Home Theater System
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1. Playing the Disc on the PlayStation 2 or DVD Player You can play DVDs on the Sony DVD player or PlayStation 2 using the supplied remote Refer to the instructions supplied with the PlayStation 2 as well Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD some operations may be different or restricted Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc DVD 1 DVD 2 H p E kaa gt r lt lt gt gt DVD TOP DVD MENU MENU ett ENTER RETURN DISPLAY To Operation Play a disc Press gt Stop Press W Pause Press HI Resume play after Press B pause Locate a point quickly Press lt lt or gt gt while Scan playing a disc When you find the point you want press B to return to the normal speed Go to the next chapter Press PPA track or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the Press kea preceding chapter track or scene in continuous play mode Turn on the DVD Press DVD 1 player If you connect a DVD player with new signal format available in future press this button while pressing SHIFT to turn it on DVD 2 In this case press each button above while pressing SHIFT to operate the DVD player To operate the PlayStation 2 using the remote attach the IR receiver for the PlayStation 2 and point the remote to the IR receiver Refer to the instructions supplied with the PlayStation 2 as well suoljei32. Depending on the disc the sound may come from the center speaker only No sound is heard from the center speaker gt Make sure a proper sound field function is selected page 17 gt Adjust the speaker volume page 16 No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the rear speakers gt Make sure a proper sound field function is selected page 17 gt Adjust the speaker volume page 16 No sound is heard from the PC connecting the USB terminal gt Check the system and PC are connected correctly and securely page 11 gt Depending on your type of your PC or PC system the system may be unstable Read our product support homepage for details http www sony co jp en Products homeaudio The remote does not function gt Remove any obstacles between the remote and the system gt Use the remote near the system gt Point the remote at the remote sensor Jy on the system gt Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak The system does not operate properly gt Static electricity etc may affect the system s operation Disconnect the AC power cord mains lead once then connect it again UONeUOJU jeuonippy j 250S Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION SA WBE1 subwoofer Max output Subwoofer Front Center Rear With 6 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000
3. The test tone will make it easier to hear the difference in the volume level of each speaker While pressing SHIFT on the remote press MUTING TEST TONE On the system press MENU ENTER and turn the VOL SELECT knob T T TEST TONE is displayed and then press MENU ENTER You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same on the remote To turn off the test tone while pressing SHIFT press MUTING TEST TONE again Or press MENU ENTER on the system again Selecting the Sound Field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to You will get such presence that you will have the illusion that you are in a movie theater or concert hall while you are in your own room See the table on the next page for the details on each sound field SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears on the display window Each time you press SOUND FIELD the sound field mode is selected and displayed in the following order AFD AUTO FORMAT DECODE l PL DOLBY PRO LOGIC MOVIE DOLBY PRO LOGICII MOVIE MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGICII MUSIC Selecting the Sound Field on the subwoofer When you press MENU ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer the display will be returned to th
4. 5 lw 3 Tighten the screw again after adjusting the angle of the speaker 4 Install the speaker on the wall Install screws not supplied in the wall and mount the satellite speaker by the hollow for the screw in the bottom of speaker You can adjust the angle of the satellite speakers by selecting the hollow on the speaker The middle hollow is used to attach the speaker straight on the wall The right or left hollow is used to attach the speaker on the wall at an angle e When you loosen or tighten the screw at the bottom of the speaker use an appropriate driver e Be sure that the cord between the satellite speaker stand and the speaker is not pinched e If you install the speaker to a wall make sure the wall you install to is strong enough Since the speaker is heavy it is dangerous if it falls Sony cannot take any responsibility for any injury or damage during installation of those speakers continued Connecting to other components You can connect this system to PlayStation 2 and enjoy the surround sound This system can also be connected to digital audio video components such as a DVD player or CD player and analog components such as TV or VCR It can also be connected to a PC using a USB cable Connecting to a PlayStation 2 PlayStation 2 can be connected to OPTICAL jack optical digital cord PlayStation 2 Connecting to a dig
5. SOUND FIELD VOLUME T While pressing SHIFT press SOUND FIELD 2 While pressing SHIFT press VOLUME repeatedly to indicate AUTO 3 While pressing SHIFT press SOUND FIELD 4 While pressing SHIFT press VOLUME to indicate OFF suoljei0do To turn off the Ready mode on the subwoofer When you press MENU ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer the display will be returned to the previous menu MENU VOL ENTER SELECT CL T Press MENU ENTER 2 Turn the VOL SELECT knob SETUP is displayed and then press MENU ENTER 3 Turn the VOL SELECT knob select AUTO and then press MENU ENTER 4 Turn the VOL SELECT knob select OFF and then press MENU ENTER 23S Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer The power is not turned on gt Check that the AC power cord mains lead is connected securely There s no sound or only a very low level sound is heard gt Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely page 7 10 gt Make sure that you ve selected the correct component on the system page 15 gt Press MUTING if M ON MUTING ON is displayed on the display window gt Th
6. up to 0 6 meters 2 feet closer and the rear speakers up to 1 6 meters 5 feet closer to the listening position than the front speakers You can place the subwoofer at any position Do not place the center and rear speakers farther away from the listening position than the front speakers 12us Specifying the speaker parameters For the best possible surround sound specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position This system will reproduce the best possible surround sound by automatically adjusting the output from each speaker according to the speaker s position Details of each parameter will follow the description of the operation 1 POWER SHIFT SOUND FIELD p ues buiye5 VOLUME 1 Press 1 0 POWER to turn on the system 2 While pressing SHIFT press SOUND FIELD DSG is displayed on the diplay window of the subwoofer 3 While pressing SHIFT press VOLUME Each time you press VOLUME the speaker is selected and displayed in the following order After the speaker of which parameter you want to specify appears press SOUND FIELD while pressing SHIFT again DSG Dynamic Sound Generator page 20 DRC Dolby Dynamic Range Control page 19 AUTO page 23 F DST FRONT DISTANCE page 14 C DST CENTER DISTANCE page 14 l R DST REAR DISTANCE page 14 4 While pressing SHIFT set the parameter using VOLUME 5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to set other
7. 0 0 2 eee eeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseneeeeeneeeeee 19 Playing the Disc on the PlayStation 2 or DVD Player cceeseeseeeteeeeeeeeee 21 Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Turning off the power automatically eeeeceeeseeneeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeretsaeeeneeeeaees Additional Information ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeneeneeneenees O4 MWOUBIESNOOTIAG ME OEE EET ETTET 24 Joelo i10 al A A E E E A eine et ete 26 Index to Parts and Controls c cccesseceeeeseeeeeneeeeseeeeeseneeeseneeeeseaeesssneeeesnseeeees 27 PlayStation 2 is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment This system incorporates Dolby Digital and Pro Logic Surround and the DTS Digital Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other worldwide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have the following items e Subwoofer 1 e Satellite speakers 5 e Speaker cords 3 m 10 ft x 3 8 m 12 5 ft x 2 e Opt
8. AR DISTANCE Set the distance from the rear speakers to the listening position Rear speaker distance can be set in 0 2 meter 1 foot steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 1 6 meters 5 feet closer to your listening position The default figure is 2 0 meters 6 feet If the front or rear speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance of the closer speaker 14s Operations Adjusting the Volume Adjusting all speakers volume together You can adjust all speakers volume together 1 POWER FUNCTION VOLUME MUTING 1 Press 1 0 POWER to turn on the system 2 Play the program source 3 If there is no sound press FUNCTION to select the input source Each time you press FUNCTION the input source is selected and displayed in the following order AUDIO signal input to the AUDIO IN jack USB signal input to the USB jack OPT OPTICAL signal input to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack COAX COAXIAL signal input to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack 4 Press VOLUME on the remote To mute the sound Press MUTING Adjusting the volume on the subwoofer When you press MENU ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer the display will be returned to the previous menu MENU VOL ENTER SELECT cb POWER Press I C POWER to turn on the subwoofer Play th
9. Hz rated 19 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 10 total harmonic distortion from 220 milliwatts to rated output 30 W 6 ohms 15 W 15 W 6 ohms 15 W 15W 15W Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Speaker system Speaker unit Dimensions approx Mass approx North American model Other model Bass reflex type 130 mm 5 s inches dia cone type 215 x 271 x 302 mm 8 2 x 10 3 4 x 12 inches w h d not including the projecting parts 6 3 kg 13 Ib 15 oz 6 4 kg 14 lb 2 oz SS BE1 satellite speakers Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions approx Mass approx General Power requirements North American model European model Other model Power consumption U S model Canadian model Other model Operating temperature Operating humidity Supplied accessories Closed box type 50 mm 2 inches dia cone type 6 ohms 61 x 82 x 65 5 mm 2 2 x 3 4 x 2 5 s inches w h d 175 g 7 oz 120 V AC 60 Hz 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 60 W 1 0 W at the Power Saving Mode 75 W 1 0 W at the Power Saving Mode 45 W 0 3 W at the Power Saving Mode 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F 5 to 90 See page 5 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 26 US Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Subwoofer
10. LD 4 While pressing SHIFT select STD STANDARD or OFF using VOLUME Making the low level sound DOLBY DRC on the subwoofer When you press MENU ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer the display will be returned to the previous menu MENU ENTER VOL SELECT T Press MENU ENTER 2 Turn the VOL SELECT knob SETUP is displayed and then press MENU ENTER 3 Turn the VOL SELECT knob select DRC DOLBY DRC and then press MENU ENTER 4 Turn the VOL SELECT knob select STD STANDARD or OFF and then press MENU ENTER continued suoljei0do Making Dynamic sound DSG Although the sound is low level you can enjoy Dynamic sound DSG Dynamic Sound Generator SHIFT SOUND FIELD OOOO ODRO O O C7 ADA T While pressing SHIFT press SOUND FIELD DSG is displayed on the display window of the subwoofer 2 While pressing SHIFT press SOUND FIELD again 3 While pressing SHIFT select ON or OFF using VOLUME 20 US Making the Dynamic sound DSG on the subwoofer When you press MENU ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer the display will be returned to the previous menu MENU VOL ENTER SELECT T Press MENU ENTER 2 Turn the VOL SELECT knob DSG is displayed and then press MENU ENTER 3 Turn the VOL SELECT knob select ON or OFF and then press MENU ENTER
11. S O N Y 4 240 621 71 2 Home Theater System Operating Instructions HT BE1 2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste For customers in the U S A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever y
12. Top panel Front panel 1 POWER switch and indicator 15 23 Turns on and off the power of the system 2 remote sensor 5 25 Accepts the remote control signals 3 MENU ENTER 15 16 17 19 20 23 Displays the menu on the display window To executes the settings press this button again 4 VOL SELECT knob 15 16 17 19 20 23 Adjust the volume and select settings 5 Display window 13 15 17 Indicates the speaker setting input signal sound field mode etc Rear panel 6 AUDIO IN L R jacks 11 Connect to the audio output of a TV VCR etc 7 USB jack 11 Connect to the PC 8 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL jacks 10 Connect to the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack of the PlayStation 2 DVD player etc 9 SPEAKER jacks 7 Connect to the supplied satellite speakers continued uoHeWOJU jeuonippy Remote DVD CONTROL TV button 22 Turns the TV on and off SHIFT button 13 16 19 20 22 23 Switches the function of the buttons on the remote TV CH TV VIDEO buttons 22 Changes the TV channel To change
13. Use the five supplied cords to connect the satellite speakers Connect them to their correct jacks The connectors of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the terminals to be connected Connect the red cord to the FRONT R speaker the green cord to the CENTER speaker the white cord to the FRONT L speaker the black cord to the REAR R speaker and the blue cord to the REAR L speaker Each speaker cord has two different size jacks Connect the big one to the subwoofer and the small one to the satellite speaker by matching the indication and on the cord to those of the terminals p ues Buia Front speaker R Center speaker Front speaker L Subwoofer CAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN e to AC outlet mains Rear speaker R Rear speaker L continued Adjusting the angle of the satellite speakers You can adjust the angle of the supplied satellite speakers if necessary T Loosen the screw at the bottom of the speaker When you loosen or tighten the screw at the bottom of the speaker use an appropriate driver gus Installing the satellite speakers on the wall 1 Remove the screw at the bottom of the speaker Q 3 A Ke 2 Turn the speaker stand opposite 180 2 and then lightly tighten the screw 3 Note j Do not turn the speaker stand more than 180 WA The cord may become disconnected gQ
14. as determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 488 7669 The Number below is for the FCC related matters only Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No SA WBE1 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Home Theater System Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Precautions On safety e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e The system is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the system itself has been turned off e If you are not going to use the system for a long time be sure to disconnect the system from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord mains lead grasp the plu
15. e previous menu yeENU VOU SELECT ENTER suoljei0do T Press MENU ENTER 2 Tum the VOL SELECT knob S FLD SOUND FIELD is displayed and then press MENU ENTER 3 Turn the VOL SELECT knob to select the desired SOUND FIELD and then press MENU ENTER cer The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each source component selected by the FUNCTION button Sound Field Link When you select an audio video component by the FUNCTION button the sound field that was last applied for the component is automatically applied For example suppose you select the DVD connected to the OPTICAL jack and select MOVIE as the sound field then switch to COAX COAXIAL by the FUNCTION button and select MUSIC as the sound field If you switch to OPT OPTICAL again MOVIE will be applied as the sound field cer You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the DOP logo Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the Dt Potsysurrounn Jogo DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS When you play sound tracks with 96 kHz sampling frequency the output signals will be converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency continued 184s Features of each sound field mode Sound field mode Recommended cases Effect AUTO FORMAT To listen to the original sound Automatically detec
16. e program source If there is no sound press MENU ENTER Turn the VOL SELECT knob FUNC FUNCTION is displayed and then press MENU ENTER 5 Turn the VOL SELECT knob to select the input source and then press MENU ENTER 6 Turn the VOL SELECT knob to adjust the volume and then press MENU ENTER A WAN continued suonesado f Adjusting the speaker balance individually You can adjust the speakers individually except for the front speakers The center and rear speakers and subwoofer volume levels are adjusted to the front speaker volume level as the criterion The speaker to be adjusted flashes in the display window SHIFT WOOFER CENTER af REAR MUTING TEST TONE To adjust the center speaker Press CENTER To adjust the rear speakers Press REAR To adjust the subwoofer Press WOOFER 164s Adjusting the speaker balance on the subwoofer When you press MENU ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer the display will be returned to the previous menu MENU VOL SELECT ENTER T Press MENU ENTER 2 Turn the VOL SELECT knob SETUP is displayed and then press MENU ENTER 3 Turn the VOL SELECT knob to select the desired level and then press MENU ENTER e C LEV CENTER LEVEL e R LEV REAR LEVEL e W LEV WOOFER LEVEL 4 Turn the VOL SELECT knob to adjust the speaker balance and then press MENU ENTER
17. e protective device on the system has been activated because of a short circuit Turn off the system eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again gt The connecting cord is damaged Replace it with a new one The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed gt Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely page 7 10 gt Adjust the volume level of each speaker page 16 Severe hum or noise is heard gt Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely page 7 10 gt Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer motor TV or fluorescent light gt Move the TV away from the audio compo nents gt The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol gt Clean the disc 24us The sound loses stereo effect when you play a VIDEO CD ora CD gt Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely page 7 10 The surround effect is difficult to hear when you are playing a Dolby Digital sound track gt Make sure a proper sound field function is selected page 17 gt Check the speaker connections and settings page 7 13 gt Depending on the DVD the output signal may not be the entire 5 1 channel but monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital format The sound comes from the center speaker only gt
18. e sound Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will sound the test tone lt gt SCAN buttons 21 Locate a point while monitoring the picture DVD MENU button 21 Displays the DVD menu on the TV screen RETURN button 21 Returns to the previously selected screen http www sony net
19. edo Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece called titles When you play a DVD which contains several titles you can select the title you want using the title menu T Press DVD TOP MENU The title menu appears on the TV screen 2 Press 4 gt to select the title you want to play 3 Press ENTER The system starts playing the selected title e Depending on the DVD you may not be able to select the title e Depending on the DVD a title menu may simply be called a menu or title in the instructions supplied with the disc Press ENTER may also be expressed as Press SELECT continued Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu When you play these DVDs you can select the language for the subtitles the language for the sound etc using the DVD menu T Press DVD MENU The DVD menu appears on the TV screen The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc 2 Press 4 gt to select the item you want to change 3 To change other items repeat Step 2 4 Press ENTER Depending on the DVD a DVD menu may simply be called a menu in the instructions supplied with the disc Using the setup display You can operate the setup display of the DVD player T Press DISPLAY The setup display appears on the TV screen 2 Press lt
20. g itself never pull the cord e AC power cord must only be changed at the qualified service shop On placement e Do not place the system in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock On adjusting volume e Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion with very low level inputs or no audio signals If you do the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion is played On cleaning e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine On your TV s color e If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have color irregularity turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity should persist place the speakers further away from the TV If you have any questions or problems concerning your system please consult your nearest Sony dealer gus qus Table of Contents WARNING iestsccosdeteiccs mdran a a reales e a a e aa mesial anaes 2 Welcome lmit innn n a n ean tad a na 2 Precautions 5 HOOKUP a e E EA E ain tee EET 6 2 Adjusting the Volume ccccscceeseeeenseeeneneneseseeeeseeeeeteneneeseaeeeesseeeneneneeenees 15 Selecting the Sound Field eee eeeeesceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeseaeesaeseaeessaeeeeeeaeees 17 Adjusting the tone quality
21. gt to select the setup item then press ENTER 3 Press 4 4 to select the item you want to change then press ENTER 4 Change the item setting To return to the previous display Press RETURN 22 US Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the Sony TV having mark with the supplied remote SHIFT TV TV CH TV VIDEO A OQO OO OKO ee O O To Operation Turn the TV on or off Press TV Press TV CH Change the channel of the TV Select the input source While pressing SHIFT for the TV press TV CH TV VIDEO Depending on the TV you may not be able to control your TV or to use some of the buttons above Turning off the power automatically If there is no sound output from the input source selected by the FUNCTION button for more than 3 minutes system power will turn off automatically Ready mode Power will be turned on again automatically when the input source which you selected before Ready mode recognizes any sound signal output Each type of mode the indicator on the system is changed the following indicator Mode indicator Turn on Green light up Ready mode Red light up Turn off Light out Press I C POWER if you want to turn off the system completely Indicator will be light out To turn off the Ready mode You can turn off the Ready mode The default setting is set to ON SHIFT
22. ical digital cord 1 North American and Asian models only e Coaxial digital cord 1 European models only e Remote commander remote RM BE1 1 e Size AA R6 batteries 2 Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries When using the remote point it at the remote sensor on the system e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing particularly when replacing the batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you will not use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion p ues Bue 64s Hookup Speaker installation For best performance we recommend speaker placement as shown You can use any satellite speakers for the front center and rear speakers Center speaker Place on the top of or below the TV Front speakers Place on both sides of the TV equal distances apart Subwoofer Can be placed anywhere Rear speakers Place right beside or slightly behind your listening position and a little higher than your ears Connecting the Satellite speakers Connect the supplied satellite speakers to the subwoofer
23. ital audio video component Connect the component to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL or COAXIAL jack Use the optical digital cord or the coaxial digital cord to connect the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack or the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack coaxial optical digital cord digital cord DVD player CD player etc Do not bundle or knot the optical digital cord and coaxial digital cord 104s es TSS Connecting to an analog audio video component Connect the component to the AUDIO IN L R jack p ues Buia TV VCR etc Connecting to a PC Connect the PC to the USB jack PERKER FRONT CENTER FRONT ooo ei ga e PC e You can operate this system by connecting to a PC with the USB cable However it depends on your PC type and system Read our product support homepage for details page 24 e When you connect this system to a PC it may be required to restart the PC e When connecting to a PC with the USB cable you can reproduce only 2 ch sound signal Speaker Setup Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be the same distance from the listening position Place the front speakers within 0 2 to 5 meters 1 to 16 feet from the listening position You can place the center speaker
24. ou call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No HT BE1 Serial No ous CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help eX ENERGY Gregg STAR isa USS registered _ mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation h
25. parameters If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds the parameter turns off and is stored in the system continued Specifying the speaker parameters on the subwoofer When you press MENU ENTER for more than 2 seconds while setting on the subwoofer the display will be returned to the previous menu MENU VOL VC POWER ENTER SELECT Press I C POWER to turn on the subwoofer Press MENU ENTER Turn the VOL SELECT knob SETUP is displayed and then press MENU ENTER Turn the VOL SELECT knob to select the speaker of which parameter you want to specify and then press the MENU ENTER e F DST FRONT DISTANCE e C DST CENTER DISTANCE e R DST REAR DISTANCE 5 Turn the VOL SELECT knob to set the speaker parameter and then press MENU ENTER 6 Repeat Step 2 to 5 to set other parameters OND Parameters The following are the parameters HIF DST FRONT DISTANCE Set the distance from the front speakers to the listening position Front speaker distance can be set in 0 2 meter 1 foot steps from 0 2 to 5 meters 1 to 16 feet The default figure is 2 4 meters 8 feet EC DST CENTER DISTANCE Set the distance from the center speaker to the listening position Center speaker distance can be set in 0 2 meter 1 foot steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 0 6 meters 2 feet closer to the listening position The default figure is 2 4 meters 8 feet MR DST RE
26. the TV input press while pressing SHIFT REAR buttons 16 Adjust the rear speakers volume CENTER buttons 16 Adjust the center speaker volume HEPAUSE button 21 Pauses playing a disc B PLAY button 21 Plays a disc Haa gt PIPREV NEXT buttons 21 Press to go to the next chapter or track or to go back to the previous chapter or track Sony Corporation Printed in Korea 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 DVD TOP MENU button 21 Displays the title menu on the TV screen 4 f ENTER button 21 Selects and executes the items or settings DISPLAY button 21 Displays the setup display of the DVD player DVD 1 DVD 2 button 21 Turns on and off the power of the DVD player 1 POWER switch 13 15 Turns on and off the system FUNCTION button 15 Selects the input signal SOUND FIELD MENU button 13 17 19 20 23 Selects the sound field mode Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will select the menu WOOFER buttons 16 Adjust the subwoofer volume VOLUME buttons 13 15 19 20 23 Make the speaker settings or adjust the volume of the system Pressing this button while pressing SHIFT will set the speaker setup parameters ESTOP button 21 Stops playing a disc MUTING TEST TONE button 15 16 Mutes th
27. ts the type of audio signal DECODE of the program being input Dolby Digital DTS Dolby Pro Logic or standard 2 channel stereo and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any effects DOLBY PROLOGIC When set to DOLBY PRO Sources recorded in 2 channels are decoded in 4 LOGIC the receiver performs channels Pro Logic decoding MOVIE This setting is ideal for movies This mode reproduces sound in 5 1 channel when DOLBY PRO encoded in Dolby Surround watching pictures encoded in Dolby Surround LOGICII MOVIE MUSIC This setting is ideal for normal The stereo source is reproduced in 5 1 channel DOLBY PRO stereo sources such as CDs appropriately LOGICII MUSIC Adjusting the tone quality Making the low level sound DOLBY DRC When you listen at low volume to a DVD player the system compresses the dynamic range and finely adjusts for low level sound It is only functional when a DVD disc for DRC audio DRC is played To use this function connect the DVD component to the optical digital jack and set the Dolby digital sound to DOWNMIX PCM Dolby DRC Dolby Dynamic Range Control SHIFT SOUND FIELD VOLUME T While pressing SHIFT press SOUND FIELD DSG is displayed on the display window of the subwoofer 2 While pressing SHIFT press VOLUME to indicate DRC DOLBY DRC 3 While pressing SHIFT press SOUND FIE
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