Sony HT-6500DP, HT-5500D, HT-17000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number

in the space pl-ovided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HT-6500DP/SSOOD/I 700D

Receiver

Serial No.

HT-6500DP HT-5500D HT- 17000

0 2002 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 newspapers, table-cloths, curtains. etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevem fire or shock hazard. do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as vases. on the apparatus.

Don’t throw away the battery with wxwal house waste dispose of it &ectly 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

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounditlg and. in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding bystem of the building, a\ close to the point of cable entry as pl-actical.

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.

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Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other Operations

Naming preset stations and program

sources

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Hooking Up the Components

Required cords Antenna hookups Audio component hookups Video component hookups Digital component hookups.. Multi channel input hookups”

Other hookups

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Hooking Up and Setting Up

the Speaker System

Speaker system hookups ____.__._.__......... 13

Performing initial setup operations . . . 15

Multi channel surround setup _.____.__..... 15

Checking the connections ,._,._.._,_.__.__.__ 2 1

Basic Operations

Selecting the component ___.__.._._.._.._..,, 22 Changing the display

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6 7 8 9

Using the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . .._............. 35

Adjustments using the SET UP

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operations Using the Remote RM-PP411 I’

Before you use your remote Remote button description.. Selecting the mode of the remote Programming the remote

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Operations Using the Remote RM-U3062’

Before you use your remote __._.__._.....__ 44

Remote button description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Changing the factory setting of a

function button

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Enjoying Surround Sound

Automatically decoding the input

audio signal

Selecting a sound field

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Using only the front speakers

(2 Channel

Stereo). ........................

Enjoying stereo sound in multi channel

(Dolby Pro Logic II)” _____._.__.__._.,., 26

Understanding the multi channel

surround displays

Customizing sound fields

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Receiving Broadcasts

Direct tuning Automatic tuning Preset tuning

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Additional Information

Precautions Troubleshooting Specifications Tables of settings using SURR,

LEVEL, SET UP. BASS and TREBLE buttons

Adjustable parameters for each

sound field

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About This Manual

Note for the supplied remote

The instructions in this manual are for models HT.6500DP. HT-5500D and HT- 17OOD. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the STR-K840P is

used for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the

text, for example, “HT-6500DP only”.

The HT-6500DP consists of:

Receiver

STR-K840P

-Speaker system

Front/surround speakers

Center speaker

Sub woofer

- DVD player

The HT.5500D consists of:

- Receiver

SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP4 DVP-NC655P

STR-K840P

- Speaker system * Front/surround speakers

* Center speaker . Sub woofer

- DVD player

SS-MSP2 SS-CNP2 SA-WMSP4 DVP-NC6 15

For RM-PP411 (HT-6500DP and HT.5500D only)

The VIDEO 3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX,

SOURCE, MPX/DUAL, ANALOG DIRECT,

12 and ON SCREEN buttons on the remote are

not available. For RM-U306 (HT.1 7000 only)

The MULTI CH button on the remote is not available.

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:

“NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY THANK YOU”

The HT-1700D consists of:

-Receiver

STR-K740P

- Speaker system

Front/surround \peakcrs

- Center speakci. Sub woofei

DVD playei-

Tip

SS-MSP2 SS-CNP? SA-WMSP4 DVP-NS3I.S

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 tisc of your remote, see pages 37 43 for RM-PP411 t HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only 1 and pnges 54 47

for RM-U306 (HT. 170OD only 1. For details on the n\e of your- DVD player, refer to the separate

open-sting instruction\ supplied with the DVD player.

To cancel the demonstration

Press I/& to turn the receiver off while the above

message is being displayed. The next time you turn the receiver on. the demonstration will not appear.

To view the demonstration

Hold down SET UP and press l/b to tnrn on the

power.

Notes

* Running the demonstration will clear the

receiver’s memory. For details on what will be cleared, see “Clearing the receiver’s memory” on page 15.

3 There will be no sound when the demonstration

inode is activated.

. You cannot cancel demonstration if you did not

press l/b while the above message is being displayed. To cancel demonstration after the

ubox me\5age appear,. pres\ I/& twjice to activate the demonstration again. Then. pi-es\ I/b while the abo\s message is being displayed.

How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons that are mentioned in the text.

Illustration number

NAME

Name of butTon/part

(34)

Reierence page

0, 1

ALPHABETICAL ORDER )

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2 CH •j (26)

A-D

A.DEC q (24,261

AM q (31, 32) BASS +/- q (19, 30, 54) CD •j (22) CINEMA STUDIO EX A. B. C

(25)

Di&J Cinema Sound (indicator)

@ (241 DIMMER q (23) DlSPLAY q (23,501 Display q (23) DVDlLD q (221

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ENTER •j (34)

FM q (3 I, 32)

FM MODE q (31) INPUT MODE q (221 IR (receptor) q (37.449501 LEVEL q (I 6,20,28,54)

MASTER VOLUME q (20.48) MD/TAPE q (22) MEMORY q (32) MENU +/- q (16.28, 34, 35, 54) MENU </> q (16, 28.34, 35,541 MODE q (2530,491

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING

(indicator) (HT.6500DP and HT-5500D only) q (22)

MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and

HT.5500D only) q (221

MUTING q (22,481

N-S

NAME q (341 PHONES (jack) q (22,491

PRESET TUNING +I- q (32.

33, 52) SET UP q (4, 16.35354) SHIFT q (321 8 SLEEP (HT-1700D only) q (351 SURR q (28,541

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J P

T-Z

TREBLE +/- q (30,541 TUNER q (22,32-34) TUNING +/- q (3 I. 32) VIDEO 1 q (22) VIDEO 2 •j (221

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

I/O (power) q (4. 15. 20, 2 I,

30, 521

q Audio cord (not supplied)

White (L)

Red (R)

q Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

q Video cord (not supplied)

Yellow (video) ~=$@-JD Yellow (video)

q Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Black

q Coaxial digital cord (supplied)

Orange a b w Orange

q Monaural audio cord (not supplied)

Black a

White (L) Red (R)

Yellow (video) White (L/audio) Red (R/audio)

Black

0 Black

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.

Be sure to make. connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.

When 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.

6”*

AM loop antenna (supplied)

FM wire antenna

Notes on antenna hookups

0 To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop

antenna away from the receiver and other components.

* Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.

After connecting the FM wire antemw keep it

as horizontal as possible.

MD or Tape deck

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8”’

CD player

Hooking Up the Components

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 enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT

jack via an RF demodulator, like the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied).

Notes

* You cannot connect an LD player’s DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit’s digital input jack\.

You must first convert the RF signal to either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see “Troubleshooting” on page 48.

* All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz. 48 kHz. 44. I kHr and 32 kHz sampling

frequcncie\.

DVD or LD player

(etc.)

HT-6500DP and HT-5500D only 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 or the surround apcaket-s and sub woofer- firom the DVD player or multi channel decoder.

* See page I3 for details on speaker system hookup.

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Multichannel decoder, etc.

DVD player,

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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 ~3).

Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/ video components to a wall outlet.

To a wall outlet

AC power cord

12"s

Required cords

Speaker cords (supplied)

:I: - :I:

Monaural audio cord (supplied)

Black y Black

Front speaker (L)

Center speaker Surroun;speaker / 1

continued

13"s

Speaker system hookup (continued)

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 receiver. 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 receiver.

the speakers may damage

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 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.

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 check the audio

while outputting

(page 21).

output during settings (to set up

the sound), check the connection

Clearing the receiver’s

memory

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 54. See pages

15-20 for speaker settings and pages 35-36 for

other settings.

For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (Q).

Before using your receiver for the first time, or when you want to clear the receiver’s memory, do the following.

This procedure is not necessary if the demonstration activates when you turn on the power.

Turn off the receiver.

Hold down I/C! for 5 seconds.

The demonstration starts (page 4) and all of the following items are reset or cleared:

All preset stations are reset or cleared. All sound field parameters are reset to

their factory settings. All index names (of preset stations and

program sources) are cleared. All SET UP parameters are reset to

their factory settings. The sound field memorized for each

program source and preset stations are cleared.

The master volume is set to VOL MIN.

However, the receiver lets you place the center

speaker up to 5 feet closer (0) and the surround speakers up to 15 feet closer (@) to

the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet from the listening position (0).

You can place the surround speakers either

behind you or to the side, depending on the

shape of your room (etc.).

When placing surround speakers to your side

continued

15us

Multi channel surround setup (continued)

When placing surround speakers behind you

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Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the

listening position than the front speakers.

Normal Speaker and Micro Satellite Speaker

For HT-6500DP, HT-5500D and HT-1700D, 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:

If you change the speaker system, select NORM. SP. You can adjust the speaker size and subwoofer selection when you select NORM. SP. (page 18).

To select NORM. SP., turn off the power, then turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (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 may also be

damaged at high volume position.

Specifying the speaker parameters

1 Press SET UP. 2 Press MENU < or MENU > to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

3 Press MENU + or MENU -to select the

setting you want.

The

setting

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set

all of the parameters that follow.

is entered automatically.

Speaker FRONT

CENTER

Settings SMALL

SMALL SMALL YES

You cannot change the configuration if you

select MICRO SP.

Initial settings Parameter

:a :& DIST. Xx.X ft. @ DIST. Xx.X ft.

:@ :@ DIST. Xx.X ft.

.& :&$I: HGT. XXX

Initial settina

16 ft 16 ft

I I ft. BEHD LOW

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Front speaker distance (<a: :@I DIST. xx.x ft.)

Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (0 on page 15).

Center speaker distance (@ DIST. xx.x 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 (0 on page 15) to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position (Q on page 15).

Surround speaker distance ($$!$ j$$ DIST. Xx.X 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 (a on page 15) to a

distance 15 feet closer to your listening

position (Q on page 15).

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!

Surround speaker position (@ <@

PL. XXX)

5 e

z 5

This parameter lets you specify the location of 5

your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound

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surround modes. Refer to the illustration below. g.

Select “SIDE” if the location of your surround s speakers

Select “MID” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section 0.

Select “BEHD.” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section @.

corresponds to section 0.

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 farthet

away from the listening position than the front

speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet

CIOSW.

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 farther

away.

: These parameters are not available when

“Surround speaker size (:a @$)” is set to “NO”.

continued

17"s

Multi channel surround setup (continued)

W Surround speaker height (@ @$

HGT. XXX)

This parameter lets you specify the height of

your surround speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.

Select “LOW” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section 0.

Select “HIGH” if the location of your surround speakers corresponds to section 0.

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 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 16.

W Front speaker size (:@I @)

If you connect large speakers that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select “LARGE”. Normally, select “LARGE”.

‘6 These parameters are not available when

“Surround speaker size (@ {a)” is set to “NO“.

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The surround speaker position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cmema Sound modes with virtual elements.

With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position 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

effective unless the surround speaker positlon

parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.

Nevertheless, each listening environment has man)

variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “PL. MID” and “PL. BEHD.” if your speakers are located high above the listening

position, even if they are to the immediate left and

right.

If the 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

- When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the center and surround speakers are also automatically set to “SMALL” (unless

previously set to “NO”).

18"'

Center speaker size (:@:)

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”.

If the 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.*’

Surround speaker size (@ @$:)

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”.

Tip

Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not 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 smal1 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 +/- to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 30.

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.

If the 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”,*2

Tip

*l-*3 correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes

“1

NORMAL *‘2 PHANTOM “:3 3 STEREO

continued

19"*

Multi channel surround setup (continued)

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.

Press I/& to turn on the receiver.

2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

“T. TONE” appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

3 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.

Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL menu, see page 28.

While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed.

Listening to the subwoofer

POtVER

First, turn down the volume on the receiver. The volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the programme source.

Turn on the receiver and select the programme source.

2 Press POWER on the subwoofer.

The POWER indicator on the subwoofer lights up in green.

3 Play the programme source.

POWER indicator

Adjusting the sound

Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment.

Adjusting the subwoofer

4 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 cannot be output when the receiver is

set to MULTI CH IN (HT-6500DP and HT-5500D

only).

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.

LEilEL

Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.

Set the volume level to best suit your

preference according to the programme

source.

Note Do not turn the volume of the woofer to ma~xm~um.

Extraneous noise may be heard.

2ous

After connecting all of your components to the

receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly.

Press I/& to turn on the receiver.

2 Turn on the component that you

connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck).

3 Press the function button 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 48 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.

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Function buttons

Press the function button to select the component you want to use.

Select OFT IN

ANALOG Specify the analog audio

To Specify the digital

signals input to the DIGITAL OPTICAL input

jacks.

signals input to the AUDIO

IN (L/R) iacks.

audio

To select VCR VIDEO I or VIDEO 2 TV or satellite VIDEO 2

tuner

DVD or LD player DVD/LD MD or Tape deck MD/TAPE CD player CD

Built in tuner TUNER

After turning on the component you selected,

select the component and play the program

source.

After selecting VCR, DVD player, or LD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.

Press

INPUT MODE

Press INPUT MODE to select the input mode

for your digital components.

Each time you 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.

Note

If 96 kHz digital signal is input, the tone, sound field and

surround

MULTI CH IN

HT4500D only) 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 tone and surround effects are turned off.

parameters do not function.

(HT-6500DP and

MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator

HT-5500D only) This indicator lights up when the unit is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel

format.

(HT-6500DP and

MUTING

Press MUTING to mute the sound. The muting function is canceled when you turn the power on or turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise to turn the volume up.

PHONES

Use to connect headphones. 0 When the headphones are connected, speaker

output is automatically canceled and “SP. OFF” lights up in the display.

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 34).

Index name does not appear when only blank spaces have been entered, or it is the same as the function.

DIMMER

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.

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You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s preprogrammed 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 15 to set the speaker parameters before enjoying surround sound.

You can enjoy surround sound simply by

selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.

Sound field Display

Normal Surround Cinema Studio EX A Cinema Studio EX B Cinema Studio EX C C.ST.EX C m Hall HALL Jazz Club JAZZ Live Concert CONCERT Game GAME

NORMSURR. C.ST.EX A m C.ST.EX B m

Press A.DEC.

“AUTO DEC.” appears in the display. 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 LIZ, etc.) it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer.

About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)

The sound fields with m mark use DCS technology. When these sound fields are selected, “Digital Cinema Sound’ indicator in the display lights up.

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.

Enjoying movies with Cinema Studio EX

Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie software encoded with multi channel format, such as the Dolby Digital DVD. This mode reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s studios.

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Press CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B or C.

The selected sound field is indicated in the display.

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

Tip

You can select Cinema Studio EX by pressing MODE

repeatedly.

Notes

The effects provided by the virtual speakers may canse 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 MODE repeatedly to select the sound field you want.

The current sound field is indicated in the display.

NOFlM.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.

HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.

H JAZZ (Jazz Club)

Reproduces the acoustics of a jazz club. n

CONCERT (Live Concert)

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300.seat live concert.

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 listening 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.

GAME

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.

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Selecting a sound field (continued)

To turn the surround effect off

Press A.DEC or 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” willhe applied again.

* You can identify the encoding format of program

sofware by looking at its packaging. Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the Ulm

logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs are

labeled with the LXJI~~*W~~N~~ logo.

* 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.

PRO. LO(IIC

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(HT.6500DP and HT-5500D only) The receiver cart reproduce the stereo sound in

multi channel through

Dolby Pro Logic II. You

can activate the decoder using the SET UP

menu. For details, see page 35

Press 2CH.

“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.DEC to select “AUTO DEC.”

* When you select “Micro Satellite Speaker” (page

16), internal sound processor will automatically

redirect bass sound to subwoofer. If you want to

listen to two channel (stereo) sources under this setting, we recommend that you choose “AUTO DEC.” mode so that you can take advantage of your subwoofer to obtain the correct

bass signal.

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00 DIGITAL: Lights up when the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital format.

DRANGE: Lights up when dynamic range compression is activated. See page 29 to adjust the dynamic range compression.

PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to 2 channel signals in order to output the center and surround channel signals. However, this indicator does not light if the center and surround speakers are set to “NO”, and “AUTO DEC.” or “NORM.SURR.” is selected.

Note

Pro Logic decoding does not function for MPEG 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).

MPEG: Lights up when MPEG signals are

input.

Note

Only the front 2 channels are compatible with MPEG format. Multi channel surround sound is downmixed and output from the front 2 channels.

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.

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 rhe speakers settings). When using sound fields like “C.ST.EX”. the receiver adds reverberation 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): 312

Output channel: Surround speakers absent

Sound Field: AUTO DEC.

Tuner indicators: Lights up when using the receiver to tune in radio stations, etc. See pages 31 - 33 for tuner operations.

ILIICIIRI

SL SR

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Understanding the multi channel surround displays (continued)

((( L F E 1)): 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.

q SW:

Lights up when sub woofer selection is

set to “YES” (page 19) and the audio signal is output from the SUB WOOFER jacks.

2 Press SURR.

The button lights up and the fist parameter is displayed.

Press MENU + or MENU -to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

Initial settings

Parameter

EFFECT

initial setting

(depends on the sound field)

q SP. OFF:

inserted.

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 55 for the parameters available in each sound field.

Lights up when headphones are

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 15 before you customize a sound field.

Effect level (EFFECT)

Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current

surround effect.

Adjusting the level parameters

The LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust 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 MENU < or MENU > to select

the parameter you want to adjust.

4 Press MENU + or MENU -to select the

setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

Adjusting the surround

parameter

The SURR menu contains parameter that let you customize various aspects of the current

sound field. The settings are stored individually

for each sound field.

Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surround sound.

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Initial settings

Parameter

{@ -$$f BAL. L/R XXX*

CTR XXX dB* SUR.L. XXX dB* OdB

SUR.R. XXX dB* OdB SW. XXX dB* L.F.E. XXX dB lo: ,&i&2> COMP. XXX

S”“....

initial setting BALANCE

OdB

OdB OdB

OFF

* The parameters can be adjusted separately for

MULTI CH IN (HT.6500DP and HT.5500D only).

Front balance ({a :@ BAL. L/R XXX)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left

and right speakers.

Center level (CTR XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. Surround left level (SURL. XXX dB)

Lets you adjust the level of the surround left

speaker. Surround right level (SURR. XXX dB)

Lets you adjust level of the surround right speaker.

Sub woofer level (S.W. XXX dB) Lets you adjust the level of the sub woofer.

LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level (L.F.E. XXX dB)

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 DTS bass redirection circuitry.

For LEE mix level, “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 15-19).

Dynamic range compressor (-G

&GE’+

*sv*v.*

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 “MAX” 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 compress the dynamic range in small steps

to achieve the sound you desire, select “O.l”“0.9”.

To reproduce a dramatic compression of the dynamic range, select “MAX”.

Note

Dynamic

Digital sources only.

range compression is possible with Dolby

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Customizing sound fields (continued)

Adjusting the bass and treble

The BASS +/- and TREBLE +/-button lets you adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front

speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust

the tone for each separate sound field.

1 Start playing a program source

encoded with multi channel surround sound.

2 Press BASS +I- or TREBLE +I- to

adjust the tone.

The setting is stored automatically.

Initial settings Parameter

BASS TREB.

Bass (BASS)

Initial setting OdB

0 dB

Lets you adjust the bass tone

Treble (TREB.)

Lets you adjust the treble tone.

Note

When you use the Micro Satellite Speakers or other small speakers, adjust LEVEL on the subwoofer (page 20) to reinforce the bass.

Resetting customized sound

fields to the factory settings

1 lf the power is on, press l/b to turn off

the power.

2 Hold down MODE and press I/b.

“SF. CLR.” appears in the display and all sound fields are reset at once.

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