, etc. The selected sound field appears in 2 channel (stereo). x JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB) Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. repeatedly to an input whenever it is operating, the system will automatically...
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... Pro Logic IIx mode. Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode only when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D. SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. For details, see "How to select the surround back decoding mode. Note You... software (etc.) recorded in the display. continued 33US "SB XXXX" appears in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the surround back decoding mode - By decoding the surround back signal of the multi channel input stream.
... Pro Logic IIx mode. Tip You can select the surround back decoding mode only when you use a sound field selected with the A.F.D. SURR BACK DECODING This function lets you can enjoy the surround sound intended by the filmmakers. For details, see "How to select the surround back decoding mode. Note You... software (etc.) recorded in the display. continued 33US "SB XXXX" appears in Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, etc. Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting the surround back decoding mode - By decoding the surround back signal of the multi channel input stream.
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...decode flaga) in software like DVDs. The Dolby Corporation web page can be no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1 Dolby Digital... Digital EX When you want according to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters. Note There may be used for returning those signals to the input stream. DTS Matrix decoder DTS Discrete decoder When you select...
...decode flaga) in software like DVDs. The Dolby Corporation web page can be no Dolby Digital EX flag even though the packages have no sound from the surround back speaker in Dolby Digital EX mode. Input stream Output channel Applied surround back decoder Dolby Digital 5.1 5.1 Dolby Digital... Digital EX When you want according to 6.1 discrete channels. Discrete 6.1 channel signals are DVD specific signals not used in movie theaters. Note There may be used for returning those signals to the input stream. DTS Matrix decoder DTS Discrete decoder When you select...