Sony NHS-301 User's Manual
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1. Useful when switching from video entertainment to audio only 16 TV wide button Cycles through TV widescreen viewing modes 17 VCR Source Select button Automatically turns on the TV A V receiver and VCR and selects the correct inputs on the TV and A V receiver Changes the remote control mode to operate the VCR Advanced Operations Main Room Listening to CDs 1 System Off button Shuts off power to entire system regardless of which components happen to be on at the time Numeric Keypad Use these keys to enter CD track numbers w Mute button Press once to block the audio portion of the program temporarily as during a telephone conversation Press again to resume hearing the audio portion of the program Enter button Enters the numbers you ve pressed on the numeric keypad TV Video button Acts as the 10 button when accessing CD tracks by number Disc button Advances the 5 disc DVD changer to the next disc Volume buttons Adjusts the A V receiver volume Ch Track buttons Press to go to the next CD track Press to go to the beginning of the current C Dtrack or to the previous track if you re already at the beginning Press repeatedly to skip forward or back multiple tracks 9 Rewind button Activates CD reverse scan 10 Play button Activates CD Play 11 Fast Forward button Activates CD forward scan o NOW Ss 12 Pause button Temporarily halts CD playback Press again to resume playback 13 DVD2. and an optional compatible cable satellite or High Definition TV receiver Moves up and down through AM FM tuner preset channels Goes to the next or previous DVD chapter or CD track Jump button Returns to the previous TV satellite or cable channel Volume buttons Adjusts the A V receiver volume lt f Fai DV Disc button Advances a CD changer or DVD changer to the next disc TV Video button Cycles through television input modes or input modes on an optional cable receiver Guide Button Activates the channel guide on an optional cable satellite or High Definition TV receiver Exit button Exits the channel guide on an optional cable satellite or High Definition TV receiver Up Down Left Right OK cursor buttons Navigate component menus The central or OK button accepts the current menu selection Menu button Activates the selected components on screen menu Play button Activates Play on the Display button Activates the selected selected component components on screen display Fast Forward button Activates fast forward or forward scan on the selected component Rewind button Activates rewind or reverse scan on the selected component Pause button Temporarily halts playback on the Record button Activates Record on the VCR selected component Press again to resume playback TV power button Turns off the television Useful when switching from video e
3. SONY Operating Instructions NHS 301 Home Entertainment Solution Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony NHS 301 Home Entertainment Solution It s designed to open up a world of audio and video enjoyment throughout your home e You can throw a party and have the same music playing in three rooms e You can have remote control access to as many as five discs DVDs or CDs in any combination e You can control the system using a single wireless remote control in the Main Room and sleek unobtrusive wall mounted muting volume controls in the remote rooms The Main System The NHS 301 is a three room system that receives entertainment from a central rack of equipment in the Main Room The Main Room system incorporates the following components e Sony A V receiver e Sony 5 disc DVD CD changer with progressive scan e Sony VHS videocassette recorder e Sony television e Stereo amplifier for remote rooms e Surround sound speakers not supplied by Sony Optional Compatible Cable Satellite or High Definition TV Set top Boxes The main system may also include a cable satellite or High Definition TV receiver integrated by your installer This may be compatible with the remote control codes of the Sony NHS 301 wireless remote control Not all brands and models are compatible This guide includes instructions for operating a compatible cable satellite or High Definition TV receiver Audio Enjoyment i
4. Source Select button Automatically turns on the DVD changer and A V receiver Automatically selects the correct input on the A V receiver Changes the remote control mode to operate the DVD CD functions Listening to AM FM Stations 1 System Off button Shuts off power to entire system regardless of which components happen to be on at the time 2 Numeric Keypad Use these keys for choosing AM FM preset stations or for Direct Tuning of stations by radio frequency For Direct Tuning first press the Enter button 3 Mute button Press once to block the audio portion of the program temporarily as during a telephone conversation Press again to resume hearing the audio portion of the program 4 Enter button Selects the direct tuning mode which enables you to use the Numeric Keypad to tune a station by entering its radio frequency a For example to tune 103 7 FM press Enter 1 0 3 and 7 b To tune 92 3 FM press Enter 9 2 and 3 c To tune 880 AM press Enter 8 and 8 There is no need to press 0 d To tune 1010 AM press Enter 1 0 and 1 Jump button Cycles between AM and FM tuning Volume buttons Adjusts the A V receiver volume Ch Track buttons Moves up and down through AM FM tuner preset stations Up Down cursor buttons Scan up and down the radio band o No Tuner Source Select button Automatically turns on the A V receiver and selects the Tuner mode Changes the remote control mode to operate the tun
5. V receiver and TV Automatically selects the correct inputs on the A V receiver and TV Changes the remote control mode to operate the DVD functions Watching VHS Tapes 1 System Off button Shuts off power to the entire system regardless of which components happen to be on at the time 2 Numeric Keypad Use these keys to enter channel numbers on your VCR w Mute button Press once to block the audio portion of the program temporarily as during a telephone conversation Press again to resume hearing the audio portion of the program Enter button Enters the numbers you ve pressed on the numeric keypad Volume buttons Adjusts the A V receiver volume Ch Track buttons Changes the VCR channel up and down Up Down Left Right OK cursor buttons Navigate VCR menus The central or OK button accepts the current menu Selection NOW sf co Display button Activates the VCR on screen display of recording speed SP LP EP and recording time 9 Menu button Activates the VCR on screen menu 10 Rewind button From the Stop mode activates rewind From the Play mode activates reverse scan 11 Play button Activates Play on the VCR 12 Fast Forward button From the Stop mode activates fast forward From the Play mode activates forward scan 13 Record button Activates Record on the VCR 14 Pause button Temporarily halts VCR playback Press again to resume playback 15 TV off button Turns off the television
6. d Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony is a trademark of Sony All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Cable Satellite and HD set top boxes These are optional products that may accompany your Sony NHS 301 system These may require monthly subscriber fees not included These products may or may not be compatible with the remote control codes of the Sony NHS 301
7. e Mute button 3 To resume listening press the Mute button a second time Advanced Operations Main Room Each time you press a Source Select button on the wireless remote control the functions of the remote unit change to operate the specific source you ve selected The following section describes the action that each button performs in each operating mode Note Not all buttons are active in all modes Watching Television 1 System Off button Shuts off power to the entire system regardless of which components happen to be on at the time Numeric Keypad Use these keys to enter TV channels Mute button Press once to block the audio portion of the program temporarily as during a telephone conversation Press again to resume hearing the audio portion of the program Enter button Enters the numbers you ve pressed on the numeric keypad Jump button Returns to the previous TV channel 6 TV Video button Cycles through television input modes advancing to the next input each time you press the 1 1 m O button For example TV gt Video 1 gt Video 2 gt Video 3 gt Video 4 gt Video 5 gt TV Exit button Exits the TV menu Volume buttons Adjusts the A V receiver volume Ch Track buttons Changes the television channel up and down Up Down Left Right OK cursor buttons Navigate the TV menu The central or OK button accepts the current menu Selection Display button Ac
8. er functions Troubleshooting If after reading the following instructions you still have problems relating to the operation of this System please call our Customer Support Hotline 1 877 619 7669 or email sonynewhome info sel sony com No sound in Main Room e Make sure the muting is not engaged If playing a CD make sure that a disc is loaded Try pressing the Source Select button for the desired source again to reset the correct inputs and power up the correct components No sound in additional rooms Make sure the muting is not engaged Make sure the power button on all the amps at the bottom of the rack are pushed in and are lit No picture and no sound Try another TV station It may be a station issue If playing a DVD make sure that a disc is loaded Try pressing the Source Select button for the desired source again to reset the correct inputs and power up the correct components Wireless remote does not Replace the remote control batteries Operate Confirm a direct line of sight from the remote control to the system rack and or infrared repeater eye Aspect ratio of the TV picture is Cycle through the options on the TV Wide button of the wrong infrared remote control SONY Sony Electronics Inc 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 www sonyavdesigner com Version 4 0 J une 7 2004 2004 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibite
9. ersation Press again to resume hearing the audio portion of the program Enter button Enters the numbers you ve pressed on the numeric keypad Disc button Advances the 5 disc DVD changer to the next disc Guide Button Activates the DVD top menu Exit button Exits the DVD menu Volume buttons Adjusts the A V receiver volume Ch Track buttons Press to go to the next DVD chapter Press to go to the beginning of the current DVD chapter or to the previous chapter if you re already at the beginning Press repeatedly to skip forward or back multiple chapters pop o NODU ss 10 Up Down Left Right OK cursor buttons Navigate DVD menus The central or OK button accepts the current menu selection Advanced Operations Main Room Watching DVDs CONTINUED 11 Display button Activates the DVD on screen time display 12 Menu button Activates the DVD on screen menu 13 Rewind button Activates DVD reverse scan Press again for higher speed reverse scan 14 Play button Activates DVD Play 15 Fast Forward button Activates DVD forward scan Press again for higher speed forward scan 16 Pause button Temporarily halts DVD playback Press again to resume playback 17 TV off button Turns off the television Useful when switching from video entertainment to audio only 18 TV wide button Cycles through TV widescreen viewing modes 19 DVD Source Select button Automatically turns on the DVD changer A
10. n For cable set top boxes only Cycles through input modes advancing to the next input each time you press the button For example Cable Bypass gt Input A gt Input B gt Cable Bypass 7 Guide Button Activates the program guide Exit button Exits the program guide 9 Volume buttons Adjusts the A V receiver volume 10 Ch Track buttons Changes the channel up and down 11 Up Down Left Right OK cursor buttons Navigate set top box menus The central or OK button accepts the current menu selection 12 Display button Activates the channel display 13 Menu button Activates the set top box on screen menu 14 TV off button Turns off the television Useful when switching from video entertainment to audio only 15 TV wide button Cycles through TV widescreen viewing modes 16 Cable Satellite and High Definition Source Select buttons Automatically turn on the TV the A V receiver and the cable satellite or High Definition TV set top box Automatically selects the correct inputs on all three components Changes the remote control mode to operate the cable satellite or High Definition TV set top box Watching DVDs 1 System Off button Shuts off power to the entire system regardless of which components happen to be on at the time 2 Numeric Keypad Use these keys to enter DVD chapter numbers w Mute button Press once to block the audio portion of the program temporarily as during a telephone conv
11. n Remote Rooms The NHS 301 supplies entertainment to three rooms The Main Room provides a comprehensive choice of audio and video entertainment Remote Rooms 1 and 2 enable you to hear the entertainment source selected in the Main Room Set Up and Audio Video Adjustments These Operating Instructions cover such basic functions as selecting entertainment sources and enjoying them For information on additional component functions including setup advanced picture adjustments advanced sound adjustments loading tapes and discs and VCR timer recording please consult the Operating Instructions for the individual components that make up the NHS 301 Parts and Contols Main Room Wireless Remote Control Transmit LED Lights up to confirm that the remote control is transmitting instructions _ rhe Set up button For installer use only E_ System Off button Shuts off power to the entire system regardless of which components happen to be on at the time Numeric Keypad Use these keys to enter TV satellite or cable channels AM FM station frequencies or presets CD or DVD chapters Mute button Press once to block the audio portion of the program temporarily as during a telephone conversation Press again to resume hearing the audio portion of the program Enter button Enters the numbers you ve pressed on the numeric keypad Ch Track buttons Changes the channel up and down on the television VCR
12. n TV set top box boxes You can go directly to a channel with the Numeric Keypad and Enter button You can tune channels with the Ch Track buttons 4 You can also find channels with the Program Guide a Press the Guide button to activate the Program Guide b Use the Up Down Left Right Cursor buttons to find your channel c Press the center OK button to make your selection d To exit the Program Guide without making a selection press the Exit Button Adjust the A V receiver volume with the Volume buttons to watch TV while listening to an If you watch over the air television or if you watch cable TV without audio source a cable set top box you can listen to an AM FM or CD while you watch television Press TV Select TV channel to view Select the Audio source you want to hear For CD select DVD Press TV Power button to turn the television back on Watch a DVD 1 Press the Source Select button for DVD Press the Disc button to advance the DVD changer to the desired DVD Press the Play button to play the selected DVD Adjust the A V receiver volume with the Volume buttons To temporarily halt playback press the Pause button To resume playback press the Play button or press the Pause button a second time Basic Operations Main Room Remote Room In the Main Room if you want to Pick up the wireless remote control and Watch a VHS cassette Pres
13. ntertainment to audio only Macro A button Activates a pre set function when available Macro B button Activates a pre set function TV wide button Cycles through TV when available widescreen viewing modes Source Select buttons Automatically turns on the correct components and selects the correct inputs for enjoying each entertainment source Changes the remote control mode to operate the functions of the selected source If you suspect that the desired components have been switched off or set to the incorrect inputs simply press the Source Select button again to return all equipment to the proper settings Parts and Contols Remote Room Muting Volume Control Volume Control Turn clockwise to raise the volume Turn counterclockwise to lower the volume Mute button Press once to block the audio portion of the program temporarily as during a telephone conversation Press again to resume hearing the audio portion of the program Basic Operations M ain Room Watch television when no cable satellite 1 Press the TV Source Select button or High Definition TV box is in use Select the TV channel with the Numeric Keypad and Enter button or select the channel with the Ch Track buttons Adjust the A V receiver volume with the Volume buttons Watch an optional compatible cable Press the Source Select button for the Cable Satellite or High Satellite or High Definition TV set top Definitio
14. s the Source Select button for VCR Press the Play button to play the tape Adjust the A V receiver volume with the Volume buttons To temporarily halt playback press the Pause button To resume playback press the Play button or press the Pause button a second time listen to a Compact Disc Press the Source Select button for DVD Press the TV Off button to turn the television off Press the Disc button to advance the DVD changer to the desired CD Press the Play button to play the selected CD Adjust the A V receiver volume with the Volume buttons To temporarily halt playback press the Pause button To resume playback press the Play button or press the Pause button a second time listen to AM and FM stations Press the Tuner Source Select button TV will shut down if it was previously on To switch between AM and FM use the J ump button To cycle through the preset stations use the Ch Track buttons Adjust the A V receiver volume with the Volume buttons Press the Source Select button for the new source you want to enjoy Press the TV Off button if you re switching from audio video entertainment to audio only In a Remote Room if you want to Go to the muting volume control and listen to the source that s playing the 1 Adjust the volume with the in wall Volume control Main Room 2 To temporarily block the sound as during a telephone conversation press th
15. tivates TV channel display 12 13 14 15 Menu button Activates the TV on screen menu TV off button Turns off the television Useful when switching from video entertainment to audio only TV wide button Cycles through TV widescreen viewing modes TV Source Select button Automatically turns on the TV the cable satellite or High Definition TV receiver if required and the A V receiver Automatically selects the correct inputs on all components Changes the remote control mode to operate the television NOTE If you have a cable TV satellite TV or High Definition TV set top box your installer may have programmed one of the buttons for your favorites Please recommend a button you will always remember e g Disc Watching an Optional Compatible Cable Satellite or High Definition TV Set Top Box L System Off button Shuts off power to the entire system regardless of which components happen to be on at the time Numeric Keypad Use these keys to enter cable channels Mute button Press once to block the audio portion of the program temporarily as during a telephone conversation Press again to resume hearing the audio portion of the program Advanced Operations Main Room Watching an Optional Compatible Cable Satellite or High Definition TV Set Top Box CONTINUED 4 Enter button Enters the numbers you ve pressed on the numeric keypad 5 Jump button Returns to the previous cable channel 6 TV Video butto
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