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1. VIDEO2 MONTOR Nour IERI R L FRONTB Satellite tuner or VCR VCR TV monitor Note on video component Tip When using the S video jacks instead of the video jacks your monitor must also be connected via an S video jack S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jacks hookups You can connect your TV s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver 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 2 VIDEO IN jack on the receiver If you are connecting a separate satellite tuner connect both the audio and video output jacks to the receiver as shown above Note On this receiver the component video signals are not compatible with S video signals or video signals If you have a DVD player TV or satellite tuner with COMPONENT VIDEO Y B Y R Y output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks use a component video cord not supplied to connect to the receiver gus 1045 Digital component hookups Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner etc to the receiver s digital input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home To fully enj
2. between ir 1 foot steps 7 E E 168 DIST XX ft Tf between w 18 DIST and 15 feet 1 foot steps 161 SRE PL XXXX LOW HIGH DEC XXXX AUTO PCM 35 lt TONE gt BASS XX dB 6 dB to 6 dB 1 dB step 29 TREB XX dB 6 dB to 6 dB 1 dB step D Only when you select NORM SP uoneuuoju jeuonippy 495 Adjustable parameters for each sound field The adjusted BASS and TREB parameters are applied to all sound fields TONE gt BASS TREB 2CH ST e e A F D AUTO e e DOLBY PL e e PLII MOV e e PLII MUS e e C ST EX A e e C ST EX B e e C ST EX C e e HALL e e JAZZ e e CONCERT e e MULTI CH IN e e PCM 96K The adjusted LEVEL parameters are applied to all the sound fields except for EFCT parameter For EFCT parameter the settings are stored individually for each sound field LEVEL gt FRONT CENTER SUR L SUR R S W D RANGE EFCT BAL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL COMP LEVEL 2CH ST A F D AUTO DOLBY PL PLII MOV PLII MUS C ST EX A C ST EX B C ST EX C HALL JAZZ CONCERT MULTI CH IN PCM 96K 0 These parameters may not operate depending on the source or adjustments For details see each item in Adjusting the level parameters page 28 2 When these sound fields are selected there is no sound output
3. If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally 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 If you do not connect a center speaker select NO The sound of the center channel will be output from the front speakers continued UI91S S oux pue H 195 2045 Multi channel surround setup continued AA Surround speaker size 75 sn XXXXX If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally 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 1 3 corres
4. The Auto Format Direct A F D mode allows you to select the decoding mode you want for your audio sound Mode Decoding Mode A F D AUTO As encoded DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic PLII MOV Dolby Pro Logic II PLII MUS Decoding the input audio signal automatically Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO The A F D indicator lights up This mode automatically detects the type of audio signal being input Dolby Digital DTS or standard 2 channel stereo and performs the proper decoding if necessary This mode presents the sound as it was recorded encoded without adding any effects e g reverberation However if there are no low frequency signals Dolby Digital LFE etc it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel Dolby Pro Logic II This receiver incorporates with Dolby Pro Logic II which has movie mode and music mode and the receiver can reproduce the 2 channel sound in 5 1 channel through Dolby Pro Logic Press A F D repeatedly to select DOLBY PL PLII MOV or PLII MUS The A F D indicator lights up and the selected type of decoding is indicated in the display DOLBY PL Dolby Pro Logic Performs the Pro Logic decoding 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 s
5. 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 unit 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 This speaker system is 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 after 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 tr
6. magnetically shielded 70 mm x 100 mm cone type Bass reflex 8 ohms Power handling capacity Maximum input power Sensitivity level Frequency range Dimensions w h d SS MSP95 SS CNP95 Mass SS MSP95 SS CNP95 120 W 86 dB 1 W 1 m 160 Hz 20 000 Hz Approx 10 2 8 x 4 x 5 2 8 inches 260 x 101 7 x 133 mm Approx 4 x 6 6 8 x 5 2 8 inches 101 7 x 169 7 x 133 mm 1 Ib 16 oz 0 9 kg 21b 7 oz 1 1 kg uoneuuoju jeuonippy continued 4755 Specifications continued SA WMSP85 for sub woofer AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 6 ohm loads from 28 200 Hz rated 100 watts minimum RMS power with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Models of area code U only Speaker system Active subwoofer magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer 20 cm cone type Enclosure type Acoustically loaded bass reflex Continuous RMS power output 6 ohms 20 250 Hz 100W Reproduction frequency range 28 Hz 200 Hz High frequency cut off frequency 150 Hz Input LINE IN input pin jacks Power requirements Area code Power requirements U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 100 W Dimensions w h d X Approx 10 3 4 x 12 7 8 x 15 3 4 inches including front panel Mass 22 b 1 oz Supplied accessories FM wire antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 Speaker connecting cord long 2 Speaker con
7. page 23 If only one channel is output from the headphones the component may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check that all the cords are fully inserted into the jacks on both the receiver and the component If both channels are output from the headphones the front speaker may not be connected to the receiver correctly Check the connection of the front speaker which is not outputting any sound 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 445 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 speaker Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC Select a sound field containing the word C ST EX pages 25 Adjust the speaker level page 20 Make sure the center or and surround speaker size parameter is set to either SMALL or LARGE page 19 There is no sound from the active sub woofer Check that the sub woofer is connect
8. 531 1710 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz Usable sensitivity 50 dB m at 1 000 kHz or 999 kHz S N 54 dB at 50 mV m Harmonic distortion 0 5 50 mV m 400 Hz Selectivity At 9 kHz 35 dB At 10 KHz 40 dB 4 You can change the AM tuning scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz After tuning in any AM station turn off the receiver Hold down PRESET TUNING and press 1 preset stations will be erased when you change the tuning scale To reset the scale to 10 kHz or 9 kHz repeat the procedure General Power requirements Area code Power requirements U CA 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption Area code Power consumption U 230W CA 315 VA Power consumption during standby mode 03W Dimensions 16 7 8 x 6 2 8 x 12 1 8 inches 430 x 157 5 x 308 5 mm including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 16 Ib 13 oz 7 6 kg Speaker section SS MSP95 for front and surround speakers Video section Inputs Video S video Component Video Y Ps B Y Pr R Y Outputs Video S video Component Video Y Ps B Y Pr R Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms C 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms 1 Vp p 75 ohms 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms 0 7 Vp p 75 ohms SS CNP95 for center speaker Speaker system Speaker units Enclosure type Rated Impedance Full range
9. AM loop antenna supplied T FM wire antenna supplied ANTENNA VIDEO OUT FM 750 COAXIAL SVIDEO SVIDEO 5 0 0 S VIDEO N OUT N OUT AUDIO OUT FRONT SURROUND WOOFER MULTI CH IN APE SUB veo vipeo 1 The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code Notes on antenna hookups To prevent noise pickup keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components Besure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible s1ueuoduio5 y a 8 5 Audio component hookups MD or Tape deck DIGITAL OPTICAL DEO 2 IN MD TAPE IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN CD or Super Audio CD player MONITOR VIDEO OUT WOOFER Video component hookups DVD player OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL VIDEO 2 3 IN MD TAPE N OUT AM h DvD EN co y
10. 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 31 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in the display There is no picture or an unclear picture appears on the TV screen or monitor Select the appropriate input selector on the receiver Set your TV to the appropriate input mode Move your TV away from the audio components The remote does not function The VIDEO3 TV SAT PHONO AUX SOURCE DIRECT AAC BI LING SB DECODING 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available Point the remote at the remote sensor il on the receiver Check that the command mode of the remote corresponds to that of the receiver If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver pages 35 and 39 Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use the 4 buttons for receiver operation To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons Remove any obstacles in the path between the remote and the rece
11. Front right gt Surround right Surround left Sub woofer 3 Adjust the speaker level and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker For details on the LEVEL menu see page 28 While adjusting the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed 4 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone Tip You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time Press MASTER VOL on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME on the receiver Notes The adjusted value 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 receiver 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 Listening to the sub woofer POWER indicator First turn down the volume on the receiver The volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source 1 Turn on the receiver and select the program source 2 Press POWER on the sub woofer The POWER indicator on the sub woofer lights up in green 3 Play the program source Adjusting the sound Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment Adjusting the sub woofer 1 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume Set the vol
12. Select a menu item VTR mode 2 gt Receiver Makes adjustment or DVD Receiver To watch DVD change the setting TV SAT Receiver To watch TV programs MASTER Receiver Adjusts the master or satellite receiver VOL volume of the receiver MD TAPE Receiver To listen to Minidisc MAIN Receiver Press this button or audio tape MENU repeatedly to select one CD SACD Receiver To listen to compact disc of the four cursor modes SET UP TUNER Receiver To listen to radio LEVEL TONE and programs NAME PHONO Receiver To listen to turntable ON Receiver To display the menus AUX Receiver To listen to an audio SCREEN of the receiver on the equipment TV screen MULTI CH Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN 1 0 TV NCR Turns the audio and source CD player video components on or 2CH Receiver Selects 2CH mode VCD player off LD player A F D Receiver Selects A F D AUTO DVD player DOLBY PL PLII MOV MD deck MOVIE Receiver Selects C ST EX A SYSTEM Receiver Turns off the receiver C ST EX B and STANDBY TV VCR and other Sony audio C ST EX C Press Satellite tuner video components MUSIC Receiver Selects HALL JAZZ and AVI O player CONCERT andl VCD player TEST TONE Receiver Press to output test tone at the LD player same time DVD player DIRECT Receiver Selects 2CH ANALOG MD deck DIRECT DAT deck AAC Receiver Selects Dual Mono or 1 9 and Receiver Use with SHIFT BI LING Bilingual sound of Dolby 0 10 button to preset radi
13. Surround encoded LOG programs When sound signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz are input the sound signals are output in stereo automatically and the sound field is turned off Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DODIGITAL D0 PRO LOGIC II MEMORY R COAX D RANGE SLEEP 11 10 9 8 13 12 1 SW Lights up when sub woofer selection is 7 Tuner indicators Lights up when using the set to YES page 19 and the audio signal is receiver to tune in radio stations etc See output from the SUB WOOFER jacks pages 30 32 for tuner operations 2 SP A Lights up when you select to drive 8 SLEEP Lights up when sleep timer is Speaker System A activated 3 SP Lights up when you select to drive 9 D RANGE Lights up when dynamic range Speaker System B compression is activated See page 28 to Note adjust the dynamic range compression Does not light up when you connect headphones 10 COAX Lights up when the source signal is a to the PHONES jack digital signal being input through the 4 00 DIGITAL Lights up when the receiver is COAXIAL terminal decoding signals recorded in the Dolby 11 OPT Lights up when the source signal is a Dig
14. connection cords are required when you hook up the components pages 8 12 Audio cord not supplied Coaxial digital cord supplied White L CLE qH gt lt E 015 Red R Eia A E Audio video cord not supplied Monaural audio cord not supplied Yellow video E mS Black HD tH 1 White L audio ED 15 Red R audio R audo apm B ip Video cord not supplied C can be torn into two monaural audio Yelow GC ED cH E Component video cord not supplied 9 S video cord not supplied Green CED Blue cf ere jum Gu sS Red E 8 3 Optica digital cord not supplied pm 3 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 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 you connect optical digital cords insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord Antenna hookups
15. from the sub woofer if the front speaker size is set to LARGE However sound will be output from the sub woofer if the digital input signal contains signals 5045 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
16. in 2 Tune in the station that you want to preset using Direct Tuning page 30 or Automatic Tuning page 31 3 Press MEMORY MEMORY appears in the display for a few seconds Do steps 4 to 5 before MEMORY goes out 4 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select a preset station number Each time you press the button the preset station number changes in the corresponding number and direction as follows A1 A2 A0 B1 B2 BO T OMM If MEMORY goes out before you select the preset station number start again from step 3 5 Press MEMORY again to store the station If MEMORY goes out before you can store the station start again from step 3 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset another station To change a preset number to another station Do steps 1 to 5 to preset a new station to the number Tip In step 4 you can also use the remote to select a preset station number Press SHIFT repeatedly to select a memory page A B or C and then press the numeric buttons to select a preset number continued S1seopeou4g Burny 310 325 Preset tuning continued Tuning to preset stations You can tune the preset stations by either of the following two ways Scanning the preset stations 1 Press TUNER FWAM The last received station is tuned in 2 Press PRESET TUNING or PRESET TUNING repeatedly to select the preset station yo
17. in step 1 the batteries are weak Replace both batteries If the indicator flashes 4 times in quick succession while entering the numeric code an error has occurred Start again from step 1 Notes The indicator turns off while a valid button is pressed In step 2 if several input selector buttons are pressed only the last pressed button is valid In step 2 if you press TV 1 only TV VOL TV CH TV VIDEO and WIDE buttons are reprogrammed In step 3 if an input selector button is pressed the new input source is selected and the programming procedure returns to the beginning of step 3 For the numeric codes only the first three numbers entered are valid To clear the memory of the remote To clear all programmed and learned signals do the following to reset the remote to factory settings Press 1 AV I 0 and MASTER VOL at the same time The indicator flashes 3 times then goes off The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes try using other codes Notes The numeric codes are based on the late
18. preset stations on page 32 To name a program source Select the program source component to be named 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt NAME gt 3 Create an index name by using the jog dial and lt or gt Turn the jog dial to select a character then press gt to move the cursor to the next position To insert a space Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display If you ve made a mistake Press lt or gt repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes then turn the jog dial to select the character you want 4 Press ENTER 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for another station or program source Recording Before you begin make sure you ve connected all components properly Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help 1 Select the component to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert a CD into the CD player 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level if necessary 4 Start recording on the recording deck then start playback on the playback component 19410 continued 33 3405 Recording continued Notes Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD TAPE OUT jacks The anal
19. press the button the input mode of the currently selected component switches Select To AUTO IN Give priority to digital signals when there are both digital and analog connections If there are no digital signals analog is selected COAX IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL COAXIAL input jacks Select To OPT IN Specify the digital audio signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input jacks ANALOG Specify the analog audio signals input to the AUDIO IN L R jacks Note When the 96 kHz digital signal is input the tone sound field and effect level do not function MULTI CH IN Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks You can adjust balance and level of all the speakers When this function is on the equalizer and effect level are turned off MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format MUTING Press MUTING on the remote to mute the sound Press again to cancel the muting function The muting function is also canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME to turn the volume up PHONES Use to connect headphones When the headphones are connected speaker output is automatically canceled and SP A and SP B do not light up in the display SPEAKERS OFF A B A B Press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B to output the sound from the
20. sound field 50 3 5 405 About This Manual The HT 6600DP consists of Receiver STR K850P Speaker system Front surround speakers SS MSP95 Center speaker SS CNP95 Sub woofer SA WMSP85 DVD player DVP NC665P About area codes The area code of the receiver you purchased is shown on the lower portion of the rear panel see the illustration below 4 XXX XXX XX AA er Area code Any differences in operation according to the area code are clearly indicated in the text for example Models of area code AA only Tip The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the receiver You can also use the controls on the supplied remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the receiver For details on the use of your remote see pages 36 42 For details on the use of your DVD player refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with the DVD player Note for the supplied remote RM PP412 The VIDEO3 TV SAT PHONO AUX SOURCE DIRECT AAC BI LING SB DECODING 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are not available List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page mentioned in the text Use this page to find the location of buttons that are DISPLAY 3 Illustration number 23 45 t t Name of button part Reference page Main unit ALPHABETI
21. speakers connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT terminals Each time you press the button the display will light up cyclically as follows SP A SP B SP A and SP B No display To drive Select Speaker System A Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals SP A default setting Speaker System B SPB Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Both Speaker System A SP A and SP B and B Connected to the SPEAKERS FRONT A and B terminals Tf you do not want to drive Speaker System A and B press SPEAKERS OFF A B A B until SP A and SP B do not light up in the display no display Changing the display Press DIMMER repeatedly to adjust the brightness of the display 3 steps However when you press any button the display becomes the brightest setting temporary DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes cyclically as follows Index name of the component Selected component Sound field applied to the program source When the tuner is selected Index name of the preset station Frequency Sound field applied to the band or the preset station Index name appears only when you have assigned one to the component or preset station page 33 Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered or it is the same as the input selector oiseg 235 Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of sur
22. those components as part of your system Furthermore you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals 1 Press AV 1 while pressing down USE MODE The indicator lights 2 Press the input selector button including TV 1 for the component you want to control For example if you are going to control a CD player press CD SACD 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric code or one of the codes if more than one code exists corresponding to the component and the maker of the component you want to control See the tables on pages 41 42 for information on the numeric code s corresponding to the component and the maker of the component the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code correspond to the category and the maker s code respectively 4 Press ENTER Once the numeric code has been verified the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the programming mode 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to control other components 40 To cancel programming Press USE MODE during any step The remote automatically exits the programming mode To activate the input source after programming Press the programmed button to activate the input source you want If programming is unsuccessful check the following If the indicator does not light up
23. A batteries with the and CC x aliis properly oriented in the battery compartment dmm When using the remote point it at the remote que sensor fi on the receiver am am c min sur ose 2 SO c ENTER M EXECUTE Q 9 O DISPLAY RETURNEXIT MAN 6606 Tip ioe Under normal conditions the batteries should last for 9 O00 about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the receiver replace all batteries with new ones Notes The tables below show the settings of each Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or button humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Remote Operations Function Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight Button or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a Vo Receiver Turns the receiver on or off malfunction SLEEP Receiver Activates the sleep 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 function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically VIDEOI Receiver To watch VCR VTR mode 3 VIDEO2 Receiver To watch VCR VTR mode 1 365 Remote Operations Function Remote Operations Function Button Button VIDEO3 Receiver To watch VCR Receiver
24. CAL ORDER A H A F D button indicator 23 24 26 CD SACD 0 22 DIMMER 4 23 DISPLAY 3 23 45 Display 12 23 DVD 8 22 ENTER 16 33 35 FM MODE 8 30 1 0 INPUT 14 22 IR receptor 5 36 45 dial 17 17 28 29 33 35 49 MAIN MENU 15 17 28 29 33 35 49 MASTER VOLUME 13 20 22 44 MD TAPE 9 22 MEMORY 27 31 MOVIE button indicator 22 25 44 MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator 19 22 MULTI CH IN 20 22 MUSIC button indicator 21 25 26 44 P Z PHONES jack 29 23 27 44 PRESET TUNING 29 31 32 47 SPEAKERS OFF A B A B 2 14 23 44 TUNER FM AM t1 22 31 32 33 TUNING 26 30 31 VIDEO 1 6 22 VIDEO 2 7 22 NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS 2CH button indicator 24 24 26 29 1 power 1 16 21 29 35 47 lt gt 18 17 28 29 33 35 49 pue suone 2o uong Jo 15H 505 6 Hooking Up the Components Required cords The following optional
25. DAEWOO 504 505 506 507 515 544 SONY 701 702 703 704 705 706 FISHER 508 AIWA 710 750 757 758 GOLDSTAR 503 511 512 515 534 544 AKAI 707 708 709 759 GRUNDIG 517 534 BLAUPUNKT 740 HITACHI 513 514 515 544 EMERSON 711 712 713 714 715 16 380 ITT NOKIA 521 522 FISHER 717 718 719 720 516 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721 722 730 MAGNAVOX 503 518 544 GOLDSTAR 793 753 MITSUBISHI MGA 503 519 544 GR NDIG 735 NEC 503 520 544 HITACHI 722 725 729 741 PANASONIC 509 524 ITT NOKIA T PHILIPS 515 518 Jvc 726 721 728 736 PIONEER 509 525 526 540 MAGNAVOX 730 731 738 RCA PROSCAN 510 527 528 529 544 MITSUBISHI MGA 732 733 734 735 SAMSUNG 503 515 531 532 533 534 544 NEC 736 SANYO 508 545 546 547 PANASONIC 729 730 737 738 739 240 SHARP 535 PHILIPS 729 730 731 TELEFUNKEN 523 536 537 538 PIONEER 729 THOMSON 530 537 539 RCA PROSCAN 722 129 730 731 741 TOSHIBA 535 540 541 741 ZENITH 542 543 SAMSUNG 742 143 744 745 SANYO 717 720 746 To control a satellite tuner or cable SHARP 748 749 box TELEFUNKEN 751 752 Maker Code s TOSHIBA TAT 755 756 SONY 801 802 803 804 ZENITH 754 JERROLD G I 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 To control a DVD player PANASONIC 818 Maker Code s Ben 505 819 SONY AU TAGS S ATLANTA 815 816 817 PANASONIC 406 408 PHILIPS 407 To control a tuner PIONEER 409 Maker Code s TOSHIBA 404 SONY 002 003 004 005 DENON 405 425 Additional Inf
26. ape of your room etc However we recommend that you place the surround speakers behind you When placing surround speakers to your side long room Sub woofer When placing surround speakers behind you wide room Sub woofer Note Do not place the center speaker further away from the listening position than the front speakers Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker For HT 6600DP the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP Micro Satellite Speaker according to the supplied speaker system When you select MICRO SP the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows Speaker Settings FRONT SMALL CENTER SMALL SURROUND SMALL SUB WOOFER YES You cannot change the configuration if you select MICRO SP If you change the speaker system select NORM SP You can adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection when you select NORM SP page 19 To select NORM SP turn off the power then turn on again while pressing MAIN MENU To reset to MICRO SP do the same procedure Tip The setting for Micro Satellite Speaker MICRO SP has been programmed to optimize the sound balance If you use Sony s Micro Satellite Speakers select MICRO SP Caution When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the speaker size is set to LARGE you may not obtain the correct soundstage The speaker m
27. at such as the Dolby Digital DVD This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment s studios Press MOVIE repeatedly to select C ST EX A C ST EX B or C ST EX C The MOVIE indicator lights up and the selected sound field is indicated in the display continued 2505 265 Selecting a sound field continued W 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 movie C ST EX B Cinema Studio EX B Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Kim Novak Theater cinema production studio This mode is ideal for watching science fiction or action movies with lots of sound effects W 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 classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack About Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three elements Virtual Multi Dimension Creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener from a single pair of actual surround speakers Screen Depth Matching In a movie theater sound seems to come from inside the image reflected on the movie screen This element creates the same sensation in your li
28. ation based on 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 Output channel Surround speakers absent Sound Field A F D AUTO L C R SL SR Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the tone characteristics of the front 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 You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters See the tables on page 50 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 16 before you customize a sound field Adjusting the level parameters The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and volumes of each speaker You can also customize various aspects of the current sound field The settings are applied to all sound fields except for EFCT parameter For EFCT parameter the settings are stored individually for each sound field 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sou
29. ay also be damaged at high volume position Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET UP gt 2 Press lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set all of the parameters that follow Initial settings Parameter Initial setting CE DIST XX ft 10 ft DIST XX ft 10 ft At DIST XX ft 10 ft PL XXXX LOW continued UI91S S 1 e ds oux pue H 17 18 Multi channel surround setup continued wy Front speaker distance XX ft Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers on page 16 DIST Center speaker distance DIST XX ft 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 16 to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position on page 16 B Surround speaker distance CER DIST XX ft 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 16 to a distance 15 feet closer to your liste
30. ay be no sound output Frequency response MULTI CH IN 10 Hz 70 kHz CD SACD 0 5 2 dB with sound MD TAPE DVD field and tone bypassed VIDEO 1 2 Inputs Analog MULTI CH IN Sensitivity 500 mV CD SACD Impedance 50 kilohms MD TAPE DVD S N 96 dB VIDEO 1 2 A 500 mV 2 INPUT SHORT with sound field and tone bypassed 3 Weighted network input level 465 Inputs Digital DVD Coaxial Sensitivity Impedance 75 ohms S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF VIDEO 2 CD SACD Sensitivity MD TAPE Optical Impedance S N 100 dB A 20 kHz LPF Outputs MD TAPE OUT Voltage 500 mV VIDEO 1 Impedance 10 kilohms AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER Voltage 2 V Impedance 1 kilohms Outputs Digital MD TAPE Optical Sensitivity Tone Gain levels FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna terminals 6 dB 1 dB step 87 5 108 0 MHz 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate Frequency Sensitivity Mono Stereo Usable sensitivity S N Mono Stereo 10 7 MHz 18 3 dBf 2 2 uV 75 ohms 38 3 dBf 22 5 pV 75 ohms 11 2 dBf 1 nV 75 ohms 76 dB 70 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz Mono Stereo Separation Frequency response Selectivity 0 396 0 596 45 dB at 1 kHz 30 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 2 dB 60 dB at 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Models of area code U CA With 10 kHz tuning scale 530 1710 kHz With 9 kHz tuning scale
31. cribed To activate the buttons with orange printing press ALT first before pressing the buttons Press MAIN MENU on the remote before you use the 4 buttons for receiver operation Press TOP MENU GUIDE or AV MENU on the remote before you use the remote to control the satellite tuner VCR and DVD player The VIDEO3 TV SAT PHONO AUX SOURCE DIRECT AAC BILLING SB DECODING 12 and ON SCREEN functions are not available for set operation Selecting the command mode of the remote Set the remote command mode using the USE MODE button and the remote command mode buttons Selecting the command mode You can switch the command mode AV1 or AV2 of the remote If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing down USE MODE The indicator lights once twice for AV2 then the command mode switches To check the command mode of the remote Press USE MODE You can check the remote by the indicator Zh bdd WH 910ueg y lt lii Mode Indicator lights AVI once AV2 twice To reset the remote to factory settings Press 1 AV 1 and MASTER VOL at the same time The indicator lights 3 times then goes off 39 US Programming the remote You can program the remote to control non Sony components by changing the code Once the control signals have been memorized you can use
32. ctions To record analog signals make analog connections To record digital signals make digital connections The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on the Super Audio CD player connected to the CD SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit Connect to the analog input jacks CD SACD IN jacks Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player VIDEO IN SVIDEO IN VIDEOOUT VIDEO IN SVIDEO S VIDEO OUT IN VIDE AUDIO IN HSU y dn 11 1205 Multi channel input hookups Although this receiver 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 Dolby Digital and DTS If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks you can connect them directly to the receiver 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 Notes When using the connections described below adjust the level of the surr
33. d from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers If you are not sure which sounds best select PL LOW and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance Only when you use the speaker system other than the supplied one be sure to set the following parameters For details on NORM SP Normal Speaker see page 17 Sub woofer selection S W XXX If you connect a sub woofer select YES If you do not connect a sub woofer select NO This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers E Front speaker size TEE vv If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies select LARGE Normally 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 When the sub woofer is set to the front speakers are automatically set to LARGE and you cannot change this setting Center speaker size CT XXXXX
34. e NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical For customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE ENERGY STAR is a U S registered AES mark nda 77 As an ENERGY STAR partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 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 DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Table of Contents List of Button Locations Reference Pages 5 Hooking Up the Components Required cords esses 6 Antenna hookups eese d Audio component hookups 8 Video component hookups 9 Digital component hookups 10 Multi channel input hookups 12 Other HOOKUPS eeeeee 13 Hooking Up and Setting Up
35. e Q N Y 4 244 560 11 1 Home Theater System Operating Instructions Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No HT 6600DP 2003 Sony Corporation 205 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 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 For customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operat
36. eceiver page 7 Direct tuning You can enter a frequency of the station you want directly by using the numeric buttons on the supplied remote For details on the buttons used in this section see pages 36 42 1 Press TUNER on the remote repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 2 Press D TUNING on the remote 3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the frequency Example 1 FM 102 50 MHz 0 0 2 5 0 Example 2 AM 1350 kHz You don t have to enter the last 0 when the tuning scale is set to 10 KHz 070 070 If you cannot tune in a station and the entered numbers flash Make sure you ve 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 4 If you ve tuned in an AM station adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for optimum reception 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to receive another station Tips If you do not remember the precise frequency press TUNING or TUNING after entering the value close to the frequency you want The receiver automatically tunes in the station you want If the frequency seems to be higher than the entered value press TUNING and if the frequency seems to be lower than the entered value press TUNING 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
37. ed correctly and securely There is no sound output from the SUB WOOEFER terminal depending on the sound field page 50 The surround effect cannot be obtained Make sure the sound field function is on press MOVIE or MUSIC Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Check that the playing DVD etc is recorded in Dolby Digital or DTS format When connecting the DVD player etc to the digital input jacks of this receiver check the audio setting settings for the audio output of the connected component Recording cannot be done Check that the components are connected correctly Select the source component with input selector button Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to ANALOG page 22 before recording from a digital component connected to the analog MD TAPE terminal Make sure that INPUT MODE is set to COAX IN or IN page 22 before recording from a digital component connected to the DIGITAL MD TAPE OUT terminals The FM reception is poor 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 Receiver ANTENNA Outdoor FM antenna Ground wire not supplied To ground Radio stations cannot be tuned in
38. heck the audio output during settings to set up while outputting the sound check the connection page 21 Clearing the receivers memory Before using your receiver for the first time or when you want to clear the receiver s memory do the following 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down I 5 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 selector and preset station All sound field parameters All preset stations All index names of input selectors and preset stations The master volume is set to VOL MIN Performing initial setup operations Before using your receiver for the first time adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver correspond to your system For the adjustable parameters see the table on page 49 See pages 16 20 for speaker settings and page 35 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 receiver lets you place the center speaker up to 5 feet closer and the surround speakers up to 15 feet closer to the listening position The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 23 feet from the listening position You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side depending on the sh
39. ic compression of the dynamic range select Note Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only Effect level EFCT XXX Lets you adjust the presence of the current surround effect Adjusting the tone parameters The TONE menu contains parameters that lets you adjust the tone of the front speakers for optimum sound The settings are applied to all sound fields 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt TONE gt 3 Press lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is stored automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting BASS XX dB 0 dB TREB XX dB 0 dB punos fi Bass BASS XX dB Lets you adjust the bass tone Treble TREB XX dB Lets you adjust the treble tone Note When you use the Micro Satellite Speakers or other small speakers adjust LEVEL on the subwoofer page 21 to reinforce the bass Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings 1 If the power is on press 1 5 to turn off the power 2 Hold down 2CH and press 1 0 SF CLR appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once 29 US 3045 Receiving Broadcasts Before receiving broadcasts make sure you have connected FM and AM antennas to the r
40. ing and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of th
41. ital format digital signal being input through the 5 PRO LOGIC Il PRO LOGIC OPTICAL terminal lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic 12 LFE Lights up when the disc being played processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals PRO LOGIC lights up when Pro Logic II processing MOV or PLII MUS is applied page 25 However both indicators do not light up if the center and surround speakers are set to NO and A F D AUTO DOLBY PL MOV or PLII MUS is selected Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals DTS Lights up when DTS signals are input Note When playing a DTS format disc be sure that you have made digital connections and that INPUT MODE is NOT set to ANALOG page 22 back contains the LFE Low Frequency Effect channel and when the sound of the LFE channel signal is actually being reproduced punos 6bulfofuq continued 275 Understanding the multi channel surround displays continued 3 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 based on the speakers settings When using sound fields like C ST EX the receiver adds reverber
42. iver Replace both batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak Make sure you select the correct input selector 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 receiver or other component If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Clearing the receiver s memory may remedy the problem page 16 However note 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 Clearing the receiver s memory To clear See memorized settings page 16 Customized sound fields page 29 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 450 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 40 20 000 Hz rated 110 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 96 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Models of area code U only Amplifier section POWER OUTPUT Models of area code U CA Rated Power Output at Stereo Mode 8 ohms 40 Hz 20 kHz THD 0 7 96 STR K850P 110W 110W Reference Power Output 8 ohms 1 kHz THD 0 7 96 STR K850P FRONT 120 W ch CENTER 120 W SURR 120 W ch 1 Depending on the sound field settings and the source there m
43. nd 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt LEVEL gt 3 Press lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting BAL L R XX BALANCE CTR XXX dB 0 dB SUR L XXX dB 0 dB SUR R XXX dB 0 dB S W XXX dB 0 dB p Rance COMP XXX OFF EFCT XXX STD The parameters can be adjusted separately for MULTI CH IN A Front balance 10 8j BAL L R XX Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers xj Center level CTR XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker Surround left level SUR L XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the surround left speaker Surround right level SUR R XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the surround right speaker Sub woofer level S W XXX dB Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer Dynamic range compressor 0 RANGE COMP XXX 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 setting To reproduce the sound track with no compression select OFF To reproduce the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recording engineer select STD To reproduce a dramat
44. necting cord short 3 Monaural connecting cord 1 phono to 1 phono 1 Coaxial digital cord 1 Foot pads speakers 20 Foot pads subwoofer 4 Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Speakers Front speakers 2 Surround speakers 2 Center speaker 1 Sub woofer 1 For details on the area code of the component you are using see page 4 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button You can make various settings using the MAIN MENU X 2 buttons and jog dial The tables below show each of the settings that these buttons can make Press MAIN MENU Press lt or gt to select Turn jog dial to select Page repeatedly to select LEVEL BAL L R XX L 8 to R 8 1 steps 28 CTR XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SUR L XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps SUR R XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps S W XXX dB 10 dB to 10 dB 1 dB steps T RANGE COMP XXX OFF STD MAX EFCT XXX depends on the sound field MIN STD MAX SET UP 161 SUB WOOFER S W XXX YES NO 17 1120 FRONT XXXXX LARGE SMALL LARGE SMALL NO CENTER XXXXX SURROUND XXXXX LARGE SMALL NO ij DIST XX ft between 3 feet and 23 feet 1 foot steps DIST XX ft P DIST and 5 feet
45. ning position on page 16 Tip The receiver 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 5 feet closer than the front speakers Likewise the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers And they can be no more than 15 feet closer This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to enjoy 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 3 6 feet 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 AA Surround speaker placement CE 458 PL XXXX This parameter lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround m
46. nt speaker L To a wall outlet Switch the power POWER to off before connecting the power cord S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 9 SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS FRONT B Center speaker ILU m Surround speaker R Surround speaker L Tf you have an additional front speaker system connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button page 23 14 Tip To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom of the speakers Notes Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the surround speaker terminals and the short speaker connecting cords to the front and center speaker terminals Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about 2 3 inch Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components to and to If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted and will lack bass If you use speakers with low maximum input rating adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers To avoid short circuiting the speakers Short circuiting of the speakers may damage the receiver To prevent this make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers Make s
47. o Digital DTS or AAC station or tuning to ete preset stations and with SB Receiver Press to select the D TUNING for direct DECODING surround back decoding tuning modes CD player Select track numbers SHIFT Receiver Press repeatedly to select VCD player 0 10 selects track 10 a memory page for LD player presetting radio stations MD deck or tuning to preset DAT deck stations TV VCR Select channel D TUNING Receiver Tuner station direct key Satellite tuner numbers in mode gt 10 11 CD player Select track numbers MUTING Receiver Mutes the sound from the VCD player over 10 receiver LD player MD deck Tape deck Zi bdd INH ou if continued 37 US Remote Button Description continued Remote Operations Function Button AUDIO TV VCR Changes the sound to DVD player Multiplex Bilingual or Multi channel TV Sound SWAP Swaps the small and ANGLE large picture DVD player To select viewing angle or changes the angles JUMP TV Toggles between the TIME previous and the current channels CD player Shows the time or VCD player displays the playing DVD player time of disc etc PRESET Receiver Scans and selects CH preset stations D SKIP TV VCR Selects preset Satellite tuner channels CD player Skips discs multi disc VCD player changer only DVD player MD deck ENTER TV VCR After selecting a Satelli
48. odes Refer to the illustration below Select PL LOW if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section Select PL HIGH if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section These parameters are not available when Surround speaker size 180 3887 is set to NO Tip The surround speaker placement parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements With the Digital Cinema Sound modes speaker placement is not as critical as other modes All modes with virtual elements 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 towards the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position the sound fields with virtual elements will not be as effective Nevertheless each listening environment has many variables like wall reflections Therefore 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 soun
49. og audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks When MULTI CH IN is selected the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks You cannot record a digital audio signal using a component connected to the analog MD TAPE OUT jacks To record a digital audio signal connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD TAPE OUT jacks Some sources contain copy guards to prevent recording In this case you may not be able to record from the sources When MULTI CH IN is selected no signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jacks MD TAPE OPTICAL OUT Recording on a video tape You can record from a VCR a TV or a DVD player using the receiver You can also add audio from a variety of audio sources when editing a video tape See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help 1 Select the program source to be recorded 2 Prepare the component for playing For example insert the DVD you want to record into the DVD player 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR VIDEO 1 for recording 4 start recording on the recording VCR then start playing the video tape or DVD you want to record Tip You can record the sound from any audio source onto a video tape while copying from a video tape or DVD Locate the point where you want to start recording from another audio source select the program source then start playback The audio from that s
50. ormation 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 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 receiver The unit 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 be sure to disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord Models of area code U CA only One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On heat buildup Although the unit heats up during operation this is not a malfunction If you continuously use this unit 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
51. oubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Also see Checking the connections on page 21 to verify that the connections are correct continued uoneuuoju jeuonippy 4355 Troubleshooting continued 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 the components are turned on Check that the MASTER VOLUME control is not set at VOL MIN Check that the SPEAKERS OFF A B A B button is not set to off and is set accordingly to your SPEAKERS FRONT system page 23 Press MUTING on the remote to cancel the muting function Check that the headphones are not connected The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit flashes Turn off the receiver eliminate the short circuit problem and turn on the power again 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 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
52. ound speakers and sub woofer from the DVD player or multi channel decoder See page 14 for details on speaker system hookup DIGITAL OPTICAL EI MD TAPE IN MONITOR AM h FM 750 COAXIAL MD TAPE OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN SVIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN JAUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB MULTI CH OUT DVD player CD Super Audio CD player Multichannel decoder etc Other hookups AC power cord FRONTA CENTER SPEAKERS use 8 160 SURROUND Connecting the AC power cord Before connecting the AC power cord of this receiver to a wall outlet connect the speaker system to the receiver page 14 Connect the AC power cord s of your audio video components to a wall outlet m Toa wall outlet s usuodui0 y a 13 Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker system hookups Required cords Speaker cords supplied E Monaural audio cord supplied Black emm INPUT Active sub woofer Front speaker R mum Fro
53. ource will be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the audio from the original medium To resume audio recording from the original medium select the video source again Notes Make sure to make both digital and analog connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs Analog recording is not possible if you make only digital connections When MULTI CH IN is selected the analog audio signals of the current input source is output from the REC OUT jacks Using the Sleep Timer You can set the receiver 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 Tips Press ALT before you press SLEEP page 39 To check the remaining time before the receiver turns off press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display Adjustments using the SET UP menu The SET UP menu allows you to make the following adjustments 1 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select lt SET UP 2 Press lt or gt to select the parameter you want to adjust 3 Turn the jog dial to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically Initial settings Parameter Initial setting DEC XXXX PCM for DVD CD SACD and MD TAPE AUTO for VIDEO 2 E Decode priority DEC XXXX Sets the appropriate decoding for incoming digital
54. oy multi channel surround sound five speakers two front speakers two surround speakers and a center speaker and a sub woofer are required Satellite tuner or DVD player OUTPUT DIGITAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OPTICAL En ANTENNA MD TAPE IN MONITOR MD VIDEOOUT VIDEO IN 750 COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT _ AUDIO IN SUB B woren MD TAPE DVD player etc Make either coaxial or optical connections We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical connections Connect the digital output Jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver s digital input jack and connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver s digital output jack These connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts etc DIGITAL MD or tape deck Notes You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling frequencies It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD TAPE and VIDEO jacks with only digital conne
55. pond 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 the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from 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 is 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 If there is not enough bass you can use the BASS parameter in the TONE menu to boost the bass levels To adjust the bass see page 29 Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment 1 Press 1 05 on the remote to turn on the receiver 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote TONE appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence Front left Center
56. ress if you made a mistake when you press the number button or press to return to the continuous play etc SEARCH player Select searching mode MODE Press to select the unit for search track index etc TOP MENU DVD player Displays DVD title GUIDE Satellite tuner Displays guide menu MENU VCR Satellite tuner Displays menu DVD player ce VCD player Returns to the previous LD player menu or exits the menu DVD player el VCR Selects a menu item Satellite tuner DVD player ENTER VCR Press to enter the EXECUTE Satellite tuner selection DVD player TV 0 TV Turns the TV on or off TV Selects the channel entry mode either one or two digit TV VOL TV Adjust the volume of H the TV TV CH TV Select preset TV channels TV TV Selects input signal TV VIDEO input or video input WIDE TV Selects the wide picture mode USE MODE Remote To set up the remote AV1 and Remote Select the command AV2 mode of the remote SOURCE Remote Selects 2ND AV output ALT Remote Change remote key function to activate those buttons with orange printing Notes Some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver 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 des
57. round 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 You can also customize the sound fields to obtain the sound you want by changing the surround parameter To fully enjoy surround sound you must register the number and location of your speakers See Multi channel surround setup starting from page 16 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound Using only the front speakers 2 Channel Stereo Press 2CH The 2CH indicator lights up and 2CH ST appears in the display This mode 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 from the sub woofer when 2CH ST is selected To listen to 2 channel stereo sources using the front left and right speakers and a sub woofer press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO When you select Micro Satellite Speaker page 17 internal sound processor will automatically redirect bass sound to sub woofer If you want to listen to two channel stereo sources under this setting we recommend that you choose A F D AUTO mode so that you can take advantage of your sub woofer to obtain the correct bass signal Enjoying higher fidelity sound
58. signals PCM priority mode DEC PCM Use to enjoy playback from audio CD PCM DVD and MD When used with media other than CD DVD or MD you may experience noise If this happens switch to AUTO mode AUTO mode DEC AUTO Use to enjoy playback from audio CD PCM DVD DTS CD and DTS LD sources However with audio CDs you may not be able to listen the very first moments of each track Normally use as is with the initial settings above Changing the command mode of the receiver This function is useful when you use 2 Sony receivers in the same room 1 Turn off the receiver 2 Hold down ENTER and press 1 0 to turn on the receiver C MODE AVX appears in the display Each time you repeat the procedure above the display changes as follows C MODE AVI gt C MODE AV2 Tip The initial setting is C MODE AV2 Notes The initial setting for the command mode of the supplied remote is AV2 If the command mode of the receiver and the remote is different you cannot use the remote to operate the receiver 19410 35 Operations Using the Remote RM PP412 You can use the remote RM PP412 to operate the components in your system Remote button description Before you use your vo ave VO remote e SVETEMSTANDBY SLEEP weet Dub Inserting batteries into the PN AUK MULTICH SOURCE remote am AFD Mom wuse Insert R6 size A
59. st information available for each brand There is a chance however that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes of the input selectors on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component To control a CD player Maker Code s SONY 101 102 103 DENON 104 123 JVC 105 106 107 KENWOOD 108 109 110 MAGNAVOX 111 116 MARANTZ 116 ONKYO 112 113 114 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115 118 119 YAMAHA 120 121 122 To control a DAT deck Maker Code s SONY 203 PIONEER 219 To control an MD deck Maker Code s SONY 301 DENON 302 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304 To control a tape deck Maker Code s SONY 201 202 DENON 204 205 KENWOOD 206 207 208 209 NAKAMICHI 210 PANASONIC 216 PHILIPS 211 212 PIONEER 213 214 TECHNICS 215 216 YAMAHA 217 218 To control an LD player Maker Code s SONY 601 602 603 PIONEER 606 To control a video CD player Maker Code s SONY 605 continued Zh bdd WH 910ueg y lt 4155 Programming the remote continued To control a TV Maker Code s To control a VCR SONY 501 502 Maker Code s
60. stening room by shifting the sound of the front speakers into the screen Cinema Studio Reverberation Reproduces the reverberations peculiar to a movie theater Cinema Studio EX is the integrated mode which operates these 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 other sound fields Press MUSIC repeatedly to select the sound field you want The music indicator lights up and the current sound field is indicated in the display HALL Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall W JAZZ Jazz Club Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club CONCERT Live Concert Reproduces the acoustics of a 300 seat live concert To turn the surround effect off Press A F D repeatedly to select A F D AUTO or press 2CH Tips The receiver lets you apply the last selected sound field to a program source whenever it is selected Sound Field Link For example if you listen to CD with JAZZ as the sound field change to a different program source then return to CD JAZZ will be applied again You can identify the encoding format of DVD software etc by looking at the logo on the package OO Dolby Digital discs DO petsvsuanouns Dolby
61. te tuner channel disc or track LD player using the numeric MD deck buttons press to enter DAT deck the value Tape deck DISC CD player Selects a disc directly VCD player multi disc changer only ANT VCR Selects output signal from aerial terminal TV signal or VCR program Only for Sony TVs with the picture in picture function 385 Remote Button Operations Function kea PPI VCR CD player VCD player DVD player LD player MD deck DAT deck Tape deck Skips tracks 4 CD player VCD player DVD player LD player MD deck Searches tracks forward or backward VCR DAT deck Tape deck Fastforwards or rewinds VCR CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck Tape deck Starts play VCR CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck Tape deck Pauses play or record Also starts recording with components in record standby VCR CD player VCD player LD player DVD player MD deck DAT deck Tape deck Stops play DISPLAY TV VCR VCD player LD player DVD player Selects information displayed on the TV screen RETURN EXIT VCD player LD player DVD player Returns to the previous menu Satellite tuner Exits the menu SUBTITLE DVD player Changes the subtitles Remote Operations Function Button CLEAR DVD player P
62. the Speaker System Speaker system hookups 14 Performing initial setup operations 16 Multi channel surround setup Checking the connections Basic Operations Selecting the component 22 Changing the display 23 Enjoying Surround Sound Using only the front speakers 2 Channel Stereo 24 Enjoying higher fidelity sound 24 Selecting a sound field 25 Understanding the multi channel surround displays 27 Customizing sound fields 28 Receiving Broadcasts Direct tuning eee ers 30 Automatic tuning eeeeeeeer 31 Preset sspe 31 Other Operations Naming preset stations and program SOUTCES c ies yet 33 Recording zx snos emi 33 Using the Sleep Timer 34 Adjustments using the SET UP ehe etes 35 Changing the command mode of the TECELVED 35 Operations Using the Remote RM PP412 Before you use your remote 36 Remote button description 36 Selecting the command mode of the remote Additional Information Precautions ences 43 Troubleshooting eee 43 Specifications esee 46 Tables of settings using the MAIN MENU button 49 Adjustable parameters for each
63. the stereo effect but the sound will be less distorted To return to stereo mode press MODE again The tuning scale differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table For details on area codes see page 4 Area code FM AM U CA 100kHz 10kHz The AM tuning scale can be changed page 47 Automatic tuning If you don t know the frequency of the station you want you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area 1 Press TUNER FM AM repeatedly to select the FM or AM band The last received station is tuned in 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 When the receiver reaches either end of the band Scanning is repeated in the same direction 3 To continue scanning press TUNING or TUNING again Preset tuning After you have tuned in stations using Direct Tuning or Automatic Tuning you can preset them to the receiver Then you can tune in any of the stations directly by entering its 2 character preset code using the supplied remote Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset The receiver will also scan all the stations that you have preset Before tuning to preset stations be sure to preset them by performing steps on Presetting radio stations Presetting radio stations 1 Press TUNER FM AM The last received station is tuned
64. u want Each time you press the button the receiver tunes in one preset station at a time in the corresponding order and direction as follows A1 A2 A0 B1 B2 B0 Using the preset codes Use the supplied remote to perform the following operations For details on the buttons used in this section see pages 36 42 1 Press TUNER on the remote The last received station is tuned in 2 Press SHIFT to select a memory page A B or C then press the preset number of the station you want using the numeric buttons Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name index name of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources These names for example VHS appear in the receiver s display when a station or program source is selected Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind For example two VCRs can be specified as VHS and 8MM respectively It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component for example a second CD player connected to the MD TAPE jacks 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER FM AM then tune the preset station you want to create an index name for If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations see Tuning to
65. ume level to best suit your preference according to the program source Note Do not turn the volume of the woofer to maximum Extraneous noise may be heard Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly Press 1 0 to turn on the receiver 2 Turn on the component that you connected e g CD player or tape deck Press the input selector button e g CD SACD or MD TAPE to select the component program source 4 start playing If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure see Troubleshooting on page 43 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem 5 oux 6urjoes pue H 215 Basic Operations 2205 Selecting the component Input Selector buttons Press the input selector button to select the component you want to use To select Press VCR VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 Satellite tuner VIDEO 2 DVD player DVD MD or Tape deck MD TAPE CD player CD SACD Built in tuner TUNER FM AM After turning on the component you selected select the component and play the program source After selecting VCR or DVD player turn on the TV and set the TV s video input to match the component you selected INPUT MODE Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode for your digital components Each time you
66. ure 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 receiver 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 Stripped cords are not fully attached and are touching the rear panel of the receiver 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 20 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 receiver 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 receiver When you turn on the receiver the volume remains at the level you turn off the receiver wia shgs 1 e ds ou Burjes H 155 Performing initial setup operations Once you have hooked up the speakers and turned on the power clear the receiver s memory Then specify the speaker parameters size position etc and perform any other initial setup operations necessary for your system Tip To c
67. urround effects 4 channels B PLII MOV Pro Logic II Movie Performs the Pro Logic II movie mode decoding This setting is ideal for the movies encoded in Dolby Surround Besides this mode can reproduce the sound in 5 1 channel when watching the videos of old movies or in the dubbed language B PLII MUS Pro Logic Music Performs the Pro Logic II music mode decoding This setting is ideal for the normal stereo sources such as CDs Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding does not function for DTS format signals 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 To select MOVIE C ST EX A C ST EX C ST EX C 3 MUSIC HALL JAZZ CONCERT Sound field with mark use DCS technology About DCS Digital Cinema Sound In collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony s own DSP Digital Signal Processor technology to develop Digital Cinema Sound In a home theater Digital Cinema Sound simulates an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of the movie director punos Bui Aofu3 Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel form

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