Sony Model HTR-6100 User's Manual
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1. 19 Using the Radio Data System RDS 20 About the indications in the display 22 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub eet eos 23 2CH STEREO Enjoying higher fidelity sound Selecting a sound field Advanced Adjustments and Settings Customizing sound fields 26 Adjusting the tone 27 Advanced settings sss 28 Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer 29 Operations Using the Remote RM U700 Before you use your remote 30 Remote button description 30 Changing the factory setting of an input button weet eee 33 Additional Information Prieca tions 34 Troubleshooting 39 37 List of button locations and reference PA ES 39 Index cet back cover 968 Getting Started 468 1 Check how to hookup your components Steps 1a through 16 beginning on page 6 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver Before you begin refer to Connectable components below for the pages which describe how to connect each component After hooking up all your components proceed to 2 Connecting the antennas page 9 Connectable components Component to be connected Page DVD recorder With digit2. 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 recorder etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component continued 3568 The 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 receiver to an outdoor antenna ground it against lightning To prevent a gas explosion do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe Outdoor FM antenna Receiver Ground wire not supplied pplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in Check that the antennas are connected securely Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary The signal strength of the stations is too weak when tuning in with automatic tuning Use direct tuning Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning No stations have been preset or the preset stations have been cleared when tuning by scanning preset stations Preset the stations page 19 RDS does not work Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station Select a stronger FM station The RDS information that you want does not appear Contactthe radio station and find out whether
3. it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer Press A F D A F D AUTO appears in the display The receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input and performs the proper decoding if necessary continued punos punoaangs Bui Aofu3 i 2368 2468 Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel 2 channel decoding mode This mode lets you specify the type of decoding for 2 channel audio sources This receiver can reproduce 2 channel sound in 5 channels through Dolby Pro Logic II or 4 channels through Dolby Pro Logic Press 00 PL PLII repeatedly to select the 2 channel decoding mode The selected type of decoding appears in the display DOLBY PL PRO LOGIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic decoding The source recorded in 2 channel is decoded into 4 1 channels E PLII MOV PRO LOGIC II MOVIE Performs Dolby Pro Logic Movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround In addition this mode can reproduce sound in 5 1 channel when watching videos of overdubbed or old movies E PLII MUS PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Performs Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode decoding This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such as CDs Tip You can also use OO on the receiver to select DOLBY PL MOV or MUS Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals Selecting a sound
4. PRO LOGIC II 00 PRO LOGIC lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals OO PRO LOGIC lights up when the Pro Logic II Movie Music decoder is activated Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers and sub woofer 2CH STEREO In this mode the receiver outputs the sound from the front left right speakers and sub woofer only When multi channel surround formats are input the signals are downmixed to 2 channel with bass frequencies being output from the sub woofer When standard 2 channel stereo sources are input the receiver s bass redirection circuitry will be activated The front channel bass frequencies will be output from the sub woofer Press SOUND FIELD or SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select 2 ST The receiver switches to the 2CH STEREO mode Enjoying higher fidelity sound Decoding the input audio signal automatically AUTO FORMAT DIRECT In this mode the receiver automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS standard 2 channel stereo etc and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any surround effects However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc
5. DVD recorder or satellite tuner For details on the required cords EN GB see page 5 1 Connect the audio jacks Satellite tuner VIDEO SUB IN WOOFER DVD recorder Connect to either the COAX IN or OPT IN jack We recommend making connections to the COAX IN jack Tip All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies 2 Connect the video jacks DVD recorder TV monitor peueis 1 9 788 858 1b Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up video components If you connect your TV to the MONITOR OUT jack you can watch the video from the selected input page 17 For details on the required cords EN GB see page 5 TV monitor 4 lt g s SUB WOOFER VCR 2 Connecting the antennas Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna FM wire antenna supplied AM loop antenna supplied MONITOR OUT DIGITAL OPTIN OPTIN COAXIN TV SAT DVD N AUDIO R Notes To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible peueis Bunje5 958 3 Connecting spe
6. be dimmed in the display This means that the selected parameter is either unavailable or fixed and unchangeable Adjusting the LEVEL menu You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker These settings are applied to all sound fields except for the effect level parameter The effect level parameter settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see LEVEL menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other parameters LEVEL menu parameters The initial setting is underlined iU 8 BAL L R XX Front speaker balance Initial setting BALANCE 0 Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers You can adjust in the range of BAL L 1 to 8 BALANCE 0 BAL 1 to 8 in 17 steps CTR XXX dB Center speaker level SUR L XXX dB Surround speaker left level SUR R XXX dB Surround speaker right level S W XXX dB Sub woofer level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 10 dB to 10 dB in 1 dB steps rance COMP XXX Dynamic range compressor Lets y
7. be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord 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 Place the receiver in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the receiver Do not place the receiver 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 receiver or speakers 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 If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen The speakers and the sub woofer are magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set However color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets If color irregularity is observed Turn off the TV set once then turn it on again af
8. field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home Selecting a sound field for movies Press SOUND FIELD or SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display Sound field Display CINEMA STUDIO EX A C ST EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX B C ST EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX C C ST EX C About DCS Digital Cinema Sound Sound fields with marks use DCS technology DCS is the concept name of the surround technology for home theater developed by Sony DCS uses the DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to reproduce the sound characteristics of an actual cinema cutting studio in Hollywood When played at home DCS will create a powerful theater effect that mimics the artistic combination of sound and action as envisioned by the movie director C ST EX A CINEMA STUDIO EX A Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Cary Grant Theater cinema production studio This is a standard mode great for watching most any type of movies C ST EX B CINEMA STUDIO EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots
9. p 75 ohms 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 170 W Power consumption during standby mode 0 3 W Dimensions w h d Approx Mass Approx Speaker section Front speakers 430 x 352 x 66 mm including projecting parts and controls 5 5 kg HTR 6600 SS SLP701 HTR 6100 SS MSP501 Center speaker SS CNP501 Surround speakers SS MSP501 Speaker system Speaker units SS SLP701 SS MSP501 SS CNP501 Enclosure type Rated Impedance Dimension w h d Approx SS SLP701 SS CNP501 5 501 Mass SS SLP701 5 501 SS CNP501 Full range magnetically shielded 40 x 70 mm cone type 55 x 110 mm cone type Bass reflex 6 ohms uoneunoju B 246 x 1053 x 246 mm 280 x 82 x 106 mm 76 x 162 x 106 mm 4 0 kg 0 8 kg 1 0 kg Sub woofer SA WMSP601 Speaker system Speaker unit Enclosure type RMS output Frequency range Input Power requirements Power consumption Active subwoofer magnetically shielded 200 mm cone type Acoustically loaded bass reflex 175 W 5 ohms 100 Hz 10 THD 30 Hz 200 Hz LINE IN input pin jacks 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 120W Dimensions w h d Approx Mass Approx 270 x 325 x 398 mm including front panel 10 kg continued 37 3868 Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Speaker connecting cord 5 Monaural connecting cord 1 Coaxial digital cord 1 Foot pads speakers HTR 6600
10. they actually provide the service in question If so the service may be temporarily out of order There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components 3655 Remote control The remote does not function The AUX button on the remote is not available for receiver operation Point the remote at the remote sensor on the receiver Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the receiver Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct input on the remote To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons Before you use the button for receiver operation press MAIN MENU To operate other components press TOP MENU GUIDE or AV MENU after pressing the function button Error message If there is a malfunction the display shows a message PROTECT Irregular current is output from the speakers The receiver will automatically turn off after a few seconds Check the speaker connection and turn on the power again If this problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 13 However not
11. tracks 7 CD player DVD recorder lt lt PP CDplayer Searches tracks in the 8 DVD recorder forward or backward direction VCR Fastforwards or rewinds gt 9 Starts playblack CD player DVD recorder 10 Pauses playblack CD player record Also starts DVD recorder recording with components in recording standby E 20 Stops playback CD player DVD recorder Notes The AUX button on the remote is not available for receiver operation When you press the input buttons VIDEO DVD the input mode of the TV might not switch to the corresponding input mode that you want In this case press the TV VIDEO button to switch the input mode of the TV To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only Therefore depending on the component the above operation may not be possible or may operate differently than described Changing the factory setting of an input button If the factory settings of the input buttons do not match your system components you can change them For example if you have a CD player and you do not have a DVD recorder you can assign the DVD button to your CD player 1 Hold down the input button whose input you want to change for example DVD 2 Press the corresponding button of the compo
12. viewing angle or ENTER 1 Receiver Enters the selection recorder changes the angles VCR ANT 8 VCR Selects output signal satellite tuner from the antenna DVD terminal TV signal or recorder VCR program ENTER 12 TV VCR Enters the selection AUDIO 6 TV VCR Changes the sound to 23 satellite tuner DVD Multiplex or Bilingual FM MODE Receiver Selects FM monaural or recorder or Multi Channel TV 6 stereo reception Sound JUMP 6 TV Toggles between the AUX 4 Receiver To listen to an audio previous and the current equipment channels AV MENU VCR Displays menu MAIN Receiver Selects the menu of the 11 satellite tuner MENU 17 receiver DYD MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master recorder VOL volume of the receiver TV VCR Turns the audio and 18 30 CD player video components on or MEMORY Receiver Stores the radio stations DVD off 7 recorder MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from CLEAR 8 DVD Press if you make a 19 ieT5ceiver recorder mistake when you press die auimeric button or PRESET Receiver Selects preset stations press to return to CH D SKIP TV VCR Selects preset channel continuous play etc 24 satellite tuner DISC 121 CD player Selects a disc directly CD player Skips discs multi disc multi disc changer DVD changer only only recorder DISPLAY TV VCR Selects information RETURN DVD Returns to the previous t1 DVD displayed on the TV EXIT recorder menu or exits the menu recorder screen 11 S
13. 12 HTR 6100 20 Foot pads subwoofer 4 Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Speakers Front speakers 2 Center speaker 1 Surround speakers 2 Sub woofer 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice List of button locations and reference pages How to use pages 39 Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text Illustration number INPUT SELECTOR Name of button part 13 17 18 19 Reference page Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER Display 2 20 DVD indicator 5 17 INPUT SELECTOR 13 17 18 19 IR receptor 3 30 36 MASTER VOLUME 16 17 35 MUTING 12 17 35 PRESET TUNING 9 19 PRESET TUNING 8 19 NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS SOUND FIELD t1 27 TUNER indicator 7 17 TV SAT indicator 6 17 VIDEO indicator 4 17 power 1 13 16 18 00 10 24 3 14 5 6 17 8 19 10 111 12 13 14 jeuonippy H 3958 Index A Adjusting LEVEL parameter 26 SET UP parameters 14 28 speaker levels and balance 16 TONE parameter 27 Automatic tuning 17 Clearing receiver s memory 13 Digital Cinema Sound 24 Direct tuning 18 Dual Mono 28 L LEVEL menu 26 P Preset s
14. 2 342 683 12 1 SONY Home Theatre System Operating Instructions HTR 6600 HTR 6100 2004 Sony Corporation 268 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 newspapers 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 p Don t throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly as chemical waste About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model HTR 6600 and HTR 6100 Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel In this manual HTR 6100 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote You can also use the controls on the receiver if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote For details on the use of your remote see pages 30 33 For details on the use of your DVD recorder refer to separate operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder The HTR 6600 consists of Receiver STR KSL600 Speaker system Front speakers SS SLP701 Center speaker SS CNP501 Surround speakers SS M
15. AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET CH D SKIP or PRESET CH D SKIP repeatedly to select the preset station you want Each time you press the button you can select the preset station as follows ME A2 5 A0 B1 B2 BO HOMME Using the receiver 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR repeatedly to select FM or AM 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station you want To select the preset station directly Press the numeric buttons The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in Press SHIFT repeatedly on the remote to change the memory page uonejedo 1958 208 Using the Radio Data System RDS This receiver also allows you to use RDS Radio Data System which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal You can also display RDS information Notes e RDS is operable only for FM stations e Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS services in your area check with your local radio stations for details Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using Automatic tuning page 17 Direct tuning page 18 or preset tuning page 19 When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the RDS indicator lights up and the
16. CONCERT GAME GAME HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a classical concert hall JAZZ JAZZ CLUB Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club CONCERT LIVE CONCERT Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software To turn off the surround effect Press SOUND FIELD or SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select 2CH ST or press A F D to select A F D AUTO Tips The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to an input whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you select HALL for the DVD input then change to a different input and then return to DVD HALL will automatically be applied again Youcan identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package 00698 Dolby Digital discs DIGITAL Dolby Surround encoded programs ET DTS Digital Surround encoded programs Note Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz punos punouung Bui Aofu3 p 2568 2668 Advanced Adjustments and Settings Customizing sound fields By adjusting the LEVEL menu you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Note on the displayed items The setup items you can adjust in each menu vary depending on the sound field Certain setup parameters may
17. DIGITAL DTS e v C DXIPRO LOGIC II Le 8 58 1 N 00 DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input SW Lights up when the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jack Playback channel indicators The letters L C R etc indicate the channels being played back The boxes around the letters vary to show how the receiver downmixes the source sound L Front Left R Front Right C Center monaural SL Surround Left SR Surround Right S Surround monaural or the surround components obtained by Pro Logic processing Example Recording format Front Surround 3 2 Sound Field A F D AUTO L C R SL SR Tuner indicators Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations etc See pages 17 21 for tuner operations D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated page 26 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAX terminal 8 9 ST Qnare 8 7 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPT terminal LFE Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced
18. M stations automatically AUTOBETICAL This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy Additionally it only stores the stations with the clearest signals If you want to store FM or AM stations one by one see Presetting radio stations Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press 1 1 to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down INPUT SELECTOR and press I 5 to turn the receiver back on AUTO BETICAL SELECT appears in the display and the receiver scans and stores all the FM and FM RDS stations in the broadcast area For RDS stations the tuner first checks for stations broadcasting the same program then stores only the one with the clearest signal The selected RDS stations are sorted alphabetically by their Program Service name then assigned a 2 character preset code For more details on RDS see page 20 Regular FM stations are assigned 2 character preset codes and stored after the RDS station When done FINISH appears in the display momentarily and the receiver returns to the normal operation Notes Do not press any button on the receiver or supplied remote during autobetical operation except I If you move to another area repeat this procedure to store stations in your new area For details on tuning the stored stations see Tuning to preset stations If you move the antenna after storing stations with this pro
19. SP501 Sub woofer SA WMSP601 DVD recorder RDR GX300 The HTR 6100 consists of Receiver STR KSL600 Speaker system Front Surround speakers SS MSP501 Center speaker SS CNP501 Sub woofer SA WMSP601 DVD recorder RDR GX300 This receiver 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 Note for the supplied remote For RM U700 The AUX button on the remote is not available for receiver operation Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Check how to hookup your components cessere 4 la Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 6 Ib Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 8 2 Connecting the antennas 3 Connecting speakers 4 Connecting the AC power cord 13 5 Setting up the speakers 14 6 Setting up the sub woofer 15 7 Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 16 TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the Listening to FM AM radio Storing FM stations automatically 18 AUTOBETICAL Presetting radio stations
20. akers Connect your speakers to the receiver This receiver allows you to use a 5 1 channel speaker system To fully enjoy theater like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers two front speakers a center speaker and two surround speakers and a sub woofer 5 1 channel Example of 5 1 channel speaker system configuration HTR 6600 only Center speaker Front speaker Right Surround speaker Right Front speaker Left Sub woofer Surround speaker Left HTR 6100 only Center speaker Front speaker Right Surround speaker Right Front speaker Left Sub woofer Surround speaker Left 108 Required cords Speaker cords supplied The connector and the colour tube of the speaker cords are the same colour as the speaker terminal to be connected Colour tube Subwoofer SUB WOOFER E Monaural audio cord supplied Black c gt ci Front speaker Right Front speaker Qe oe Fa tu ag OS a Eu E Surround speaker Right Center speaker Surround speaker Left Note Before you connect the speakers attach the colour labels onto the speakers so that you can identify the speakers to be connected continued peueis Bunje5 1158 1268 Tips Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals you can place it where
21. al audio output 6 7 With analog audio output only 6 7 TV monitor With composite video input only 7 8 Satellite tuner With digital audio output 6 With analog audio output only 6 VCR 8 Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack etc gt Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L R jacks etc Required cords The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection cords EA to 3D not supplied unless indicated Audio cord Optical digital cord White L Can gt Red R E Audio video cord 3 Coaxial digital cord supplied Yellow video E 8 Orange ain H1 White L audio cif Red R audio reges m Video cord Yellow ci E E gt Notes Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting an audio video cord be sure to match the color coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components yellow video to yellow white left audio to white and red right audio to red When connecting optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie optical digital cords peueis Bunje5 568 6 1 Connecting components with digital audio output jacks Hooking up a
22. atellite tuner Exits the menu D TUNING Receiver Enters direct tuning SAT 28 Receiver To watch satellite tuner 6 mode SEARCH DVD Selects searching mode DUAL Receiver Selects the language MODE 1 recorder Press to select the unit MONO 6 you want during digital for search track index broadcast etc DVD 2 Receiver To watch DVD continued 004 INH eui 4 31 GB Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button SHIFT 23 Receiver Selects a memory TV VIDEO TV Selects input signal page for presetting 16 TV input or video radio stations or input tuning to preset TVVOL TV Adjusts the volume of stations 12 the TV SLEEP 81 Receiver Activates the sleep TV Turns the TV on or off function and the duration which the VIDEO 3 Receiver To watch VCR receiver turns off WIDE 14 TV Selects the wide automatically picture mode SOUND Receiver Selects sound fields 1 916 and Receiver Use with SHIFT to FIELD 0 10 7 preset radio station 25 tuning t
23. ational or regional culture such as language and social concerns SCIENCE Programs about the natural sciences and technology VARIED Other types of programs such as celebrity interviews panel games and comedy POP M Popular music programs ROCK M Rock music programs EASY M Easy Listening LIGHT M Instrumental vocal and choral music CLASSICS Performances of major orchestras chamber music opera etc OTHER M Music that does not fit into any categories above such as Rhythm amp Blues and Reggae WEATHER Weather information FINANCE Stock market reports and trading CHILDREN Programs for children SOCIAL Programs about people and the things that affect them RELIGION Programs of religious content Program type Description indication PHONE IN Programs where members of the public express their views by phone or in a public forum TRAVEL Programs about travel Not for announcements that are located by TP TA LEISURE Programs on recreational activities such as gardening fishing cooking etc JAZZ Jazz programs COUNTRY Country music programs NATION M Programs featuring the popular music of the country or region OLDIES Programs featuring oldies music FOLK M Folk music programs DOCUMENT Investigative features NONE Any programs not defined above 4 H 21 GB 2268 About the indications in the display 1 2 3 4 IXI
24. cedure the stored settings may no longer be valid If this happens repeat this procedure to store the stations again Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Automatic Tuning page 17 or Direct Tuning page 18 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before the display goes out 4 Press PRESET CH D SKIP or PRESET CH D SKIP repeatedly to select a preset station number Each time you press the button you can select the preset station number as follows D A24 4 A0 B1 B2 C0 C2 CI If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset station number start again from step 3 Tips You can also use PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING on the receiver You can also press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page A B or C and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number 5 Press MEMORY again The station is stored to the selected preset number If MEMORY goes out before you press MEMORY start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station Tuning to preset stations 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or
25. do not know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver 2 Press TUNING or TUNING Press TUNING to scan from low to high press TUNING to scan from high to low The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received Tip If STEREO flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor press FM MODE to change to monaural MONO You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press FM MODE again continued 4 H 1758 1868 Direct tuning You can enter the frequency of the station you want directly 1 Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press D TUNING 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz Press 1 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1 350 kHz Press 1 gt 3 5 0 If you have tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you have entered the right frequency If not repeat steps 2 and 3 If the entered numbers still flash the frequency is not used in your area Storing F
26. e LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu settings see page 26 Tips To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver The adjusted value is shown in the display during adjustment 4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment The test tone turns off Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the component you want to use To select the Light up VCR VIDEO DVD recorder DVD Satellite tuner TV SAT Built in tuner FM AM TUNER 2 Turn on the component and start playback Note If you select the VCR or DVD recorder set the TV s video input to match the component you selected 3 Turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver to adjust the volume Note To avoid damaging your speakers make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the receiver To mute the sound Press MUTING The muting function will be canceled when you do the following Press MUTING again Turn the power off Increase the volume Listening to FM AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built in tuner Before operation make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver see page 9 Tip The tuning scale is FM 50kHz AM 9 kHz Automatic tuning If you
27. e 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 cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust balance parameters in the LEVEL menu There is severe hum or noise Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light Move your TV away from the audio components The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the center or and surround speakers Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD or SOUND FIELD Select a CINEMA STUDIO EX mode page 24 Adjust the speaker level page 16 There is no sound from the sub woofer Check that the sub woofer is connected correctly and securely The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD or SOUND FIELD Sound fields do not function for the signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 kHz uoneunoju
28. e that all memorized settings will be reset to their factory settings and you will have to readjust all settings on the receiver If the problem persist Consult your nearest Sony dealer Reference sections for clearing the receiver s memory To clear See memorized settings page 13 Customized sound fields page 27 Specifications Amplifier section Power Output 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 FRONT 40 W ch CENTER2 40 W SURR2 40 W ch 6 ohms 1 kHz THD 10 FRONT 60 W ch CENTER2 60 W SURR 60 W ch 1 Measured under 230 V AC 50 Hz 2 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Inputs Analog TV SAT DVD VIDEO Sensitivity 500 mV Impedance 50 kiloohms Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms DVD TV SAT Optical Sensitivity Impedance Outputs Analog SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance kiloohms Reproduction frequency range Tone 28 20 000 Hz Gain levels 6 dB 1 dB step FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate Frequency AM tuner section Tuning range With 9 kHz tuning scale Antenna Intermediate Frequency 87 5 108 0 MHz FM wire antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10 7 MHz 531 1 602 kHz Loop antenna 450 kHz Video section Inputs Outputs Video General Power requirements Power consumption 1 Vp
29. nd analog connections If there are no digital signals analog is selected Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL DVD OPT IN jack COAX Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL DVD COAX IN jack ANLG Specifies the analog audio signals input to the DVD AUDIO IN L R jacks E TV XXXX Audio input mode for TV SAT input Lets you select the audio input mode for TV SAT input AUTO Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital signals analog is selected OPT Specifies the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL TV SAT OPT IN jack ANLG Specifies the the analog audio signals input to the TV SAT AUDIO IN L R jacks DUAL XXX Digital broadcast language selection Lets you select the language you want to listen to during digital broadcast This feature only functions for Dolby Digital sources M S Main Sub Sound of the main language will be output through the front left speaker and sound of the sub language will be output through the front right speaker simultaneously M Main Sound of the main language will be output S Sub Sound of the sub language will be output M S Main Sub Mixed sound of both the main and sub languages will be output E DEC XXXX Digital audio input decoding priority Lets you specify the input mode for the digital signal input to the DIGITAL IN jacks The initial setti
30. nent you want to assign to the input button for example 1 CD player 2 The following buttons are assigned to select 9 the input To operate Press S CD player c VCR command mode VTR 2 2 VCR command mode VTR 3 3 DVD recorder 4 5 a DSS Digital Satellite Receiver 6 3 Tuner this receiver 7 8 DCS Digital CS Tuner 8 2 BSD Digital BS Tuner 9 Tuner Component tuner 0 10 e Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or 3 setting These correspond to 8mm and VHS respectively Now you can use the DVD button to control the CD player To reset a button to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure To reset all the input buttons to their factory setting Press 1 I and MASTER VOL at the same time 3368 346 Additional Information 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 with 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 mains 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
31. ng is DEC AUTO for TV SAT and DEC PCM for DVD AUTO Automatically switches the input mode between DTS Dolby Digital or PCM PCM PCM signals are given priority to prevent the interruption when playback starts Even when other signals are input the sound is output However this receiver cannot decode DTS CD when set to DEC PCM Note When set to DEC AUTO and the sound from the digital audio jacks for CD etc is interrupted when playback starts set to DEC Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time 1 Press ALT to light up the button 2 Press SLEEP while the power is on Each time you press SLEEP the display changes cyclically as follows 2 00 00 1 30 00 1 00 00 0 30 00 OFF The display dims after you have specified the time Tip To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press ALT to light up the button page 30 then press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display If you press SLEEP again the sleep timer will be canceled 4 410 Hi 2948 3058 Operations Using the Remote RM U700 You can use the remote RM U700 to operate the components in your system Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 size AA batteries with the and properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the
32. o preset SUBTITLE DVD Changes the subtitles 6 recorder D TUNING for direct tuning SWAP 6 TV Swaps the small and large picture CD player Selects track numbers 0 10 selects track 10 SYSTEM Receiver Turns off the receiver STANDBY TV VCR and other Sony audio TLC Press AV satellite tuner video components satellite tuner numbers BQ and CD player gt 10 11 7 CD player Selects track numbers atthe DVD over 10 same time recorder 21 Selects the channel TEST Receiver Outputs test tone entry mode either one 15 or two digit TIME 6 CD player Shows the time or IO Bi Receiver Turns the receiver on DVD displays the playing or off recorder ame oh dise ete DOPL PLII Receiver Selects DOLBY PL TOP MENU DVD Displays DVD title 5 PLII MOV or PLII GUIDE 11 recorder MUS Satellite tuner Displays guide menu 4 4 11 Receiver Selects a menu item TUNER 27 Receiver To listen to radio 11 Receiver Adjusts or changes the programs setting TUNING Receiver Scans radio stations 4 4 gt 11 VCR Selects a menu item 8 satellite tuner Press to enter the TV 29 Receiver To watch TV DYD selection programs recorder TV Selects preset TV 13 channels Only for Sony TVs with the picture in picture function 3268 Remote Operations Function Button kea PP1 VCR Skips
33. of sound effects E C ST EX C CINEMA STUDIO EX C Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage This mode is ideal for watching musicals or films where orchestra music is featured in the soundtrack About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes CINEMA STUDIO EX modes are suitable for watching motion picture DVDs etc with multi channel surround effects You can reproduce the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s dubbing studio in your home The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes consist of the following three elements Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching Creates the sensation that the sound is coming from inside the screen like in theaters Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the type of reverberation found in theaters The CINEMA STUDIO EX modes integrate these three elements simultaneously Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers Selecting a sound field for music Press SOUND FIELD or SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want The selected sound field appears in the display Sound field Display HALL HALL JAZZ CLUB JAZZ LIVE CONCERT
34. of your surround speakers corresponds to section 6 Setting up the sub woofer Listening to the sub woofer peueis Bunnies POWER POWER indicator Before playing the program source set the volume to minimum on the receiver 1 Turn on the receiver 2 Press input buttons e g DVD to select the program source e g DVD recorder Tip You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver to select the program source 3 Press POWER on the sub woofer The POWER indicator on the sub woofer lights up 4 Play the program source Adjusting the level Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment LEVEL Turn LEVEL to adjust the volume Set the volume level to best suit your preference according to the program source Note Do not set the volume of the sub woofer to maximum Extraneous noise may be heard 1568 1662 T Adjusting the speaker levels and balance TEST TONE Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position Tip The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz 1 Press 1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE T appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence Front left Center Front right Surround right Surround left Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using th
35. onnector 4 Connecting the AC power cord Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet AC power cord To wall outlet Performing initial setup operations Before using the receiver for the first time initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press I to turn off the receiver 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds INITIAL appears in the display The following are reset to their factory settings All settings in the SET UP LEVEL and TONE menus The sound field memorized for each input and preset station All sound field parameters All preset stations MASTER VOLUME is set to VOL MIN peueis Bunje5 1368 1488 5 Setting the speakers You can use the SET UP menu to set the distance and location of the speakers connected to this receiver 1 Press I 5 to turn on the receiver 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select SET gt 3 Press 4 or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see Speaker setup parameters below Note Some speaker setup items may appear dimmed in the display This means that they have been adjusted automatically due to other speaker settings or may not be adjustable 4 Press or repeatedly to select the set
36. ou compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night OFF The dynamic range is not compressed STD The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer MAX The dynamic range is compressed dramatically Tip Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal We recommend using the setting This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes Unlike analog limiters the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only E EFCT XXX Effect level Initial setting STD Lets you adjust the presence of the surround effect Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation 1 Press I to turn off the power 2 While holding down SOUND FIELD press SF CLR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset to the initial setting Adjusting the tone You can adjust the tonal quality bass treble level of the front speaker using the TONE menu 1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects DVD etc 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt TONE gt 3 Press or repeatedl
37. program service name appears in the display Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly Each time you press the button RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows Program Service name Frequency Program Type indication Radio Text indication Current Time indication in 24 hour system Sound field currently applied Volume level of program being broadcast see page 20 b Text messages sent by the RDS station Notes e If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities ALARM flashes in the display When the message consists of 9 characters or more the message scrolls across the display Ifastation does not provide a particular RDS service XXXX such as TEXT appears in the display Description of program types Program type Description indication NEWS News programs AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news INFO Programs offering information on a wide spectrum of subjects including consumer affairs and medical advice SPORT Sports programs EDUCATE Educational programs such as how to and advice programs DRAMA Radio plays and serials CULTURE Programs about n
38. remote point it at the remote sensor sl on the receiver Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction f you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Remote button description a 31 28 26 25 Cc A 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 TV MAIN VIDEO GR e e 17 TE 16 e 15 13 14 TVVOL TVCH 1 N The tables below show the settings of each button Remote Operations Function Button A F D 26 Receiver Selects A F D AUTO ALT 22 Remote When ALT button lights up it changes the remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button ANGLE 6 DVD Selects
39. t the center speaker further than the front speakers Also the center speaker cannot be set more than 1 5 meters closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers cannot be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 4 5 meters closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound Please note that setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker In other words the speaker will sound like it is further away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 meters closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being inside the screen If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close setting the surround speaker distance closer shorter than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound Give it a try W si 59 PL XXXX Surround speaker placement Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes page 24 LOW Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section HIGH Select if the height
40. tations how to 19 how to tune 19 RDS 20 Sony Corporation Printed in Hungary S Selecting component 17 sound field 24 25 SET UP menu 14 28 Sleep Timer 29 Sound field customizing 26 pre programmed 24 25 resetting 27 selecting 24 25 Speakers adjusting speaker levels and balance 16 connection 10 placement 10 Supplied accessories 38 T Test tone 16 TONE menu 27 Tuning automatically 17 directly 18 to preset stations 19 http Awww sony net
41. ter 15 to 30 minutes If color irregularity is observed again Place the speaker further away from the TV set If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the receiver 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 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 Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem 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 securely and correctly Check that both the receiver and all components are turned on Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver Checkthat MASTER VOLUME on the receiver is not set at VOL MIN Press MUTING to cancel the muting function There is no sound from a specific component Check that the component is connected correctly to the audio input jacks for that component Check that the cord s used for the connection is are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component Check that you have selected the correct component on the receiver Ther
42. ting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the items that follow Speaker setup parameters The initial setting is underlined W iU 8 DIST m Front speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers You can adjust from 1 0 meter to 7 0 meters in 0 1 meter steps If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker ic DIST m Center speaker distance 10 Initial setting 3 0 Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 1 5 meters closer to your listening position i 54 DIST m Surround speaker distance Initial setting 3 0 m Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position set the distance to the closest speaker Tip The receiver lets you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to se
43. ver you want Except for the front speaker of HTR 6600 For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers use the optional WS FV11 or WS FV 10D floor stand available only in certain countries Attaching foot pads Except for the front speaker of HTR 6600 To prevent speaker vibration or movement attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker as shown in the illustration below Note Be sure to attach the supplied foot pads to the sub woofer as well To change the speaker cord If you want to change the speaker cord you can detach the supplied speaker cord from the connector 1 Press the connector onto a flat surface Make sure that the catcher is facing the flat surface catcher 2 Pull the speaker cord from the connector 3 Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cord you want about 10 mm and insert the speaker cord into the connector Make sure that the speaker cord is inserted according to its polarity to and to Otherwise the sound will be distorted and will lack bass 4 Remove the connector from the flat surface Note To avoid the speaker cord from coming off the speaker connector do not use a smaller size speaker cord We recommend that you use the AWG 18 to AWG 24 speaker cords use the same speaker cord size for all the speaker connectors twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords insert the speaker cord completely into the speaker c
44. y to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see TONE menu parameters below 4 While monitoring the sound press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items Notes You cannot adjust the tone when the receiver is decoding signals with a sampling frequency of more than 48 KHz You also cannot adjust the tone when you select a sound field for movies and music page 24 25 TONE menu parameters BASS XX dB Front speaker bass level TREB XX dB Front speaker treble level Initial setting 0 dB You can adjust from 6 dB to 6 dB in 1 dB steps sBumes pue sjueunsn py pesueapy H 2798 2868 Advanced settings Using the SET UP menu to adjust the receiver You can adjust various receiver settings using the SET UP menu 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET gt 2 Press repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust For details see SET UP menu parameters below 3 Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the other items SET UP menu parameters The initial setting is underlined E DVD XXXX Audio input mode for DVD input Lets you select the audio input mode for DVD input AUTO Gives priority to digital signals when there are both digital a
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