Sony HT-SL7A User's Manual
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1. Sound modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields With the Digital Cinema Sound modes speaker position is not as critical as other modes All of the modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle However if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the VIRTUAL sound fields will not be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is set to PL SIDE Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections and you may obtain better results using PL BEHD if your speakers are located high above the listening position even if they are to the immediate left and right Therefore although it may result in a setting contrary to the Surround speaker position explanation we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select PL BEHD and then use the speaker distance parameter and2. DTS bass redirection circuitry 0 dB outputs the full LFE signal at the mix level determined by the recording engineer To mute the sound of the LFE channel from the sub woofer select OFF However the low frequency sounds of the front center or surround speakers are output from the sub woofer according to the settings made for each speaker in the speaker setup pages 16 17 Dynamic range compressor 7p RANGE Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night We recommend using the MAX setting To reproduce the sound track with no compression select COMP OFF To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer select COMP STD To compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve the sound you desire select COMP 0 1 COMP 0 9 To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range select COMP MAX Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only Adjusting the surround parameters The SURR menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field The settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press SURR The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons
3. SKIP CH p gt PRESET PINP WIDE Cm TESTTONE uy MASTER MASTER VOL 1 Hold down the Function button whose function you want to change for example DVD 2 Press the corresponding button of the component you want to assign to the Function button for example 4 Tape deck The following buttons are assigned to select the functions To operate Press CD player 1 DAT deck 2 MD deck 3 Tape deck A 4 Tape deck B 5 LD player 6 VCR command mode VTR 1 7 VCR command mode VTR 2 8 VCR command mode VTR 3 9 TV 0 DSS Digital Satellite Receiver gt 10 DVD player ENTER VCD player e Tuner D SKIP CH PRESET Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1 2 or 3 setting These correspond to Beta 8mm and VHS respectively Now you can use the DVD button to control the tape deck To reset a button to its factory setting Repeat the above procedure To reset all the function buttons to their factory setting Press I O AV I O and MASTER VOL at the same time Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
4. connected e g DVD player 3 Turn on the component and start playing it 4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure see Troubleshooting on page 25 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem Basic Operations Selecting the component Function buttons Press a function button to select the component you want to use To select Press VCR VIDEO DVD player DVD Digital satellite tuner etc TV Tuner TUNER An audio video AUX component After turning on the component you selected select the component and play the program source MULTI CH IN Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks with the video from the selected component When the MULTI CH IN is selected the sound field and surround parameters do not function MUTING Press MUTING to mute the sound MUTING appears on the display when the sound is muted The muting function is canceled when turning the power off or disconnecting the power cord PHONES Use the PHONES jack to connect headphones When the headphones are connected speaker output is automatically cancelled Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the amplifier s pre programmed sound fields They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into yo
5. distance 1 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 13 E Surround speaker distance st s8 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 on page 13 to a distance 4 5 meters closer to your listening position on page 13 E Tip The amplifier allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance However it is not possible to set 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 can not be set farther 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 farther away For example setting the center speaker distance 1 2 m 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
6. from the sub woofer when you select NORM SP page 16 and 2CH ST is selected To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer select A F D When you select MICRO SP internal sound processor will automatically redirect bass sound to subwoofer Understanding the multi channel surround displays 9 10 1 2 3 SLEEP EWSP OFF L C R LFE SL S JSR 8 7 OO DIGITAL Lights up when the amplifier is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format 2 PRO LOGIC Lights up when the amplifier applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals However this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to NO and A F D or NORMAL SURROUND is selected 3 DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input 4 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated See page 23 to adjust the dynamic range compression 5 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the COAXIAL terminal OPT Lights up when the source signal is a digital signal being input through the OPTICAL terminal 10 Playback channel indicators The letters light up to
7. indicate the channels being played back 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 SW Sub woofer The boxes around the letters light up to indicate the speakers used to playback the channels LF E 9 Lights up when the disc being played back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is activated SP OFF Lights up when headphones are inserted punos punouns Buikofu3 i 21 Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround and level parameters of the front center and surround speakers you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation Once you customize a sound field the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely unless the amplifier is unplugged for about two weeks You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the tables on page 30 for the parameters available in each sound field To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in Multi channel surround setup starting from page 13 before you customize a sound field Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust
8. kHz 0 5 dB NORMAL SP Inputs Analog Sensitivity 250 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 80 dB A 250 mV 2 INPUT SHORT 3 Weighted network input level Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms S N 96 dB A 20 kHz LPF TV AUX Optical Sensitivity Impedance S N 96 dB A 20 kHz LPF Outputs FRONT L R CENTER SURROUND L R SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kilohms Video section Inputs S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Outputs S video Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms General Power requirements 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 98 W Power consumption during standby mode 1 9W Dimensions w h d 430 x 83 x 289 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 1 kg Speaker Section SS MSP1 Front center and surround speakers Speaker system Full range magnetically shielded Speaker units 8 cm cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated impedance 8 ohms Power handling capacity Maximum input power 100 watts Sensitivity level 85 dB 1 W 1m Frequency range 160 Hz 20 000 Hz Dimensions w h d including front grille Mass Approx 1 kg continued Approx 92 x 133 x 115 mm uoneuuoju jeuonippy i 27 28 Specifications continued SA WMSP1 subwoofer System Speaker system Active subwoofer magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer 20 cm cone type Enclosure type Acousticall
9. liquid fall into the cabinet slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or personnel before operating it any further solvent such as alcohol or benzine On power sources Before operating the unit 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 amplifier The unit is not disconnected from the AC power Trou bl eshoot I ng source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the amplifier itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the amplifier for a long If you have any question or problem concerning your amplifier please consult your nearest Sony dealer If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the amplifier use this time be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord problem Also see Checking the connections grasp the plug itself never pull the cord on page 18 to verify that the connections are RAC powercord must bechanged only at te correct Should any problem persist consult qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is your nearest Sony dealer not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit at There is
10. listen to radio programs MULTI CH Amplifier To listen to the sound from MULTI CH INPUT jacks 0 9 Tuner Use with SHIFT button to select tuner preset station numeric input during DIRECT TUNING or MEMORY mode CD player Selects track numbers MD deck 0 selects track 10 VCD player LD player DAT deck TV VCR SAT Selects channel numbers gt 10 CD player Selects tracks numbers MD deck over 10 Tape deck LD player VCD player continued uoneuuoju jeuonippy 31 32 Remote button description continued Remote Operations Function Button ENTER TV VCR SAT After selecting a channel Tape deck disc or track using the LD player numeric buttons press VCD player to enter the value MD deck DAT deck SHIFT Tuner Press repeatedly to select a memory page for presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations TV Selects the channel entry mode either one or two digit D TUNING Tuner Tuner station direct key in mode 4 5 CD player Skips tracks MD deck DVD player LD player VCD player Tape deck VCR DAT deck lt lt PP CD player Searches tracks DVD player forward or backward VCD player MD deck LD player Tape deck Fastforwards or VCR rewinds DAT deck Searches tracks when pressed during playback Tape deck Starts play on the reverse side p CD player Starts play MD deck Tape deck VCR DVD player VCD player LD
11. no sound no matter which component a large volume the cabinet temperature of the top is selected side and bottom rises considerably To avoid burning e Check that both the amplifier and all components yourself do not touch the cabinet are turned on On placement Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is Place the amplifier in a location with adequate not set at MIN ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the Check that all speaker cords are connected life of the amplifier correctly Do not place the amplifier near heat sources or in a Press MUTING to cancel the muting function place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or Check that the headphones are not connected to mechanical shock the PHONES jack No sound will come from the Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that speakers if the headphones are connected might block the ventilation holes and cause p er Check that the amplifier is not in Demonstration malfunctions Mode s 2 Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on DER ANDES HORSE surfaces that have been specially treated with wax There is no sound from a specific component oil polish etc as staining or discoloraion of the Check that the component is connected correctly surface may result 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 amplifier an
12. player DAT deck Remote Button Operations Function LL CD player MD deck Tape deck VCR DVD player VCD player LD player DAT deck Pauses play or record Also starts recording with components in record standby L CD player MD deck Tape deck VCR DVD player VCD player LD player DAT deck Stops play POSITION TV Changes the position of the small picture SWAP TV Swaps the small and the large picture DISC CD player Select discs Mega storage CD player only SUBCH TV Selects preset channels for the small picture D SKIP CH Tuner Scans and selects preset PRESET stations TV VCR SAT Selects preset channels CD player Skips discs multi disc MD deck changer only DVD player VCD player DISPLAY TV VCR Selects information LD player displayed on the TV DVD player screen VCD player PIN P TV Activates the picture in picture function JUMP TV Toggles between the previous and the current channels WIDE TV Selects the wide picture mode Remote Operations Button Function ANT VCR Selects output signal TV VTR from the aerial terminal TV signal or VCR program TV VIDEO TV Selects the input of TV FM AM Tuner Select the band A F D Amplifier Auto Format Decoding 2CH OFF Amplifier Turns off sound field or selects 2CH mode MODE Amplifier Selects sound field mode MUT
13. speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance continued uio3s S 1exeoads ay dn bunjes pue dp BurjooH i 15 16 Multi channel surround setup continued Only when you use the speaker system other than the supplied one be sure to set the following parameters The speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP Micro Satellite Speaker according to the supplied speaker system If you change the speaker system choose NORM SP Normal Speaker to adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection To select NORM SP turn off the power then turn on again while pressing the cursor button A To reset to MICRO SP do the same procedure Parameter Initial setting CE XE FRONT LARGE t CENTER LARGE gat SURR LARGE t SUB WOOFER S W YES You cannot change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP E Front speaker size t5 187 If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the front channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer When the front speakers are set to SMALL the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to SMALL unless previously set to NO E Center speake
14. 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 E Surround speaker position 4s s8 This parameter lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields Refer to the illustration below Select PL SIDE if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select PL BEHD if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields E Surround speaker height st g This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields Refer to the illustration below Select HGT LOW if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select HGT HIGH if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section This setting only effects the surround modes in the VIRTUAL sound fields These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size is set to NO Tip The surround speaker position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema
15. the balance and volumes of each speaker The settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press LEVEL The button lights up and the first parameter is displayed 3 Press the cursor buttons A or V to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Press or to select the setting you want The setting is stored automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting FRONT BALANCE BALANCE SURR BALANCE BALANCE CENTER LEVEL CTR 0 dB SURR LEVEL SURR 0 dB SUB WOOFER LEVEL S W 0 dB LFE MIX LEVEL L F E 0 dB DYNAMIC RANGE COMP COMP OFF These parameters can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN Front balance ic 18i Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers Surround balance 3x Lets you adjust the balance between surround left and right speakers Center level ict Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker Surround level amp Lets you adjust the level of the surround left and right speakers Sub woofer level 5 Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer Low Frequency Effect ix Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel output from the sub woofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the sub woofer from the front center or surround channels via the Dolby Digital or
16. 4 Video component hookups TV monitor MONITOR OUT To apply sound effects to the audio from the TV You can connect your TV s audio output jacks to the VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks on the amplifier and apply sound effects to the audio from the TV In this case do not connect the TV s video output jack to the VIDEO IN jack on the amplifier To switch the TV channels using the remote assign the VIDEO button to TV page 34 sjueuoduio ay dN fBurjooH i Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player etc to the amplifier s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required DVD player etc DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT Digital satellite tuner etc E DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT Notes The OPTICAL input jacks are compatible with 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies The COAXIAL input jack is compatible with 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies Multi channel input hookups Although this amplifier incorporates a multi channel decoder it is also equipped with multi channel input jacks These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other than D
17. A or V to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Press or to select the setting you want The setting is stored automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting EFFECT LEVEL depends on the sound field WALL TYPE WALL MID REVERBERATION REVB MID TIME Effect level EFFECT Lets you adjust the presence of the current surround effect Wall type WALL Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer S or harder H wall The midpoint designates a neutral wall made of wood Reverberation REVERB Lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer L or shorter S room The midpoint designates a standard room with no adjustment Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on press 1 to turn off the power 2 Hold down SOUND FIELD and press VO S F CLR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once punos punouns Buikofu3 f 23 24 Other Operations Using the Sleep Timer You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a specified time Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on Each time you press the button 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 Ti
18. ING Amplifier Mutes the sound from the amplifier TEST Amplifier TONE Press to output test tone MAIN Amplifier MENU Selects the set up mode of the amplifier MASTER Amplifier VOL Adjusts the master volume of the amplifier MENU lt gt Amplifier Selects a menu item MENU Amplifier Makes adjustment or change the setting MENU DVD player Displays DVD menu 4 lt gt DVD player Selects a menu item ENTER DVD player Enters the selection RETURN DVD player Returns to the previous menu or exits the menu TITLE DVD player Displays DVD title Only for Sony TVs with the picture in picture function Notes Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the amplifier 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 uoneuuoju jeuonippy i 33 34 Changing the factory setting of a function button If the factory settings of the function buttons do not match your system components you can change them For example if you have an MD player and a tape deck and you do not have a DVD player you can assign the DVD button to your tape deck AVUO VO Function buttons os Numeric buttons zd ENTER Din E D
19. MONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY THANK YOU To cancel the demonstration Press I D to turn the amplifier off during the previous message The next time you turn the amplifier on the demonstration will not appear To view the demonstration Hold down SET UP and press I to turn on the power Notes Running the demonstration will clear the amplifier s memory For details on what will be cleared see Clearing the amplifier s memory on page 13 There will be no sound when the demonstration mode is activated You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not press 1 while the above message is being displayed To cancel demonstration after the above message appears press 1 0 twice to activate the demonstration again Then press 1 while the above message is being displayed Table of Contents Parts Identification Other Operations Main unit occ ecseeseceecsscesseesseee 4 Using the Sleep Timer 24 Adjustments using the SET UP button 24 Hooking Up the Components Additional Information Required cords esses Audio component hookups 6 Pr c a tions senei ertet teres 25 Video component hookups 7 Troubleshooting esses 25 Digital component hookups 8 Specifications sese 27 Multi chann
20. O 2 18 1 05 power 1 13 17 18 23 15 14 22 24 Hooking Up the Components Required cords Before you get started Turn off the power to all components before making any connections Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed Besure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise When connecting optical digital cords take the caps off the connectors and insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord Audio cord not supplied White L SLED H gt White L Red R i Red R E S video cord not supplied Yellow video E t HH mf gt Yellow video syu uodwo y dN Burjoop uone2ynuepi syed i Optical digital cord not supplied Black Ej Ti Black 9 Coaxial digital cord supplied Orange a Tn M Orange 3 Monaural audio cord not supplied Black cl ED a Black Audio component hookups For details on the required cords q B see page 5 Tip To specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the TUNER jacks set the TUNER visual input in the SET UP menu page 2
21. S O N Y 4 235 541 13 2 Home Theater System Operating Instructions HT SL7A 2001 Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To prevent fire do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Don t throw away the battery with general house waste dispose of it correctly as chemical waste Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet This amplifier 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 Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the amplifier For details on the use of your remote see pages 31 34 Demonstration Mode The demonstration will activate the first time you turn on the power When the demonstration starts the following message appears in the display twice NOW DE
22. d To avoid short circuiting the speakers Short circuiting of the speakers may damage the amplifier To prevent this make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers Make sure the stripped ends of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal the stripped end of another speaker cord or the metal parts of the amplifier Examples of poor conditions of the speaker cord Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation After connecting all the components speakers and AC power cord output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly For details on outputting a test tone see page 17 If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one whose name is currently displayed on the amplifier the speaker may be short circuited If this happens check the speaker connection again To avoid damaging your speakers Make sure that you turn down the volume before you turn off the amplifier When you turn on the amplifier the volume remains at the level you turn off the amplifier Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power clear the amplifier s memory Then specify the speaker parameters size position etc and perform any other initial setup
23. d the component continued uoneunuoju jeuonippy suoneJedo 193430 i 26 Troubleshooting continued There is no sound from one of the front speakers Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack to verify that sound is output from the headphones see page 18 If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the amplifier correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the amplifier and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the amplifier correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Check that you have selected the correct component on the amplifier Check that the headphones are not connected Press MUTING if muting function is activated The Thermal Protection has been activated because the amplifier is overheated COVERHEAT flashes in the display Turn off the amplifier leave the amplifier for a while then turn on the power again The Over Current Protection has been activated because of low impedance or short circuit PROTECT flashes in the display Turn off the amplifier eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again after about 20 seconds The left and right sounds are
24. e 20 PCM kHz appears on the display The sampling frequency is more than 48 kHz Change the input player setting to 48 kHz The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate function on the amplifier Set your TV to the appropriate input mode The remote does not function Point the remote at the remote sensor J on the amplifier Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the amplifier Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct function on the remote If the remote is set to operate the TV only use the remote to select a source or component other than TV before operating the amplifier or other component Reference sections for clearing the amplifier s memory To clear See All memorized settings page 13 Customized sound fields page 23 Specifications Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Rated Power Output at Stereo mode 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 3 80 W 80 W Reference Power Output THD 0 3 Front 80 W ch Center 80 W Surround 80 W ch 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there may be no sound output Frequency response MICRO SP 150 Hz 20 kHz 0 3 dB 150 Hz 6 dB oct Low cut Filter ON 20 Hz 20
25. el input hookups 9 Tables of settings using LEVEL SURR Other hookups seen 10 and SET UP buttons 29 Adjustable parameters for each sound Hooking Up and Setting Up field idee CR 30 the Speaker System Before you use your tele NM Ert 31 Remote button description 31 Speaker system hookups 11 Changing the factory setting of Performing initial setup operations 13 a function button sssss 34 Multi channel surround setup 13 Checking the connections 18 Basic Operations Selecting the component 18 Enjoying Surround Sound Selecting a sound field 19 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 21 Customizing sound fields 22 Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Main unit AUX 6 18 Cursor buttons A V 16 14 22 24 Display 18 21 DVD 3 18 LEVEL 17 22 MASTER VOLUME 11 17 18 MULTI CH IN 8 18 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator 5 MUTING 13 18 PHONES jack 19 18 SET UP 0 14 24 SOUND FIELD 12 19 23 SURR 9 23 TEST TONE 14 17 TUNER 7 18 TV 4 18 VIDE
26. 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 B NORM SURR Normal Surround Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played back according to the way it was recorded Software with 2 channel audio signals is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects B STUDIO A C Cinema Studio A C CINEMA STUDIO A reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s classic editing studio CINEMA STUDIO B reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s mixing studio which is one of the most up to date facilities in Hollywood CINEMA STUDIO C reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s BGM recording studio continued punos punouns amp uiAofu 3 suone4odo iseg i 19 20 Selecting a sound field continued B V M DIMENS Virtual Multi Dimension Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual surround speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers This mode creates 4 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30 angle of elevation W V SEMI M D Virtual Semi Mult
27. i Dimension Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30 angle of elevation B HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall W JAZZ Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club B L HOUSE Live House Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live house B GAME Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software VIRTUAL sound field Sound field with virtual speakers 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 Use the buttons on the remote to operate the following modes A F D AUTO FORMAT DECODING 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 ex reverberation 2CH ST 2 CHANNEL Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers only Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to 2 channel Notes No sound is output
28. jooH 17 18 Multi channel surround setup continued Tip In addition to outputting the test tone you can also adjust the level of each speaker while listening to the sound of a CD or DVD etc Although you lay the foundation for high quality surround sound by matching the levels of all speakers using the test tone it may be necessary to make further adjustments while listening to playback of actual software This is because most software contains center and surround channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front channels When you actually playback software recorded in multi channel surround you will notice that increasing the center and surround speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and surround speakers Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB and the surround speakers about 1 2 dB is likely to produce better results In other words in order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog we recommend that you make some adjustments while playing your software Changes of only 1 dB can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the amplifier do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly 1 Press 1 65 to turn on the amplifier 2 Press a function button to select a component program source that you
29. olby Digital and DTS If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks you can connect them directly to the amplifier to enjoy the sound of the DVD player s multi channel decoder Alternatively the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DVD player multi channel decoder etc for details on the multi channel hookups sjueuoduio y dp fBurjooH i Tips To specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the MULTI CH INPUT jacks set the MULTI CH IN visual input in the SET UP menu page 24 You can use cord instead of 2 cords B Notes When using the connections described below adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder See page 11 for details on speaker system hookup DVD player Multichannel decoder etc Other hookups OUTPUT a3 DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT Audio video component AUX hookups If you have an individual audio video component Use an optical digital cord not supplied to connect the optical output jack on the CD player MD deck or video game player to the AUX OPTICAL jack on the amplifier so that you can listen to stereo s
30. om that channel When the bass is cut from a channel the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers However since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality it best not to cut them if possible Therefore even when using small speakers you can set them to LARGE if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker On the other hand if you are using a large speaker but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker set it to SMALL If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer set all speakers to LARGE W Sub woofer selection Sw If you connect a sub woofer select S W YES If you do not connect a sub woofer select S W NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers n order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry we recommend setting the sub woofer s cut off frequency as high as possible Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker Note The amplifier incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment POWER POWER indicator LEVEL 1 Press 1 to turn on the amplifier 2 Turn MASTER VOLUME on the amplifier clockwise until 10 to 20 appears in the display 3 Tu
31. operations necessary for your system Tip To check the audio output during settings to set up while outputting the sound check the connection see page 18 Clearing the amplifier s memory Before using your amplifier for the first time or when you want to clear the amplifier s memory do the following This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn on the power 1 Turn off the amplifier 2 Hold down 1 0 for 5 seconds The demonstration starts see page 2 and all of the following items are reset or cleared All sound field parameters are reset to their factory settings All SET UP parameters are reset to their factory settings The sound fields memorized for each program source are cleared The master volume is set to MIN Performing initial setup operations Before using your amplifier for the first time adjust SET UP parameters so that the amplifier correspond to your system For the adjustable parameters see the table on page 29 See pages 13 17 for speaker settings and page 24 for other settings Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position However the amplifier lets you to place the center speaker up to 1 5 meters closer and the surround speakers up to 4 5 meters closer to the listening position The front speakers can be placed from 1 0 to 12 0 mete
32. ources in surround sound Use the S video cable not supplied to connect the S video output jack on your video component to the AUX S VIDEO IN jack on the amplifier Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this amplifier to a wall outlet connect the speaker system to the amplifier see page 11 Connect the AC power cord s of your audio video components to a wall outlet Note If the AC power cord is disconnected for about two weeks the amplifier s entire memory will be cleared and the demonstration will start AC power cord B To a wall outlet Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Before connecting speakers be sure to turn off this unit Required cords Speaker cords supplied E Monaural audio cord supplied Black e ES CH Black Active sub woofer Front speaker R Center speaker INPUT _ Front speaker L 4 El To a wall outlet Switch the power POWER to off before connecting the power cord Surround speaker R L Surround speaker Tip To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom of the speakers continued w 4s s 1e xeeds y dn 6unes pue dn BurjooH 12 Speaker system hookups continue
33. ps You can freely specify the time After pressing SLEEP specify the time you want using the cursor buttons A or V on the amplifier The sleep timer can be set with an interval of 1 minute between 1 minute and 5 hours and with an interval of 1 second for less than minute To check the remaining time before the amplifier turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display Adjustments using the SET UP button The SET UP button allows you to make the following adjustments 1 Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons A or V to select the parameter you want to adjust When you select MULTI VI or TUNER VI M XXX or T XXX appears in the display after about 2 seconds 3 Press or to select the setting you want The setting is stored automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial setting MULTI VI DVD TUNER VI OFF E MULTI CH IN visual select Lets you specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the MULTI CH INPUT jacks B TUNER visual select Lets you specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the TUNER jacks Additional Information On operation 1 Before connecting other components be sure to turn Preca ut lons off and unplug the amplifier On cleaning On safety Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth Should any solid object or
34. ps 23 WALL TYPE S 8 to 1 MID H 1 to 8 1 increment steps REVERBERATION TYPE S 8 to 1 MID L 1 to 8 1 increment steps SET UP FRONT LARGE SMALL 14 CENTER LARGE SMALL NO amp t SURR LARGE SMALL NO SUB WOOFER S W YES S W NO FRONT XX X m 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps CENTER XX X m 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps sR SURR XX X m 1 0 meter to 12 0 meters 0 1 meter steps SR SURR PL XXX PL SIDE PL BEHD SURR HGT XXX HGT LOW HGT HIGH MULTI VI TV DVD VIDEO AUX OFF 24 TUNER VI TV DVD VIDEO AUX OFF uoneuuoju jeuonippy i 29 Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields The adjusted SURR parameters are stored in each sound field LEVEL FRONT SURR CENTER SURR SUBWOOFER LFE D RANGE BAL BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL MIX COMP 2CH e A F D NORM SURR STUDIO A STUDIO B STUDIO C V M DIMENS V SEMI M D HALL JAZZ L HOUSE GAME MULTI CH IN SURR gt EFFECT WALL REVERB LEVEL TYPE TIME 2CH A F D NORM SURR STUDIO A STUDIO B STUDIO C V M DIMENS V SEMI M D HALL JAZZ L HOUSE GAME MULTI CH IN Before you use you
35. r remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert R6 size AA batteries with the and properly oriented in the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor lil on the amplifier Tip Under normal conditions the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the amplifier 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 If 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 You can use the remote to operate the components in your system The tables below show the settings of each button Remote Operations Function Button SLEEP Amplifier Activates the sleep function and the duration which the amplifier turns off automatically AVI TV VCR Turns the audio and CD player video components on or DVD player off MD deck VCD player LD player DAT deck VO Amplifier Turns the amplifier on or off VIDEO Amplifier To watch VCR DVD Amplifier To watch DVD TV Amplifier To watch TV programs or satellite receiver AUX Amplifier To listen to an audio equipment TUNER Amplifier To
36. r size lt i f you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the center speaker to LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers if set to LARGE or sub woofer f you do not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers E Surround speaker size 155 If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE However if the front speakers are set to SMALL you cannot set the surround speakers to LARGE Ifthe sound is distorted or you feel a lack of surround effects when using multi channel surround sound select SMALL to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the surround channel bass frequencies from the sub woofer or other LARGE speakers If you do not connect surround speakers select NO s Tip 1 3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes 1 NORMAL 2 PHANTOM 3 3 STEREO Tip Internally the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal fr
37. rn on the power of the sub woofer 4 Turn LEVEL on the sub woofer clockwise about position 5 Press TEST TONE You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence Front left Center Front right gt Surround right Surround left Sub woofer 6 Adjust the level parameters so that the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position To adjust the balance and level of speakers press MENU on the remote to select the level parameter you want to adjust page 22 Then press MENU to select the setting 7 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone Tip You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOL on the remote Notes The test tone is not output when the MULTI CH IN function is on The front balance surround balance center level surround level and sub woofer level are shown in the display during adjustment Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu when the test tone is output the amplifier switches to the LEVEL menu automatically we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote To enjoy the better sound quality do not turn the volume of the subwoofer too high continued w 4s s 1e eods y dn 6unes pue dn Bur
38. rs from the listening position You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side depending on the shape of your room etc Place the sub woofer at the same distance from the listening position as the front speaker left or right When placing surround speakers to your side Sub woofer Sub woofer Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers continued w 4s s sayeeds y dn 6unes pue dn BurjooH 13 14 Multi channel surround setup continued Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press SET UP 2 Press the cursor buttons A or V to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Press or to select the setting you want The setting is stored automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial setting iT Rk FRONT XX X m DIST 5 0m CENTER XX X m DIST 5 0m R SURR XX X m DIST 3 5m a SURR PL XXX PL BEHD At SURR HGT XXX HGT LOW E Front speaker distance 11 18 Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers on page 13 E Center speaker distance ct 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 on page 13 to a
39. 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 from the center speaker Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD Select a sound field containing the word CINEMA or VIRTUAL see page 19 20 Adjust the speaker level see page 17 Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see page 16 There is no sound or only a very low level sound is heard from the surround speakers Make sure the sound field function is on press SOUND FIELD Select a sound field containing the word CINEMA or VIRTUAL see page 19 20 Adjust the speaker level see page 17 Make sure the surround speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE see page 16 There is no sound from the active sub woofer When you select NORM SP make sure the sub woofer is set to S W YES see page 17 Check that 2CH ST is not selected see pag
40. ur home You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the various surround parameters To fully enjoy surround sound you must register the number and location of you speakers See Multi channel surround setup starting from page 13 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound Selecting a sound field You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want The current sound field is indicated in the display See pages 19 20 for information on each sound field To turn the surround effect off Select A F D or 2CH ST page 20 Tips The amplifier memorizes the last sound field selected for each program source Sound Field Link Whenever you select a program source the sound field that was last applied is automatically applied again For example if you listen to DVD with HALL as the sound field change to a different program source then return to DVD HALL will be applied again You can identify the encoding format of program software by looking at its packaging Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the Ooo logo and Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with the DO perev surroune Jogo 0 LOGIC About DCS Digital Cinema Sound DCS is the concept name of the surround technology
41. y Loaded Bass Reflex Continuous RMS power output 8 ohms 20 250 Hz 50W Reproduction frequency range 28 Hz 200 Hz High frequency cut off frequency 150 Hz Input LINE IN input pin jack Power requirements Models of area code CEL CEK 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Models of area code CN 220 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 50W Dimensions w h d 270 x 325 x 385 mm including front panel Mass Approx 10kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Speakers Front speakers 2 Center speaker 1 Surround speakers 2 Sub woofer 1 Speaker cords 5 Speaker foot pads 24 Coaxial digital cord 1 Monaural audio cord 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Tables of settings using LEVEL SURR and SET UP buttons You can make various settings using the LEVEL SURR SET UP buttons cursor buttons and buttons The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make Press Press or V to select Press or to select Page LEVEL FRONT BALANCE L8 to R8 1 increment steps 22 SURR BALANCE L8 to R8 1 increment steps CENTER LEVEL 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SURR LEVEL 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SUB WOOFER LEVEL 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps LFE MIX LEVEL OFF 20 dB to 0 dB 1 dB steps DYNAMIC RANGE COMP OFF 0 1 to 0 9 0 1 steps STD MAX SURR EFFECT LEVEL depends on the sound field 16 ste
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