Sony RHTG2000 User's Manual
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1. 16 kg 35 lb 5 oz 4 25 kg 55 lb 2 oz lt Notes on installation Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers between the TV and the stand To prevent the stand from distorting observe the following Install the stand on a solid and flat surface If you install the stand on a soft surface such as a mat first lay a board under the stand Do not install the stand in a place subject to direct sunlight or near a heater Do not install the stand in a hot or humid place or outdoors Moving the stand requires four people or more Move the stand only after removing the TV If you fail to do so the TV may fall from the stand resulting in serious injury Do not hold the grille as it may detach from the stand resulting in serious injury Be careful not to pinch your fingers when moving the stand 615 Notes on use Do not place any hot objects on the stand If you do so the stand may discolor or distort e To keep the stand clean occasionally wipe the stand gently with a dry soft cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with diluted detergent followed by a soft dry cloth Do not use any type of chemicals such as thinner or benzine as they may damage the finish of the stand When placing the top front cover on the floor after removing it from the stand cover the floor with a cloth etc beforehand to protect the floor from damage2. erre 27 GIOSSALY e caraca Si es aeee aaa 28 Index to Parts and Controls 29 gus Controlling the connected components Programming the remote for TV operation Sony TV only Input SYNC If you connect your TV by jacks other than VIDEO IN 1 or HD DVD IN 5 see the supplied Quick Setup Guide follow the steps below to program the remote The TV input will be selected automatically Input SYNC RM SETUP ca 0000 Input buttons 1 Press the input button for the component you want to change while holding down RM SETUP The indicator lights up Note Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed object 2 See the table below for the remote button corresponding to the TV input jack you have connected to and press the button TV input jack Remote Button VIDEO 1 1 VIDEO 2 2 VIDEO 3 3 VIDEO 4 4 VIDEO 5 5 VIDEO 6 6 VIDEO 7 7 VIDEO 8 8 COMPONENT 1 9 COMPONENT 2 AUDIO COMPONENT 3 SUBTITLE COMPONENT 4 ANGLE TV input jack name may differ depending on your TV model 3 Press ENTER The indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode To disable this function Press ENTER while holding down 0 in step 2 The TV input will not be selected automatically even if you press the input buttons gus Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non Sony components by changing
3. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the system using the supplied remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment Note Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place 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 light from the sun or lighting apparatus Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources Before operating the receiver check that the operating voltage is identical to your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the receiver The receiver is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the receiver itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the receiver for a long time be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord One
4. AMP MENU 1 4 3 ENTER Press AMP MENU Press Vv repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears then press ENTER or gt Press t repeatedly until DIMMER appears then press ENTER or gt Press 1 4 to select the brightness of the front panel display DIMMER OFF bright lighting DIMMER ON low lighting Turns off the lighting when the power is off Press ENTER or AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Selecting the sound field Sound field indicator SONY aD 0 CG This system can create 5 1 channel surround sound You can take advantage of this front surround sound simply by selecting one of system s preprogrammed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home SOUND FIELD Enjoying Front Surround Sound Using Sound Field Press SOUND FIELD The present sound field appears Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears The selected sound field indicator on the front panel lights up When you press SOUND FIELD and the selected field is AUTO AUTO and the selected sound field indicator FRONT SURROUND or 2CH STEREO light up Available sound fields Sound field Display AUTO AUTO MODE FRONT SURROUND FRONT SURR 2CH STEREO 2CH STEREO NEWS NEWS Using S Force PRO Front Surround technology About S Force PRO Front Surround Sony s long term involvement in surround technolo
5. Press AMP MENU Press 4 4 repeatedly until LEVEL appears then press ENTER or gt Press 4 4 repeatedly to select CEN LEVEL or SW LEVEL then press ENTER or gt While monitoring the sound press 4 4 repeatedly to select the setting you want e CEN LEVEL center speaker level e SW LEVEL subwoofer level Default setting 0 dB You can adjust from 6 dB to 6 dB in 1 dB steps Press ENTER or AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Enjoying the sound at low volume AUDIO DRC Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night AMP MENU 1 4 22 ENTER Press AMP MENU Press 4 4 repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears then press ENTER or gt Press 4 1 repeatedly until AUDIO DRC appears then press ENTER or gt Bo GQ Na Press 4 1 to select the setting DRC OFF no compression of dynamic range DRC STD reproduces the sound track with the kind of dynamic range that the recording engineer intended DRC MAX compresses dynamic range fully 5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Note AUDIO DRC only applies to Dolby Digital sources Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound DUAL MONO You can enjoy multiplex broadcast sound when the system receives an AC 3 multiplex broadcast signal To receive AC 3 signal you need to connect a digital satellite tuner to the system with an optical cable or coaxial c
6. 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 2us CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ENERGY STAR isa U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for ener
7. operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance This indicates a need for service If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Servicing Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by Sony to determine that the appliance is a in safe operating condition ouR ok SAFETY CHECK WARNING Do not lean on or hang from the TV when the TV is placed on the stand The TV may fall from the stand causing an accident resulting in serious injury o
8. scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Tus Table of Contents WARNING ite te Ena A caga bon avin ae 5 CAUTION fects ac neaincianehet anise AER 6 PLOCAULLONS v5 23 serere rots nenet eRT EEE E 7 Controlling the connected components Programming the remote for TV operation Sony TV on enaa E E coven 9 Input SYNC Programming the remote 00 0 eee eeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 Controlling the connected components 12 Settings and Adjustments Using the AMP menu 14 Setting up the speakers 14 Enjoying the sound at low volume 15 AUDIO DRC Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound 15 DUAL MONO Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and SOUNG inch eet aa E aa A e ous 16 A V SYNC Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display oiin E E 16 DIMMER Selecting the sound field wo eeeeeeeeeeeeee 17 Other operations Listening to the radio ce eeeeeececcteceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Using the Sleep Timer Using optional speakers in 5 1CH mode Positioning optional speakers eseseseseeseeteees 21 Connecting the speakers eseeeeseeeeeeeeee 21 Setting up the surround speakers 22 Selecting the sound field 23 Additional Information Froubleshootingsecissssiccedivenstvecees epi d 25 Specifications
9. 100 W 4 ohms Center 100 W 4 ohms Surround 100 W 100 W 4 ohms Subwoofer 200 W 2 ohms Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog TV SAT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Inputs Digital TV SAT DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Coaxial Tuner section System FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Intermediate frequency Video section Inputs Outputs Sensitivity 610 mV Impedance 25 kilohms Impedance 75 ohms PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer system 87 5 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step FM wire antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz 530 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz AM loop antenna 450 kHz Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms COMPONENT Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Ps Cs Pr Cr 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms Accepts 480i 480p 720p 1080i continued 274s Speakers Front Speaker system Bass reflex magnetically shielded Speaker uni 65 mm 2 s inches cone ype Center Speaker system Speaker uni Bass reflex magnetically shielded 65 mm 2 s inches cone ype Surround Speaker system Bass reflex magnetically shielded Speaker uni 65 mm 2 Sig inches cone type x 2 Subwoofer Speaker system Bass reflex magnetically shielded Speaker uni 160 mm 6 7 s inches cone type x 2 General 120 V AC 60 Hz
10. 12 SET CO Gm Em GD MUTING AV MENU RETURN EXIT TV TVVOL TVCH VIDEO ANT G6 OO OO O O NI IO jo A Oo N 8 9 10 11 VC on standby Input buttons AMP MENU 14 15 16 22 TUNER MENU 19 PRESET 19 MUTING VOLUME 19 The VOLUME button has a tactile dot DISPLAY 19 4 4 9 ENTER 14 15 16 19 22 TUNING 19 SOUND FIELD 17 23 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
11. On 120 W Standby 0 3 W at the Power Saving Mode 1 570 x 500 x 570 mm 61 7 8 x 19 3 4 x 22 2 inches w h d incl projecting parts 79 kg 174 Ib 3 oz AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 Input Box 4 System cable 4 Optical cable 1 Video cord blue green red 1 Video cord yellow 1 Remote commander remote 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 Operating Instructions 1 Quick Setup Guide card 1 Optional passive speaker Rated impedance 4 16 ohms SS MB150H is recommended as optional passive speakers Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions approx Mass approx Supplied accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 28us Glossary Dolby Digital This movie theater sound format is more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic In this format the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided This format is also called 5 1 with the subwoofer channel designed as the 0 1 channel since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed All six channels in this format are recorded separately for superior channel separation Furthermore since all the signals are processed digitally less signal degradation occurs Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources This is done using an advanced hi
12. The AM tuning interval can be set to either 10 kHz or 9 kHz To change the AM tuning interval first tune in any AM station then turn off the system by pressing MC on the system While holding down INPUT SELECTOR press MC on the system to turn on the power If you change the interval AM preset stations will be erased To reset the interval repeat the same procedure 204s Using the Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time so you can fall asleep listening to music You can preset the time in 10 minutes decrements SLEEP o Press SLEEP Each time you press this button the minutes display the remaining time changes as follows SLEEP 90M SLEEP 80M SLEEP 70M SLEEP OFF SLEEP 10M SLEEP 60M To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once To change the remaining time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time To cancel the Sleep Timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears e This function is only for this system not for the connected TV or other components nnecting th ker Using optional speakers in 5 1CH mode Connect gt ensexers Positioning optional speakers You can connect your optional speakers to this system as surround speakers The optional speakers should be placed up to 5 0 m 16 ft from the listening position Place the optional speakers as illustrated below TV Theatre Stand Es 5 0m Y 16 ft Surrou
13. blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the receiver heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this receiver at a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning yourself do not touch the cabinet On placement e Place the unit in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the unit Do not place the unit near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that have been specially treated with wax oil polish etc as staining or discoloration of the surface may result On operation Before connecting other components be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver The sound fields memorized for each input and the preset stations are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the AC power cord On cleaning 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
14. channel sound regardless of the audio signal type being input Outputting sound sources from TV E NEWS This mode clearly reproduces human voice in TV programs such as news programs or dramas 24us Outputting 2 channel sources from the front center and surround speakers E MULTI ST This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the front center and surround speakers simultaneously The sound that is output from the surround speakers is same as the sound that is output from the front speakers The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each input In TUNER function mode the same sound field is memorized for both FM and AM Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the system use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer General The power is not turned on Check that the AC power cord is connected securely If PROTECT and UNPLUG appears alternately Immediately unplug the AC power cord and check the following items Check that the speaker cords of the optional speakers are not short circuited e Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the system After checking the above items and fixing any problems connect the AC power cord again and turn on the system If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after
15. checking all the above items consult your nearest Sony dealer Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this system check that audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Check that the DVD player selects the correct settings Check the sound from DVD menu The surround effect cannot be obtained Press SOUND FIELD make sure the sound field function is on Depending on the digital signal the sound field may not function There is no sound from one of the front speakers Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the component and this system The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the components are connected correctly and securely Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is no sound from the center speaker e Press SOUND FIELD and check the selected sound field Depending on the source the sound effect from the center speaker may be less noticeable Adjust the level of the speaker No sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround speakers in FRONT mode e Press SOUND FIELD and check the selected sound field Che
16. input after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input you want If programming is unsuccessful check the following e Ifthe indicator does not light up in step 1 the batteries are weak Replace both batteries e If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code an error has occurred Start again from step 1 The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed In step 2 if several input buttons are pressed only the last pressed button is valid In step 2 if you press TV I O only TV VOL TV CH TV VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed e In step 3 if an input button is pressed the new input is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3 For the numeric codes only the first three numbers entered are valid To clear the memory of the remote To clear all programmes do the following to reset the remote to factory settings Press VOLUME I and AV I at the same time The indicator flashes 3 times then goes off The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component I
17. ANASONIC 406 408 PHILIPS 407 PIONEER 409 TOSHIBA 404 DENON 405 1145 To control a TV mer coas Controlling the connected SONY 301 components DAEWOO 504 505 506 515 544 FISHER 508 You can control connected components with the remote of GOLDSTAR LG 503 511 512 515 534 544 this system HITACHI 513 514 515 544 JVC 516 MAGNAVOX 503 518 544 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 544 1 NEC 503 520 544 PANASONIC 509 524 PHILIPS 515 518 PIONEER 509 525 526 RCA PROSCAN 510 527 529 544 SAMSUNG 503 515 531 532 533 534 544 SANYO 508 545 547 2 SHARP 535 e THOMSON 530 537 547 3 TOSHIBA 535 541 4 ZENITH 542 543 To control a satellite tuner or cable box 5 Maker Codes S oO SONY 801 802 803 804 821 822 l 823 824 825 JERROLD G I 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 7 PANASONIC 818 RCA 805 819 S ATLANTA 815 816 817 To control a tuner Maker Code s 9 SONY 001 004 005 10 To control a hard disc recorder Maker Code s SONY 307 308 309 To control a blu ray disc recorder Maker Code s SONY 310 311 312 The gt TV VOL and TV CH buttons have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system and other audio video components 12us Common operations Remote Button Functi
18. For more information refer to the pages indicated in parentheses Front panel md N co Front panel display 30 Sound field indicator 17 VOLUME 26 A or D INPUT SELECTOR 20 26 remote sensor 26 VC on standby 20 26 continued 29 US Front panel display About the indications in the front panel display 1 Current surround format 4 Lights up when a radio station is tuned 19 2 Lights up in SLEEP mode 20 5 Lights up when a stereo broadcast is tuned 19 3 Lights up when A V SYNC is functioning 16 6 Lights up when listening to the radio in monaural effect 19 304s COAXIAL FM 750 jack SPEAKERS jacks 21 5 1CH FRONT mode switch 21 AUDIO VIDEO INPUT jacks AM terminal Rear panel ee ANTENNA COAXIAL on A O N continued 31 US Remote control Here describes the buttons for amplifier operation only See page 12 for the buttons for operation of the connected components 32Us vO AVI CHIDISC SKIP 1 2 3 FM MODE AUDIO 6 TUNER MENU 4 5 COC Co SUBTITLE Zz 8 9 ANGLE COCO CC 010 gt 10 11
19. G or to stop the automatic tuning EI e If an FM program is noisy press FM MODE so that MONO appears There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve Press the button again to restore the stereo effect To improve reception reorient the supplied antennas continued 19Us Naming preset stations You can enter a name for preset station The name for example X YZ appears when the station is selected Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until FM or AM appears The last station you received is tuned in N Press PRESET or repeatedly to select the preset station you want to create an index name for Press TUNER MENU Press 1 4 gt repeatedly until Name In appears Press ENTER oc AU Create a name by using the cursor buttons Press N to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position Letters numbers and other symbols can be input for a radio station name If you make a mistake Press 9 repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then press N to select the desired character To erase the character press repeatedly until the character to be erased flashes then press CLEAR 7 press ENTER The station name is stored Tip You can check the frequency by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly To change the AM tuning interval
20. R program 13 t 4 gt ENTER Selects a menu item and enters the selection 13 4 v ENTER Selects a menu item and enters the selection incorrect numeric buttons or returns to continuous playback 18 DISC SKIP Skips discs multi disc changer only To control the TV Remote Button Function 1 TV Turns the TV on or off 2 AUDIO Changes the sound to Multiplex Bilingual or Multi channel TV Sound 8 DISPLAY Selects information displayed on the TV screen 11 TV VIDEO Selects input signal TV input or video input 11 TV CH Selects preset TV channels 11 TV VOL Adjusts the volume of the TV 11 WIDE Selects the wide picture mode 17 Numeric buttons Selects channel numbers 18 CH Selects preset channels Remote Button 14 TOP MENU Displays DVD title 15 lt lt gt Fast forwards or rewinds 15 a gt Searches chapters in a forward 18 CH Selects preset channels or backward direction 16 CLEAR Clears a mistake when you press To control the audio components Function 5 e lt gt PI Skips tracks 6 Play mode buttons C playback Ill pause E stop 15 lt a gt Searches tracks in a forward or backward direction 17 Numeric buttons Selec
21. S O NY 2 651 468 11 2 Theatre Stand System Operating Instructions This system has the following instructions Quick Setup Guide Describe the basic connections settings and operations Operating Instructions this book Describe more details on settings and operations s FoRCe S masTer FRONT SURROUND Digital Amplifier RHT G2000 2005 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture For customers in the U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 AN 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 AN 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 numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No RHT G2000 Serial No WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
22. able and set the digital output mode of the digital satellite tuner to AC 3 AMP MENU 4 4 3 ENTER Press AMP MENU Press Vv repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears then press ENTER or gt Press 4 4 repeatedly until DUAL MONO appears then press ENTER or gt Bo GQ N Press v to select the sound you want e MAIN plays back only the main channel SUB plays back only the sub channel e MAIN SUB mixed playback of the main and sub channels MAIN SUB main sound is output from the left speaker and sub sound is output from the right speaker 5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off 1505 Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound A V SYNC If picture and sound are not synchronized you can adjust the delay between picture and sound AMP MENU t 9 ENTER Press AMP MENU Press 4 41 repeatedly until CUSTOMIZE appears then press ENTER or gt Press N repeatedly until A V SYNC appears then press ENTER or gt Bo GQ Na Press N to select the setting e SYNC OFF does not adjust e SYNC ON adjusts the difference between picture and sound 5 Press ENTER or AMP MENU The AMP menu turns off Note Depending on the input stream this function may not be effective 164s Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display DIMMER The brightness of the front panel display can be set to one of 2 levels Bo GO Na
23. ck that the 5 1CH FRONT mode switch is switched over FRONT mode Tum off the system power and turn it on after sliding the 5 1CH FRONT mode switch Depending on the source the sound effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable No sound is heard from the surround speakers when connected in 5 1CH mode Check the settings of the surround speakers e Press SOUND FIELD and check the selected sound field e Check that the 5 1CH FRONT mode switch is switched over 5 1CH mode Tum off the system power and turn it on after sliding the 5 1CH FRONT mode switch Depending on the source the sound effect of the surround speakers may be less noticeable Connected components There is no sound or only a very low level sound no matter which component is selected Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Check that both this system and the selected component are turned on Check that the volume is not set to the minimum level Press MUTING to cancel the muting function There is no sound from the selected component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the component and this system Check that the component is selected correctly If you resume play a disc when volume is maximum there may be no sound In this case turn down the vol
24. e original sound E AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS 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 e g reverberation However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5 1channel E Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from 2 channel sources This mode performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to front center and surround speakers Meanwhile the surround channel becomes monaural E Dolby Pro Logic Il MOVIE MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources This is done using an advanced high purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations Note When the input signal is multi channel source Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic I MOVIE MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly When the bilingual broadcast sound is input Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic I MOVIE MUSIC are not effective Using only the front speaker and subwoofer E 2CH STEREO This mode outputs 2
25. efer to the operating instructions a Grounding or Polarization This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the appliance with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If Sy you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in For the appliance with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a c5 grounding type power outlet This is a me D safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug continued gus Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock When not in use Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the plug out by the cord Po
26. eiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe ANTENNA COAXIAL FM 750 2645 OTHER The remote does not function e Point the remote at the remote sensor E on the system Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the system Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct input on the remote If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures reset the system as follows Use buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press 1 to turn on the power 2 Press INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME I at the same time COLD RESET appears and the system is reset AMP menu sound field and the preset radio stations etc return to the default settings Specifications meor E C 1 Dimensions 1 570 61 7 9 mm inch 500 19 34 500 19 3 4 Weight kg 0z 79 174 Ib 3 oz AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 4 ohm loads both channels driven from 200 20 000 Hz rated 40 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output Amplifier section Surround mode reference power output Front 100 W
27. f you fail to program your remote using one of the codes try using other codes Note The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes All of the input buttons on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To control a CD player To control a VCR Maker Code s Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 SONY 701 702 703 704 705 706 DENON 104 123 AKAI 707 708 709 759 IVC 105 106 107 EMERSON 711 712 713 714 715 716 750 KENWOOD 108 109 110 FISHER 717 718 719 720 MARANTZ 116 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721 722 730 ONKYO 112 113 114 GOLDSTAR LG 723 153 PIONEER 117 HITACHI 722 725 729 741 YAMAHA 120 121 122 IVC 726 727 728 736 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 To control a DAT deck MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 Maker Code s PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 740 SONY 203 PHILIPS 729 730 731 PIONEER 219 PIONEER 729 RCA PROSCAN 722 729 730 731 741 747 To control an MD deck SAMSUNG 742 743 744 745 Maker Code s SANYO 717 720 746 SONY 301 SHARP 748 749 TOSHIBA 747 155 756 To control a tape deck ZENITH 754 Maker Code s SONY 201 202 DENON 204 205 NAKAMICHI 210 PIONEER 213 214 YAMAHA 217 218 To control a DVD player Maker Code s SONY 401 402 403 P
28. from 0 0 to 7 0 meters 0 to 23 ft The value you can set for SURR DIST differs depending on the value you have set for FRONT DIST 22Us LEVEL menu parameters You can adjust the level of the speakers Use the test tone for easy adjustment see To set the speaker level by using the test tone on page 23 E TEST TONE T TONE OFF T TONE ON Emits no test tone Emits test tone from the speakers in turn E FL LEVEL front left speaker level Default setting 0 dB You can set in 1 dB increments from 6 dB to 0 dB E CEN LEVEL center speaker level Default setting 0 dB You can set in dB increments from 6 dB to 6 dB E FR LEVEL front right speaker level Default setting 0 dB You can set in 1 dB increments from 6 dB to 0 dB E SR LEVEL surround right speaker level Default setting 0 dB You can set in 1 dB increments from 6 dB to 6 dB E SL LEVEL surround left speaker level Default setting O dB You can set in 1 dB increments from 6 dB to 6 dB E SW LEVEL subwoofer level Default setting O dB You can set in 1 dB increments from 6 dB to 6 dB To set the speaker level by using the test tone Press AMP MENU Press 4 1 repeatedly until LEVEL appears then press ENTER or gt Press 4 4 to select TEST TONE and press ENTER or gt Press 4 4 to select T TONE ON The speakers emit the test tone in turn a fF Nea Press to return and then
29. gh purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations DTS Digital audio compression technology developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc This technology conforms to 5 1 channel surround This format comprises of stereo rear channel and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format DTS provides the same 5 1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio The good channel separation is realized due to the all channel data being recorded discretely and processed in digitally S Force PRO Front Surround Sony s long term involvement in surround technology and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result has led to the development of all new processing method and advanced DSP to handle this task effectively which we call S Force PRO Front Surround Compared with previous front surround technologies S Force PRO Front Surround reproduces a more convincing sense of distance and space resulting in a true surround sound experience without the need for rear speakers S Master S Master is an all digital amplifier technology developed by Sony which effectively minimizes the occurrence of sound fragmentation and jitter delivering superb dialog clarity and faithful reproduction of the original sound The compact amplifier section supports a higher power efficiency and improved thermal performance Index to Parts and Controls
30. gy and the vast amounts of acoustic data accumulated as a result has led to the development of all new processing method and advanced DSP to handle this task effectively which we call S Force PRO Front Surround Compared with previous front surround technologies S Force PRO Front Surround reproduces a more convincing sense of distance and space resulting in a true surround sound experience without the need for rear speakers Automatic outputting of the original sound E AUTO This mode selects the sound field automatically according to the type of audio signal being input Enjoying the Front Surround Sound System E FRONT SURROUND You can enjoy surround sound in FRONT SURROUND area as illustrated below TV Theatre Stand 3m 10 ft FRONT SURROUND area Outputting 2 channel sources E 2CH STEREO This mode outputs 2 channel sound regardless of the audio signal type being input continued 17Us Outputting sound sources from TV E NEWS This mode clearly reproduces human voice in TV programs such as news programs or dramas The system memorizes the last sound field selected for each input In TUNER function mode the same sound field is memorized for both FM and AM 184s Other operations Listening to the radio do MEMEAND FM MODE j e TUNER MENU CLEAR Thea TUNING PRESET t gt ENTER 6 VOLUME JS DISPLAY Presetting rad
31. gy efficiency ENERGY STAR 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 DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Thank you for purchasing this product This stand is designed for use with KDF E42A 10 KDF E50A 10 KDS R50XBR1 KDS R60XBRI and can accommodate a VCR DVD player etc Please read the following instructions thoroughly and follow them carefully when installing the TV Retain this manual for future reference IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating instructions and adhere to them INSTALLATION Water and Moisture Do not use powerline operated appliances near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Heat Do not place the appliance near or f over a radiator or heat register or S 5 ae where it is exposed to direct sunlight Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure
32. io stations You can preset 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations Before tuning make sure to turn down the volume to minimum 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears 2 Press and hold TUNING or until the auto scanning starts Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station TUNED and ST for stereo program appear TUNED ST 3 Press TUNER MENU repeatedly until Memory appears 4 press ENTER A preset number appears TUNED S 5 Press t to select the preset number you want TUNED L 6 Press ENTER The station is stored TUNED ST 7 Repeat 1 to 6 to store other stations To change the preset number Restart from Step 1 Listening to the radio Preset radio stations in the system s memory first see Presetting radio stations page 19 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly until FM or AM appears The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET or repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button the system tunes in one preset station 3 Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME To turn off the radio Press CD To listen to non preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in Step 2 For manual tuning press TUNING or repeatedly For automatic tuning press and hold TUNING or Press TUNIN
33. nd speakers Connecting the speakers Switching from FRONT mode to 5 1CH mode 1 Slide the 5 1CH FRONT mode switch on the rear panel MODE Es 5 1CH t FRONT 2 Turn off the power and turn on again 5 1CH MODE appears To switch from 5 1CH mode to FRONT mode 1 Slide the 5 1CH FRONT mode switch on the rear panel 2 Turn off the power and turn on again FRONT MODE appears 214s Setting up the surround speakers To obtain the best possible surround sound set for the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position Default settings are underlined AMP MENU t 9 ENTER Press AMP MENU Press 1 4 repeatedly until SP SETUP or LEVEL appears then press ENTER or gt Select an item using N then press ENTER or gt mo Na Select a setting using 1 4 then press ENTER The setting is selected and setup is complete SP SETUP menu parameters E SURR SP surround speakers SURR YES SURR NO Select this if surround speakers are connected Select this if no surround speakers are connected E FRONT DIST front speaker distance Default setting 3 0 meters 10 ft You can set in 0 2 meter 1 ft increments from 1 0 to 7 0 meters 4 to 23 ft E SURR DIST surround speaker distance Default setting 3 0 meters 10 ft You can set in 0 2 meter 1 ft increments
34. on To control the SAT Remote Button Function AV WV and VO at the same time Sony audio video components 7 AV MENU Displays menu 1 Av Turns the audio and video 10 JUMP Toggles between the previous components on or off and the current channels 1 SYSTEM STANDBY Press Turns off this system and other 12 EXIT Exits the menu 13 4 v ENTER Selects a menu item and enters the selection To control the DVD recorder DVD player Remote Button Function 2 AUDIO Changes the sound to Multiplex or Bilingual Sound 3 SUBTITLE Changes the subtitles 4 ANGLE Selects viewing angle or changes the angles 5 kea gt PI Skips chapters 6 Play mode buttons C playback HE pause lll stop 8 DISPLAY Selects information displayed on the TV screen 12 RETURNS e EXIT Returns to the previous menu 14 GUIDE Displays guide menu 17 Numeric buttons Selects channel numbers 18 CH Selects preset channels To control the VCR Remote Button Function 2 AUDIO Changes the sound to Multiplex or Bilingual Sound 6 Play mode buttons C playback Ill pause E stop 8 DISPLAY Selects information displayed on the TV screen 9 ANT Selects output signal from the antenna terminal TV signal or VC
35. press 4 4 to select a speaker FL LEVEL front left speaker level CEN LEVEL center speaker level FR LEVEL front right speaker level SR LEVEL surround right speaker level SL LEVEL surround left speaker level SW LEVEL subwoofer level Press ENTER or gt The selected speaker emits the test tone From your listening position adjust the speaker level by pressing V on 0 Repeat steps 5 to 7 to adjust the other speaker levels 9 When you finish adjusting levels press to return 1 0 Press 4 4 to select TEST TONE and press ENTER or gt 1 1 Press 4 4 to select T TONE OFF and press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP menu Selecting the sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system s preprogrammed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD The present sound field appears Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears The selected sound field indicator on the front panel lights up All sound fields in 5 1CH mode Sound field Display AUTO FORMAT DIRECT AUTO A F D AUTO Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC 2CH STEREO 2CH STEREO NEWS NEWS MULTIST MULTIST continued 23 us Automatic outputting of th
36. r death Do not move the stand with the TV or other equipment installed on it Be sure to remove the TV and other equipment when moving the stand If you fail to do so the stand may lose balance and topple over resulting in serious injury Do not allow the AC power cord or the connecting cable to be pinched between the TV and the stand The AC power cord or the connecting cable may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock e When moving the stand be careful not to trap the AC power cord or the connecting cable under the stand Do not climb on the stand The top front cover may become loose and may fall from the stand causing an accident resulting in serious injury Bus CAUTION Do not step on the stand If you do so you may fall from the stand resulting in injury This stand is only for the specified TV Do not place unspecified objects such as a flower vase or pottery on the stand Do not make alterations to the stand Secure the TV to the stand If you fail to do so the TV may fall or the stand may topple over This may cause injury Following the instructions in this manual place the TV legs into the stopper and use the support belt to prevent the TV from toppling over Note on load capacity Do not place any equipment exceeding the specified maximum weight on the stand as indicated in the illustration below Otherwise it may fall or break 65 kg 143 lb 5 oz
37. re it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code Antenna Lead in Wire Ground Clam p Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 vice Electric Ser Grounding Conductors Equipment NEC Section 810 21 Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SERVICE Damage Requiring Service Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is ara damaged or frayed E dna a If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water The appliance does not appear to
38. reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the appliance on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the appliance in a confined space such as a E bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Accessories Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing serious injury 5 to a child or an adult and serious l damage to the appliance Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by Sony An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn AS 83125A Wall or Ceiling Mounting If your appliance can be mounted to a wall or ceiling mount it only as recommended by Sony USE Power Source This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those appliances designed to operate from battery power or other Gio sources r
39. the code Once the control signals have been memorized you can use those components as part of your system Furthermore you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals fo RM SETUP kaan o AV 1 0000 Input buttons 00 a ses Numeric buttons O D D 1 Press AV 1 while holding down RM SETUP The indicator lights up Note Press the RM SETUP button using a pointed object 2 Press the input button for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a DVD player press DVD 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control See the tables on pages 11 12 for information on the numeric code s corresponding to the component and the maker of the component the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker s code respectively 4 press ENTER Once the numeric code has been verified the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components To cancel programming Press RM SETUP during any step The remote automatically exits the programming mode 104s To activate the
40. ts track numbers 0 10 selects track 10 Oo DISC SKIP Skips discs multi disc changer only The above explanations are intended to serve as an example only Depending on the component the above operations may not be possible or may operate differently than described Before you press 4 gt to operate this system press AMP MENU first to operate other components press input buttons and AV MENU or TOP MENU GUIDE first 135 Este Rasen You can adjust the level of the center speaker and the subwoofer This setting is applied to all sound fields Using the AMP menu In FRONT mode you can set the following items with AMP MENU on the remote The default settings are underlined AMP MENU LEVEL CEN LEVEL 6 dB 6 dB 0 dB center speaker level SW LEVEL 6 dB 6 dB 0 dB subwoofer level CUSTOMIZE AUDIO DRC DRC OFF DRC STD DRC MAX DUAL MONO MAIN SUB MAIN SUB L MAIN SUB A V SYNC __ SYNC OFF SYNC ON m DIMMER OFF DIMMER ON DIMMER 1 Press AMP MENU to turn on the AMP menu 2 Press 4 4 gt repeatedly to select the item and the setting 3 Press AMP MENU to turn off the AMP menu The following pages show details for each setting 1415 0 Ff ON AMP MENU t 4 gt ENTER Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc
41. ume turn off the system and turn on again continued 25 US Sound is interrupted or there is noise Check that you are not inputting PCM 96 kHz audio signals this system cannot output PCM 96 kHz audio signals There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen You have set progressive format on your DVD player but your TV cannot accept the signal in progressive format In this case return the setting to interlace format on your DVD player For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format 525p 625p signals the image may be affected when you set progressive format on your DVD player In this case return the setting to interlace format on your DVD player For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player Check that the TV is selected correctly Set the TV to the appropriate input mode TUNER Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the angles of the antennas Connect an external antenna if necessary Use manual tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations FM reception is poor e Use a 75 ohm coaxial cable not supplied to connect the receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below If you connect the rec
42. wer Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony as they may cause hazards Lightning For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges Cleaning Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the appliance Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may a touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance WIA AAAS 0 4 o 5300 O qus ANTENNAS Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or whe
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